Day: August 29, 2024

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly update for the transparent tracking of its proof-of-reserves (PoR) highlighting the reserve ratios of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC. This update shows the platform’s commitment to transparency and security, highlighting significant growth in both user assets and platform reserves.

In August 2024, Bitget’s Proof-of-Reserves data showed a significant positive shift, with users’ ETH assets increasing by 22%, marking the highest growth rate for ETH this year. BTC assets continued their upward trend with a 6% increase, while USDC saw a robust performance earlier in the period, highlighting user confidence in these key assets.
As of August 2024, Bitget’s total reserve ratio stands at an impressive 176% and an increase of 9% from July’s 167%. The latest reserve ratios for key assets are as follows:

• BTC: Platform asset 18,905.85 BTC, Users’ assets 6,492.53 BTC, Reserve Ratio 291%
• USDT: Platform asset 1,041,659,177.52 USDT, Users’ assets 858,766,618.14 USDT, Reserve Ratio 121%
• ETH: Platform asset 123,686.9 ETH, Users’ assets 81,625.78 ETH, Reserve Ratio 152%
• USDC: Platform asset 77,244,895.83 USDC, Users’ assets 13,633,360.87 USDC, Reserve Ratio 567%

In August, Bitget’s reserves strengthened across all major assets. BTC and ETH user assets grew, with BTC’s reserve ratio rising to 291%. USDT and USDC reserve ratios improved significantly to 121% and 567%, respectively.
“Bitget’s strength and leadership in the Web3 space is anchored in providing the highest standards of security and transparency. Our focus on sharing clear proof-of-reserves updates every month guarantees the safety of our user assets. We remain dedicated to setting the benchmark for trust and reliability for CEXs and will continue to maintain this as a part of our user asset security,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

From January to August 2024, Bitget has observed substantial growth in user assets across all major cryptocurrencies. ETH has led the way with an impressive 200.88% increase, reflecting heightened user interest and confidence in the asset. BTC assets also saw a robust growth of 96.55%, nearly doubling over the eight-month period. USDT followed closely with a 69.89% increase, showing strong and steady user accumulation. Meanwhile, USDC assets grew by 30.17%, indicating consistent, though more modest, user engagement. Overall, this period highlights significant and diversified growth in user assets on Bitget.

The updated PoR showcases Bitget’s efforts in maintaining more than industry standard 100% reserves, which effectively guarantees that users’ assets are safe. The platform is capable of covering user withdrawals, even if all user assets are withdrawn.
In addition to maintaining a higher than industry standard PoR, Bitget insures its users further with a $300M Protection Fund, now valued over $400 million according to its latest protection fund report. This gives the platform an extra layer of resilience against cybersecurity threats. Users who have their accounts compromised in unfortunate incidents not attributed to their own actions or trading behavior can make a claim through the Bitget Protection Fund.

For real-time PoR tracking, please visit – https://www.bitget.com/proof-of-reserves

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90ab6fe4-5cb6-436c-a969-6affce93009a

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly update for the transparent tracking of its proof-of-reserves (PoR) highlighting the reserve ratios of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC. This update shows the platform’s commitment to transparency and security, highlighting significant growth in both user assets and platform reserves.

In August 2024, Bitget’s Proof-of-Reserves data showed a significant positive shift, with users’ ETH assets increasing by 22%, marking the highest growth rate for ETH this year. BTC assets continued their upward trend with a 6% increase, while USDC saw a robust performance earlier in the period, highlighting user confidence in these key assets.
As of August 2024, Bitget’s total reserve ratio stands at an impressive 176% and an increase of 9% from July’s 167%. The latest reserve ratios for key assets are as follows:

• BTC: Platform asset 18,905.85 BTC, Users’ assets 6,492.53 BTC, Reserve Ratio 291%
• USDT: Platform asset 1,041,659,177.52 USDT, Users’ assets 858,766,618.14 USDT, Reserve Ratio 121%
• ETH: Platform asset 123,686.9 ETH, Users’ assets 81,625.78 ETH, Reserve Ratio 152%
• USDC: Platform asset 77,244,895.83 USDC, Users’ assets 13,633,360.87 USDC, Reserve Ratio 567%

In August, Bitget’s reserves strengthened across all major assets. BTC and ETH user assets grew, with BTC’s reserve ratio rising to 291%. USDT and USDC reserve ratios improved significantly to 121% and 567%, respectively.
“Bitget’s strength and leadership in the Web3 space is anchored in providing the highest standards of security and transparency. Our focus on sharing clear proof-of-reserves updates every month guarantees the safety of our user assets. We remain dedicated to setting the benchmark for trust and reliability for CEXs and will continue to maintain this as a part of our user asset security,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

