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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
COMPUWARE CORPORATION
Corporate Headquarters
One Campus Martius
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(313) 227-7300
For Immediate Release
October 31, 2014
Compuware Announces Completion of Spin-Off of Covisint
DETROIT, October 31, 2014 -- Compuware Corporation ("Compuware") (Nasdaq: CPWR), the technology performance company, today announced that it has completed its previously announced distribution of all of its 31,384,920 shares of Covisint Corporation ("Covisint") (Nasdaq: COVS) common stock as a pro rata dividend on shares of Compuware common stock, and on shares of Compuware common stock deliverable under restricted stock units relating to Compuware common stock ("RSUs"), outstanding on October 20, 2014, the record date.
Based on the number of Compuware shares outstanding and shares deliverable under RSUs as of October 20, 2014, the record date for the distribution, holders of Compuware common stock received 0.14025466 shares of Covisint common stock in the distribution with respect to each outstanding share of Compuware common stock they owned at the close of business on the record date, and holders of RSUs received 0.14025466 shares of Covisint common stock in the distribution with respect to each share of Compuware common stock deliverable under the RSUs they held at the close of business on the record date.
Fractional shares of Covisint common stock were not distributed to Compuware shareholders or RSU holders. Instead, the fractional shares of Covisint common stock will be aggregated and sold in the open market, with the net proceeds distributed pro rata in the form of cash payments to Compuware shareholders and RSU holders who would otherwise receive Covisint fractional shares. The spin-off is expected to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the value of the Covisint common stock, as well as any cash received in lieu of fractional shares, will generally be taxable. Compuware shareholders and RSU holders should consult their tax advisors with respect to U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of the distribution, including, without limitation, the potential imposition of withholding taxes on the distribution of Covisint common stock.
With the completion of the distribution, Compuware no longer owns shares of Covisint common stock.
Compuware common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "CPWR." Covisint common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "COVS".
Compuware Corporation
Compuware Corporation is the technology performance company, and we exist solely to help our customers optimize the performance of their most important and innovative technologies-those that drive their businesses forward. Today, more than 7,100 companies, including many of the world's largest organizations, depend on Compuware and our new generation approach to performance management to do just that. Learn more at:
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Compuware Announces Completion of Spin-Off of Covisint
October 31, 2014
Page 2
Additional Information and Where to Find It
On October 6, 2014, Compuware filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies for a special meeting of shareholders related to the proposed acquisition of Compuware by affiliates of Thoma Bravo, LLC. Prior to the special meeting, Compuware will file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement, together with a WHITE proxy card. Promptly after filing the definitive proxy statement with the SEC, Compuware will mail the definitive proxy statement and a WHITE proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the special meeting. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF COMPUWARE ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The definitive proxy statement (including the WHITE proxy card), the preliminary proxy statement, and any other documents filed by Compuware with the SEC (when they become available), may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) or at Compuware's website (http://www.compuware.com) or by writing to Compuware's Secretary at One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226.
Participants in the Solicitation
Compuware and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Compuware's shareholders with respect to the proposed acquisition of Compuware by affiliates of Thoma Bravo, LLC. Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are participants in the solicitation of proxies of Compuware's shareholders is available in Compuware's preliminary proxy statement. Additional information about Compuware's directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014, and the Annual Report on Forms 10-K and 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
Press Contact
Lisa Elkin, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Investor Relations, +1-313-227-7345
Certain statements in this release that are not historical facts, including those regarding the Company's future plans, objectives and expected performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements represent our outlook only as of the date of this release. While we believe any forward-looking statements we have made are reasonable, actual results could differ materially since the statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned to consider these factors when relying on such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 27, 2007
exv99w2
Exhibit 99.2
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Richard Mack
Mira Genser
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Tel:
(781) 565-5000
Tel: (781) 970-5223
Email:
[email protected]
Email:
[email protected]
Nuance
Closes Acquisition of VoiceSignal
BURLINGTON, Mass., August 27, 2007
-
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), the world's
leading supplier of speech solutions, today announced it has
closed the acquisition of VoiceSignal Technologies, Inc. With
proven technology, broad industry relationships, real-world
deployment experience and an organization passionate about
speech technology, the combined company will be able to develop
new and innovative speech solutions and mobile search
capabilities to more effectively serve the rapidly expanding
market for mobile services and applications.
The combination of Nuance and VoiceSignal creates an
organization that can satisfy the accelerating demand for
speech-enabled mobile devices and services. Nuance expects to
serve more than one billion consumers within the next three
years with voice-based mobile solutions that allow people to
simply and effectively navigate, retrieve and transact across
the vast and growing universe of content and services available
in mobile phones, automobiles and personal navigation devices.
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AOL, AT&T, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Kyocera, LG, Motorola,
Nokia, Palm, Rogers Wireless, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony Ericsson,
Sprint, RIM,
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In connection with the acquisition of VoiceSignal and in
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grant 446,750 shares of its common stock, in the form of
stand-alone restricted stock units, as an inducement that is
material to 65 individuals entering into employment arrangements
with Nuance. The restricted stock units will be granted upon the
approval of the Compensation Committee of Nuance's Board of
Directors. The restricted stock units generally vest over a four
year period.
About
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is a leading provider
of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers
around the world. Its technologies, applications and services
make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way
people interact with information and how they create, share and
use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of
businesses experience Nuance's proven applications. For
more information, please visit
www.nuance.com.
Trademark reference: Nuance and the Nuance logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications,
Inc. or its affiliates in the United States
and/or
other
countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the
property of their respective owners.
SAFE
HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this document regarding the transaction between
Nuance and VoiceSignal, the resources and product portfolio of
the combined company, anticipated growth in the number of
speech-enabled mobile devices, benefits and synergies of the
transaction, future opportunities for the combined company, and
any other statements about Nuance or VoiceSignal
managements' future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or
prospects constitute forward looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Any statements that are not statements of historical fact
(including statements containing the words "believes,"
"plans", "anticipates", "expects,"
estimates and similar expressions) should also be considered to
be forward looking statements. There are a number of important
factors that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those indicated by such forward looking
statements, including: the ability to consummate the
transaction; the ability of Nuance to successfully integrate
VoiceSignal's operations and employees; the ability to
realize anticipated synergies and cost savings; the failure to
retain customers; and the other factors described in
Nuance's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Nuance disclaims any
intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements
as a result of developments occurring after the date of this
document.
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c35715_ex99-1.txt
EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE for February 22, 2005 at 7:30 am EST
-------------------------------------------------
CONTACTS FOR INCENTRA SOLUTIONS:
Allen & Caron Inc. Incentra Solutions, Inc.
Jill Bertotti (investors) Thomas P. Sweeney, III
[email protected] Chairman and CEO
------------------- (303) 449-8279
Len Hall (financial media)
[email protected]
------------------
(949) 474-4300
INCENTRA SOLUTIONS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF STAR SOLUTIONS
ALMOST DOUBLES ANNUALIZED REVENUES, PROVIDES PLATFORM FOR SALE OF HIGHER
MARGIN STORAGE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES
BOULDER, CO, FEBRUARY 22, 2005 - Incentra Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: ICEN)
announced today that it has acquired privately-held STAR Solutions, Inc.
(www.star-solutions.com) of San Diego in a transaction that almost doubles the
Company's annualized revenue and is expected to be immediately accretive.
Chairman and CEO, Thomas P. Sweeney, said that the acquisition of STAR is a key
first step in implementing the Company's strategy to substantially grow revenues
in its target markets by acquiring established direct sales and service
organizations. STAR is a leading systems integrator that provides Information
Technology (IT) products, professional services and outsourcing solutions to
enterprise markets in the western United States.
The purchase price for STAR consisted of $1.5 million in cash, approximately
12.6 million shares of unregistered Incentra common stock, and an unsecured
promissory note for $2.5 million. Incentra acquired all of the outstanding
shares of capital stock of STAR. At the time of the acquisition, STAR had $1.6
million in cash and no outstanding debt. Financing for the acquisition was
provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. through a new $5 million commercial loan
facility. The facility paid all costs of the acquisition and is expected to
provide sufficient capacity to finance the growth of the business and subsequent
acquisitions.
The acquisition of STAR increases Incentra's direct sales resources in the
enterprise market, and will provide the Company direct access to customers for
its unique monitoring and management services. The Company intends to introduce
its GridWorks services this year to STAR's customers and will introduce over
time first call support services for all products sold by STAR. "We expect to
see increasing gross margins throughout the year, as well as increases in our
monthly recurring revenues as a direct result of this acquisition" Sweeney said.
STAR provides IT consulting, systems, storage and outsourcing services to a
large base of customers in financial services, hospitality, retail, security and
manufacturing verticals. STAR revenues in 2004 amounted to approximately $17
million which generated net income.
