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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Environmentalist and Executive Producer Dax Dasilva Celebrates World Premiere of YANUNI at the 2025 Tribeca Festival
Directed by and executive produced by Dax Dasilva–with Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani, and Juma Xipaia serving as producers–YANUNI premiered to a standing ovation at the 2025 Tribeca Festival Closing Night Gala, tracing Xipaia's powerful fight to protect her Amazon homeland. MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Global environmentalist, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Founder and CEO, and Emmy award-winning executive producer, Dax Dasilva celebrates the world premiere of YANUNI - which debuted as the Closing Night Gala at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on June 14. Executive produced by Dasilva, Founder of environmental non-profit Age of Union, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Ladkani, alongside producers Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani and Juma Xipaia herself, among others, YANUNI chronicles the extraordinary rise of Juma Xipaia, a fearless Indigenous warrior and the first female chief of her people in the Middle Xingu region of the Brazilian Amazon, and her fight for environmental justice and sovereignty of her ancestral territory. The film follows Juma's journey from her remote village in the Amazon to becoming Brazil's first Secretary of Indigenous Rights, a path marked by extraordinary resilience as she survived six assassination attempts while defending her territory from illegal mining, logging, and land grabs. Set against the backdrop of a dramatically escalating environmental crisis, the film unfolds as Brazil grapples with the extractive industry and threats to Indigenous lands. YANUNI not only offers an intimate portrait of Juma Xipaia, an environmental warrior, mother and chief, but also illustrates a searing indictment of extractive industries, political inaction, and systemic neglect that continue to endanger the Amazon and the people who call it home. Speaking to the global significance of the Amazon and Juma's leadership, Leonardo DiCaprio, producer of YANUNI, said during his introduction speech at the festival, "Juma's resilience and clarity in this film underscore the urgency of protecting the Amazon. As a producer, I'm honoured to help bring this story to the world—a story we can no longer ignore. The Amazon may feel distant, but its fate is deeply tied to us here at home. It regulates our climate, holds more biodiversity than anywhere on Earth, and sustains life far beyond its borders. Yet it survives only because of people like Juma, who refuse to let it disappear." " YANUNI is a powerful reminder of how film can illuminate the courage of those fighting on the frontlines of environmental justice," says Dax Dasilva, Executive Producer of YANUNI and Founder of Age of Union. "Juma's bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting her people and the forest embody the kind of leadership the world needs. At Age of Union, we believe in storytelling to elevate voices like Juma's to honour their courage, share their knowledge, and inspire urgent action to safeguard our collective future. We are honoured to have played a part in this film and to have celebrated its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival." Dasilva, who joined the project from its earliest stages as Executive Producer, has been a vocal supporter of Indigenous-led conservation movements through his non-profit organization Age of Union. This collaboration with Xipaia extends well beyond the screen. In December 2024, Age of Union announced a USD $287,000 investment to Juma Institute, founded by Juma Xipaia, to protect Indigenous heritage, territory, and knowledge. The central objective of the Age of Union partnership with Juma Institute is to value, rescue and share the ancestral knowledge rooted in the Xipaya Indigenous territory, promoting the empowerment of a new generation of young people through environmental and cultural education activities over an initial period of two years. As of May 2025, Juma Institute broke ground on a traditional medicine centre in the Kaarimã village, which will serve as the cultural centre to host education activities, traditional medicine workshops, community events, and gatherings for Indigenous communities. It will also host the new Amazon chapter of Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth program. Slated to open by Fall 2025, the centre is vital to Juma Institute's vision to honour, revive, and share ancestral knowledge deeply rooted in the territory. The film and partnership mark a continuation of Dasilva's work in the Amazon. In October 2023, following his appointment to The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation's Council for Hope, Dasilva journeyed with Dr. Jane Goodall into the Amazon Forest to visit with Juma Xipaia. This initial introduction has grown into today's partnership focused on strengthening the Juma Institute institutionally to guarantee future effectiveness and improvement of projects aimed to value, retrieve and share ancestral knowledge