From January to August 2024, Bitget has observed substantial growth in user assets across all major cryptocurrencies. ETH has led the way with an impressive 200.88% increase, reflecting heightened user interest and confidence in the asset. BTC assets also saw a robust growth of 96.55%, nearly doubling over the eight-month period. USDT followed closely with a 69.89% increase, showing strong and steady user accumulation. Meanwhile, USDC assets grew by 30.17%, indicating consistent, though more modest, user engagement. Overall, this period highlights significant and diversified growth in user assets on Bitget.

The updated PoR showcases Bitget’s efforts in maintaining more than industry standard 100% reserves, which effectively guarantees that users’ assets are safe. The platform is capable of covering user withdrawals, even if all user assets are withdrawn.
In addition to maintaining a higher than industry standard PoR, Bitget insures its users further with a $300M Protection Fund, now valued over $400 million according to its latest protection fund report. This gives the platform an extra layer of resilience against cybersecurity threats. Users who have their accounts compromised in unfortunate incidents not attributed to their own actions or trading behavior can make a claim through the Bitget Protection Fund.

For real-time PoR tracking, please visit – https://www.bitget.com/proof-of-reserves

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90ab6fe4-5cb6-436c-a969-6affce93009a

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly update for the transparent tracking of its proof-of-reserves (PoR) highlighting the reserve ratios of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC. This update shows the platform’s commitment to transparency and security, highlighting significant growth in both user assets and platform reserves.

In August 2024, Bitget’s Proof-of-Reserves data showed a significant positive shift, with users’ ETH assets increasing by 22%, marking the highest growth rate for ETH this year. BTC assets continued their upward trend with a 6% increase, while USDC saw a robust performance earlier in the period, highlighting user confidence in these key assets.
As of August 2024, Bitget’s total reserve ratio stands at an impressive 176% and an increase of 9% from July’s 167%. The latest reserve ratios for key assets are as follows:

• BTC: Platform asset 18,905.85 BTC, Users’ assets 6,492.53 BTC, Reserve Ratio 291%
• USDT: Platform asset 1,041,659,177.52 USDT, Users’ assets 858,766,618.14 USDT, Reserve Ratio 121%
• ETH: Platform asset 123,686.9 ETH, Users’ assets 81,625.78 ETH, Reserve Ratio 152%
• USDC: Platform asset 77,244,895.83 USDC, Users’ assets 13,633,360.87 USDC, Reserve Ratio 567%

In August, Bitget’s reserves strengthened across all major assets. BTC and ETH user assets grew, with BTC’s reserve ratio rising to 291%. USDT and USDC reserve ratios improved significantly to 121% and 567%, respectively.
“Bitget’s strength and leadership in the Web3 space is anchored in providing the highest standards of security and transparency. Our focus on sharing clear proof-of-reserves updates every month guarantees the safety of our user assets. We remain dedicated to setting the benchmark for trust and reliability for CEXs and will continue to maintain this as a part of our user asset security,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

From January to August 2024, Bitget has observed substantial growth in user assets across all major cryptocurrencies. ETH has led the way with an impressive 200.88% increase, reflecting heightened user interest and confidence in the asset. BTC assets also saw a robust growth of 96.55%, nearly doubling over the eight-month period. USDT followed closely with a 69.89% increase, showing strong and steady user accumulation. Meanwhile, USDC assets grew by 30.17%, indicating consistent, though more modest, user engagement. Overall, this period highlights significant and diversified growth in user assets on Bitget.

The updated PoR showcases Bitget’s efforts in maintaining more than industry standard 100% reserves, which effectively guarantees that users’ assets are safe. The platform is capable of covering user withdrawals, even if all user assets are withdrawn.
In addition to maintaining a higher than industry standard PoR, Bitget insures its users further with a $300M Protection Fund, now valued over $400 million according to its latest protection fund report. This gives the platform an extra layer of resilience against cybersecurity threats. Users who have their accounts compromised in unfortunate incidents not attributed to their own actions or trading behavior can make a claim through the Bitget Protection Fund.

For real-time PoR tracking, please visit – https://www.bitget.com/proof-of-reserves

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90ab6fe4-5cb6-436c-a969-6affce93009a

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly update for the transparent tracking of its proof-of-reserves (PoR) highlighting the reserve ratios of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC. This update shows the platform’s commitment to transparency and security, highlighting significant growth in both user assets and platform reserves.

