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Royal Ascot 2025 Day 5 tips and best bets as Topgear tipped to rev-up punters
Daily Record tipster Garry Owen has you covered for Royal Ascot Day 5 ROYAL ASCOT DAY FIVE TIPS 2:30 MOMENTS OF JOY 3:05 REBEL'S ROMANCE 3:40 TOPGEAR (NAP) 4:20 MARVELMAN 5:00 SYMBOL OF HONOUR 5:35 BEST SECRET 6:10 DALLAS STAR GARRY'S DOUBLE: TOPGEAR (NAP) AND MARVELMAN Topgear (3:40) will be revved-up for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on Day 5 of Royal Ascot. Christopher Head's charge showed potent speed when bagging a hat-trick over six furlongs at two. He held his form well over trips around a mile for the remainder of his career with Fabrice Chappett. The bay was also placed in good company over that distance on his first few starts for his new yard. He benefitted from a return to seven when cosily defeating Ten Bob Tony on a Longchamp Group 3. The six year-old hit new heights by routing Royal Scotsman in the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket. He was even better when bolting-up from the talented Sajir on his return at Longchamp recently. The French raider looks ideally-suited to this testing six so he can power to his first Group 1 success. Moments of Joy (2:30) looks another smart juvenile for Aidan O'Brian in the Chesham Stakes. The filly wasn't overly well-fancied among a strong Ballydoyle squad on debut at Leopardstown. However, she showed a nice mix of class and guts to brush aside Little Sure Shot by a half-length. The youngster definitely has a bright future so she can deny some promising rivals upped in class. Rebel's Romance (3:05) can turn on the charm for Charlie Appleby in the Hardwicke Stakes. The seven-year-old excelled last season with a quartet of top-level victories across the globe. He warmed-up nicely for this term by comfortably defeating The Foxes in a Grade 3 at Doha. The gelding didn't enjoy the run of the race when fourth in the Sheema Classic at Meydan. He bounced back by outbattling Epic Poet over 1m 6f in the Yorkshire Cup on the Knavesmire. The Godolphin star won't mind returning to a stiff 1m 4f so he can land a slightly weaker race. Appleby can strike again with Symbol of Honour (5:00) in the Wokingham Stakes. The three-year-old wasn't disgraced in decent company over seven furlongs as a two-year-old. He benefitted from returning to six when edging-out West Acre in a valuable event at Meydan. The grey stayed upwardly mobile when decisively defeating Dark Saffron in a similar race there. He wasn't suited by a step-back up in trip when sixth to Cosmic Year in a Newmarket Listed event. The gelding hit back with a vengeance by hammering Ides Of March dropped in trip at Newbury. He then opened his Group 2 account by outpointing Arabian Dusk in the Sandy Lane at Haydock. The son of Havana Grey looks fairly-treated for his handicap debut so he can make his class tell. Marvelman (4:20) looks super-powered for Andrew Balding in the Jersey Stakes. The colt showed promise when second to Bob Mali in a strong six-furlong Salisbury novice. He improved again when chasing home Spirit Of Farhh over an extra half-furlong at Newbury. The three-year-old relished tackling seven when routing Shameful on his return at Kempton. He was then unlucky to encounter Cosmic Year in the Listed Charles II Stakes at Newmarket. That is high-class form so the Kingsclere contender can bag another hot renewal of this Group 3. Best Secret (5:35) can be a rare Gallic handicap winner here in the Golden Gates Stakes. Stephane Wattel's bay made steady progress in three outings in maiden company last term. The three-year-old stayed 1m 2f well when giving Parachutiste on his return at Saint-Cloud. He really excelled himself by hosing-up from Good Speed in a valuable Longchamp handicap. The gelding looks group-class so he can cash-in on a nice piece of placing under James Doyle. Dallas Star (6:10) can sparkle for Andrew Murray in the Queen Alexandra Stakes. The colt was outclassed when well-beaten behind City Of Troy in last season's Derby at Epsom. The bay returned with an easy win at Dundalk only to lose his way again over middle distances. He was revived by a step-up to 1m 6f when chasing home the mighty Kyprios at Leopardstown. The four-year-old then plugged-on well late to take third over two miles at Down Royal recently. Team Amo's hops looked ready to tackle this marathon distance so he can shade a trappy event. Mo of Cairo (4:10) can leave his rivals in the dust on Unite Summer Raceday at Ayr. Kevin Ryan's colt can score with a repeat of his fine debut second to Azizam at Hamilton. Classy Al (4:50) can cap a magnificent week for Jim Goldie in the John Gillespie Handicap. The four-time course winner remains well-treated after crushing Winged Messenger at Hamilton. The Uplawmoor Ace can stay on song with Woohoo (8:08) in the Eco Energy Handicap. The speedster was only denied a four-timer by the progressive Canon's House at Hamilton. That looks respectable form so the gelding can gain compensation in these calmer waters. Westerton (5:25) looks the best of Alan King's raiding party in the Johnstone Rose Bowl. The useful hurdler was a game third to Ecureuil Secret over an inadequate 1m 2f at Epsom. The five-year-old still lurks on an inviting mark so she can strike over this more suitable trip. First Instinct (5:55) can claim the trappy Land O'Burns Stakes for William Haggas. The filly ran another stormer when third to Symbol Of Honour in a Group 2 at Haydock. That was a warm event so the sprinter can resume winning ways down in trip and class. Mecca's Symphony (7.38) can call the tune for Michael Dods in the Bridgend Handicap. The three-year-old can build on her encouraging third behind Frankies Dream at Doncaster.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