"STAR has an excellent management team, top flight personnel and an exceptional
record of providing high quality IT solutions to its growing customer base,"
Sweeney said. "The
acquisition of STAR will significantly expand our ability to deliver complete
storage solutions, including hardware, software and services, to a larger number
of mid-sized enterprises".
STAR will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Incentra Solutions and be
managed by STAR President Elaine A. Bellock. Ms. Bellock has been with STAR for
the past five years and has been President since early 2003, when she assumed
the management of all day-to-day operations from the founder and principal
owner. STAR's 45 employees will continue to be based in San Diego, the San
Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Delray Beach, FL.
"It had become increasingly clear to us over the last few years", Bellock said,
"that customers continue to experience changes in their IT environments, and
those changes present an increased need for services to augment their existing
staff. Partnering with Incentra Solutions enables STAR to now offer a broader
set of services to our customers, which will create additional competitive
advantages".
Inveraray Partners headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area advised Incentra
Solutions on the acquisition. "Mike Orbach and the team at Inveraray did a
tremendous job from start to finish", Sweeney said.
ABOUT STAR SOLUTIONS, INC.
Systems Technology and Resources (STAR Solutions) is committed to providing
clients with affordable and flexible Information Technology solutions to
overcome the challenges found in today's complex business environments.
Established in 1997 with personnel in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Fort
Lauderdale, San Francisco Bay Area and Phoenix, STAR Solutions expanded from a
traditional Hardware/Software Solution Provider to a full-service Technology
Consulting Company supporting clients nationwide. As Professional Development
Specialists, STAR Solutions specializes in designing, building, implementing and
knowledge transfer of technology solutions across the complete infrastructure.
ABOUT INCENTRA SOLUTIONS, INC.
Incentra Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:ICEN) (WWW.INCENTRASOLUTIONS.COM), is a provider
of storage management solutions to broadcasters, enterprises and managed service
providers worldwide. The Company operates a Broadcast & Media Division, Front
Porch Digital (WWW.FPDIGITAL.COM), that provides digital archive management and
transcoding solutions and a wholly-owned subsidiary, ManagedStorage
International (MSI, WWW.MSISERVICE.COM), that provides storage management
software, hardware and outsourcing services facilitated by its GridWorks online
storage resource management product.
INCENTRA SOLUTIONS FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information discussed in this press release may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the federal securities laws. Although the
Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are based upon reasonable assumptions at the time made, it can give
no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are inherently subject to unpredictable and unanticipated risks,
trends and uncertainties such as the Company's inability to accurately forecast
its operating results; the Company's potential inability to achieve
profitability or generate positive cash flow; the availability of financing; and
other risks associated with the Company's business. For further information on
factors which could
impact the Company and the statements contained herein, reference should be made
to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB and Current
Reports on Form 8-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement
forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.
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PRESS RELEASE, DATED AUGUST 31, 2017
Exhibit 99.3
OMVS Announces Completion of Robotic Assistance Devices Acquisition
Reno NV, August 31, 2017 -- (MARKET WIRE) - On the Move Systems (OMVS: OTCPK) is pleased to announce that is has completed the 100% acquisition of Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD - www.roboticassistancedevices.com) (please refer to the 8K filed on www.sec.gov)
"We are very excited to have completed the acquisition of RAD", said Garett Parsons, president and CEO of OMVS, "RAD is off to a great start and we believe it has tremendous potential for success".
"I look forward to working together with OMVS and having the opportunity to build RAD into a major player in the robotic guard market", said Steve Reinharz, President and CEO of RAD, "We have made great progress to date and with the close of this acquisition we will be well positioned to accelerate our development and deliver significant growth milestones in the near future".
RAD has commenced to deploy robots to end users. To date RAD has commitments for 62 robots for total contract values of approximately $6 million.
RAD currently has signed agreements for 2 POC's with major companies.
RAD currently has a sales pipeline of over 50 Fortune 500 companies and over 25 qualified dealers and distributors that have a combined customer base of more than 35,000 end user corporations.
For further information please refer to www.sec.gov
CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT 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 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this news release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" that are based on current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the ability of On the Move Systems to provide for its obligations, to provide working capital needs from operating revenues, to obtain additional financing needed for any future acquisitions, to meet competitive challenges and technological changes, and other risks. On the Move Systems undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement(s) and/or to confirm the statement(s) to actual results or changes in On the Move Systems expectations.
Investor Relations:
Everest Corporate Advisors Inc.
Jack Thompson
www.everestcorp.net
702-902-2361
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August
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[email protected]
615-939-9004
Synergy
CHC Corp Acquires Anti-Aging Business From Hand MD Corp®
Westbrook,
Maine, August 19, 2015
- Synergy CHC Corp (OTCQB: SNYR) a consumer health care company, today announced it has acquired
a 50% ownership stake in Hand MD Corp and has secured the global exclusive sales, marketing & distribution rights for all
channels for this innovative anti-aging hand care product line up contributed to Hand MD Corp. by Hand MD, LLC.
Under
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MD, LLC is thrilled to partner with Synergy", says co-founder Kara Harshbarger. "Thanks to advancements in anti-aging,
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collaboration with Synergy, we are bringing the ultimate hand solution to the forefront of the marketplace".
"We
are pleased to add another unique offering to our portfolio; it is consistent with the company's strategy to grow by further
acquisition. We are deliberately seeking to generate shareholder value through the addition of products that help improve the
lives of customers while leveraging our existing distribution relationships. We will continue to be active on the acquisition
trail" said Jack Ross, President and CEO of Synergy.
About
Hand MD®
Hand
MD is the world's first anti-aging skincare line formulated specifically for the hands. Hands reveal a woman's true
age and the rejuvenation of the hand has become women's #1 aging concern. Developed by Kara Harshbarger and renowned celebrity
dermatologist Dr. Alex Khadavi, Hand MD's extensive clinical trials show significant improvement in the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles, skin hydration, hyper-pigmentation and radiance. HAND MD launched on QVC and sold out in an astonishing 5
minutes.
www.hand-md.com
About
Synergy CHC Corp.
Synergy
CHC Corp. is a Consumer Health Care Company that is in the process of building a portfolio of best-in-class consumer product brands.
Synergy's strategy is to grow its portfolio both organically and by further acquisition.
www.synergychc.com
About
FOCUSfactor® "Another Synergy Brand"
FOCUSfactor
is sold at America's leading retailers such as Costco, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, BJ's Walgreens and The Vitamin
Shoppe. FOCUSfactor, America's leading brain health supplement, is a nutritional supplement that includes a proprietary
blend of brain supporting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. In December 2012, the United States Patent and
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The issuance of the patent marked one of the few times a patent has been issued for a nationally branded nutritional supplement.
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www.focusfactor.com
About
Neuragen® "Another Synergy Brand"
Neuragen®
is a topical product that works directly at the site of the pain as opposed to oral products. Neuragen® reduces the spontaneous
firing of damaged peripheral nerves. By calming these firings at the source, Neuragen® is clinically shown to reduce shooting
and burning pains quickly and without the side effects of orally taken medications. This is in part due to the small lipophilic
molecules found in Neuragen® which rapidly carry the active ingredients through the rough outer layer of the skin to the site
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(pain) section. For more information, please visit
www.neuragen.com
.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that
are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's
expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or Synergy's prospects should be considered forward-looking. Readers are cautioned that
actual results may differ materially from projections or estimates due to a variety of important factors, including: Synergy's
ability to integrate the
Hand MD
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product line into its current
operations; Synergy's dependence on third parties for its research and development, manufacturing and distribution functions;
Synergy's' dependence on its license relationships; the risks and uncertainties associated with Synergy's ability
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property developed by or licensed to Synergy for
Hand MD
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Synergy's ability to build its operations to support its business strategy and promote its products. These and other risks
are described in greater detail in Synergy's filings with the SEC, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's
website (
www.sec.gov
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forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. Synergy assumes no obligation and
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a202009098-kex991.htm
PRESS RELEASE
Document
Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Jody Cain
LHA Investor Relations
310-691-7100
[email protected]
PDL BioPharma Completes Divestiture of the Noden Pharmaceutical Business to Stanley Capital
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (September 9, 2020) - PDL BioPharma, Inc. ("PDL" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PDLI) announces the closing of the sale of its wholly owned subsidiaries Noden Pharma DAC and Noden Pharma USA (collectively "Noden") to Stanley Capital. The total value of the transaction will result in payments to PDL of up to $52.83 million in cash, $4.58 million greater than previously announced.
"After running an extensive process, we are excited about closing this transaction with Stanley Capital", commented PDL's President and CEO Dominique Monnet. "It represents the completion of a key divestiture for PDL and an exciting opportunity for the Noden team".