In August 2024, Bitget’s Proof-of-Reserves data showed a significant positive shift, with users’ ETH assets increasing by 22%, marking the highest growth rate for ETH this year. BTC assets continued their upward trend with a 6% increase, while USDC saw a robust performance earlier in the period, highlighting user confidence in these key assets.
As of August 2024, Bitget’s total reserve ratio stands at an impressive 176% and an increase of 9% from July’s 167%. The latest reserve ratios for key assets are as follows:

• BTC: Platform asset 18,905.85 BTC, Users’ assets 6,492.53 BTC, Reserve Ratio 291%
• USDT: Platform asset 1,041,659,177.52 USDT, Users’ assets 858,766,618.14 USDT, Reserve Ratio 121%
• ETH: Platform asset 123,686.9 ETH, Users’ assets 81,625.78 ETH, Reserve Ratio 152%
• USDC: Platform asset 77,244,895.83 USDC, Users’ assets 13,633,360.87 USDC, Reserve Ratio 567%

In August, Bitget’s reserves strengthened across all major assets. BTC and ETH user assets grew, with BTC’s reserve ratio rising to 291%. USDT and USDC reserve ratios improved significantly to 121% and 567%, respectively.
“Bitget’s strength and leadership in the Web3 space is anchored in providing the highest standards of security and transparency. Our focus on sharing clear proof-of-reserves updates every month guarantees the safety of our user assets. We remain dedicated to setting the benchmark for trust and reliability for CEXs and will continue to maintain this as a part of our user asset security,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

From January to August 2024, Bitget has observed substantial growth in user assets across all major cryptocurrencies. ETH has led the way with an impressive 200.88% increase, reflecting heightened user interest and confidence in the asset. BTC assets also saw a robust growth of 96.55%, nearly doubling over the eight-month period. USDT followed closely with a 69.89% increase, showing strong and steady user accumulation. Meanwhile, USDC assets grew by 30.17%, indicating consistent, though more modest, user engagement. Overall, this period highlights significant and diversified growth in user assets on Bitget.

The updated PoR showcases Bitget’s efforts in maintaining more than industry standard 100% reserves, which effectively guarantees that users’ assets are safe. The platform is capable of covering user withdrawals, even if all user assets are withdrawn.
In addition to maintaining a higher than industry standard PoR, Bitget insures its users further with a $300M Protection Fund, now valued over $400 million according to its latest protection fund report. This gives the platform an extra layer of resilience against cybersecurity threats. Users who have their accounts compromised in unfortunate incidents not attributed to their own actions or trading behavior can make a claim through the Bitget Protection Fund.

For real-time PoR tracking, please visit – https://www.bitget.com/proof-of-reserves

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/90ab6fe4-5cb6-436c-a969-6affce93009a

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MATAWAN, N.J., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU, signed under the patronage of His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), took place on August 21, 2024, during the Minister’s official visit to the United States.

Hovnanian, with its extensive experience in delivering over 369,000 homes in the United States, will leverage this expertise through K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC to enhance the housing sector in Saudi Arabia.

This collaboration will bring global expertise, innovative homebuilding designs, and advanced construction technologies to Saudi Arabia, enhancing the development of integrated communities. The partnership will also focus on conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies to expedite housing projects with greater efficiency and effectiveness, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective to create vibrant neighborhoods and attract further investment in the housing sector.

“We are thrilled about the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and its critical housing initiatives. This partnership enables us to bring our decades of experience in residential development to a dynamic and growing market, where we can help shape innovative communities that truly enhance the quality of life for their residents,” said Ara K. Hovnanian.

ABOUT HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.:

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade name K. Hovnanian^® Homes. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s^® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.

Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of the Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian’s investor e-mail list, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered as “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements related to the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to its financial results for future financial periods and statements regarding demand for homes, mortgage rates, inflation, supply chain issues, customer incentives and underlying factors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in general and local economic, industry and business conditions and impacts of a significant homebuilding downturn; (2) shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor, including due to geopolitical events, changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on homebuilding materials and products and related trade disputes with and retaliatory measures taken by other countries; (3) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing, including as a result of instability in the banking sector; (4) adverse weather and other environmental conditions and natural disasters; (5) the seasonality of the Company’s business; (6) the availability and cost of suitable land and improved lots and sufficient liquidity to invest in such land and lots; (7) reliance on, and the performance of, subcontractors; (8) regional and local economic factors, including dependency on certain sectors of the economy, and employment levels affecting home prices and sales activity in the markets where the Company builds homes; (9) increases in cancellations of agreements of sale; (10) increases in inflation; (11) changes in tax laws affecting the after-tax costs of owning a home; (12) legal claims brought against us and not resolved in our favor, such as product liability litigation, warranty claims and claims made by mortgage investors; (13) levels of competition; (14) utility shortages and outages or rate fluctuations; (15) information technology failures and data security breaches; (16) negative publicity; (17) high leverage and restrictions on the Company’s operations and activities imposed by the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; (18) availability and terms of financing to the Company; (19) the Company’s sources of liquidity; (20) changes in credit ratings; (21) government regulation, including regulations concerning development of land, the home building, sales and customer financing processes, tax laws and the environment; (22) operations through unconsolidated joint ventures with third parties; (23) significant influence of the Company’s controlling stockholders; (24) availability of net operating loss carryforwards; (25) loss of key management personnel or failure to attract qualified personnel; (26) public health issues such as major epidemic or pandemic; and (27) certain risks, uncertainties and other factors described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during fiscal 2024 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

 

Contact:	Brad G. O’Connor	Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
	Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer	Vice President, Investor Relations
	732-747-7800	732-747-7800

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MATAWAN, N.J., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU, signed under the patronage of His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), took place on August 21, 2024, during the Minister’s official visit to the United States.

Hovnanian, with its extensive experience in delivering over 369,000 homes in the United States, will leverage this expertise through K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC to enhance the housing sector in Saudi Arabia.

This collaboration will bring global expertise, innovative homebuilding designs, and advanced construction technologies to Saudi Arabia, enhancing the development of integrated communities. The partnership will also focus on conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies to expedite housing projects with greater efficiency and effectiveness, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective to create vibrant neighborhoods and attract further investment in the housing sector.

“We are thrilled about the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and its critical housing initiatives. This partnership enables us to bring our decades of experience in residential development to a dynamic and growing market, where we can help shape innovative communities that truly enhance the quality of life for their residents,” said Ara K. Hovnanian.

ABOUT HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.:

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade name K. Hovnanian^® Homes. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s^® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.

Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of the Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian’s investor e-mail list, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered as “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements related to the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to its financial results for future financial periods and statements regarding demand for homes, mortgage rates, inflation, supply chain issues, customer incentives and underlying factors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in general and local economic, industry and business conditions and impacts of a significant homebuilding downturn; (2) shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor, including due to geopolitical events, changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on homebuilding materials and products and related trade disputes with and retaliatory measures taken by other countries; (3) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing, including as a result of instability in the banking sector; (4) adverse weather and other environmental conditions and natural disasters; (5) the seasonality of the Company’s business; (6) the availability and cost of suitable land and improved lots and sufficient liquidity to invest in such land and lots; (7) reliance on, and the performance of, subcontractors; (8) regional and local economic factors, including dependency on certain sectors of the economy, and employment levels affecting home prices and sales activity in the markets where the Company builds homes; (9) increases in cancellations of agreements of sale; (10) increases in inflation; (11) changes in tax laws affecting the after-tax costs of owning a home; (12) legal claims brought against us and not resolved in our favor, such as product liability litigation, warranty claims and claims made by mortgage investors; (13) levels of competition; (14) utility shortages and outages or rate fluctuations; (15) information technology failures and data security breaches; (16) negative publicity; (17) high leverage and restrictions on the Company’s operations and activities imposed by the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; (18) availability and terms of financing to the Company; (19) the Company’s sources of liquidity; (20) changes in credit ratings; (21) government regulation, including regulations concerning development of land, the home building, sales and customer financing processes, tax laws and the environment; (22) operations through unconsolidated joint ventures with third parties; (23) significant influence of the Company’s controlling stockholders; (24) availability of net operating loss carryforwards; (25) loss of key management personnel or failure to attract qualified personnel; (26) public health issues such as major epidemic or pandemic; and (27) certain risks, uncertainties and other factors described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during fiscal 2024 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

 

Contact:	Brad G. O’Connor	Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
	Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer	Vice President, Investor Relations
	732-747-7800	732-747-7800

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MATAWAN, N.J., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU, signed under the patronage of His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), took place on August 21, 2024, during the Minister’s official visit to the United States.