PMG Announces Alli Marketplace, Giving Marketers Access to Best-in-Class and Emerging Martech Tools—In One Click
CANNES, France & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Live from Cannes Lions 2025, PMG announces Alli Marketplace, a first-of-its-kind martech app exchange built directly into a marketing operating system, the company's award-winning Alli. Designed to accelerate experimentation and innovation, Alli Marketplace allows brands to seamlessly activate leading and emerging technologies—driving business impact, faster. 'Alli is more than a platform; it's the operating system for modern marketing,' said Chris Alvares, PMG's VP of AI & Technology. Share Unlike traditional app stores or partner directories, Alli Marketplace is fully embedded within media, audience planning, and creative workflows, enabling marketers to leverage and scale with leading and emerging technologies. Marketers can toggle apps on with a single click—right where decisions are made—so they can take action in context without switching to separate platforms. Once enabled, apps immediately go to work, helping teams move faster and smarter. Alli Marketplace features 29 foundational partners across data, AI, and measurement, including Amazon, Attain, Blis, Comscore, Disney, EDO, Experian, FreeWheel, Google Cloud, iHeart Media, Innovid, LG Ads, LiftLab, LinkedIn, LiveRamp, Magnite, Mobian, NBCUniversal, Prisma, Reddit, Roku, Samsung Ads, Simulmedia, Snap, TikTok, Truthset, Vidmob, and Vistar Media. With 100+ partners already natively built into the Alli OS, PMG expects to more than double the number of Marketplace partners in the next six months, scaling the platform for continued growth and innovation. 'Marketers today need agility and immediate business impact,' said George Popstefanov, Founder and CEO of PMG. 'With Alli Marketplace, we'll collapse months of integration and onboarding into a seamless, one-click experience—so our customers can stay ahead of change without getting bogged down in it.' Alli Marketplace is a centralized place for curated apps across key tech categories, including Audience Enrichment, Media Forecasting, Creator Discovery, and Creative Generation. Applications will be consumption-based, pre-approved, and integrated into customers' existing Alli environment — no re-platforming, IT work, or vendor lock-in required. 'Alli is more than a platform; it's the operating system for modern marketing,' said Chris Alvares, PMG's VP of AI & Technology. 'With Alli Marketplace, brands now have the power to adapt their tech stack as fast as their strategy evolves. They have the freedom to choose the right tools for the job, swap them as needed, and stay firmly in control of how their stack drives performance.' A New Model for Martech: Fast, Modular, Strategy-First Seamless Activation – All apps are pre-integrated, pre-approved, and available on-demand inside Alli, bypassing traditional procurement hurdles. Stack Built Around Strategy – Each app operates within the context of a brand's data, audiences, creatives, and KPIs, with no onboarding lag. Accelerated Innovation Cycles – Marketers can test new partners, tools, and tactics in days instead of quarters, fueling rapid experimentation and learning, faster scaling, and smarter decision-making, without operational drag. Agile by Design – Brands can install, manage, or remove apps with ease—keeping their tech stack lean, flexible, and in sync with evolving goals. 'Alli Marketplace redefines how brands build their stacks, shifting power back to the marketer, giving them more speed, control, and choice — all within a platform they already trust,' added Popstefanov. For media and publisher partners, Alli Marketplace offers a frictionless path to high-value, enterprise-ready brands. PMG handles integration, billing, and discovery, enabling faster monetization with less overhead. The Marketplace operates on a transparent, partner-friendly model, with added benefits like usage reporting, joint marketing opportunities, and direct product feedback. And in a bold step toward a more connected and scalable martech ecosystem, PMG is making the Alli Marketplace specification open —allowing other companies to build and implement the same model within their own ecosystems. "Amazon Ads is committed to creating seamless campaign planning experiences that drive impact for our customers. We look forward to collaborating with PMG on this initiative, as it aligns with our strategic vision of developing deeper partnerships that drive advertiser value," said Krishan Bhatia, VP, Global Video Advertising & Partnerships, Amazon Ads. 