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Business Wire
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Osos Monterrey Makes Debut As a Team with LIGHT Helmets As First Official Partner
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LIGHT Helmets, the maker of the lightest and most innovative protective sports headgear, announced its expansion across North America by partnering with Osos Monterrey to enhance player safety and performance in the Liga de Fútbol Americano (LFA). The 2025 LFA season kicked off May 3, marking the first season of the franchise under the ownership of NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, who acquired the team earlier this year. The Osos Monterrey will take the field this season wearing LIGHT Helmets' ultra-lightweight helmets, designed to reduce head and neck fatigue while delivering elite-level protection. At its core, LIGHT Helmets are known for reducing overall helmet weight by up to 40% when compared to top competitor models, providing a customized and cool fit, while still maximizing protection. LIGHT Helmets has supplied helmets to Osos Monterrey and other teams across the LFA, helping bring next-gen protection to athletes competing at the highest levels in Mexico. 'We're proud to equip the Osos Monterrey with LIGHT Helmets as they enter a new chapter in the LFA,' shared Nick Esayian, CEO of LIGHT Helmets. 'This partnership reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-performance head protection and supporting the growth of football in new regions. We're excited to help raise the standard of safety and performance for teams across the league.' "From the very beginning, player safety was a top priority," said Ryan Kalil. "With LIGHT, we didn't have to choose between protection and performance." "The lightest helmet on the market not only reduces player fatigue but also meets some of the highest safety standards in the game," added Blake Griffin. "We look forward to our partnership not only with Osos, but across the league and with the youth in Mexico who play tackle football." This collaboration marks a meaningful step forward in helmet safety for the LFA (Liga de Fútbol Americano) and underscores the league's rising profile. As more American athletes and companies invest in the LFA's success, partnerships like this help build a stronger, safer future for football across the world. About LIGHT Helmets LIGHT Helmets manufactures and distributes the lightest and safest protective headgear for professional, amateur and youth athletes. Its products are sold direct to professional, amateur and youth sports teams and leagues and are also available at retailers including Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart and Scheels. LIGHT Helmets are in all 32 NFL team locker rooms, as well as in roughly 100 NCAA locker rooms and have earned the highest rating of 'Five Stars' by Virginia Tech. In conjunction with its advisory board of noted physicians, LIGHT developed its revolutionary products utilizing advanced materials from the battlefield, military aviation, and auto racing. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. About Mortal Media Mortal Media is founded by former NBA All-Star Blake Griffin and NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil. Their scripted feature films and television projects aim to focus on the intersection of genre, comedy and sci-fi with an emphasis on high-concept narrative work, and unscripted projects across music, sports, and culture. The company currently has film, television, and documentary projects in development across a wide range of platforms, including Netflix, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, FX, and Disney. Their recent work includes Apple TV+ sci-fi dramedy series 'Hello Tomorrow!' and 20th Century Studios comedy feature 'White Men Can't Jump' on Hulu. Mortal Media is repped by WME, Ziffren Brittenham and Metro Public Relations. About Osos Monterrey (fka Fundidores Monterrey) Osos Monterrey (fka Fundidores (Smelters) de Monterrey,) was founded in 2017, and rebranded under new ownership in 2025. The team has become a powerhouse in the LFA, claiming their first championship in 2022. The team is led by Head Coach Jorge 'Pelón' Valdez, a standout player in his own right, Valdez holds the collegiate all-time tackles record for the Auténticos Tigres UANL. He has shaped the Fundidores into a dominant force in the league. The Fundidores made headlines in 2017 when NFL legend Chad 'OchoCinco' Johnson played his final professional game with the team, recording three catches and a touchdown. Known for their explosive offense, ranked #1 in the league for three consecutive years, the Monterrey football team features stars like QB Shelton Eppler, WR Torin Justice, and TE Tommy Auger. The team was acquired and rebranded in 2025 by an athlete group lead by former NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin.
