Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Integration of CFI’s U.S. Operations into Heartland Express

Rhea-AI Summary

Amber International (Nasdaq: AMBR) on Sept 22, 2025 announced expansion of its Amber Premium business into the Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) sector.

The company positions Amber Premium as a one-stop platform offering consulting, trade execution, financing, custody, compliance support and 24/7 customer service for institutional and publicly listed clients, delivered in line with applicable regulatory approvals and licensed partners where needed. The announcement cites market context that 179 publicly listed companies hold Bitcoin worth over US$110 billion (BitcoinTreasuries.net).

Amber Premium said its DAT services aim to reduce operational complexity and improve compliance, risk management and cash-flow optimization for corporate digital asset programs.

News Market Reaction

-1.82%

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-1.82% News Effect

On the day this news was published, AMBR declined 1.82%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Public companies holding Bitcoin: 179 companies Corporate Bitcoin holdings: Over US$110 billion Customer support coverage: 24/7 1+N support

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Public companies holding Bitcoin 179 companies Global publicly listed companies holding Bitcoin per BitcoinTreasuries.net

Corporate Bitcoin holdings Over US$110 billion Value of Bitcoin held by 179 publicly listed companies

Customer support coverage 24/7 1+N support Amber Premium corporate digital asset client services

Market Reality Check

Price: $2.17 Vol: Volume 611,372 vs 20-day ...

normal vol

$2.17 Last Close

Volume Volume 611,372 vs 20-day average 563,217 (relative volume 1.09x). normal

Technical Price 9.12 trading above 200-day MA at 8.55, indicating a pre-news upward bias.

Peers on Argus

Sector peers showed mixed action. Notably, ULH appeared in momentum scanners, mo...

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Sector peers showed mixed action. Notably, ULH appeared in momentum scanners, moving up ~5.98%, while other key trucking peers in the watch list showed mostly negative price changes today, suggesting stock-specific factors rather than a uniform trucking-sector move.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Oct 31 (Negative)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 31	Q3 2025 earnings	Negative	+3.2%	Reported Q3 2025 net loss and operating ratio above 100% amid weak freight.
Sep 12	Dividend declaration	Positive	-2.3%	Declared 89th consecutive $0.02 dividend with about $1.6M total payout.
Jul 24	Q2 2025 earnings	Negative	-4.4%	Weak Q2 2025 results with net loss and 105.9% operating ratio.
Jun 13	Dividend declaration	Positive	-1.8%	Announced 88th consecutive $0.02 dividend totaling about $1.6M payout.

Pattern Detected

Historically, the stock often diverged from headline tone: it rallied on weak earnings once and tended to trade down on otherwise positive dividend news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Heartland Express reported challenging results with Q2 and Q3 2025 losses and operating ratios above 100%, while still emphasizing balance sheet strength and capital returns. Regular dividends of $0.02 per share continued, including the 88th and 89th consecutive quarterly payments, and buybacks remained active. Price reactions have been mixed, sometimes rising on weak earnings and softening on dividend announcements, indicating that investor focus has shifted toward profitability recovery rather than income consistency.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement describes a strategic expansion in digital asset treasury services, highlighting o...

Analysis

This announcement describes a strategic expansion in digital asset treasury services, highlighting opportunities tied to 179 public companies reportedly holding over US$110 billion in Bitcoin. For Heartland Express, recent context includes Q2 and Q3 2025 net losses, continued $0.02 quarterly dividends, and active buybacks. Investors may watch upcoming earnings, operating ratio trends, and capital allocation decisions to see whether operational performance improves enough to support sustained value creation alongside any broader market or sector shifts.

Key Terms

digital assets, treasury, custody, structured products, +1 more

5 terms

digital assets financial

"a leading provider of institutional digital asset financial services and solutions"

Digital assets are electronic files or representations of value stored electronically, such as cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, or digital art. They matter to investors because they can be bought, sold, and used for transactions much like physical assets, but exist entirely in digital form, offering new opportunities for investment and financial innovation.

treasury financial

"announced its comprehensive expansion into the Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) sector"

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

custody financial

"financing, custody, and compliance support, delivered in line with applicable"

Custody is the safekeeping and management of financial assets, such as stocks or bonds, by a specialized institution on behalf of an investor. It ensures that the assets are securely stored, properly maintained, and accurately accounted for, similar to how a bank safely holds valuables for a customer. This arrangement gives investors confidence that their assets are protected and properly managed, allowing them to focus on their investment goals.

