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PriceSmart Announces Change in Schedule for Earnings Release and Quarterly Report

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PriceSmart, Inc. (“PriceSmart” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PSMT) today announced plans to release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 after the market closes. PriceSmart had previously planned to release earnings and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on January 9, 2025, but the Securities and Exchange Commission will be closed and will not be accepting electronic filings on January 9, 2025 as a mark of respect for the thirty-ninth President of the United States, James Earl Carter, Jr., pursuant to President Biden’s December 30, 2024 executive order.

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PriceSmart management will continue to host its conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time) on Friday, January 10, 2025, to discuss the financial results. Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing toll free (800) 549-8228 or (646) 564-2877 for international callers and asking to join the PriceSmart earnings call. A digital replay will be available shortly following the conclusion of the call through Friday, January 17, 2025, by dialing (888) 660-6264 for domestic callers or (646) 517-3975 for international callers and entering replay passcode 20154#.

About PriceSmart

PriceSmart, headquartered in San Diego, owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling high quality merchandise and services at low prices to PriceSmart Members. PriceSmart operates 54 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory (ten in Colombia; eight in Costa Rica; seven in Panama; six in Guatemala; five in Dominican Republic; four each in Trinidad and El Salvador; three in Honduras; two each in Nicaragua and Jamaica; and one each in Aruba, Barbados and the United States Virgin Islands). In addition, the Company plans to open one warehouse club in Cartago, Costa Rica in the spring of 2025 and one warehouse club in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala in the summer of 2025. Once these two new clubs are open, the Company will operate 56 warehouse clubs.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements concerning PriceSmart, Inc.’s (“PriceSmart”, the “Company” or “we”) anticipated future revenues and earnings, adequacy of future cash flows, future dividends, omni-channel initiatives, proposed warehouse club openings, the Company’s performance relative to competitors and related matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements containing the words “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipated,” “scheduled,” “intend,” and like expressions, and the negative thereof. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, but not limited to: various political, economic and compliance risks associated with our international operations, adverse changes in economic conditions in our markets, natural disasters, volatility in currency exchange rates and illiquidity of certain local currencies in our markets, competition, consumer and small business spending patterns, political instability, increased costs associated with the integration of online commerce with our traditional business, whether the Company can successfully execute strategic initiatives, our reliance on third party service providers, including those who support transaction and payment processing, data security and other technology services, cybersecurity breaches that could cause disruptions in our systems or jeopardize the security of Member, employee or business information, cost increases from product and service providers, interruption of supply chains, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) related factors and challenges, exposure to product liability claims and product recalls, recoverability of moneys owed to PriceSmart from governments, and other important factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that they are made, and the Company does not undertake to update them, except as required by law. In addition, these risks are not the only risks that the Company faces. The Company could also be affected by additional factors that apply to all companies operating globally and in the U.S., as well as other risks that are not presently known to the Company or that the Company considers to be immaterial.

For further information, please contact Michael L. McCleary, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (858) 404-8826 or send an email to ir@pricesmart.com.

 

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CZUR to Showcase Latest Smart Office Solutions at CES 2025 – Booth 36502, South Hall 2

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Featuring the enhanced StarryHub meeting projector and a sneak peek at the revolutionary ET Max scanner series.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CZUR Tech Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart office solutions, is excited to announce its participation in CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. The company will showcase its innovative products at Booth 36502 in South Hall 2, including the upgraded StarryHub meeting projector and a preview of the new ETMax scanner series.

Visitors to the booth will experience the enhanced StarryHub, now upgraded to version 5.1 with support for Android 12. StarryHub combines a high-performance meeting projector and smart collaboration hub, designed to streamline modern conferencing needs. With 1080p resolution, ultra-short throw projection, 5G/Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and CZUR patented TouchBoard wireless controller, StarryHub simplifies presentations, video conferencing, and wireless sharing, enabling seamless communication for businesses of all sizes. The new version also enhances system compatibility and performance, providing smoother operation and greater reliability.

In addition, CZUR will offer an exclusive preview of its ET Max scanner series, set for launch next month. The ETMax series continues CZUR’s legacy of redefining document scanning with advanced AI algorithms and fast, high-precision scanning capabilities.

“We are thrilled to return to CES and introduce our latest advancements that redefine workplace efficiency and collaboration,” said Emma, Marketing Director at CZUR Tech Co., Ltd. “StarryHub’s latest upgrade and the upcoming ET Max series demonstrate our commitment to developing smart, user-friendly solutions that empower professionals worldwide. We invite everyone to visit our booth and explore the future of office technology.”

CES attendees can interact with CZUR’s new products at Booth 36502 in South Hall 2 and see firsthand how its cutting-edge technologies transform traditional office workflows.

About CZUR Founded in 2013, CZUR Tech Co., Ltd. specializes in patented AI algorithms and smart office equipment. Its portfolio includes AI scanners, AV conferencing solutions, and other innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency and collaboration. With a presence in over 162 countries and more than 1 million satisfied enterprise customers, CZUR continues to lead the way in AI-enhanced solutions.

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Phone: +86-755-2397-4826
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New ezW2 2024 Tax Preparation Software Enables QuickBooks Clients To Import Data Quickly

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Clients seeking a tax software that can import QB data now get ezW2 2024 as a new choice. Offering an abundance of comprehensive features, ezW2 2023 simplifies the tax filing process. Interested parties can explore its capabilities with a risk-free trial available at halfpricesoft.com.

