NRP Stone to Merge with and Rebrand as Uplift Training
NRP Stone (OTC:NRPI) announced plans to merge with its wholly-owned subsidiary Uplift Training, consolidating its education, workforce development, and R&D initiatives under a single brand. Following the merger, the company will operate as Uplift Training and pursue a corporate name and ticker symbol change with FINRA.
The strategic consolidation aims to streamline operations and strengthen the company's position in delivering education and workforce development solutions. CEO Josh Hanes emphasized that this move will help scale programs demanded by industry and educational organizations, while Co-Chairman Mark McLaughlin highlighted the potential for impact, partnerships, and sustainable growth.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI) ha annunciato piani per fondersi con la sua controllata al 100% Uplift Training, consolidando le iniziative di istruzione, sviluppo della forza lavoro e ricerca e sviluppo sotto un unico marchio. Dopo la fusione, l’azienda opererà come Uplift Training e perseguirà un cambio di ragione sociale e di simbolo di ticker con FINRA.
La consolidazione strategica punta a snellire le operazioni e a rafforzare la posizione dell’azienda nella fornitura di soluzioni educative e di sviluppo della forza lavoro. Il CEO Josh Hanes ha sottolineato che questa mossa faciliterà la scala dei programmi richiesti dall’industria e dalle organizzazioni educative, mentre il Co-Chairman Mark McLaughlin ha evidenziato il potenziale impatto, le partnership e la crescita sostenibile.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI) anunció planes para fusionarse con su subsidiaria al 100% Uplift Training, consolidando sus iniciativas de educación, desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y I+D bajo una sola marca. Tras la fusión, la empresa operará como Uplift Training y buscará un cambio de nombre corporativo y símbolo bursátil ante FINRA.
La consolidación estratégica tiene como objetivo simplificar las operaciones y fortalecer la posición de la empresa para ofrecer soluciones de educación y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. El CEO Josh Hanes destacó que este movimiento ayudará a escalar los programas demandados por la industria y las organizaciones educativas, mientras que el Co-Chairman Mark McLaughlin resaltó el potencial de impacto, asociaciones y crecimiento sostenible.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI)는 전액 출자 자회사인 Uplift Training과의 합병 계획을 발표하고, 교육, 인력 개발 및 R&D 이니셔티브를 단일 브랜드로 통합합니다. 합병 후 회사는 Uplift Training으로 운영되며 FINRA에 대한 법인명 및 시세 기호 변경을 추진합니다.
전략적 통합은 운영을 간소화하고 교육 및 인력 개발 솔루션 제공에서 회사의 위치를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. CEO Josh Hanes는 이 움직임이 업계와 교육 기관이 요구하는 프로그램의 확장을 돕게 될 것이라고 강조했고, 공동회장 Mark McLaughlin은 영향력, 파트너십 및 지속 가능한 성장의 가능성을 강조했습니다.
NRP Stone (OTC : NRPI) a annoncé des projets de fusion avec sa filiale à 100 % Uplift Training, regroupant ses initiatives d’éducation, de développement des compétences et de R&D sous une seule marque. Après la fusion, l’entreprise opérera sous le nom Uplift Training et poursuivra un changement de dénomination sociale et de symbole boursier auprès de la FINRA.
La consolidation stratégique vise à rationaliser les opérations et à renforcer la position de l’entreprise dans la fourniture de solutions d’éducation et de développement des compétences. Le PDG Josh Hanes a souligné que cette démarche aidera à faire évoluer les programmes demandés par l’industrie et les organisations éducatives, tandis que le Co-Chairman Mark McLaughlin a mis en avant le potentiel d’impact, de partenariats et de croissance durable.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI) hat Pläne bekanntgegeben, mit seiner hundertprozentigen Tochtergesellschaft Uplift Training zu fusionieren und so Bildungs-, Arbeitskräfteentwicklungs- und F&E-Initiativen unter einer Marke zu bündeln. Nach der Fusion wird das Unternehmen unter dem Namen Uplift Training operieren und eine Änderung des Firmennamens und des Tickersymbols bei der FINRA anstreben.
