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UConn announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday, just before the team took the field for the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Mora’s contract extension will run through 2028 and will pay him $10 million through the remaining four years, with the opportunity to earn more in incentives. The 63-year-old coach is set to make $1.7 million next season, $1.9 million in 2026 and $2.3 and $2.4 million in 2027 and 2028, respectively. UConn then went out and thrashed North Carolina, 27-14, in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. “I am forever grateful. I’m grateful to (athletic director) David (Benedict) and (school president) Radenka (Maric) and the Board of Trustees, but this is about what the (UConn players) did today,” Mora said when asked about the extension in the postgame press conference. In a statement released by UConn ahead of the game, Mora said: “I’d like to thank David Benedict, Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program. When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do. The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team.” “Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience, energy and leadership he has done just that,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. “He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building a momentum to keep this program moving forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead.” Mora is coming off one of the most successful seasons in UConn football history, having led the team to an 8-4 record and an appearance in the Fenway Bowl. It’s the Huskies’ second bowl appearance in three years. UConn’s eight wins is the most for the program since 2010, and the Huskies had their first winning season since that year, too. A win Saturday would give UConn nine wins for just the third time in program history, with the last two such seasons coming in 2003 and 2007. Robbins heading to Tulsa UConn quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins is heading to Tulsa as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, according to a report from CBS Sports. Robbins was part of a coaching staff that helped the offense produce its most prolific attack since the 2009 season and fifth-most in program history (32.3 points per game). Robbins worked at FCS Tennessee Tech and Division II North Greenville before joining Jim Mora’s staff in spring 2023.
SATURDAY'S BOWL GAMESPHOENIX — Traditionally, the holiday season is one of the hardest times of the year for food banks to meet the growing needs of the community. But that need gave birth to Turkey Tuesday 32 years ago, one of our favorite events of the year here at 12News. RELATED: Turkey Tuesday: Donate to help feed Arizona families for the holiday season This year we are thrilled to continue our annual Turkey Tuesday drive, where we partner with St. Vincent de Paul and Bashas’ to help those in need. Your generosity and the hard work of dedicated volunteers truly make an impact in the lives of thousands of families across Arizona. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. It’s that time of year, family, food, and football, a time we come together to remember all that we’re thankful for. It’s also a time of giving and events like Turkey Tuesday are the perfect opportunity to get involved. One of the places your donations go is St. Mathew’s Conference food pantry in Phoenix, where Vincentian volunteers Luis Garcia and Elisabet Rios try to meet as many needs as possible. “The majority of us that volunteer came from a family at one time that needed help,” said Luis Garcia, a Vincentian volunteer. Garcia and Rios are paying it forward. “We give out food boxes to the families that are requesting help with food,” he said. Garcia says sometimes families request help with utilities or rentals. “...any kind of form they need... we never say no if we have the funds,” he added. At St. Mathews they stay busy, sorting food they’ve received from St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Reclamation Center. They fill out the food boxes according to each family’s needs. “If it’s a big family, we’ll give them two big banana boxes... and we’ll fill out the dry goods from here, and then for my other room is all our frozen,” said Rios. “... milk, eggs, meats, bread...” Rios is passionate about doing this incredible work and about helping others. “It’s just amazing,” she said. “This organization is beautiful.” Rios says one of her favorite things about volunteering is meeting the families they serve. “...going out and meeting the families... doing the home visits and you get to go one-on-one and meet the families,” Rios said. “That’s what I love the most.” They visit at least 15-20 homes twice a week, depending on the calls they receive. With each delivery, they include prayer cards. 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Quarterly net revenues were RMB539.4 million (US$76.9 million) 1 Quarterly lidar shipments were 134,208 units SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hesai Group (“Hesai” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: HSAI), the global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (lidar) solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Operational Highlights Q3 2024 ADAS lidar shipments were 129,913 units, representing an increase of 220.0% from 40,593 units in the corresponding period of 2023. Q3 2024 Total lidar shipments were 134,208 units, representing an increase of 182.9% from 47,440 units in the corresponding period of 2023. ADAS lidar shipments in the first nine months of 2024 were 263,148 units, representing an increase of 129.9% from 114,482 units in the corresponding period of 2023. Total lidar shipments in the first nine months of 2024 were 279,835 units, representing an increase of 108.2% from 134,380 units