Hovnanian, with its extensive experience in delivering over 369,000 homes in the United States, will leverage this expertise through K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC to enhance the housing sector in Saudi Arabia.

This collaboration will bring global expertise, innovative homebuilding designs, and advanced construction technologies to Saudi Arabia, enhancing the development of integrated communities. The partnership will also focus on conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies to expedite housing projects with greater efficiency and effectiveness, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective to create vibrant neighborhoods and attract further investment in the housing sector.

“We are thrilled about the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and its critical housing initiatives. This partnership enables us to bring our decades of experience in residential development to a dynamic and growing market, where we can help shape innovative communities that truly enhance the quality of life for their residents,” said Ara K. Hovnanian.

ABOUT HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.:

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade name K. Hovnanian^® Homes. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s^® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.

Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of the Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian’s investor e-mail list, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered as “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements related to the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to its financial results for future financial periods and statements regarding demand for homes, mortgage rates, inflation, supply chain issues, customer incentives and underlying factors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in general and local economic, industry and business conditions and impacts of a significant homebuilding downturn; (2) shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor, including due to geopolitical events, changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on homebuilding materials and products and related trade disputes with and retaliatory measures taken by other countries; (3) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing, including as a result of instability in the banking sector; (4) adverse weather and other environmental conditions and natural disasters; (5) the seasonality of the Company’s business; (6) the availability and cost of suitable land and improved lots and sufficient liquidity to invest in such land and lots; (7) reliance on, and the performance of, subcontractors; (8) regional and local economic factors, including dependency on certain sectors of the economy, and employment levels affecting home prices and sales activity in the markets where the Company builds homes; (9) increases in cancellations of agreements of sale; (10) increases in inflation; (11) changes in tax laws affecting the after-tax costs of owning a home; (12) legal claims brought against us and not resolved in our favor, such as product liability litigation, warranty claims and claims made by mortgage investors; (13) levels of competition; (14) utility shortages and outages or rate fluctuations; (15) information technology failures and data security breaches; (16) negative publicity; (17) high leverage and restrictions on the Company’s operations and activities imposed by the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; (18) availability and terms of financing to the Company; (19) the Company’s sources of liquidity; (20) changes in credit ratings; (21) government regulation, including regulations concerning development of land, the home building, sales and customer financing processes, tax laws and the environment; (22) operations through unconsolidated joint ventures with third parties; (23) significant influence of the Company’s controlling stockholders; (24) availability of net operating loss carryforwards; (25) loss of key management personnel or failure to attract qualified personnel; (26) public health issues such as major epidemic or pandemic; and (27) certain risks, uncertainties and other factors described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during fiscal 2024 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

 

Contact:	Brad G. O’Connor	Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
	Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer	Vice President, Investor Relations
	732-747-7800	732-747-7800

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MATAWAN, N.J., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU, signed under the patronage of His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), took place on August 21, 2024, during the Minister’s official visit to the United States.

Hovnanian, with its extensive experience in delivering over 369,000 homes in the United States, will leverage this expertise through K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC to enhance the housing sector in Saudi Arabia.

This collaboration will bring global expertise, innovative homebuilding designs, and advanced construction technologies to Saudi Arabia, enhancing the development of integrated communities. The partnership will also focus on conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies to expedite housing projects with greater efficiency and effectiveness, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective to create vibrant neighborhoods and attract further investment in the housing sector.

“We are thrilled about the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and its critical housing initiatives. This partnership enables us to bring our decades of experience in residential development to a dynamic and growing market, where we can help shape innovative communities that truly enhance the quality of life for their residents,” said Ara K. Hovnanian.

ABOUT HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.:

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade name K. Hovnanian^® Homes. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s^® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.

Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of the Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian’s investor e-mail list, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered as “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements related to the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to its financial results for future financial periods and statements regarding demand for homes, mortgage rates, inflation, supply chain issues, customer incentives and underlying factors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in general and local economic, industry and business conditions and impacts of a significant homebuilding downturn; (2) shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor, including due to geopolitical events, changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on homebuilding materials and products and related trade disputes with and retaliatory measures taken by other countries; (3) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing, including as a result of instability in the banking sector; (4) adverse weather and other environmental conditions and natural disasters; (5) the seasonality of the Company’s business; (6) the availability and cost of suitable land and improved lots and sufficient liquidity to invest in such land and lots; (7) reliance on, and the performance of, subcontractors; (8) regional and local economic factors, including dependency on certain sectors of the economy, and employment levels affecting home prices and sales activity in the markets where the Company builds homes; (9) increases in cancellations of agreements of sale; (10) increases in inflation; (11) changes in tax laws affecting the after-tax costs of owning a home; (12) legal claims brought against us and not resolved in our favor, such as product liability litigation, warranty claims and claims made by mortgage investors; (13) levels of competition; (14) utility shortages and outages or rate fluctuations; (15) information technology failures and data security breaches; (16) negative publicity; (17) high leverage and restrictions on the Company’s operations and activities imposed by the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; (18) availability and terms of financing to the Company; (19) the Company’s sources of liquidity; (20) changes in credit ratings; (21) government regulation, including regulations concerning development of land, the home building, sales and customer financing processes, tax laws and the environment; (22) operations through unconsolidated joint ventures with third parties; (23) significant influence of the Company’s controlling stockholders; (24) availability of net operating loss carryforwards; (25) loss of key management personnel or failure to attract qualified personnel; (26) public health issues such as major epidemic or pandemic; and (27) certain risks, uncertainties and other factors described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during fiscal 2024 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

 

Contact:	Brad G. O’Connor	Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
	Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer	Vice President, Investor Relations
	732-747-7800	732-747-7800

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

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HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (“BHAT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BHAT) announced the execution of a 1,000-kilogram (approximately 2,204.62 pounds) gold delivery, officially marking the launch of its gold supply chain business. This delivery follows the framework agreement signed in October 2023 with Macau Rongxin Precious Metals Technology Co., Ltd. (“Macau Rongxin”), a company registered in Macau with registration number: 86918(SO) registered with the Macau Commercial Register.

The spot price for gold at the time of the October 2023 framework agreement was approximately $61.14 per gram, while the spot price for gold as of August 28, 2024 is approximately $80.61 per gram. The purchase price of the gold delivered to BHAT is approximately $66.49 per gram, for a total purchase price of approximately $66.49 million. This acquisition is a strategic move to develop a gold supply chain business. BHAT plans to leverage this gold in gold supply chain business, providing gold to refineries, wholesalers, and retailers, thereby generating revenue and establishing a robust presence in the gold business.

Chen Xiaodong, CEO of BHAT, commented, “The completion of this significant gold delivery represents a crucial advancement for BHAT in the bulk commodity trading sector. This milestone not only underscores our commitment to expanding our presence in the international market but also strengthens our financial position. We anticipate that this success will drive further growth and unlock additional opportunities for the Company.”

The Company believes that the proceeds from this delivery will enhance its financial flexibility, enabling further expansion within the precious metals market. BHAT remains focused on innovation and operational efficiency as it continues to explore new market opportunities to bolster its competitive standing.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the Company’s SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Contacts:

Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology
Phone: +86 (592) 228-0010
Email: ir@bluehatgroup.net
IR Website: https://ir.bluehatgroup.com

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HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (“BHAT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BHAT) announced the execution of a 1,000-kilogram (approximately 2,204.62 pounds) gold delivery, officially marking the launch of its gold supply chain business. This delivery follows the framework agreement signed in October 2023 with Macau Rongxin Precious Metals Technology Co., Ltd. (“Macau Rongxin”), a company registered in Macau with registration number: 86918(SO) registered with the Macau Commercial Register.

The spot price for gold at the time of the October 2023 framework agreement was approximately $61.14 per gram, while the spot price for gold as of August 28, 2024 is approximately $80.61 per gram. The purchase price of the gold delivered to BHAT is approximately $66.49 per gram, for a total purchase price of approximately $66.49 million. This acquisition is a strategic move to develop a gold supply chain business. BHAT plans to leverage this gold in gold supply chain business, providing gold to refineries, wholesalers, and retailers, thereby generating revenue and establishing a robust presence in the gold business.

Chen Xiaodong, CEO of BHAT, commented, “The completion of this significant gold delivery represents a crucial advancement for BHAT in the bulk commodity trading sector. This milestone not only underscores our commitment to expanding our presence in the international market but also strengthens our financial position. We anticipate that this success will drive further growth and unlock additional opportunities for the Company.”

The Company believes that the proceeds from this delivery will enhance its financial flexibility, enabling further expansion within the precious metals market. BHAT remains focused on innovation and operational efficiency as it continues to explore new market opportunities to bolster its competitive standing.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the Company’s SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Contacts:

Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology
Phone: +86 (592) 228-0010
Email: ir@bluehatgroup.net
IR Website: https://ir.bluehatgroup.com

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