Payments to PDL, in connection with the closing of the transaction, are $12.72 million. The agreement provides for an additional $33 million to be paid to PDL in 12 equal quarterly installments from January 2021 to October 2023 and two potential contingent payments totaling $3.25 million. There is an additional $3.86 million to be paid to PDL in four equal quarterly installments from January 2023 to October 2023, primarily due to the incremental cash accumulated in the business since July 31, 2020.
Together with their advisors, Torreya and SVB Leerink, PDL's board of directors and management team evaluated a number of potential transactions to maximize stockholder value for Noden. Torreya was retained by PDL to explore potential strategic transactions and assist in the disposition of Noden, while SVB Leerink has been engaged by PDL to advise on overall liquidation and distribution strategies.
In addition to the cash proceeds from the sale to Stanley Capital, PDL believes that this transaction may qualify for some Federal tax benefit under the CARES Act. In connection with its monetization process, PDL expects to execute transactions in 2020 that may result in the recognition of ordinary tax losses that, under the CARES Act, could be applied to prior tax years in which PDL was a substantial tax payor. At this time, however, there can be no assurance that such tax benefits will be realized.
About Noden
Noden Pharma DAC is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that is focused on acquiring prescription medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. Noden Pharma DAC holds exclusive
worldwide rights to manufacture, market and sell Tekturna® and Tekturna HCT® (or Rasilez® and Rasilez HTC® outside of the United States), which contain aliskiren, a direct renin inhibitor, for the treatment of hypertension. In March 2019, Noden announced the U.S commercial launch of an authorized generic form of Tekturna, aliskiren hemifumarate 150 mg and 300 mg tablets with the same drug formulation as Tekturna. Noden Pharma DAC is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and Noden Pharma USA Inc. is incorporated in Delaware. For more information on Noden Pharma DAC please visit www.nodenpharma.com.
About Stanley Capital
Stanley Capital is a private equity partnership pursuing repeatable relative value and thematic investment strategies in technology, healthcare, and sustainability, targeting businesses with Enterprise Values of $250mn to $2.5bn.
Stanley Capital is focused on high-quality platform companies in resilient and growth subsectors, identified through deep sector research and operating networks, working with management teams to transform investments through enabling growth and market consolidation
The partnership was founded in London in 2019 by Simon Cottle, James Brooks and Patrick Hargutt and is supported by a broad team of operating partners to assist with value creation execution.
For more information please visit https://stanley-capital.com/
About PDL BioPharma, Inc.
Throughout its history, PDL's mission has been to improve the lives of patients by aiding in the successful development of innovative therapeutics and healthcare technologies. PDL BioPharma was founded in 1986 as Protein Design Labs, Inc. when it pioneered the humanization of monoclonal antibodies, enabling the discovery of a new generation of targeted treatments that have had a profound impact on patients living with different cancers as well as a variety of other debilitating diseases. In 2006, the Company changed its name to PDL BioPharma, Inc.
As of December 2019, PDL ceased making additional strategic transactions and investments and is pursuing a formal process to unlock the value of its portfolio by monetizing its assets and ultimately distributing net proceeds to stockholders in the form of cash or equity.
For more information please visit https://www.pdl.com/
NOTE: PDL, PDL BioPharma, the PDL logo and associated logos and the PDL BioPharma logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of, and are proprietary to, PDL BioPharma, Inc. which reserves all rights therein.
Forward-looking Statements
This press 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, including as it relates to the Company's proposed plan of complete liquidation, proposed dissolution or transactions thereunder. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those, express or implied, in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could impair the value of the Company's assets and business, including the implementation or success of the Company's monetization strategy/plan of complete liquidation and proposed dissolution, are disclosed in the risk factors contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2020 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2020 and August 20, 2020, and subsequent filings. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
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centralvalleycommun.htm
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP PRESS RELEASE
Central Valley Community Bancorp Successfully Completes Acquisition of Service 1st Bancorp
Representing California's First Acquisition of a Community Bank by a Community Bank in 2008
FRESNO, CA -- 11/12/2008 -- Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company)
(NASDAQ: CVCY), the parent company of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank),
announced today the completion of the acquisition of Service 1st Bancorp
(OTCBB: SVCF) and Service 1st Bank effective after close of business,
November 12, 2008.
Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank
directors and management team, led by Daniel J. Doyle, president and CEO,
will continue to lead the combined team of professional bankers. Effective
Monday, November 17, 2008, Service 1st Bank offices in Stockton, Lodi and
Tracy will convert all operational systems and physical signage to Central
Valley Community Bank.
Central Valley Community Bancorp reported assets at September 30, 2008 of
$524,636,000 and Service 1st Bancorp's assets were $233,576,000 at the end
of the same period. If the transaction had closed on September 30, 2008,
the estimated total combined assets for Central Valley Community Bancorp
would have been approximately $760,000,000. The Company projects the
acquisition of Service 1st Bancorp and Service 1st Bank to be accretive to
earnings in the first year of the combined operations. This transaction is
the second acquisition for Central Valley Community Bancorp, which acquired
Bank of Madera County on January 1, 2005.
Service 1st Bank was established in 1999 as a full-service commercial bank
headquartered in Stockton, California with additional offices in Lodi and
Tracy, California. Its principal focus has been to serve the business
banking needs of local businesses, professionals and individuals in San
Joaquin County.
"The acquisition of Service 1st Bank with offices in Stockton, Lodi and
Tracy allows Central Valley Community Bank to fulfill strategic initiatives
to bridge the Bank's branching gap between existing offices in Sacramento
and Madera. It will also enhance the Bank's future performance with the
addition of outstanding new employees whose loyal customers in this region
value the same excellent quality service standards and community advocacy
as our Bank", stated Daniel J. Doyle, president and CEO of Central Valley
Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank.
"We are proud of our 29-year history of unchanging values and the solid
financial performance, which is demonstrated by our Company being
California's first community bank to acquire another community bank in
2008. That financial strength has also allowed the Bank to successfully
complete this acquisition during one of the most unique economic and
politically charged environments our country has ever seen. Through this
opportunity, we will be able to offer new advancement and geographic
employment for our new and existing employees, and deeper lending resources
to nurture local businesses within a larger service area of 15 offices
covering 11 different communities throughout the Valley", concluded Doyle.
Central Valley Community Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under
the symbol CVCY. Central Valley Community Bank, headquartered in Fresno,
California, was founded in 1979 and is the sole subsidiary of Central
Valley Community Bancorp. Central Valley Community Bank currently operates
15 offices in Clovis, Fresno, Kerman, Lodi, Madera, Oakhurst, Prather,
Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy and a loan production office in Modesto.
Additionally, the Bank operates Commercial Real Estate Lending, SBA Lending
and Agribusiness Lending Departments. Investment services are provided by
Investment Centers of America. Members of Central Valley Community
Bancorp's and the Bank's Board of Directors are: Daniel N. Cunningham
(Chairman), Sidney B. Cox, Edwin S. Darden, Jr., Daniel J. Doyle, Steven D.
McDonald, Louis McMurray, Wanda L. Rogers, William S. Smittcamp, and Joseph
B. Weirick.
More information about Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley
Community Bank can be found at www.cvcb.com.
Central Valley Community Bancorp received a fairness opinion from Keefe,
Bruyette and Woods, Inc. and Downey Brand LLP served as legal advisor.
Service 1st Bancorp's financial advisor was Sandler O'Neill and Partners,
L.P. and its legal counsel was Dodd Mason George LLP.
Forward-looking Statements -- Certain matters discussed in this press
release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained
herein that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the
Company's current business strategy and the Company's plans for future
development and operations, are based upon current expectations. These
statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking
industry; (2) the impact of changes in interest rates, a decline in
economic conditions at the international, national or local level on the
Company's results of operations, the Company's ability to continue its
internal growth at historical rates, the Company's ability to maintain its
net interest margin, and the quality of the Company's earning assets; (3)
changes in the regulatory environment; (4) fluctuations in the real estate
market; (5) changes in business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in
securities markets; and (7) the other risks set forth in the Company's
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements
should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of
the Company.
CONTACT:
Debbie Nalchajian-Cohen
Office: (559) 222-1322
Cell: (559) 281-1312
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STEINHOFF COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MATTRESS FIRM
HOUSTON, September 16, 2016 /BUSINESSWIRE/ - Mattress Firm Holding Corp. ("Mattress Firm" or the "Company"), the nation's largest mattress retailer, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. ("Steinhoff") (FRANKFURT: SNH). The acquisition was first announced by Mattress Firm on August 8, 2016 and closed and became effective today.