in the corresponding period of 2023. Management Remarks “We are thrilled to share that our business continues to thrive and advance on a strong growth path,” said Yifan “David” Li, Hesai’s Co-Founder and CEO. “This quarter, we have made significant strides in the ADAS market, securing new design wins, partnerships, and development programs with key players, including a Top 3 OEM in Japan, SAIC Volkswagen, Leapmotor, and a premium EV brand backed by a leading Chinese automotive group. We also have reached a key milestone in our global expansion by successfully delivering B-sample units for our worldwide shipping programs with a leading global automotive OEM. OEMs at home and abroad have widely recognized lidar's essential safety features as a critical component in their holistic safety systems, similar to an ‘active’ seat belt or airbag. Furthermore, lidar’s versatility, with applications in emerging areas such as industrial robotics, smart factories and logistics, continues to garner attention. Our latest flagship product, OT128, a 360° mechanical, automotive-grade long-range lidar, is designed for scalable deployment in robotaxi and industrial applications. We are actively exploring new use cases and engaging with customers across both ADAS and AM sectors, leveraging our full lineup of versatile lidars. “I am also delighted to announce that Andrew Fan has joined us as our Chief Financial Officer. Andrew brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy and corporate finance, as well as an impressive track record of driving growth and operational efficiency in dynamic industries. His insights and leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape and continue to strengthen our position in the global lidar industry,” Dr. Li continued. “Andrew's strategic vision aligns seamlessly with our goals, and I believe his commitment to innovation and financial rigor will help us unlock new levels of success. I am confident that with his expertise and dedication, we are well-positioned for another exciting chapter of growth and accomplishment.” Mr. Andrew Fan, Hesai’s CFO, added, “Our strong third quarter financial performance was highlighted by robust operational execution across all key metrics. Quarterly shipment volume reached 134,208 units, marking our second consecutive quarter of nearly 50% sequential growth and propelling net revenues to RMB539.4 million (US$76.9 million), surpassing the upper range of our guidance. We maintained a robust blended gross margin of 47.7%, driven by effective cost management and our flywheel approach to cost and scale optimization. The margin was further bolstered by NRE revenues from our L4 lidar, which is being prepared for potential large-scale deployment by a leading global robotaxi player in the coming years. Our strong commitment to operational efficiency and financial discipline has also enabled us to consistently reduce our GAAP net loss for four consecutive quarters. Looking ahead, we’re expecting a record-breaking fourth quarter, with lidar shipments projected to reach 200,000 units—an astounding volume nearly matching our total shipments in 2023. Based on our current estimates, fourth quarter net revenues are expected to soar to nearly US$100 million, delivering an estimated net profit of US$20 million and a positive operating cash flow. Additionally, we anticipate achieving full-year profitability on a non-GAAP basis for 2024, positioning us to become the first automotive lidar company worldwide to achieve this remarkable milestone. This anticipated explosive growth underscores our robust momentum as we drive toward a landmark fiscal year finish!” Product Updates : Launched the OT128, the Company’s latest flagship 360° mechanical automotive-grade long-range lidar product, at the 2024 IAA Transportation Fair in Germany. Inheriting 95% of the key components from Hesai's best-selling AT128P ADAS lidar, the OT128 boasts a point rate of 3.45 million per second and a 200-meter detection range at 10% reflectivity. This high-performance, 360-degree perception lidar with a market-proven, vertically integrated architecture makes OT128 an ideal solution for scalable applications, including robotaxis, industrial robotics, smart factories, and logistics. Since its launch, the OT128 has secured contracts with 90+ global and domestic clients, including WeRide, Westwell, Embotech and EasyMile. Production and delivery of the OT128 have already begun. Business Updates : Global: Hesai’s worldwide shipping programs with a leading global automotive OEM have progressed to the successful delivery of B-sample units, a key step in validating the performance of the Company’s technology and ensuring alignment with the partner’s rigorous standards. Secured two new development projects, specifically Proof of Concept (POC) programs, in the Asia market with a Top 3 OEM in Japan, covering both L2+ passenger vehicles and L4 robotaxi applications. Hesai currently has four POC programs underway with three global OEMs, each holding strong potential as these partnerships move toward the next phase. Domestic: Secured another new platform with Leapmotor, a leading EV automaker in China, as well as facelifts for two flagship models with a premium EV brand backed by a leading Chinese automotive group. A leading EV manufacturer in China has signed agreements to exclusively adopt Hesai’s L3 ultra-high-performance lidar and cost-efficient ATX lidar for their 2025 models. The ATX is advancing toward the SOP phase, generating strong interest as a standard feature in 2025 OEM lineups. Signed a cooperative framework with SAIC Volkswagen for an automotive lidar program, elevating the Company’s position to a strategic supplier for this top-selling automotive joint venture in China by sales volume. Hesai has secured ADAS design wins with 20 OEMs globally across 75 vehicle models. Management Change The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") has