Die strategische Konsolidierung zielt darauf ab, Abläufe zu straffen und die Position des Unternehmens bei der Bereitstellung von Bildungs- und Arbeitskräfteentwicklungs-Lösungen zu stärken. CEO Josh Hanes betonte, dass dieser Schritt Programme skalieren wird, die von der Industrie und Bildungsorganisationen gefordert werden, während Co-Chairman Mark McLaughlin das Potenzial für Einfluss, Partnerschaften und nachhaltiges Wachstum hervorhob.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI) أعلنت عن خطط للاندماج مع شركتها التابعة المملوكة بالكامل Uplift Training، مما يوحد مبادراتها في التعليم وتطوير القوى العاملة والبحث والتطوير تحت علامة تجارية واحدة. بعد الدمج، ستعمل الشركة كـ Uplift Training وستسعى لتغيير الاسم التجاري ورمز التداول لدى FINRA.
يهدف الدمج الاستراتيجي إلى تبسيط العمليات وتعزيز موقع الشركة في تقديم حلول التعليم وتطوير القوى العاملة. أكد الرئيس التنفيذي جاش هانز أن هذه الخطوة ستساعد في توسيع البرامج التي تطلبها الصناعة والمنظمات التعليمية، بينما أشار Co-Chairman مارك مكلافلين إلى إمكانات التأثير والشراكات والنمو المستدام.
NRP Stone (OTC: NRPI) 宣布计划与其全资子公司 Uplift Training 合并，将教育、劳动力发展和研发计划整合在一个品牌下。合并后，公司将以 Uplift Training 运营，并在 FINRA 办理公司名称和股票代码的变更。
此次战略整合旨在简化运营并加强公司在提供教育与劳动力发展解决方案方面的地位。首席执行官 Josh Hanes 强调，此举将有助于扩大全行业及教育机构所需的项目，而联席主席 Mark McLaughlin 强调了影响力、伙伴关系与可持续增长的潜力。
- Consolidation of operations under single brand expected to streamline efficiency
- Strategic focus on education and workforce development markets
- Alignment of educational solutions with employer needs
- Strong market traction in current programs
- Pending regulatory approvals with uncertain timing
- No financial terms or transaction details disclosed
Planned merger will unify education, workforce development, and R&D under a single brand
PARK CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / NRP Stone, Inc. (OTCID:NRPI) today announced its intention to merge with its wholly owned subsidiary, Uplift Training, Inc., a Wyoming corporation. Upon completion of the transaction, the company is expected to operate under the Uplift Training name, consolidating the Company's initiatives across education, workforce development, and research & development under one brand.
The Company has instructed its legal team to complete the merger and to pursue a corporate name change and ticker symbol change with FINRA. There can be no assurance as to the timing or outcome of regulatory approvals.
"Consolidating our efforts under Uplift Training clarifies our mission and positions us to scale the programs industry and educational organizations are asking for," said Josh Hanes, CEO. "By aligning our education and workforce development solutions with employer needs, we are building practical pathways into in‑demand careers for learners of all ages."
"This merger streamlines operations and focuses our resources where we're seeing the strongest traction," said Mark McLaughlin, Co‑Chairman. "It's a brand and structure built for impact, partnerships, and sustainable growth."
To learn more about Uplift Training, visit www.uplifttraining.com.
About Uplift Training
At Uplift Training, we design and deliver innovative workforce development programs that prepare learners for in‑demand careers and emerging industries.
Our work bridges education, industry, and technology-empowering learners with the skills, mindsets, and pathways they need to succeed in the modern workforce.
We focus on delivering immersive, hands‑on, and scalable training solutions that align with the needs of employers, communities, and learners across the globe.
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Disclosures and Caution Concerning Forward‑Looking Statements
This release contains forward‑looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Expressions of future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward‑looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of doing so. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the timing and outcome of regulatory processes (including FINRA approval of a corporate name and ticker symbol change), integration risks related to the proposed merger, market acceptance of products and technologies, economic and market conditions, the Company's ability to secure additional financing, and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those described in these forward‑looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update forward‑looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.
SOURCE: NRP Stone, Inc.
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