structured products financial

"from basic trading to complex structured products. Instead of clients having"

Structured products are custom-made investment packages that combine familiar assets (like stocks or bonds) with contracts whose payouts depend on specific market outcomes, creating a tailored payoff profile — for example extra upside if an index rises or partial protection if it falls. They matter to investors because they can offer bespoke risk-return tradeoffs or capital protection, but carry issuer credit risk, added fees and complexity, and can be hard to value or sell quickly.

web3 technical

"help drive the Web3 industry toward its next phase of broader, high-quality growth"

An approach to the internet that uses decentralized technologies (like blockchains and smart contracts) to give users control over data, identity and digital assets instead of relying on a single company. For investors it matters because it enables new business models—token-based ownership, marketplaces and governance structures—but also brings higher volatility, novel revenue streams and regulatory uncertainty, so investment outcomes can be very different from traditional tech.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company plans to integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters, Inc. (“CFI”) into Heartland Express, effective December 31, 2025.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Gerdin, commented, “We are excited to announce the integration and rebranding of the U.S. operations of CFI into Heartland Express, similar to several of our prior acquisitions. CFI Logistica, S.A, de C.V., the Company’s Mexican operations subsidiary will not be impacted. CFI’s sequential operating performance has improved during 2025, supported by the completion of our transportation management system conversion during the first quarter of 2025 and our transition to a unified driver electronic logging device and communication system with Heartland Express in the second quarter of 2025. Given this progress and the current status of our industry, we believe that integrating and rebranding CFI into Heartland Express is the next logical step in enhancing our consolidated operating and financial performance. Further, this decision was driven by a desire to align our CFI drivers’ pay package with our legacy Heartland Express pay package, providing them with an increased driver compensation and benefits package that we believe is among the best in the industry. Drivers will remain in their current trucks and have the option to choose any of the pay packages in the legacy Heartland Fleet. Drivers will also have the option to run in the other subsidiaries, Millis Transfer, LLC (Millis) or Smith Transport, LLC (Smith) fleets, within our family of brands. Customers will benefit from increased capacity within the integrated fleets, allowing us to continue to provide the committed, on-time service our customers have come to expect.”

We expect to continue to maintain current CFI offices in Joplin, Missouri (the current headquarters of CFI), as well as West Memphis, Arkansas, and Laredo, Texas. Additionally, we plan to offer all current CFI employees the opportunity to continue their employment with Heartland Express. Millis and Smith will remain in their current status.

We are currently assessing whether the integration and rebranding of CFI will have any impact on the value of the goodwill and other intangible assets associated with CFI.

This press release may contain statements that might be considered as forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may be identified by their use of terms or phrases such as “seek,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “believes,” “hopes,” “plans,” “goals,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “likely,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “predict,” “continue,” “strategy,” “future,” “ensure,” “outlook,” and similar terms and phrases. In this press release, the statements relating to the expected impact of our integration and rebranding of CFI are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's belief or interpretation of information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Actual events may differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying such statements as a result of numerous factors, including, without limitation, those specified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak as of their respective dates.

Contact: Heartland Express, Inc. (319-645-7060)

Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Amber International (AMBR) announce on Sept 22, 2025 about digital asset services?

Amber announced Amber Premium's expansion into the Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) sector, offering integrated consulting, trading, financing, custody and compliance services.

How does Amber Premium say its DAT services help publicly listed companies (AMBR)?

Amber Premium says its one-stop platform reduces vendor fragmentation, improves compliance oversight, and supports cash-flow optimization and risk management.

Does Amber International (AMBR) provide custody and financing as part of DAT services?

Yes; the company lists custody, financing, trading solutions and compliance support as part of its DAT service suite, delivered with licensed partners where applicable.

What market data did Amber reference when announcing AMBR's DAT expansion?

Amber referenced BitcoinTreasuries.net data noting 179 publicly listed companies hold Bitcoin valued at over US$110 billion.

Will Amber Premium's DAT services be subject to regulatory approvals (AMBR)?

Amber stated its digital asset management solutions will be provided in line with applicable regulatory approvals and, where needed, in collaboration with licensed partners.

What customer support does Amber Premium offer for its DAT clients (AMBR)?

Amber Premium offers 24/7 1+N customer support across planning, execution and long-term digital asset management phases.