rooted in the territory. YANUNI is produced by Malaika Pictures in association with Appian Way, Nia Tero, Age of Union, Tellux Film and the support of the Austrian Film Institute. It is directed by Richard Ladkani and produced by Juma Xipaia, Anita Ladkani and Leonardo DiCaprio, and executive produced by Dax Dasilva, Joanna Natasegara, Laura Nix, Eric Terena, Martin Choroba and Philipp Schall. Follow updates via Tribeca Film website and social media here. About Age of Union: Age of Union is a non-profit organization committed to uniting humanity with nature. It supports and makes visible a global community of changemakers working on the ground to protect the planet's threatened species and ecosystems. Launched in October 2021 by tech leader and environmental activist Dax Dasilva in Montreal, Canada, Age of Union seeks to ignite a flame within every person through conservation efforts, film, and immersive experiences that hope to solve critical environmental challenges around the world and inspire high-impact change by showing the positive impact that every individual can make. About Juma Institute Juma Institute was created in October 2020 by the Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia. It is a non-profit organization focused on the protection of the forest, human rights, heritage, intellectual property and territories of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities within the Brazilian Amazon. Juma Institute's mission is to preserve the Amazon Forest through strengthening the Indigenous worldview. For more information, please visit: On social media: Instagram, LinkedIn About Malaika Pictures Malaika Pictures is an Austrian production company dedicated to storytelling that drives awareness and change. Specializing in powerful narratives that explore urgent environmental and social issues, it has produced award-winning films recognized at major international festivals. Recent projects include The Ivory Game and Sea of Shadows —both executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio—as well as Arctic Ascent, a Disney+ Original series featuring climber Alex Honnold. From uncovering environmental crimes in the Amazon to portraying stories of hope and resilience, Malaika Pictures creates films with meaningful global impact.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Environmentalist and Executive Producer Dax Dasilva Celebrates World Premiere of YANUNI at the 2025 Tribeca Festival
Directed by Richard Ladkani and executive produced by Dax Dasilva–with Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani, and Juma Xipaia serving as producers–YANUNI premiered to a standing ovation at the 2025 Tribeca Festival Closing Night Gala, tracing Xipaia's powerful fight to protect her Amazon homeland. MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Global environmentalist, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Founder and CEO, and Emmy award-winning executive producer, Dax Dasilva celebrates the world premiere of YANUNI - which debuted as the Closing Night Gala at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on June 14. Executive produced by Dasilva, Founder of environmental non-profit Age of Union, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Ladkani, alongside producers Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani and Juma Xipaia herself, among others, YANUNI chronicles the extraordinary rise of Juma Xipaia, a fearless Indigenous warrior and the first female chief of her people in the Middle Xingu region of the Brazilian Amazon, and her fight for environmental justice and sovereignty of her ancestral territory. The film follows Juma's journey from her remote village in the Amazon to becoming Brazil's first Secretary of Indigenous Rights, a path marked by extraordinary resilience as she survived six assassination attempts while defending her territory from illegal mining, logging, and land grabs. Set against the backdrop of a dramatically escalating environmental crisis, the film unfolds as Brazil grapples with the extractive industry and threats to Indigenous lands. YANUNI not only offers an intimate portrait of Juma Xipaia, an environmental warrior, mother and chief, but also illustrates a searing indictment of extractive industries, political inaction, and systemic neglect that continue to endanger the Amazon and the people who call it home. Speaking to the global significance of the Amazon and Juma's leadership, Leonardo DiCaprio, producer of YANUNI, said during his introduction speech at the festival, "Juma's resilience and clarity in this film underscore the urgency of protecting the Amazon. As a producer, I'm honoured to help bring this story to the world—a story we can no longer ignore. The Amazon may feel distant, but its fate is deeply tied to us here at home. It regulates our climate, holds more biodiversity than anywhere on Earth, and sustains life far beyond its borders. Yet it survives only because of people like Juma, who refuse to let it disappear." "YANUNI is a powerful reminder of how film can illuminate the courage of those fighting on the frontlines of environmental justice," says Dax Dasilva, Executive Producer of YANUNI and Founder of Age of Union. "Juma's bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting her people and the forest embody the kind of leadership the world needs. At Age of Union, we believe in storytelling to elevate voices like Juma's to honour their courage, share their knowledge, and inspire urgent action to safeguard our collective future. We are honoured to have played a part in this film and to have celebrated its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival." Dasilva, who joined the project from its earliest stages as Executive Producer, has been a vocal supporter of Indigenous-led conservation movements through his non-profit organization Age of Union. This collaboration with Xipaia extends well beyond the screen. In December 2024, Age of Union announced a USD $287,000 investment to Juma Institute, founded by Juma Xipaia, to protect Indigenous heritage, territory, and knowledge. The central objective of the Age of Union partnership with Juma Institute is to value, rescue and share the ancestral knowledge rooted in the Xipaya Indigenous territory, promoting the empowerment of a new generation of young people through environmental and cultural education activities over an initial period of two years. As of May 2025, Juma Institute broke ground on a traditional medicine centre in the Kaarimã village, which will serve as the cultural centre to host education activities, traditional medicine workshops, community events, and gatherings for Indigenous communities. It will also host the new Amazon chapter of Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth program. Slated to open by Fall 2025, the centre is vital to Juma Institute's vision to honour, revive, and share ancestral knowledge deeply rooted in the territory. The film and partnership mark a continuation of Dasilva's work in the Amazon. In October 2023, following his appointment to The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation's Council for Hope, Dasilva journeyed with Dr. Jane Goodall into the Amazon Forest to visit with Juma Xipaia. This initial introduction has grown into today's partnership focused on strengthening the Juma Institute institutionally to guarantee future effectiveness and improvement of projects aimed to value, retrieve and share ancestral knowledge rooted in the territory. YANUNI is produced by Malaika Pictures in association with Appian Way, Nia Tero, Age of Union, Tellux Film and the support of the Austrian Film Institute. It is directed by Richard Ladkani and produced by Juma Xipaia, Anita Ladkani and Leonardo DiCaprio, and executive produced by Dax Dasilva, Joanna Natasegara, Laura Nix, Eric Terena, Martin Choroba and Philipp Schall. Follow updates via Tribeca Film website and social media here. About Age of Union: Age of Union is a non-profit organization committed to uniting humanity with nature. It supports and makes visible a global community of changemakers working on the ground to protect the planet's threatened species and ecosystems. Launched in October 2021 by tech leader and environmental activist Dax Dasilva in Montreal, Canada, Age of Union seeks to ignite a flame within every person through conservation efforts, film, and immersive experiences that hope to solve critical environmental challenges around the world and inspire high-impact change by showing the positive impact that every individual can make. For more information, please visit: social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter About Juma Institute Juma Institute was created in October 2020 by the Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia. It is a non-profit organization focused on the protection of the forest, human rights, heritage, intellectual property and territories of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities within the Brazilian Amazon. Juma Institute's mission is to preserve the Amazon Forest through strengthening the Indigenous worldview. For more information, please visit: social media: Instagram, LinkedIn About Malaika Pictures Malaika Pictures is an Austrian production company dedicated to storytelling that drives awareness and change. Specializing in powerful narratives that explore urgent environmental and social issues, it has produced award-winning films recognized at major international festivals. Recent projects include The Ivory Game and Sea of Shadows—both executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio—as well as Arctic Ascent, a Disney+ Original series featuring climber Alex Honnold. From uncovering environmental crimes in the Amazon to portraying stories of hope and resilience, Malaika Pictures creates films with meaningful global impact. For more information, please visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Age of Union Alliance View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Consumers Embrace "Valuespending": Intentionality and Brand Values Now Central to Purchasing Decisions