'By integrating our solutions within Alli, we're making it simpler for brands of all sizes to leverage Amazon Ads' full-funnel capabilities within their existing processes, helping brands see measured performance and achieve stronger business outcomes.' Since its inception in 2013, Alli has been integrating martech platforms on a rolling basis for internally developed first-party applications. This next evolution, Alli Marketplace, opens PMG's native operating system to third-party developers for the first time, creating a scalable foundation for continued growth and evolution. Read more about Alli Marketplace. Editorial Note: Media kit can be accessed here. Journalists interested in a live demo of Alli Marketplace at Cannes Lions can contact solutions@ to schedule. About Alli Alli is PMG's AI-enabled proprietary operating system, built to power how modern brands operate and perform. It integrates data, creative, planning, media, and measurement to eliminate silos and shape performance in real time. More than a point solution, Alli serves as the connective layer unifying business and marketing data. Teams aren't just reacting to performance; they're driving powerful impact. Alli manages $6B in media spend annually and powers campaigns for some of the world's most ambitious brands. Learn more about Alli here. About PMG PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG brings together business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, all powered by our proprietary marketing operating system, Alli. With offices in New York, London, Dallas & Fort Worth, Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Brighton, Costa Rica, and Cleveland, our team is made up of 1,000 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, CKE Restaurants, Dropbox, Experian, Intuit, Kimberly-Clark, Kohler, Sephora, Travelex, and Whole Foods has received top industry recognitions including Cannes Lions and Adweek Media Plan of the Year. For more information, visit
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dallas weather: Severe storms possible in North Texas
The Brief Storms are currently moving across North Texas Sunday morning, bringing rain and some gusty winds to areas north and east of the Metroplex. A higher risk of severe weather, including large hail and damaging winds, is expected later Sunday afternoon and evening, mainly south of I-20. This system will lead to several days of unsettled weather, with ongoing storm chances and a potential for localized flooding. DALLAS - A complex of storms moving south from Oklahoma began impacting North Texas on Sunday morning, bringing showers and thunderstorms with a heightened risk of more severe weather anticipated later in the day. The initial wave of storms crossed the Red River early Sunday, affecting northern parts of Grayson County and far northeast Montague County. These showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue tracking east and southeast through the late morning, primarily affecting areas east of Interstate 35 and north of Interstate 20. Some of these morning storms could produce locally heavy downpours, small hail, and brief gusty winds. Heavy rainfall was reported east of Thackerville, Oklahoma, approaching the Sherman-Denison area along U.S. Highway 75. A greater potential for severe weather is expected later Sunday afternoon and into the evening, particularly for areas south of Interstate 20. New storm development, fueled by increasing humidity, daytime heating, and residual boundaries from the morning storm activity, is expected after 4 or 5 p.m. The primary threats from these later storms include large hail and damaging winds. While the overall tornado threat is considered low, it is not zero. Morning temperatures on Sunday were mainly in the 60s and 70s, with dew points expected to climb throughout the day. High temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 80s. This weather system is expected to usher in several days of active weather for North Texas, influenced by the jet stream, multiple atmospheric disturbances, and a stalled frontal boundary. This prolonged period of unsettled weather could also bring a localized flood threat, with the potential for a couple of inches of rain in some areas before the pattern subsides. The Source Information in this article is from the FOX 4 Weather Team.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mark Cuban Partners with Young Entrepreneur of the Greek Basketball Association to Revolutionize Greek Life Sports
INDIANAPOLIS and DALLAS, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking partnership that fuses college rivalries, campus culture, and competitive basketball, entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban has teamed up with Michael Bales, the 24-year-old visionary behind the Greek Basketball Association (GBA)—the fastest growing national basketball league exclusively built for Greek Life. Founded in 2022 when Bales was a senior at Indiana University and a member of Beta Theta Pi, the league was designed to formalize and elevate fraternity basketball, bringing high-stakes competition, structure, and digital engagement to the world of Greek life sports. What began as a student-run league at IU between campus fraternities quickly grew to over 30 campuses with standardized rules, official stats, media coverage, and an expanding national fanbase. Fueled by social media and Bales' relentless ambition, GBA has grown into a network of teams from major colleges and universities, combining campus spirit, elite intramural