approved the appointment of Mr. Andrew Fan as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective November 25, 2024. Mr. Fan has over 18 years of experience in accounting and corporate financing. From May 2021 to September 2024, Mr. Fan held the position of chief financial officer at a leading automotive technology company. Prior to that, Mr. Fan held senior finance-related roles at listed companies including Hailiang Education Group Inc., Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited, and Dali Foods Group Company Limited, and various roles at financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and Macquarie. Additionally, Mr. Fan has served as an independent non-executive director of Jiangsu Innovative Ecological New Materials Limited (HKEX: 2116) since 2018. Mr. Fan graduated from Tsinghua University, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting in 2004 and 2006, respectively. Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2024 (in RMB millions, except for per ordinary share data and percentage) Net revenues were RMB539.4 million (US$76.9 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 21.1% from RMB445.6 million for the same period of 2023. Product revenues were RMB503.1 million (US$71.7 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 18.1% from RMB425.8 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to increased revenues from sales of ADAS lidar products due to robust demand in China, partially offset by decreased revenues from the autonomous driving business. Service revenues were RMB36.3 million (US$5.2 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 84.1% from RMB19.7 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was driven by increased revenues from non-recurring engineering services. Cost of revenues was RMB281.9 million (US$40.2 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 8.9% from RMB309.4 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 47.7% for the third quarter of 2024, compared with 30.6% for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was due to effective cost and scale optimization on both Autonomous Mobility lidars and ADAS lidars, as well as the higher margin contributed by non-recurring engineering services performed. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB46.2 million (US$6.6 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 25.5% from RMB36.8 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased payroll expenses and share-based expenses of RMB8.5 million (US$1.2 million) attributable to an expanded sales and marketing team. General and administrative expenses were RMB76.5 million (US$10.9 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 5.0% from RMB80.5 million for the same period of 2023. Research and development expenses were RMB220.2 million (US$31.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 14.3% from RMB192.6 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to increased payroll expenses of RMB18.8 million (US$2.7 million) attributable to increased headcount for research and development, and increased depreciation expenses amounting to RMB9.7 million (US$1.4 million). Loss from operations was RMB77.2 million (US$11.0 million) for the third quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 53.8% from RMB167.2 million for the same period of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB50.9 million (US$7.3 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB127.4 million for the same period of 2023. Net loss was RMB70.4 million (US$10.0 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB141.8 million for the same period of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net loss was RMB44.0 million (US$6.3 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB101.9 million for the same period of 2023. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB70.4 million (US$10.0 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB141.8 million for the same period of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB44.0 million (US$6.3 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB101.9 million for the same period of 2023. Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB0.54 (US$0.08) for the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both RMB0.34 (US$0.05) for the third quarter of 2024. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB2,530.7 million (US$360.6 million) as of September 30, 2024, compared with RMB2,752.9 million as of June 30, 2024. Business Outlook For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects net revenues to approach US$100 million (RMB702 million). The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change. Conference Call The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on November 25, 2024 (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on November 26, 2024). For participants who wish to join the call by phone, please access the link provided below to complete the pre-registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, each participant will receive dial-in details to join the conference call. Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.hesaitech.com . A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately an hour after the conclusion of the call until December 3, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers: About Hesai Hesai is the global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (lidar) solutions. The Company’s lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications across passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle fleets (autonomous mobility). Hesai's technology also empowers robotics applications such as last-mile delivery robots and logistics robots in restricted areas. The Company’s commercially validated solutions are backed by superior R&D capabilities across optics, mechanics, and electronics. Hesai integrates lidar designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid product development while ensuring high performance, consistent quality and affordability. Hesai has established strong relationships with leading automotive OEMs, autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies worldwide, covering over 40 countries as of December 31, 2023. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement Hesai's consolidated financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, Hesai uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: loss from operation excluding share-based compensation expenses, net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation, and per ordinary share net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this release. Hesai believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. Hesai believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to Hesai's historical performance and liquidity. Hesai believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude share-based compensation expenses that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP financial measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on September 30, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in the Company’s revenues, costs or expenditures; the trends in, expected growth and the market size of the ADAS, autonomous mobility and robotics industries; the market for and adoption of lidar and related technology; the Company’s ability to produce high-quality products with wide market acceptance; the success of the Company’s customers in developing and commercializing products using its solutions, and the market acceptance of those products; the Company’s ability to introduce new products that meet its customers’ requirement; the Company’s expectations regarding the effectiveness of its marketing initiatives and the relationship with its third-party partners; competition in the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Hesai Group Yuanting “YT” Shi, Investor Relations Director Email: ir@hesaitech.com Piacente Financial Communications Jenny Cai Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677 Email: hesai@tpg-ir.com In the United States: Piacente Financial Communications Brandi Piacente Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: hesai@tpg-ir.com Source: Hesai Group _______________________________________ 1 All translations from RMB to USD for the third quarter of 2024 were made at the exchange rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on September 30, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. 2 See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” included in this release for further details.
For those trying to come to terms with a particularly tumultuous election year full of deep divisions, ideological invective and personal insults, guidance can come from a historical figure whose insights into American politics still prove useful. As I chronicle in my new book, “ ,” Will Rogers stood as perhaps the most influential commentator on public affairs in the United States a century ago. Born in Oklahoma, he had risen to fame as a cowboy humorist in vaudeville, the Ziegfeld Follies, Broadway shows and silent movies, and he earned public acclaim with his shrewd, folksy and witty observations on American life and values. By the 1920s, this led to Rogers wrote for over 300 newspapers, a stream of magazine articles and essays, and steady appearances on the national lecture circuit. He hosted and had . Rogers became the most beloved figure in America until his death in 1935. As I discovered in my research, a flood of eulogies appeared in newspapers and magazines following his passing. Typical was this one appearing in the Minneapolis Journal: “We all loved Will Rogers ... . Poets we have had, and philosophers, and humorists of note; but not one among them all so endeared to the heart of the whole people. None was ever mourned with such genuine grief, none will be so missed from our common life.” Especially fascinated by the nation’s politics, Rogers often trained his humor on its foibles and achievements alike. Three touchstones guided his commentary: a genial skepticism about politics as usual, a belief that politics must be subsumed within a broader perspective on life and, above all, an insistence that political discussants honor a code of civility. Rogers got most of his laughs from skeptical jabs at the system. He gleefully skewered the “bunk” of American politics, his favorite word for politicians’ shameless hypocrisy, bombastic rhetoric, inflated egos and shady deal-making. Both Democrats and Republicans stood guilty of peddling bunk. “You know, the more you read and observe about this politics thing, you’ve got to admit that each party is worse than the other,” Rogers said. “It is getting so that a Republican promise is not much more to be depended on than a Democratic one. And that has always been considered the lowest form of collateral in the world.” The Oklahoman poked fun at the political system’s grandiose rituals and fumbling institutions. He wrote of a that took three weeks and 103 ballots to nominate a nonentity: “In number of population the convention is holding its own. The deaths from old age among the delegates is about offset by the birthrate.” Rogers pilloried governmental ineptness in Washington, D.C. One year, when Congress reconvened after a round of egregious bickering and inaction, he joked, “Let us all pray: Oh Lord, give us strength to bear that which is about to be inflicted upon us. Be merciful with them, Oh Lord, for they know not what they do.” He claimed a simple approach: “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” Yet Rogers insisted that political disputation should be kept in perspective. He urged his fellow citizens to avoid politicizing every public issue and instead