Nearly all consumers (92%) identify as at least somewhat intentional in their purchasing, with 40% describing themselves as very intentional. National pride (27%), charitable giving (18%), sustainability (18%), and political views (15%) are key drivers of buying decisions. MONTREAL, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - New data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) ("Lightspeed"), the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, suggests a new consumer landscape is emerging—where price and quality still matter, but Valuespending is taking center stage. Lightspeed's survey of 2,000 consumers across the U.S. and Canada 1 reveals that 92% of respondents consider themselves at least somewhat intentional with their purchases, while 40% say they are very intentional. Today's shoppers aren't just buying products—they're also buying into values. Nearly half (45%) say brand values will play a bigger role in future purchases, signaling a clear shift toward mindful, purpose-driven consumption—what Lightspeed calls Valuespending. Valuespending at the Checkout While price (78%) and quality (67%) remain key priorities, more consumers (62%) now say it's important that their purchases align with their personal values or identity. They're putting those principles into action: 27% have made purchases based on national pride 18% supported brands for charitable or social causes 18% chose products for their sustainability impact 15% factored in a CEO's political alignment "Consumers today are balancing cost with conscience," said Dax Dasilva, CEO and Founder of Lightspeed. "It's not always about the lowest price—it's about choosing brands that reflect their values. And when those values align, loyalty can follow more easily. This new era of intentional spending— Valuespending —is reshaping retail and pushing businesses to be more transparent and authentic." For 32% of shoppers who report making values-based buying decisions, this is a new behavior. Driving this shift are a stronger belief that their spending has more impact than before (50%), a sense of living in a more divided world (45%), and influence from social media (23%). Gen Z's Fear of the 'Wrong' Brands Younger shoppers are leading the movement. An impressive 96% of Gen Z consumers say they shop intentionally, with 66% noting that it's important their purchases reflect their values. For this cohort, sustainability (37%), national pride (29%), and cultural alignment (26%) top the list of decision drivers. More than half (51%) say their most recent purchases were made with "thought and intention." Social media plays a major role—61% of Gen Z discover value-aligned brands online, far more than other generations. Notably, 32% of Gen Z shoppers say they fear being judged for buying from the "wrong" brands—highlighting a generational mix of purpose and peer pressure reshaping the retail space. Patriotism in Purchases Canadian consumers are taking principled spending even further. While just 16% of U.S. respondents say they've made purchases in the past six months based on local or national campaigns like "Buy American," that number jumps to 38% in Canada. Similarly, 45% of Canadian consumers say supporting local businesses best reflects their values, compared to 36% of U.S. shoppers. This trend points to a growing sense of national alignment at the checkout—especially in the context of trade tensions. "These insights show us that consumer expectations are evolving," Dasilva added. "From sustainability to social impact, the brands that listen, adapt, and 'walk the talk' can thrive in this age of Valuespending." To learn more about Lightspeed and its insights into consumer trends, visit Lightspeed is the POS and payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. As the partner of choice for ambitious retail and hospitality entrepreneurs, Lightspeed helps businesses accelerate growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and run smarter across all channels and locations. With fast, flexible omnichannel technology, Lightspeed brings together point of sale, ecommerce, embedded payments, inventory, reporting, staff and supplier management, financial services, and an exclusive wholesale retail network. Backed by insights, and expert support, Lightspeed helps businesses run more efficiently and focus on what they do best. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. Forward-Looking Statements This news release may include forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (" forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and are identified by words such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such statements are based on current expectations of Lightspeed's management and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, including, among other factors, those risk factors identified in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Information Form, and in our other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under our profiles on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to Lightspeed's subordinate voting shares and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and, while forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Lightspeed considers reasonable, actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by Lightspeed. Except as may be expressly required by applicable law, Lightspeed does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lightspeed Commerce Inc (LSPD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic ...