Steinhoff completed the acquisition of Mattress Firm concurrently with payment for the previously tendered shares in accordance with the merger agreement through a merger of an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary with Mattress Firm. All shares of Mattress Firm common stock not purchased in the tender offer (other than (i) treasury shares, (ii) shares owned by Steinhoff or Mattress Firm or any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Steinhoff or Mattress Firm and (iii) shares held by a Mattress Firm stockholder who has properly exercised their dissenters' rights of appraisal in respect of such shares) will be converted into the right to receive $64.00 per share. As a result of the completion of the transaction, the Company's common stock will no longer be traded on the NASDAQ stock market.
Upon closing, Mattress Firm became a subsidiary of Steinhoff. Mattress Firm's management, led by Steve Stagner, executive chairman, and Ken Murphy, president and CEO, will remain in place and continue to run Mattress Firm's day-to-day activities.
"The transaction with Steinhoff is complete and I am delighted that Mattress Firm is now part of the Steinhoff organization", commented Ken Murphy, president and CEO of Mattress Firm. "Steinhoff has a proven track record in the global mattress industry, and they share our vision for the growth and expansion of Mattress Firm. This is an exciting event for our customers, employees and business partners as we enter a new chapter for Mattress Firm. Our team remains committed to building a national chain under one banner in the U.S. and offering our guests a great night's sleep".
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Steinhoff and Mattress Firm, including, but not limited to, statements related to the estimated future financial results and performance of Mattress Firm's business in mattresses and related products and accessories, as well as other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on each of the companies' current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with business combination transactions, such as the risk that the acquired business will not be integrated successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; risks related to future opportunities and plans for the combined company, including uncertainty of the expected future financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the transaction; disruption from the acquisition, making it more difficult to conduct business as usual or maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; and the possibility that if Steinhoff does not achieve the perceived benefits of the acquisition as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors, the market price of Steinhoff's ordinary shares could decline; and those other risks detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Mattress Firm's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings and reports, including in Mattress Firm's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended May 3, 2016 and August 2, 2016 and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2016, which are filed with the SEC, and in Steinhoff's filings and reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange or the Johannesburg
5815 Gulf Freeway ·
Houston, TX
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77023
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Phone: +1 713-923-1090
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Fax: +1 713-923-1096
Stock Exchange and future filings and reports by either company. Neither Steinhoff nor Mattress Firm undertakes any duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.
About Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
Steinhoff is an integrated retailer that manufactures, sources and retails furniture, household goods and general merchandise in Europe, Africa and Australasia. Steinhoff's vertically integrated business model is based upon a strategy of sourcing and manufacturing products at low cost and distributing them to its value-conscious customer base through its extensive retail footprint.
Steinhoff's integrated retail divisions comprise of:
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Household goods comprising furniture and homeware retail businesses;
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General Merchandise focusing on clothing and footwear, accessories and homeware; and
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Automotive dealerships in South Africa which provide vehicles, parts, insurance, accessories and servicing.
Steinhoff has a primary listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Steinhoff reported revenue and operating profit for the 12 months ended June 30, 2016 of €13.1 billion ($14.5 billion) and €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) respectively. For more information, please visit www.steinhoffinternational.com.
About Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
With more than 3,600 company-operated and franchised stores across 49 states, Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: MFRM) has the largest geographic footprint in the United States among multi-brand mattress retailers. Founded in 1986, Houston-based MFRM is the nation's leading specialty bedding retailer with over $3.5 billion in pro forma sales in 2015. MFRM, through its brands including Mattress Firm, Sleepy's and Sleep Train, offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and other related products. More information is available at www.mattressfirm.com. The Company's website is not part of this release.
Steinhoff Contact:
Mariza Nel
Director, Corporate Services (Investor Relations)
+27 (0)21 808 0711
Mattress Firm Investor Relations Contact:
Scott McKinney
Vice President of Investor Relations
[email protected]
+1 713-328-3417
Mattress Firm Media Contact:
Erica Martinez, Jackson Spalding
[email protected]
+1 214-269-4404
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exhibit991cooperstreetpressr.htm
HARTMAN MANAGEMENT
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2909 Hillcroft # 420
Houston, Texas 77057
www.hi-reit.com
Press Release
Hartman INCOME REIT adds to Dallas RETAIL Portfolio
Hartman Income REIT, Inc., a Houston based Real Estate Investment Trust, announced today that Hartman Short Term Properties XX, Inc. an affiliate, has purchased Cooper Street Shopping Center from Regency Centers, LP.
Cooper Street SC -
A 127,696 square foot, three (3) building retail center with one (1) single tenant pad site at the highly desirable intersection of Cooper Street and Interstate 20 in Arlington Texas.
Lead tenants at Cooper Street Shopping Center include: Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Office Max a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products, America's largest K& G Men's Store, a rapidly growing chain of no-frills, discount-priced men's clothing stores and T.G.I Fridays, casual dining restaurant and bar that caters to singles with locations all around the world.
Cooper Street Plaza's location along Interstate 20 and its proximity to several other highways provides it with access to consumers from almost anywhere in the southern half of the DF W Metroplex. Interstate 20 is one of the main freeways in the DFW Metroplex which connects Dallas and Fort Worth
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Hartman Income REIT's existing Portfolio
Hartman Income REIT, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a $330,000,000 Real Estate Investment Trust which owns and/or manages 34 properties with 4,770,000 square feet of office, industrial and retail space. Our properties are located in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please contact Dave Wheeler, at 214-432-3706.
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EX-99.2
EX-99.2
Exhibit 99.2
Sarepta Therapeutics Announces Proposed $500,000,000 Public Offering of Common Stock
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases,
today announced that it is offering to sell, subject to market and other conditions, $500,000,000 in shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Sarepta also intends to grant the underwriters a
30-day
option to purchase up to an additional $75,000,000 in shares of its common stock.
Goldman Sachs &
Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC are acting as the underwriters of the proposed offering.
Sarepta intends to use the net proceeds from the offering principally for the continuation of, and initiation of further, clinical trials, commercialization,
manufacturing, business development activities, including the potential licensing or acquisition of complementary products, technologies and entities, and other general corporate purposes.
The shares are being offered by Sarepta pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus and prospectus supplement. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available
on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to these securities may also be obtained from the offices of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, at Prospectus Department, 200 West
Street, New York, New York 10282, by telephone at
866-471-2526,
by facsimile at
212-902-9316
or by
e-mail
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[email protected];
J.P. Morgan Securities
LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, telephone: (866)
803-9204,
or by emailing
[email protected];
Morgan
Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27560,
Telephone:
1-800-221-1037,
or by email at [email protected]. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities of Sarepta, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or
jurisdiction.
About Sarepta Therapeutics
Sarepta is on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold leadership positions
in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development. Our vast pipeline is driven by our multi-platform Precision Genetic Medicine Engine in
gene therapy, RNA and gene editing.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking, including the statements about the completion, timing and size of the proposed public
offering of Sarepta's common stock and the intended use of net proceeds. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Sarepta's control, including risk and uncertainties related to market
conditions and satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. Sarepta may be unable to complete the public offering on the anticipated terms or at all. Applicable risks also include those that are included in
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10-Q
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date. Sarepta does not undertake any obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements based on events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by applicable law.
Source: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Ian Estepan,
617-274-4052
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Tracy Sorrentino,
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[email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 30, 2006 ANNOUNCING THE COMPLETION OF THE SALE OF SLEEP COUNTRY USA
Press Release dated August 30, 2006 announcing the completion of the sale of
Sleep Country USA
Contacts:
Alan H.
Oshiki
Broadgate
Consultants, Inc.
(212)
232-2222
William
S. Creekmuir
Simmons
Company
(770)
392-6768
Dale
R. Carlsen
Sleep
Train
(916)735-1300
For Immediate Release
Simmons Completes
Sale of
Sleep Country USA to Sleep Train
_________________________________________________________________
ATLANTA, August 30, 2006
-
Simmons Company, a leading
manufacturer of premium-branded bedding products,
today announced the completion of the sale of Sleep Country USA, its retail
sales business, to an affiliate of The Sleep Train, Inc., a leading bedding
retailer, for approximately $55 million in cash. The proceeds of the sale
will be used for general corporate purposes.
As
previously announced, Simmons entered into a multi-year supply agreement
with
the combined Sleep Train and Sleep Country USA entities. This agreement is
expected to generate purchases in excess of $300 million.
"We
are
pleased to complete this transaction with Sleep Train, which allows us to
focus
on growing our core manufacturing business", said Simmons' Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Charlie Eitel.
Atlanta-based Simmons Company, through its
indirect subsidiary Simmons Bedding Company, is one of the world's largest
mattress manufacturers, manufacturing and marketing a broad range of products
including Beautyrest
®
, BackCare
®
, Natural
Care
TM
Latex, BackCare Kids
®
and Deep
Sleep
®
. Simmons Bedding Company operates 17 conventional
bedding manufacturing facilities and two juvenile bedding manufacturing
facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico. Simmons is committed
to developing superior mattresses and promoting a higher quality sleep
for
consumers around the world. For more information, visit the Company's
website at www.simmons.com.