play, and the deep-rooted traditions of fraternal culture. "This is one of the most original grassroots sports movements I've seen in a long time," said Cuban. "The GBA has tapped into the passion, rivalry, and brotherhood of college Greek life and turned it into something that has real potential. This isn't just a league; it's a brand with serious upside. I'm excited to help take it to the next stage." With Cuban's backing, GBA will expand its infrastructure, boost its digital media presence, and forge key sponsorships. The league's explosive growth sets the stage for campus partnerships, broader national recognition, and a new era for Greek Life athletics. "Our mission is to give students a platform that combines competition, camaraderie, and culture," said Bales, CEO of the Greek Basketball Association. "Partnering with Mark Cuban validates everything we've been building since day one and gives us the momentum and credibility to scale fast, smart, and authentically. We are ready to take the GBA to the next level." GBA's rise will culminate with its first-ever National Tournament, set for November in Memphis, TN, featuring 64 fraternity teams from campuses across the country. For more information, visit or follow the league's journey on Instagram @ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Greek Basketball Association
Malaysian Reserve
07-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
STRIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT TO COMBINE WITH ASSET ENTITIES (NASDAQ: ASST) TO FORM FIRST PUBLICLY TRADED ASSET MANAGEMENT BITCOIN TREASURY COMPANY
The company aims to maximize Bitcoin exposure per share over the long run, including through novel financial strategies not previously used by other Bitcoin treasury companies, to maximize value accretion for common equity shareholders. Details available in slide presentation at Strive CEO Matt Cole to present transaction and company strategy at Strategy World conference today at 2:15 pm ET, available on livestream. Key Highlights: Strive Asset Management is a $2 Billion asset management firm that uses proxy voting and shareholder engagement to promote financial freedom. asset management firm that uses proxy voting and shareholder engagement to promote financial freedom. Strive Asset Management is deploying first-in-class strategies for a Bitcoin treasury company: First company to offer an exchange of Bitcoin for public company equity in a manner designed to be tax-free to investors under section 351 of the U.S. tax code, subject to the satisfaction of applicable requirements and individual tax circumstances– estimated at a $1 billion cap. for public company equity in a manner designed to be tax-free to investors under section 351 of the U.S. tax code, subject to the satisfaction of applicable requirements and individual tax circumstances– estimated at a cap. Seek to acquire cash at a discount by merging publicly traded companies whose equity values are below their net cash positions, creating a potential multi-billion dollar opportunity to acquire Bitcoin in a manner accretive to common equity. in a manner accretive to common equity. Unlocking additional leverage to accumulate Bitcoin , while hedging risk in novel ways using in-house fixed income and derivatives expertise. The ASST reverse merger structure will give the combined company immediate access to an effective shelf registration statement upon closing, which it plans to expand to at least $1 billion post-closing to support Bitcoin accumulation through both registered equity and debt offerings, to be used when accretive to common equity. Asset Entities strengthens Strive Asset Management's leadership in corporate Bitcoin advocacy and Bitcoin education through proprietary go-to-market channels. For full details see accompanying slide presentation (link) and Strive CEO presenting at Strategy World at 2:15 pm ET (livestream). DALLAS, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Strive Asset Management, LLC ('SAM'), a subsidiary of Strive Enterprises, Inc., and Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ: ASST), a provider of content delivery solutions, today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. First public remarks will be given by CEO Matt Cole during his livestreamed speech at Strategy World today at 2:15pm ET. The combined company will operate under the Strive brand, remain listed on NASDAQ, and become a public Bitcoin Treasury Company. Strive Asset Management intends to use all available mechanisms to build a Bitcoin war chest in a minimally dilutive manner to common shareholders and build a long-term investment approach designed to outperform Bitcoin, by using Bitcoin itself as the hurdle rate for capital deployment. Strive Asset Management will leverage its institutional investment expertise to implement proprietary strategies to fuel Bitcoin accumulation in accretive ways. Such strategies include the planned first of its kind offer of combined company equity in exchange for Bitcoin in a manner that is intended to be tax-free to investors under Section 351 of the U.S. tax code; acquiring cash at a discount through mergers with overcapitalized companies; and unlocking additional leverage to accumulate Bitcoin, while hedging risk in novel ways using in-house fixed income and derivatives