concentrate on more meaningful endeavors – family, friends, community and work. Despite the dire warnings of political zealots, he said, “There is no less sickness, no less Earthquakes, no less Progress, no less inventions, no less morality, no less Christianity under one (president) than the other.” But for Rogers, the ultimate guarantee of stability came from the mass of workaday American citizens seeking commonsense solutions to public problems. What Rogers called the “Big Honest Majority” lived simply and worked hard, wanted a good life for their families and pursued their own version of happiness. The average citizen, Rogers believed, had solid judgment and “was not simple minded enough to believe that EVERYTHING is right and doesn’t appear to be cuckoo enough to believe that EVERYTHING is wrong.” Finally, Rogers urged an approach to politics that was critical yet charitable, principled yet magnanimous. A connoisseur of civility, he insisted that political disputants were opponents, not enemies, and that contrary viewpoints deserved respect. The humorist set the example: “I haven’t got it in for anybody or anything.” Even as he pilloried politicians’ shortcomings, he never made it personal. Despite their faults, Rogers wrote, “the Rascals, when you meet ’em face to face and know ’em, they are mighty nice fellows.” He declared famously, “I’ve joked about every prominent man in my time but I never met a man I didn’t like.” Determinedly nonpartisan throughout most of his career, he leaned toward the party of Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression while jesting, “I don’t belong to any organized political faith; I’m a Democrat.” The cowboy humorist saw politics as an endeavor for genial discussion, not a blood sport. Rogers’ political axioms of healthy skepticism, perspicacity and civility remain useful guides for surviving even the most sordid electioneering. So when you hear overwrought partisans lamenting “the end of democracy” or “we won’t have a country left anymore,” take a deep breath and consider Will Rogers’ calmer, wiser approach to presidential elections a century ago. 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The village is home to a plethora of independent businesses and is loved by those who live there Merseyside is home to countless villages steeped in history, but few offer as much unique character as Churchtown. The village, which is historically within the confined of Lancashire and is home to red rose stickers showing the historic pride of Lancashire DNA running through the area. Found in north Southport , the village is quaint with a romantic blend of past and present. Despite it clearly being in the 21st century, you could easily be mistaken for thinking you had time travelled as you look around at the thatched roofs and 150-year-old stockings. Adjacent to the wall of St Cuthbert's Church nestled in the corner of the village, stocks dating from 1741 can be found behind a padlocked gate. Written on a plaque that had been gifted to the people of Churchtown by North Meols Civic Society, it explains the stocks were last used on June 3 1861 when John Rimmer was sentenced to six hours for drunkenness. Nowadays, it's a clear representation of history we shouldn't forget in a hurry, preserved for residents in 2024 to learn, marvel and wonder about the history of their village. Speaking about type of shops and businesses in the area, Jill Skelton of Vintage Home told LancsLive last month : "It's nice, there's lots of independent shops and it's sort of kept it's charm really, from what it used to be. It's not like a high street really, there's not big chains." Vintage Homes has been a resident on Botanic Road in Churchtown for the last three years and has made itself at home. Selling antiques and vintage items, the shop has made a name for itself in the area. The village is home to two 18th century listed pubs, the Hesketh Arms and the Bold Arms, with the former recently undergoing £600,000 renovation in a sign of the how successful the tightknit area is. The character of the village is not only cherished by those who live in the area but also protected. Its history is closely connected to the church as well Meols Hall and is believed to the one of the twelve resting places of St Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, whose remains were removed in the ninth century by monks fleeing the Danish invasion. Meols Hall also dates back to 1200s. Now used as a wedding and events venue, the estate has passed through generations of the Hesketh family and overseas many of the thatched cottages in the village. But in a bid to protect the historic charm that Churchtown brings to Southport, a conservation order was introduced in November 1973 before being extended in May 2009 by Sefton Council meaning there are special planning procedures in place to limit unnecessary changes in the area. Adding thoughts about the village itself and businesses nearby, Jill said: "It suits all the quaint shops and things like that. There's a little handmade chocolate shop and a deli and little gift shops, things like that. You do notice tourists here, they tend to go through the Botanic Gardens and through the village." Another key part of the area is Botanic Gardens, an expansive green space used by people across Southport and surrounding locations. The gardens opened in the 1870s, with the Victorian gardens being home to colourful floral displays. Home to a winding lake with a variety of routes to walk, it is ever popular with people living locally. But before getting to the gardens, you have the joy of walking past the variety, and at times slightly odd, businesses on Botanic Road. One of these is Penny's House, a dog café run by canine enthusiast Ceri Burns. Inside the café, Ceri offers a menu curated especially for dogs, as well as one for humans too. The independent business opened in April under the name, but