"SafeHarbor" Statement under Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This press
release includes forward-looking statements that reflect Simmons' current views
about future events and financial performance. Words such as "estimates,"
"expects", "anticipates", "projects", "plans", "intends", "believes,"
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indicate future events, results or trends, or that do not relate to historical
matters, identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this
release. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith and
Simmons believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can
be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these
forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Investors should not
rely on forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety
of
risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results
to
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are not limited to: (i) competitive pricing pressures in the bedding industry;
(ii) legal and regulatory requirements; (iii) the success of Simmons' new
products; (iv) Simmons' relationships with and viability of its major
suppliers; (v) fluctuations in Simmons' costs of raw materials; (vi) Simmons'
relationship with significant customers and licensees; (vii) Simmons' ability to
increase prices on its products and the effect of these price increases
on its
unit sales; (viii) an increase in Simmons' return rates and warranty claims;
(ix) Simmons' labor relations; (x) departure of Simmons' key personnel; (xi)
encroachments on Simmons' intellectual property; (xii) Simmons' product
liability claims; (xiii) Simmons' level of indebtedness; (xiv) interest rate
risks; (xv) compliance with covenants in Simmons' debt agreements; (xvi)
Simmons' future acquisitions; (xvii) Simmons' ability to achieve the expected
benefits from the long-term supply agreement with the combined Sleep Train
and
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from
time to time in Simmons' and Simmons Beddings' reports filed with the Securities
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EXHIBIT 99.2
Unassociated Document
Exhibit 99.2
GRAPHIC
GRAPHIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
March 24, 2011
CenturyLink: Debra Peterson, 913-323-4881
[email protected]
Qwest: Tom McMahon, 202-429-3106
[email protected]
Oregon Public Utility Commission Approves CenturyLink-Qwest Merger
Companies Expect to Complete the Transaction and Combine Operations on April 1
MONROE, La. and DENVER - The
Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC)
today issued an order approving the
pending merger
between CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) and Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q). This is the final approval needed to complete the merger.
The PUC conducted a substantive review of the transaction, including agreements on wholesale matters the companies reached with several competitive carriers in Oregon and other states.
When the merger is completed, the combined company will serve about 800,000 access lines in the state. As part of the approval process, the companies committed to investing a minimum of $45 million in broadband infrastructure in Oregon over five years.
"With the PUC's approval, CenturyLink and Qwest are another step closer to completing the merger and leveraging their combined strength to develop and deploy innovative communications services for Oregon customers", said John F. Jones, vice president of State Government Affairs at CenturyLink.
"During the PUC's review of the proposed transaction, both Qwest and CenturyLink demonstrated their strong commitments to customer service, which will continue after the merger is completed and the companies combine operations in Oregon", said Judy Peppler, Qwest Oregon president.
The companies expect to close the merger and combine operations on April 1, 2011. As previously announced, the combined company will use the name CenturyLink and its stock will continue to trade on the
New York Stock Exchange
under CenturyLink's current symbol, CTL. Qwest shares outstanding at the end of the business day immediately prior to the close date will convert to CenturyLink shares on the close date at an exchange rate of 0.1664 share of CenturyLink for each share of Qwest.
MERGER UPDATE
·
The merger has been approved by the commissions in 21 states, the District of Columbia and the FCC.
·
CenturyLink and Qwest have agreements with Integra Telecom, Cox Communications and other competitive local exchange carriers, and the U.S. Department of Defense in Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Washington.
·
In October, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreed that the merger is in the public interest.
·
Shareholders from both companies approved the merger in August.
·
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission cleared the transaction in July after determining there were no antitrust concerns.
·
As of Dec. 31, 2010, CenturyLink served approximately 2.4 million broadband customers, 6.5 million access lines and almost 628,000 satellite video subscribers. On the same date, Qwest served 2.9 million broadband customers, 8.9 million access lines, more than 1 million video subscribers and more than 1 million wireless customers. The combination will create a robust 180,000-route-mile national fiber network, which will increase the combined company's scale and enable the delivery of a diverse mix of service and product offerings
.
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
·
Merger website:
centurylinkqwestmerger.com
.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a leading provider of high-quality broadband, entertainment and voice services over its advanced communications networks to consumers and businesses in 33 states. CenturyLink, headquartered in Monroe, La., is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information on CenturyLink, visit
www.centurylink.com
.
About Qwest
Customers coast to coast turn to Qwest's industry-leading national fiber-optic network and world-class customer service to meet their communications and entertainment needs. For residential customers,
Qwest
offers a new generation of
fiber-optic-fast Internet
service,
high-speed internet
solutions, as well as
home phone
,
Verizon Wireless
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DIRECTV®
services. Fortune 500 companies and other
large businesses
and
wholesale customers
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small businesses
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governmental agencies
, choose Qwest to deliver a full suite of network, data and voice services. Additionally, Qwest participates in
Networx
, the largest communications services contract in the world and is recognized as a
leader
in the network services market by leading technology industry analyst firms.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this communication, including statements regarding the expected timing and benefits of the acquisition such as efficiencies, cost savings, enhanced revenues, growth potential, market profile and financial strength, and the competitive ability and position of the combined company, and other statements identified by words such as "estimates", "expects", "projects", "plans", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the ability of the parties to timely and successfully receive the required approvals of regulatory agencies and their respective shareholders; the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the acquisition cannot be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of Qwest's operations into CenturyLink will be greater than expected; the ability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; the timing, success and overall effects of competition from a wide variety of competitive providers; the risks inherent in rapid technological change; the effects of ongoing changes in the regulation of the communications industry; the ability of the combined company to effectively adjust to changes in the communications industry and to successfully introduce new product or service offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings; the ability of the combined company to utilize net operating losses in amounts projected; changes in our future cash requirements; and other risk factors and cautionary statements as detailed from time to time in each of CenturyLink's and Qwest's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). There can be no assurance that the proposed acquisition will in fact be consummated. You should be aware that new factors may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to identify all such factors nor can we predict the impact of each such factor on the acquisition or the combined company. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Unless legally required, CenturyLink and Qwest undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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"SUPPORTING",
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1096791-000114420406034512-v050486_ex99-1 | EX-99.1
10
v050486_ex99-1.htm
CUSIP#
138 748 108
Trading
Symbol: OTC BB CWPC
NEWS
RELEASE
FOR
RELEASE: August 15, 2006
CanWest
Petroleum announces
closing
of combination with Oilsands Quest
Calgary,
Alberta -- CanWest Petroleum Corporation (OTC BB: CWPC) announced today that
it
has completed its combination transaction (the "Combination") with its
subsidiary, Oilsands Quest Inc. As a result of the Combination, which was
approved by the Oilsands Quest minority shareholders earlier today, CanWest
Petroleum now owns 100 percent of the common voting equity shares of Oilsands
Quest.
Each
common share of Oilsands Quest held by other shareholders was exchanged for
8.23
exchangeable shares of Oilsands Quest (the "Exchangeable Shares"), resulting
in
the issuance of 76,504,302 Exchangeable Shares on a fully diluted basis. The
rights, privileges and restrictions governing the Exchangeable Shares provide
that each whole Exchangeable Share may be exchanged for one CanWest Petroleum
common share. Through a voting trust arrangement, the holders of Exchangeable
Shares are entitled to vote at all meetings of holders of common stock of
CanWest Petroleum. Following the Combination, CanWest Petroleum currently has
approximately 179,568,196 issued and outstanding common shares (including common
shares underlying 57,349,388 Exchangeable shares) and, on a fully diluted basis,
232,165,234 common shares.
As
part
of the Combination, the following events occurred:
·
The
board of directors of CanWest Petroleum was reorganized and is now
comprised of T. Murray Wilson (Executive Chairman), Christopher H.
Hopkins, Ronald Phillips, Thomas Milne, William Scott Thompson and
Gordon
Tallman. The officers of the Corporation are now T. Murray Wilson,
Executive Chairman; Christopher H. Hopkins, President and Chief Executive
Officer; Karim Hirji, Chief Financial Officer; and Errin Kimball,
Vice-President, Exploration.
·
CanWest
Petroleum became a reporting issuer in Alberta as of August 11, 2006,
and
on August 14, 2006, filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) its annual filings
under National Instrument 51-101 for the year-ended April 30, 2006,
comprised of Form 51-101F1 (statement of bitumen exploration activities
and other information) and Form 51-101F3 (report of management and
directors). As CanWest Petroleum has not attributed any reserves
to its
properties, it has not filed a Form 51-101F2 (report of independent
qualified reserves evaluator or auditor). These filings are also
available
on CanWest Petroleum's website (www.canwestpetroleum.com). In an
earlier
news release dated July 6, 2006, the company's management released
its
estimate of resources which are to be further reported upon by independent
third-party estimate.
