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Premium Auto Parts Leader OpsHolders Sets New Standards in Luxury Vehicle Tuning

Globe and Mail10-07-2025
OpsHolders, a distinguished name in the automotive aftermarket industry, is transforming the landscape of high-performance vehicle tuning. The company delivers a refined collection of elite performance parts specifically curated for luxury and sports cars, all while offering competitive prices and continuous, around-the-clock customer assistance.
Dedicated to precision and uncompromising quality, OpsHolders partners with globally respected manufacturers to provide a comprehensive inventory of tuning upgrades. From state-of-the-art exhaust setups and suspension technologies to elite braking systems and carbon fiber styling enhancements, their catalog caters to discerning drivers who seek both form and function. Brands like Akrapovič, KW Suspension, and Eventuri feature prominently among their top-shelf offerings.
"Our mission at OpsHolders is to raise the bar for performance parts in the luxury tuning segment," stated Kajus Valenta, CEO of OpsHolders. "We focus on giving enthusiasts exceptional products that improve driving dynamics without sacrificing vehicle integrity."
What Sets OpsHolders Apart:
Top-Tier Performance Components : Featuring parts from premier engineering brands known for innovation and durability.
Custom Tuning Solutions : Tailored modifications that boost speed, control, and visual appeal.
Focus on Luxury and European Vehicles : Designed with high-end makes and models in mind.
Price-Match Commitment : Guaranteed value through highly competitive pricing.
Expert Assistance 24/7 : Personalized support and product guidance any time, any day.
Global Reach: Shipping and servicing customers around the world.
OpsHolders continues to earn a trusted reputation among high-performance auto enthusiasts, thanks to its focus on cutting-edge technology and customer-first philosophy. Their evolving product line is crafted to meet the highest standards of modern automotive tuning.
Interested buyers can browse their full collection of advanced vehicle parts by visiting: https://opsholders.com
About the Company
OpsHolders is a prominent distributor of advanced tuning equipment for premium vehicles. The company specializes in upgrading the aesthetics and mechanical performance of luxury automobiles, offering products handpicked for quality, performance, and innovation.
Media Inquiries: Kajus Valenta Chief Executive Officer OpsHolders Email: info@opsholders.com Phone: +37068636774 Website: https://opsholders.com
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Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

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Company's Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains certain 'non-GAAP financial measures.' Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This non-GAAP information supplements and is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance with disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release and described below to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures, why we believe they are meaningful and how they are calculated is also included under the heading 'About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Certain Key Metrics.' About Rimini Street, Inc. Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions to run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database, and technology software. 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Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as 'anticipate,' 'assume,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'currently,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'future,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'might,' 'outlook,' 'plan,' 'possible,' 'goal,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'seem,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'will,' 'would' or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expectations of future events, future opportunities, global expansion and other growth initiatives and our investments in such initiatives. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance, nor are these statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Rimini Street's business, and actual results may differ materially. 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In addition, forward-looking statements provide Rimini Street's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Rimini Street anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Rimini Street's assessments to change. However, while Rimini Street may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Rimini Street specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Rimini Street's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. © 2025 Rimini Street, Inc. All rights reserved. 'Rimini Street' is a registered trademark of Rimini Street, Inc. in the United States and other countries, and Rimini Street, the Rimini Street logo, and combinations thereof, and other marks marked by TM are trademarks of Rimini Street, Inc. 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Is Coca-Cola's Diversification Into Energy Drinks Gaining Traction?

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Is Coca-Cola's Diversification Into Energy Drinks Gaining Traction?

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