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.

Key Figures

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

$9.12 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 1 Up

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

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 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 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.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), a leading provider of institutional digital asset financial services and solutions operating under the brand name "Amber Premium", today announced its comprehensive expansion into the Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) sector. This move positions Amber Premium to capitalize on the corporate digital asset market while leveraging its proven track record with publicly listed companies, including DeFi Development Corp.

According to publicly available data from BitcoinTreasuries.net, the corporate adoption of digital assets has reached an inflection point, with 179 publicly listed companies globally now holding Bitcoin worth over US$110 billion. However, Amber Premium has identified a critical gap: while companies are acquiring digital assets, many lack the sophisticated infrastructure to manage them effectively. Traditional "buy-and-hold" strategies are proving inadequate as corporations demand better cash flow optimization, compliance oversight, secure custody, and risk management.

Amber Premium directly addresses these pain points through a one-stop, comprehensive digital asset financial platform that guides clients through every step of their digital asset journey. Unlike offering fragmented solutions, the company's integrated services, spanning consulting, trade execution, compliance support, and digital asset management solutions (subject to applicable regulatory approvals in relevant jurisdictions), support clients in pursuing long-term value while helping reduce operational complexity.

Drawing from its successful partnerships with multiple publicly listed companies, Amber Premium has introduced a tailored suite of services including consulting, trading solutions, financing, custody, and compliance support, delivered in line with applicable regulatory requirements and, where applicable, in collaboration with licensed partners. Additionally, Amber Premium provides 24/7 1+N customer support, addressing all phases of corporate needs—from initial planning to long-term management of digital assets.

"We saw companies struggling to manage their digital asset needs across multiple vendors, each with different standards and compliance requirements," said Vicky Wang, President of Amber Premium. "Our DAT services solve that problem by bringing everything under one roof—from basic trading to complex structured products. Instead of clients having to coordinate between different providers, we handle the entire process with consistent compliance and security standards. This solution is designed to give institutional clients, including publicly listed companies, greater confidence to move forward with digital assets, while helping them navigate regulatory requirements and operational challenges in line with applicable approvals in relevant jurisdictions."

Looking ahead, Amber Premium plans to maintain its high service standards for listed companies as the DAT sector continues to 1. The company will keep refining its capabilities and product offerings based on three core principles: strict compliance, cutting-edge technology, and real client value. By expanding sustainable digital asset management solutions to serve more institutional clients, Amber Premium aims to help drive the Web3 industry toward its next phase of broader, high-quality growth.

About Amber International Holding Limited

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name "Amber Premium," is a leading provider of institutional digital asset financial services and solutions. A subsidiary of Amber Group, Amber Premium is a trusted partner to institutions and high-net-worth individuals, delivering institutional-grade market access, execution infrastructure, and investment solutions. The firm is set to redefine the digital wealth management landscape, serving as a proven Nasdaq-listed gateway to digital assets.

Learn more atwww.ambr.io.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the Company may not obtain the regulatory approval in relation to DWM Asset Restructuring in a timely manner or at all and may need to continue relying on the intercompany service agreements to receive the economic benefits of the WFTL Assigned Contracts; (ii) risks related to the performance of the amendment, waiver and framework agreement, including the expected timing and likelihood of receipt of the regulatory approvals contemplated therein; (iii) the risk that the Company's business lines are nascent, not fully proven by market and subject to material legal, regulatory, operational, reputational, tax and other risks in the jurisdictions where it operates; (iv) the risk of declining prices of digital assets and reduced transaction volumes conducted by the Company; (v) regulatory and market risks related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets and in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; (vi) risks related to fluctuations in the market price of bitcoin and any associated unrealized gains or losses on the digital assets that the Company may record in its financial statements as a result of a change in the market price of bitcoin from the value at which the Company's bitcoins are carried on its balance sheet, as well as commercial, legal, regulatory, accounting and technical uncertainties associated with the Company's crypto holdings; (vii) a decrease in liquidity in the markets in which the cryptocurrenciesand digital assets are traded; (viii) the impact of the availability of spot exchange traded products and other investment vehicles for digital assets, and (ix) reliance on strategic partners or potential strategic partners. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Media & Investor Contacts

In Asia:
Amber International Holding Limited
Media Relations Team
Phone: +65 6022 0228
E-mail: pr@ambr.io | ir@ambr.io | ambr@paradigmconsulting.com.hk

In the United States:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
Tel: +1 (646) 866-7928
E-mail: amber@iecapitalusa.com

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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.