2
CanWest
Petroleum has applied for a listing on a senior U.S. exchange. In addition,
the
company intends to seek shareholder approval to change its name to Oilsands
Quest Inc. or a similar name at its upcoming annual shareholder meeting to
be
held this fall.
Commenting
on the Combination, Executive Chairman, T. Murray Wilson, said, "This is a
pivotal step in the reorganization of CanWest Petroleum. The combined team
is
looking forward to capitalizing on the many strengths of both companies".
Christopher H. Hopkins, President & CEO, added, "We are very pleased with
the Combination and welcome the opportunity to work with all
stakeholders".
With
respect to the Combination, TD Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor to
CanWest Petroleum, and CIBC World Markets Inc. acted as financial advisor to
Oilsands Quest. Genuity Capital Markets provided the independent committee
of
the board of directors of Oilsands Quest with its opinion that the consideration
to be received by the shareholders of Oilsands Quest upon completion of the
Combination was fair from a financial point of view to the shareholders of
Oilsands Quest.
Safe
Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in
this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental
and technological factors affecting the companies' operations, markets, products
and prices, and including other factors discussed in CanWest Petroleum
Corporation's various filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
For
more information:
Institutional
investors, contact The
Buick
Group
Toll Free
Office
Email
1-877-748-0914
416-915-0915
[email protected]
Retail
investors, contact Hedlin Lauder Investor Relations Ltd.
Toll Free
Office
Email
1-800-299-7823
403-232-6251
[email protected]
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s105239_ex99-01.htm
EXHIBIT 99.01
Exhibit
99.01
February 6, 2017
Source: H/Cell Energy Corporation
H/Cell
Energy Acquires The Pride Group Pty Ltd
Flemington,
NJ, February 6, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H/Cell Energy Corporation (OTCQB-HCCC), a company developing clean energy solutions featuring
hydrogen energy systems, has announced that effective January 31, 2017, it has acquired The Pride Group Pty Ltd ("Pride")
of Queensland, Australia for 3.8 million shares of H/Cell Energy Corporation common stock which is subject to adjustment if the
net tangible asset value does not fall between AUD $200,000 and AUD $300,000 as of the closing date.
Founded
in 1997, Pride has had a successful history of systems integration for a variety of customers in the government and commercial
sector. Pride has three locations and 35 employees and has been a leader in security systems integration www.pridesecurity.com.au
and has launched a new clean energy systems division www.prideenergysystems.com.au to focus on the high growth renewable energy
market in Asia-Pacific.
Steve
Mullane, Managing Director of Pride, stated "We are very excited to join forces with H/Cell Energy Corporation. Their hydrogen
energy technology is clearly cutting edge and gives us the chance to develop opportunities for clean energy solutions in Asia-Pacific".
Andrew
Hidalgo, CEO of H/Cell Energy Corporation, commented "H/Cell Energy Corporation is committed to expanding our company organically
and through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Pride allows the company to establish itself in the Asia-Pacific region
where the renewable energy market is experiencing growth. We look forward to successfully assimilating the acquisition and building
shareholder value".
About
H/Cell Energy Corporation:
H/Cell
Energy is a systems integrator that focuses on the implementation requirements of clean energy solutions including solar, battery
technology and hydrogen energy systems. The company serves commercial and government sectors worldwide. Please visit our website
at www.hcellenergy.com for more information.
Forward
Looking Statements:
Certain
statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate", "believe,"
"forecast", "estimate", "expect", and "intend", among others. These forward-looking
statements are based on current expectations and actual results could differ materially. H/Cell Energy Corporation does not undertake
an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.
H/Cell
Energy Corporation
Investor
Relations
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK REIT COMPLETES OPTION
ACQUISITION IN WORLDWIDE PLAZA BRINGING TOTAL OWNERSHIP TO 98.8 PERCENT
NEW YORK, NY, June 1, 2017 - New York REIT, Inc. ("NYRT"
or the "Company") (NYSE: NYRT), today announced that the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired for approximately
$276.7 million an additional 49.9% indirect equity interest in Worldwide Plaza, pursuant to the Company's previously announced
exercise of its option to purchase additional equity interests under the joint venture agreement governing Worldwide Plaza.
As a result of the acquisition, the Company owns a total indirect
equity interest of 98.8% in Worldwide Plaza. The remaining 1.2% indirect equity interest in Worldwide Plaza was retained by the
Company's joint venture partner pursuant to its rights under the joint venture agreement.
Wendy Silverstein, CEO stated, "We are pleased to have
completed this acquisition in a timely manner. NYRT is now well positioned to begin the next phase of its liquidation process.
We look forward to completing that process as quickly and efficiently as possible with a focus on maximizing shareholder value".
Worldwide Plaza is a mixed use building located on Eighth Avenue,
between 49th and 50th Streets in Manhattan containing approximately 2.05 million rentable square feet including approximately 1.8
million rentable square feet of office space.
Additional information regarding the acquisition can be found
in a Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 1, 2017 and available at www.nyrt.com.
About NYRT
NYRT is a publicly traded real estate
investment trust listed on the NYSE that owns income-producing commercial real estate, including office and retail properties,
located in New York City. NYRT's shareholders recently adopted a plan of liquidation pursuant to which NYRT is liquidating and
winding down and, in connection therewith, is seeking to sell its assets in an orderly fashion to maximize shareholder value. For
more information, please visit our website at www.nyrt.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this release state the Company's and management's hopes, intentions, beliefs,
expectations or projections of the future and are forward-looking statements for which the Company claims the protections of the
safe harbor for forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is important to
note that future events and the Company's actual results could differ materially from those described in or contemplated by such
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include,
but are not limited to, (i) general economic conditions, (ii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations
due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business, (iii) local real estate conditions, (iv) increases in interest
rates, (v) increases in operating costs and real estate taxes, (vi) changes in accessibility of debt and equity capital markets
and (vii) the timing of asset sales. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, copies of which may be obtained from the Company or the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company refers
you to the documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section
titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as may be updated or supplemented in the
Company's Form 10-Q filings, which discuss these and other factors that could adversely affect the Company's results.
Contacts
Media:
Investor Relations:
Jonathan Keehner
Wendy Silverstein, Chief
Executive Officer
Mahmoud Siddig
New York REIT, Inc.
Joele Frank, Wilkinson
Brimmer Katcher
[email protected]
[email protected]
(617) 570-4750
[email protected]
(212) 355-4449
Carolyn Tiffany
Winthrop REIT Advisors,
LLC
[email protected]
(617) 570-4606
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Exhibit 99.1
Southern Hospitality Completes Reverse Merger with Art Dimensions, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO., November 14, 2012 - Southern Hospitality Franchise Holding Corporation ("SH") announced the successful completion of a reverse merger and reorganization with Art Dimensions, Inc. ("ADI") (OTCQB: ATDM). As part of the transaction, SH will trade under the ATDM ticker symbol until a new symbol is assigned. The name change of ADI to Southern Hospitality Development Corporation ("SHDC"), and the new trading symbol are expected to be in effect prior to the end of November. Under this reorganization, SHDC is the first official licensed franchisee of Southern Hospitality BBQ restaurants.
The acquisition and Statement of Merger were filed and effective with the Colorado Secretary of State on November 13, 2012. Upon closing the acquisition, ADI issued a total number of common shares to SH shareholders in exchange for all previous ownership interests in the Company and SHDC shareholders now own approximately 89%. Through this merger, SHDC obtained the exclusive rights as the first and only official licensed franchisee to own and operate Southern Hospitality BBQ restaurants in and for the ownership and operation of up to 30 Southern Hospitality restaurants in the United States.
About Southern Hospitality:
SHDC is the first official franchisee of the Southern Hospitality BBQ brand of restaurants with a location in New York City. Southern Hospitality strives to provide guests with fresh, high quality southern inspired food complimented with an appealing selection of popular micro-brews on tap, an immense list of bottled beers and an extensive variety of over 100 bourbons in a hip and high energy environment. The exceptional Memphis-style barbeque, savory dry-rubbed spare ribs, sweet and saucy baby-back ribs and other sensationally southern-style dishes like crispy fried pickles and creamy cheddar grits are all menu items which are unique in today's upscale casual restaurants.
SHDC plans to build upon the business model by introducing its food, beverage & service strategies in locations traditionally vibrant with a history of attracting a wide range clientele including persons interested in quality food, night-life and entertainment. It is SHDC's hope that its' distinctive barbeque concept, combined with its unparalleled commitment to service and hospitality will appeal to a wide range of users.