expertise . The reverse merger structure is expected to give the company immediate access to an effective shelf registration statement to raise primary capital after the closing of the transaction, which the company plans to expand to $1 billion following the closing in order to accumulate Bitcoin through both equity and debt offerings, to be used when accretive to common equity. The flexibility to raise capital under the effective shelf registration statement is a competitive advantage versus other newly formed Bitcoin treasury companies. The combined company plans to accumulate Bitcoin with a first-of-its-kind offering, allowing Bitcoin holders to contribute Bitcoin in exchange for public stock through a structure that is intended to be a tax-free Section 351 exchange — a provision of the U.S. tax code that enables appreciated assets to be contributed tax-free to a corporation in exchange for stock (subject to conditions and personal tax circumstances). Subject to market conditions and final structuring, it is currently expected that there will be no markup to the deal transaction price for participants in this exchange. This offer is expected to be open only to certain accredited investors prior to closing of the transaction. Matt Cole will lead the company as CEO and Chairman of the Board. With extensive institutional experience as a former $70 billion fixed income portfolio manager specializing in complex structured securities, Matt's background enables SAM to innovate strategically, employing novel, accretive Bitcoin accumulation methods designed to enhance shareholder value previously unseen in Bitcoin treasury corporations. The SAM management team also includes Ben Pham as CFO, Arshia Sarkhani, the current CEO of Asset Entities, as CMO, and Logan Beirne as CLO. Each of these leaders will serve on SAM's board of directors. Strive Asset Management also plans to add respected Bitcoin leaders Ben Werkman, Jeff Walton, and Avik Roy as independent board directors. Strive Asset Management built its strong brand on advocacy for capitalism, meritocracy, and innovation which reshaped corporate America. The company will always unapologetically stand for these foundational principles in its pursuit to maximize value for shareholders. Since its founding in 2022, the company has quickly amassed ~$2B assets under management, as it led efforts to roll back ESG mandates in boardrooms across America. Now, Strive Asset Management is applying that same winning playbook to lead a new transformation: corporate adoption of Bitcoin treasuries. SAM plans to advocate for many of the publicly traded companies in its funds to incorporate a Bitcoin treasury strategy in order to maximize long run shareholder value. The combination of Strive Asset Management and Asset Entities is a strategic step to advance the foregoing strategy. Strive Enterprises, Inc., co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, will remain a privately held company and will include SAM's expanding wealth management business, which will transition to its own RIA. Before factoring in the contemplated Bitcoin-for-stock exchange and any additional financing, Strive Enterprises will own approximately 94.2 % of the public company and the legacy shareholders of Asset Entities will own the remaining 5.8%. Financings will proportionally dilute both Strive Enterprises and shareholders of Asset Entities. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to SAM in connection with the transaction and Bevilacqua PLLC served as legal counsel to Asset Entities in connection with the transaction. About Strive Enterprises Strive Enterprises, Inc. is a financial services firm with a mission to maximize value for clients through unapologetic capitalism. Strive Asset Management, the asset management subsidiary has quickly grown to manage ~$2 billion in assets, competing with the world's largest financial institutions. Strive Enterprises, Inc. recently launched a wealth management division that will remain private. Learn more at About Asset Entities Inc. Asset Entities Inc. is a technology company providing social media marketing, management, and content delivery across Discord, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and other platforms. Asset Entities is the first publicly traded company based on the Discord platform, hosting some of Discord's largest educational and entertainment communities. Its suite delivers design, development, and management services for Discord communities. Its Ternary platform, a Stripe-verified CRM and payment system for Discord, and its Social Influencer Network (SiN) help brands drive reach and grow across social media. Learn more at Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements herein and the documents incorporated herein by reference may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ' Securities Act '), and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ' Exchange Act '), and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder, which statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook and expectations of Strive Enterprises, Inc. ('Strive Enterprises') and ASST, respectively, with respect to the proposed transaction, the strategic benefits and financial benefits of the proposed transaction, including the expected impact of the proposed transaction on the combined company's future financial performance (including anticipated accretion to earnings per share, the tangible book value earn-back period and other operating and return metrics), the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, and the ability to successfully integrate the combined businesses. 