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Halfpricesoft.com has just released ezW2 2024 software for the upcoming tax season to include an import feature for QuickBooks clients to import data. This innovative and affordable application is an SSA approved tax preparation software that also accommodates the new IRS regulations on efile thresholds. See import feature information here.

 

The IRS has issued final regulations that reduce the electronic filing threshold from 250 to 10 informational returns (such as Forms W-2 or 1099), beginning January 2024. If businesses file 10 or more informational returns, the forms must be filed electronically unless the IRS grants a waiver or exemption. First time E-filers must have a User ID to efile. W2 Electronic Filing: How to E-File W2 W3 Form to SSA.

“Latest 2024 ezW2 tax preparation software gives QuickBooks clients a better solution to process year-end tax reporting for the 2025 tax season,” said Dr. Ge, Founder of halfpricesoft.com.

With ezW2 2024, businesses can easily print W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 forms. Prices start at $49.00 for the print and mail version. $99.00 for to electronic filing. $139.00 for the network version to share data between offices or computers. Each installation includes unlimited forms for multiple companies at one flat rate.

Potential customers can download this software and test it for compatibility for up to 30 days with no obligation to purchase at halfpricesoft.com. The trial version will print forms with a TRIAL watermark until the license key is purchased and added.

The main features included in the latest version include:

Prints all W2 forms (copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W3 on white paper. The black and white substitute forms of W2 Copy A and W3 are SSA-approved. No pre-printed forms are needed for SSA copies or recipient copies. – ezW2 can print 1099 NEC recipient copies on white paper. The IRS does not currently certify white paper printing for Copy A so pre-printed forms are needed for only Copy A.ezW2 can print W2 and 1099 recipient copies into digital PDF files and customers can email forms easilyezW2 can generate efile documents that customers can upload to SSA and IRS sitesezW2 saves customers valuable time by importing W2 and 1099 data from csv file – no need for customers to enter the data one by oneezW2 new edition supports unlimited companies, recipients and forms at no extra charge, making it perfect for accountants, tax preparers and multi-business entrepreneurs as well as individual businesses

ezW2 is compatible with Windows 11 systems. It can also run on Windows 10, and 8. Starting at $ 49.00 per installation to print and mail. Download ezW2 softwar e today at halfpricesoft.com. ezW2 Can run on MAC with Apple Bootcamp Application.

Halfpricesoft.com is a leading provider of small to mid-size business software, including online and desktop payroll software, online employee attendance tracking software, accounting software, in-house business and personal check printing software, W2, software, 1099 software, Accounting software, 1095 form software and ezACH direct deposit software. Software from halfpricesoft.com is trusted by customers for over 20 years and will allow US business owners to simplify payroll processing and streamline business management.

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Apple Original Films’ highly anticipated feature “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, wraps production at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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“F1” will premiere globally in theatres in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures on 27 June 2025

Made in partnership with Formula 1® and produced by seven-time F1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Plan B Entertainment, the highly anticipated film stars Pitt, Damson Idris, Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, and Emmy Award-winner, Golden Globe Award nominee Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo

Wrapping filming on the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a team of 284 including both Pitt and Damson Idris spent 29 days in total filming in the emirate over three separate occasions, supported by local production partner; Epic Films

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the 2024 Formula 1 racing season has concluded, Apple Original Films today announced that its highly anticipated feature film “F1” has wrapped production at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in partnership with the Creative Media Authority and Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Starring Brad Pitt, and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, and seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Dawn Apollo Films banner, “F1” will be distributed in theatres globally and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures in North America on 27 June 2025 and internationally beginning 25 June 2025. 

Made in collaboration with Formula 1®, “F1” is immersed in the exhilarating and cinematic world of Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport. Filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends around the world, the feature stars Brad Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1, alongside Damson Idris as his team mate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid as they compete against the titans of the sport. The star-studded ensemble cast also includes Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Emmy Award-winner, Golden Globe Award nominee Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.

“F1” is directed by Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”), who produces the feature alongside seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton under his Dawn Apollo Films banner; Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment; and, Kosinski for Monolith Pictures. The film is made in collaboration with Formula 1 and the whole F1 community – including Formula 1 Management, the 10 teams, F1 drivers and the FIA. Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger (“Top Gun: Maverick”) wrote the screenplay.

With 29 days of production happening in Abu Dhabi at the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit and Zayed International Airport, cast including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Codon and Javier Bardem and an international production team were supported by a local crew of 284 and the team at Epic Films, 15 young local interns and Abu Dhabi Film Commission under its rebate scheme. “F1” is one of 170 major productions supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since the introduction of the rebate in 2013.

Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority commented, “Our collective efforts and wise leadership continue to ensure that we secure such exciting partnerships with leading production teams like Apple Original Films. More recently the third and final shoot in Abu Dhabi garnered international interest as we facilitated extensive production at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which has led to our first partnership with Apple Original Films’ “F1,” among the most hotly anticipated releases of 2025. We look forward to seeing Abu Dhabi’s iconic locations on the big screen and also working with Apple Original Films in the future, with production teams across the world reaping the benefits of a safe and secure working environment and established talent pool alongside financial, logistical and technical  on ground support from Abu Dhabi Film Commission.”  

Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission said, “We were delighted to be able to support the extensive and varied production programme which saw the international crew and cast visiting the nation on three separate occassions; totalling 29 days of on-ground production. As well as featuring on screen Emirati talent, more than 284 of local crew worked on this production, joining 15 passionate young individuals who took work placements on set, including five Emirati youth as part of our commitment to nurture talent for the creative industries from within.”

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