SHDC plans on attracting new customers through positive word-of-mouth buzz, traditional advertising channels, media coverage as well as a "strong participation" in many Social Media outlets. In addition, certain Franchisor-owned restaurants may employ their own public relations personnel and engage in numerous promotional activities - such as Bourbon Dinners, BBQ Competitions &Happy Hour Parties to mention a few. SHDC also anticipates hosting fund-raising celebrations to benefit local charities at its restaurants with the support of celebrity personalities.
Combine all of this with Southern Hospitality's warm and welcoming promise of genuine hospitality and superior service, and you've captured the essence of what Southern Hospitality will represent. For more information, please visit the website at
www.shdcrestaurants.com
.
Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this news 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. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's business strategy and expectations. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "believe", estimate", "predict", "potential", or "continue", the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly update these statements, or disclose any difference between its actual results and those reflected in these statements. The information constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investor Contact:
CSIR Group, LLC
(212) 386 - 7082
Corporate Contact
:
JW Roth, Chairman
(719) 265 - 5821
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EX-99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release
SuperGen Completes Acquisition of Astex Therapeutics
DUBLIN, Calif., July 20, 2011
- SuperGen, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPG), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapies, announced it has closed the transaction to acquire Astex Therapeutics Limited ("Astex"), a privately held, UK-based biotechnology company developing targeted therapies.
Today, Astex Therapeutics Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary of SuperGen, Inc. SuperGen purchased all outstanding shares of Astex for approximately $25 million in cash and 32.4 million shares of SuperGen common stock representing 35 percent of the total post closing shares outstanding. In addition, SuperGen will pay deferred consideration in the amount of $30 million in either stock or cash, at the discretion of the combined entity, over a period of 30 months. SuperGen has assumed all currently outstanding stock options of Astex.
"SuperGen is extremely pleased to close the transaction to acquire Astex Therapeutics Limited", said James S. J. Manuso, chairman and chief executive officer of SuperGen. "The resulting company is expected to be a significant force in oncology drug discovery and development, with a robust pipeline, expected potential future milestone-based revenues of up to $2 billion, plus royalties on approved products, and top-tier partnerships with GlaxoSmithKline, Eisai, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, and AstraZeneca".
In the third quarter of 2011, SuperGen intends to change its name to Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and expects to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbol ASTX.
Management expects that Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will become recognized as a global leader in innovative oncology drug discovery, development and commercialization, with estimated cash and cash equivalents of more than $120 million post deal closure. The company plans to leverage its royalty revenue stream from
Dacogen
®
(decitabine) for Injection, marketed in North America by Eisai and in the rest of the world by Cilag GmbH International. The combined company's clinical pipeline includes seven drugs in development, four of which are currently in or entering into Phase II clinical trials and three of which are currently partnered with large pharmaceutical companies.
Further information about this transaction is available at http://www.astex-supergen.com, or in the investor relations section of the SuperGen website at http://www.supergen.com. SuperGen plans to provide further information, including revised financial guidance, in its upcoming conference call for the 2011 second quarter.
About SuperGen
SuperGen is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapeutics in epigenetic and cell signaling modulation. The Company develops products through biochemical and clinical proof of concept to partner for further development and commercialization. SuperGen developed
Dacogen
and receives significant royalties on global sales.
For more information about SuperGen, please visit http://www.supergen.com.
Contacts:
Timothy L. Enns
Susanna Chau
SuperGen, Inc.
SuperGen, Inc.
Senior Vice President
Manager
Corporate Communications & Business Dev.
Investor Relations
Tel: (925) 560-2810
Tel: (925) 560-2845
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Alan Roemer
Michael Ares
The Trout Group
Fleishman-Hillard
Managing Director
Senior Vice President
Tel: (646) 378-2945
Tel: (404) 739-0133
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including but not limited to, statements regarding the combined entity's ability to successfully integrate the development, research and financial operations of two organizations in two overseas locations, be a significant force in oncology drug development with a robust pipeline, meet cash projections, meet drug development milestones relating to up to $2 billion in potential revenues, have successful research and development capabilities, maintain strong partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies, and maintain revenue streams from Dacogen. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the ability of the parties to successfully integrate Astex Therapeutics Ltd., our ability to successfully change our name and list shares under a new ticker symbol, our expectations about being a global leader in biotech, and such other risks as identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Company's most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Company's Proxy Statement filed on May 2, 2011, each as filed with the SEC, which contain and identify important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release.
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PRESS RELEASE
United States Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR Filing
Exhibit 99.1
SPEAR & JACKSON, INC.
SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE GOING PRIVATE TRANSACTION
Wellington, FL: October 18, 2007: Spear & Jackson, Inc. ("SJCK"), announced that at a special meeting of its shareholder held earlier today, the Company's shareholders approved a transaction (the "Merger") in which the Company will be merged into Pantene Global Acquisition Corp. (the "Acquisition Sub"). As a result of the Merger, each share of common stock of the Company outstanding (other than shares held by dissenting shareholders and the Acquisition Sub's parent companies) will be converted into the right to receive $1.96 in cash. A letter of transmittal setting forth how the Company's shareholders are to tender their shares will be forwarded by the Company to each shareholder promptly after closing. The Merger will close, and trading in the Company's common stock will cease, at 4:00 pm EST on October 18, 2007.
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
420
Lexington Avenue. New York, NY
10170. (212) 869-3000. FAX
(212) 869-3989
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Stacy Slater
Senior Vice President - Corporate Communications
New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc.
212-869-3000
[email protected]
NEW PLAN
EXCEL REALTY TRUST COMPLETES SALE OF $968 MILLION OF ASSETS
- Board
of Directors Declares $3.00 Per Common Share Special Distribution -
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Board of Directors Declares Third Quarter Regular Dividend -
NEW YORK, August 10, 2005 - New Plan Excel
Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: NXL) today announced that is has completed its previously
announced transactions involving the sale of 69 community and neighborhood
shopping centers to Galileo America LLC ("the US Partnership") for
approximately $968 million, comprised of approximately $928 million in cash and
approximately $40 million of equity in the US Partnership, which represents an
approximate 5.0 percent equity interest in the US Partnership. As a result of the transactions, the number
of community and neighborhood shopping centers owned and managed by New Plan
has increased to 441 properties, including those held in the US Partnership and
the Company's other joint ventures, totaling over 63.1 million square feet of
gross leasable area.
In
conjunction with the closing of the transactions, the Company's Board of
Directors declared a special cash distribution of $3.00 per common share (CUSIP
#648053106). The distribution is payable
on September 27, 2005 to common stockholders of record on August 25,
2005. The Company's shares go
ex-dividend for purposes of the special cash distribution on August 23,
2005.
For
the third quarter of 2005, the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular cash
dividend of $0.3125 per common share (CUSIP #648053106). On an annualized basis, this is the
equivalent of $1.25 per share. The
dividend is payable on October 17, 2005 to common stockholders of record
on October 3, 2005. The Company's
shares go ex-dividend for the purposes of the regular quarterly dividend on September 29,
2005. The Board of Directors also
declared a dividend of $0.975 per depositary share on its 7.8 percent Series D
Cumulative Voting Step-Up Premium Rate Preferred Stock (CUSIP #648053700) to
stockholders of record on October 3, 2005, payable on October 17,
2005. In addition, the Board of
Directors declared a dividend of $0.47656 per depositary share on its 7.625
percent Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CUSIP #6480538090)
to stockholders of record on October 3, 2005, payable on October 17,
2005.
New
Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc. is one of the nation's largest real estate
companies, focusing on the ownership and management of community and
neighborhood shopping centers. The
Company operates as a self-administered and self-managed REIT, with a national
portfolio of 461 properties, including 150 properties held through joint
ventures, and total assets as of June 30, 2005 of approximately $4.0
billion. The properties are
strategically located across 39 states and include 441 community and
neighborhood shopping centers, primarily grocery or name-brand discount chain
anchored, with approximately 63.1 million square feet of gross leasable area,
and 20 related retail real estate assets, with approximately 1.8 million square
feet of gross leasable area.
Certain statements in this
release
that
are not historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors which may cause the actual results of the Company to differ
materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements, including without limitation: national and
local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions; the
competitive environment in which the Company operates; financing risks;
possible future downgrades in our credit ratings; property ownership /
management risks; the level and volatility of interest rates and changes in
capitalization rates with respect to the acquisition and disposition of
properties; financial stability of tenants; the Company's ability to maintain
its status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes; acquisition, disposition,
development and joint venture risks, including risks that developments and
redevelopments are not completed on time or on budget and strategies, actions
and performance of affiliates that the Company may not control; potential
environmental and other liabilities; and other factors affecting the real
estate industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents filed by the
Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
specifically the section titled "Business-Risk Factors" in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004,
which discuss these and other factors that could adversely affect the Company's
results.