Total Annual Revenue: $1.077 billion, up 18% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA: $53.7 million, up from $1.3 million in the previous year. Gross Margin: 44% in Q4, annual gross margin held steady at 42%. Software ARPU: Grew 11% year over year. Transaction-Based Revenue: $157.8 million, up 14% year over year. Gross Payments Volume (GPV): Increased by 40% year over year. Cash Position: $558 million at year-end. Share Repurchase Program: 18.7 million shares repurchased for $219 million. Customer Locations Growth: Over 3% in growth markets. Goodwill Impairment Charge: $556 million in Q4. Fiscal 2026 Revenue Growth Outlook: 10% to 12% year over year. Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook: $68 million to $72 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Signs with LSPD. Release Date: May 22, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Lightspeed Commerce Inc (NYSE:LSPD) exceeded $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time, marking a significant milestone. Adjusted EBITDA rose substantially from $1.3 million to $53.7 million, indicating improved profitability. The company launched industry-leading innovations such as retail insights and a kitchen display system, enhancing product offerings. A successful share repurchase program returned over $130 million of capital to investors, demonstrating strong capital management. Software ARPU grew 11% year over year, reflecting strong adoption of new modules and effective price optimization. Macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain, posing potential risks to future performance. A goodwill impairment charge of $556 million was recorded, impacting financial statements. Same-store sales softness was observed, particularly in North American hospitality, affecting revenue. The company experienced a decline in cash position due to significant share buybacks and merchant cash advances. Transaction-based revenue growth was impacted by macro headwinds, leading to slower growth in certain verticals. Q: Can you discuss the primary drivers behind the expected acceleration in revenue growth for fiscal 2026 and any macroeconomic assumptions included in the guidance? A: Asha Bakshani, CFO: The fiscal 2026 guidance includes significant investments in go-to-market strategies, with plans to hire 250 outbound reps, over half of which are already onboard. Once these reps ramp up, we expect acceleration in software and location growth, along with associated payments revenue. Additionally, a 35% increase in R&D spend is expected to drive product innovation and upsell opportunities. While we observed some macroeconomic softness in Q4, we are cautiously optimistic as same-store sales have stabilized in April and early May. Q: What is the expected trend for payments penetration, and what factors could influence this? A: Asha Bakshani, CFO: Payments penetration showed slight growth from Q3 to Q4, with a notable increase to 40% in April. We anticipate continued upward trends as we scale our go-to-market reps and focus on payments attach. Although we are not providing specific guidance on payments penetration due to macroeconomic uncertainties, we see significant upside potential. Q: How are you balancing the ramping of sales capacity against macroeconomic uncertainties in your fiscal 2026 guidance? A: Asha Bakshani, CFO: We have high confidence in scaling our outbound sales force, which offers strong unit economics and low payback periods. While we are conservative in our macroeconomic assumptions due to ongoing uncertainties, we are confident in our ability to execute on the outbound strategy, which is within our control. Q: Can you elaborate on the 35% increase in product development investments and its expected impact on software uptake? A: Dax Dasilva, CEO: The increased investment is focused on expanding headcount in our retail and hospitality development teams to enhance product modules and features. This will support deeper inventory management, brand connections, and online presence for retailers, as well as comprehensive front and back-of-house solutions for hospitality businesses. Q: What is the current funding strategy for Lightspeed Capital, and are there plans to change it? A: Asha Bakshani, CFO: Lightspeed Capital is currently funded on our balance sheet, with favorable economics and low default rates. While we have $560 million in cash and are nearing cash flow breakeven, we may consider off-balance sheet arrangements in the future to manage risk as the program grows. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Lightspeed POS (LSPD) Q4 Earnings
For the quarter ended March 2025, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD) reported revenue of $253.42 million, up 10.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.10, compared to $0.06 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $251.36 million, representing a surprise of +0.82%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.10. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately. Here is how Lightspeed POS performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- Subscription: $87.86 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $88.08 million. Revenues- Hardware and other: $7.75 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $9.24 million. Revenues- Transaction-based: $157.81 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $154.10 million. View all Key Company Metrics for Lightspeed POS here>>>Shares of Lightspeed POS have returned +9.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +13.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