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: May 29, 2025
French mining giant Eramet signed a deal related to the nickel-based battery materials with Indonesia's sovereign wealth funds Danantara and the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) in Jakarta on Wednesday. This memorandum of understanding was one of the major outcomes from French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto. Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti met with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) president to discuss strategic research collaboration to strengthen ASEAN's response to US tariff impacts. During a meeting with ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe in Jakarta, Tuesday, she discussed a research proposal for ERIA to conduct a comprehensive and multidimensional analysis of the US tariff policy issue. 1. CENTRAL BANK ENTERS TO STABLISE CURRENCY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Central Bank of Myanmar announced that it would sell RM128 million (US$30 million) to fuel oil imports. The central bank aims to curb instability in the foreign exchange market and currency devaluation. 1. EYE DISEASE PATIENTS ON THE RISE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Nearly 20,000 people with eye disorder sought treatment during the 12th round of eyesight donation at the Sitagu Cakku Dana Hospital in Yangon. Over 4,000 underwent surgery and about 250 received laser treatment. SINGAPORE 1. FIRST TRANCHE OF GE2025 CANDIDATE EXPENSES PUBLISHED, WITH HIGHEST SPENDING BEING OVER $100,000 -- THE STRAITS TIMES A total of 35 candidates who contested the May 3 General Election have declared their election expenses so far, with their combined spending coming up to $884,978. 2. US TRADE COURT BLOCKS TRUMP'S 'LIBERATION DAY' TARIFFS -- CNA/REUTER A United States trade court on Wednesday (May 28) blocked President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs from going into effect, ruling that the president overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from nations that sell more to the US than they buy. THAILAND 1. CENTRAL BANK RECOMMENDS USING STIMULUS FUND TO SUPPORT EXPORTERS AMID TRADE CHALLENGES -- THE NATION The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged the government to prioritize the recently approved 157-billion-baht economic stimulus fund toward supporting exporters and domestic manufacturers facing mounting challenges from intensified import flooding and global trade tensions. 2. AIIB KEEN ON LAND BRIDGE INVESTMENT -- BANGKOK POST The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in investing in Thailand's Land Bridge project, describing it as beneficial for both Southeast Asia and East Asia, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. VIETNAM 1. SKILLED WORKFORCE SHORTAGE TO PROPEL E-COMMERCE -- VIETNAMPLUS The rising e-commerce sector needs skilled workers to drive further growth. Last year the market was valued at RM106 billion (US$25 billion). According to authorities, the professional workforce for e-commerce was lacking and weak. 2. HUNGARY TO SUPPORT REMOVAL OF IUU 'YELLOW CARD' -- VIETNAMPLUS Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas, during his visit to Vietnam, said he will ask the European Commission to lift its "yellow card" regulation related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing against Vietnam's seafood exports. A move to enhance bilateral trade with Vietnam. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
At €20.50, Is Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Worth Looking At Closely?
Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 18% on the ENXTAM over the last few months. While good news for shareholders, the company has traded much higher in the past year. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company's outlook is already priced into the stock. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let's examine Signify's valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there's still a bargain opportunity. Our free stock report includes 1 warning sign investors should be aware of before investing in Signify. Read for free now. Great news for investors – Signify is still trading at a fairly cheap price according to our price multiple model, where we compare the company's price-to-earnings ratio to the industry average. We've used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there's not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock's ratio of 7.26x is currently well-below the industry average of 15.91x, meaning that it is trading at a cheaper price relative to its peers. Signify's share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. If you believe the share price should eventually reach its industry peers, a low beta could suggest it is unlikely to rapidly do so anytime soon, and once it's there, it may be hard to fall back down into an attractive buying range. See our latest analysis for Signify Future outlook is an important aspect when you're looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. However, with a relatively muted profit growth of 6.7% expected over the next couple of years, growth doesn't seem like a key driver for a buy decision for Signify, at least in the short term. Are you a shareholder? Even though growth is relatively muted, since LIGHT is currently trading below the industry PE ratio, it may be a great time to accumulate more of your holdings in the stock. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current price multiple. Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on LIGHT for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its future profit outlook isn't fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it's not too late to buy LIGHT. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed assessment. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Signify you should know about. If you are no longer interested in Signify, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Plane crash in Manchester leaves man fighting for his life & another injured after light aircraft flips upside down
A LIGHT aircraft has crashed at Manchester City Airport - leaving a man fighting for his life and injuring one other. Emergency responders rushed to the Barton Aerodrome in Eccles, Salford, after receiving calls at around 5.30pm. 2 2 A spokesperson from the Greater Manchester Police said: "Emergency services are currently responding to a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome. "Two men have been taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and another with potentially life-changing injuries. "A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area." A firefighter present at the scene said that the plane flipped "upside down" with its fuel tank "leaking". They told Bolton News: "The plane is said to be upside down. Two people are seriously injured. Fuel is leaking, and there is debris around the area." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: April 22, 2025
The government announced the abolition of civil servants managing public institutions. A new law will appoint professionals from the private sector to leadership roles in state-owned enterprises and the state will oversee through a board of directors. Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterated the Kingdom's foreign policy that maintains relations with all nations. Cambodia's foreign policy is based on respect for sovereignty, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states and mutual respect. PRINCESS ON FOUR-DAY VISIT TO LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrived in Laos on Monday for a four-day visit to strengthen relations between the two countries. She will attend the opening ceremony of a public health conference to mark the 25 years of Lao-Thai cooperation. SEEK OVERSEAS JOBS FOR SURVIVAL -- VIENTIANE TIMES Lao workers continue to seek overseas employment to escape financial woes despite the government revising the minimum wage last year. Workers are unable to cope with low income and rising living costs. Even vocational training does not help workers to improve their income. MYANMAR MAIN IMPORTER OF MYANMAR RICE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Indonesia has emerged as the leading importer of Myanmar's rice with over 605,000 metric tonnes in the 2024-2025 financial year. China is the second largest, followed by Belgium and the Philippines. Myanmar's rice and broken rice exports touched 2.48 million tonnes. AID POURS IN FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR International humanitarian aid continues to arrive in Myanmar following the March 28 earthquake that devastated parts of the country. Medical supplies, hygiene kits, tents, sleeping bags, food, essential goods and generators are being sent to disaster-hit areas. SINGAPORE NOOR AISHAH, WIFE OF SINGAPORE'S FIRST PRESIDENT YUSOF ISHAK, DIES AT 91 -- THE STRAITS TIMES Puan Noor Aishah, Singapore's former first lady and the widow of the country's first president Yusof Ishak, died on April 22. NOOR AISHAH, WIFE OF SINGAPORE'S FIRST PRESIDENT YUSOF ISHAK, DIES AGED 91 -- CNA Puan Noor Aishah, the wife of Singapore's first president, Mr Yusof Ishak, has died. THAILAND 1. PM TO ROLL OUT 12-BILLION-BAHT SML PROJECT TO BOOST GRASSROOTS ECONOMY -- The Nation Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to announce a policy aimed at supporting and enhancing the potential of village and urban community funds on Monday afternoon. 2. CALL FOR NEW INSTANT VAT REFUND SCHEME -- Bangkok Post The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an ASEAN shopping hub. VIETNAM SECTOR ON BULLISH TRAJECTORY -- VIETNAMPLUS Vietnam's aviation industry is showing impressive growth, with over 20 million passengers flying in the first quarter of this year. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said domestic travel recorded over nine million passengers, while international travel rose to 11.7 million. PRICES DIP AS CHINA TIGHTENS QUALITY CONTROL -- VIETNAM NEWS As China tightens quality control procedures and delays customs clearance, durian prices dropped in the Mekong Delta region. Farmers are only able to sell the fruit at one-third of the price compared to last year. This may stifle Vietnam's ambition to earn $3.5 billion from durian exports in 2025. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