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Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, among others, the following: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement between Strive Enterprises, ASST and the other parties thereto; the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close when expected or at all because the conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Strive Enterprises or ASST or the combined company; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including anticipated cost savings and strategic gains, are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of changes in, or problems arising from, general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which Strive Enterprises or ASST operate; the possibility that the integration of the two companies may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; the possibility that the proposed transaction may be more expensive or take longer to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; the diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions of Strive Enterprises's or ASST's customers or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; changes in ASST's share price before closing; other factors that may affect future results of Strive Enterprises, ASST or the combined company. These factors are not necessarily all of the factors that could cause Strive Enterprises's, ASST's or the combined company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of the forward-looking statements. Other factors, including unknown or unpredictable factors, also could harm Strive Enterprises's, ASST's or the combined company's results. Although each of Strive Enterprises and ASST believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results of Strive Enterprises or ASST will not differ materially from any projected future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in ASST's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents subsequently filed by ASST with the Securities Exchange Commission (the ' SEC '). The actual results anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on Strive Enterprises, ASST or their respective businesses or operations. Investors are cautioned not to rely too heavily on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and Strive Enterprises and ASST undertake no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed transaction, ASST intends to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the ' Registration Statement ') to register the common stock to be issued by ASST in connection with the proposed transaction and that will include a proxy statement of ASST and a prospectus of ASST (the ' Proxy Statement/Prospectus '), and each of Strive Enterprises and ASST may file with the SEC other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. A definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of ASST to seek their approval of the proposed transaction. 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A copy of the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Strive Enterprises and ASST, may be obtained, free of charge, at the SEC's website ( You will also be able to obtain these documents, when they are filed, free of charge, from ASST by accessing ASST's website at Copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to ASST by directing a request to ASST's Investor Relations department at 100 Crescent Court, 7th floor, Dallas, TX 75201 or by calling (214) 459-3117 or emailing web@ The information on Strive Enterprises's or ASST's respective websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this communication or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC. Participants in the Solicitation Strive Enterprises, ASST and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of ASST in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the interests of the directors and executive officers of Strive Enterprises and ASST and other persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of ASST in connection with the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus related to the proposed transaction, which will be filed with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of ASST, their ownership of ASST common stock, and ASST's transactions with related persons is set forth in the section entitled 'Board of Directors and Corporate Governance,' 'Executive Officers of the Company,' 'Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,' 'Executive Compensation,' and 'Certain Relationships and Related Transactions' included in ASST's definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the SEC on August 24, 2024. No Offer or Solicitation This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities 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. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, such registration requirements. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Strive Enterprises, Inc.