had been a dog café for seven years prior. Named after Ceri's dog Penny, the pet lover offers parties in their function room upstairs, as well as plenty of place for the dogs to relax, unwind and enjoy a well-earned treat or two. "It's a normal café, but we serve dogs just like humans," Ceri explains with a huge satisfactory smile on her face. Charlotte Ashton works in the café too and is a local of Churchtown. "It's a nice little community village around here," she explained. Another thriving business which has made itself at home in the village is Remedy. The booming cafe is regulalry full and is adored by people in Southport as the local chain has made its mark on the town. Susannah Porter, who quit her job to start the venture when she was 25, told the ECHO in 2022: "I ended up working in marketing and then education but I always felt as though I would get to this point at some point. When I was 45 I left education and opened up a business. It was a massive leap of faith." She added: "You're worried you might regret it or that you're making a mistake but I have never regretted it. I love working in hospitality, it's my passion really. I should have always done it." The village is booming and looks to have an extensive future ahead of it, as well as behind it.Jennison Associates LLC raised its holdings in shares of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NTLA – Free Report ) by 21.6% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 47,899 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,497 shares during the quarter. Jennison Associates LLC’s holdings in Intellia Therapeutics were worth $984,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. ARK Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Intellia Therapeutics by 5.7% during the third quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 12,255,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $251,849,000 after purchasing an additional 659,651 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Intellia Therapeutics by 8.9% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 9,093,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $250,168,000 after acquiring an additional 746,263 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. raised its position in shares of Intellia Therapeutics by 19.2% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 2,300,889 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,494,000 after acquiring an additional 371,189 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Intellia Therapeutics by 8.1% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,324,561 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,648,000 after acquiring an additional 98,865 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in Intellia Therapeutics by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 364,306 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,153,000 after acquiring an additional 2,301 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 88.77% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth NTLA has been the topic of several analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $90.00 target price on shares of Intellia Therapeutics in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Intellia Therapeutics from $80.00 to $70.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Intellia Therapeutics from $61.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 12th. Chardan Capital lifted their price objective on Intellia Therapeutics from $88.00 to $91.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded shares of Intellia Therapeutics to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, November 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $54.94. Intellia Therapeutics Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:NTLA opened at $14.30 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $17.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $21.73. Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. has a one year low of $12.82 and a one year high of $34.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.46 billion, a PE ratio of -2.63 and a beta of 1.81. Intellia Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:NTLA – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The company reported ($1.34) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($1.37) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $9.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.28 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($1.38) EPS. The business’s revenue was down 24.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. will post -5.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Transactions at Intellia Therapeutics In related news, CAO Michael P. Dube sold 2,012 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.01, for a total transaction of $38,248.12. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 47,012 shares in the company, valued at approximately $893,698.12. The trade was a 4.10 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Company insiders own 3.20% of the company’s stock. Intellia Therapeutics Profile ( Free Report ) Intellia Therapeutics, Inc, a genome editing company, focuses on the development of curative therapeutics. The company's in vivo programs include NTLA-2001, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis; NTLA-2002 for the treatment of hereditary angioedema; and NTLA-3001 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency associated lung disease. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding NTLA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NTLA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Intellia Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Intellia Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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