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KeyOn Closes Third Acquisition under Rural UniFi Program
KeyOn's seventh acquisition comprises network assets in Illinois
OMAHA, NE
(April 2, 2010) --
KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc.
(OTCBB:
KEYO
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the assets of RidgeviewTel's Illinois nework. RidgeviewTel's Illinois network assets and wireless broadband subscribers are adjacent to with KeyOn's existing Illinois markets. As with prior acquisitions, the proximity of the network and other synergies are intended to allow the company to efficiently integrate operations, resulting in immediate expense savings.
Jason Lazar, KeyOn's Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel, stated, "The RVT network is a great addition to our network footprint in Illinois. Not only does it add to our subscriber base, but also affords us the opportunity to utilize RVT's sophisticated network management software currently operating the network. Rural UniFi is one of our core growth initiatives
and we remain in active discussions with several qualified candidates." KeyOn anticipates generating over $150,000 in annualized revenue and deriving EBITDA margins of approximately 50% in connection with the acquired assets.
Because of the lack of available broadband options, rural markets are often served by independent wireless operators who provide valuable broadband services to their communities. Estimates put the number of independent wireless broadband companies at over 2,000, making the industry quite fragmented. Historically, without access to capital, these companies can experience growth challenges, as well as
inefficient cost structures associated with smaller customer bases. These factors have contributed to the fact that rural markets lag their urban and suburban counterparts in terms of home broadband penetration by over 20 percent (approximately 46% versus 67% broadband penetration for suburban and urban, respectively).
"We are pleased to have completed this transaction and believe it is good for RidgeviewTel, KeyOn and the customers served in these markets." commented Vince Jordan, President and CEO of RidgeviewTel."We appreciate KeyOn's strategy for building scale in the rural wireless broadband industry with Rural UniFi and look forward to participating in KeyOn's success".
Interested wireless broadband operators can visit KeyOn's unique initiative through the company's website (www.keyon.com/ruralunifi.html) where they can receive more information and begin the qualification process.
About KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc.
KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: KEYO) is one of the largest providers of wireless broadband, satellite and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services in the United States, primarily targeting underserved markets with populations generally less than 50,000. KeyOn offers broadband services with VoIP and satellite video services to both residential and business subscribers
across 11 Western and Midwestern states. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, KeyOn has expanded its network footprint to reach approximately 50,000 square miles and cover nearly 2,500,000 people as well as small-to-medium businesses. With its successful track record of acquiring companies and growing its core subscriber base, KeyOn is one of the leading wireless broadband companies in the United States. Management intends to drive subscriber growth through
additional acquisitions as well as organic growth across the company's expanding footprint by offering bundled services including broadband, video, VoIP and related valuable services such as the Bullseye Club. The
company also intends to opportunistically build mobile and/or nomadic WiMAX networks in and around its market footprint. More information on KeyOn can be found at
http://www.keyon.com
.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release includes disclosure regarding "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a measurement used by KeyOn Communications to monitor business performance and are not recognized measures under GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). Accordingly, investors are cautioned in using or relying upon these measures as alternatives to recognized GAAP measures.
"Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as earnings or loss from operations adjusted for depreciation, amortization, goodwill impairment and non-cash stock based compensation expenses. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating loss as defined by GAAP.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements may include, without
limitation, the company's expectations regarding: future financial and operating performance and financial condition; plans, objectives and strategies; product development; industry conditions; the strength of its balance sheet; and liquidity and financing needs. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the
company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation, the company's ability to secure ARRA stimulus funding, its ability to successfully complete accretive acquisitions and grow its business organically, the company's reliance on multi-user unlicensed spectrum to service subscribers, competition from larger and better financed providers, the company's reliance on third party sales
representatives and new and more burdensome telecommunications' regulations. For a more detailed description of the factors that could cause such a difference, please refer to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the information under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in our Form 10-K filed on April 15, 2009. Consequently, future events and actual results could differ materially from
those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein. The company undertakes no obligation to update or supplement such forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc.
Rory Erchul, 402-998-4044
VP of Marketing
[email protected]
www.keyon.com
- or -
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Liviakis Financial Communications, Inc.
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v112310_ex99-1.htm
Splinternet
Expands Its Holdings in Anti-Terrorism Market By Acquiring Vidiation,
Inc.
Splinternet's
Integrated Unattended Sensor Network Detects Radiological Threats Alerting
Authorities to Dirty Bombs
Norwalk,
CT - April 30, 2008:
Splinternet Holdings, Inc., (OTC BB: SLNH.OB) announced today that it has closed
its acquisition of privately-held Vidiation,
Inc.,
a
development-stage radiation detection marketing company whose team of experts
will help to implement the commercialization of Splinternet's
proven
radiation detection architecture and alert system, DefenTect™.
Illinois-based
Vidiation, Inc., was formed in 2006 to market advanced homeland security
technologies as a defense against the worldwide threat of terrorism. Previously,
Vidiation and Splinternet had cross-reseller agreements for radiation detection
technologies. The companies are committed to creating a critical part of the
protection network against radiological terrorism.
Splinternet's
DefenTect™ gamma radiation detection system integrates a wide-area pervasive
grid of sensors, networked via IP, and a Web-enabled management and messaging
system. When high-energy gamma rays from dirty bomb substances interact with
Splinternet's GammaTect™ sensors, proprietary algorithms analyze the data and
alert authorities to radiation that may pose a security threat.
"Vidiation
and Splinternet are dedicated to developing integrated protection systems to
thwart illegal transport of radiological source material", said James Ackerly,
CEO of Splinternet. "By working together, next generation radiological detection
systems will be accelerated to market".
The
U.S.
regards the prospect of a radiological terrorist attack to be one of its most
serious security challenges, according to homeland security experts, Civitas.
The availability of a wide range of radioactive materials commonly used in
industry potentially provides attackers with increased opportunity to build
radiological dispersal devices (RDDs).
Cesium-137
,
commonly used for treatment in hospitals, or Cobalt-60,
used to
irradiate food, can be turned into terrorist weapons causing drastic economic,
psychological and sociological devastation. DefenTect™ can be deployed in
hospitals, at transit sites, seaports, government buildings, package handling
facilities, entertainment centers and border crossings to defend against
unlawful possession or transport of source materials and ultimately acts of
terrorism using radioactive materials.
About
Splinternet Holdings, Inc.
Splinternet
Holdings, Inc., based in Norwalk, CT, is
a
company whose wholly-owned subsidiaries are Vidiation, Inc., and Splinternet
Communications, Inc. Splinternet
Communications is a developer of products, services and marketing strategies
centered around opportunities in Internet communications. Vidiation,
Inc., (www.vidiation.com)
is a
homeland security technology firm marketing radiation detection systems that
detect threat level radioactive materials used in the manufacture of dirty
bombs
and other terrorist devices. Splinternet Holdings is actively seeking investment
opportunities in private and publicly-held businesses with strategic technology
and market fit which would benefit from using web-based communications.
Splinternet is publicly traded (OTC
BB:
SLNH.OB).
For more
information on Splinternet go to www.splinter.net
Contact:
Laura
Wessner/Vice President of Corporate Development
Splinternet Holdings,
Inc.
203-354-9164
[email protected]
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tremor Video Focuses Business as Pure-Play Sell Side Software Platform
Sells Buyer Platform to Taptica
·
Uniquely Positioned as a High-Growth Programmatic Self Service Video Platform
·
Transaction Provides $50 Million of Additional Capital for Strategic Investment and Expansion
August 7, 2017 - New York - Tremor Video (NYSE: TRMR), a leading video monetization software company, announced today that it has agreed to sell its buyer platform to Taptica International, Ltd (AIM: TAP), a global mobile advertising technology platform, for total consideration of $50 million, subject to adjustments set forth in the acquisition agreement. The transaction is expected to close today August 7, 2017.
Transaction Highlights
·
Tremor Video is now a fully programmatic self-service platform for premium video partners.
·
Focuses resources to further expand leadership position in Connected TV and OTT.
·
Provides additional capital for strategic international investment across global sell side portfolio.
·
Eliminates any perceived friction with third party demand partners.
"Today we are at a significant inflection point for Tremor Video", said Paul Caine, Chairman of the Board. "The sale of our buyer platform allows us to focus our investment on the biggest growth-driver of our business. As consumers continue to shift their viewing behavior towards digital video and OTT, we believe there is a large market opportunity to capitalize on these trends as the leading pure play video SSP".
Mark Zagorski, CEO, Tremor Video said, "The transaction provides a clear path to accelerate the expansion of our SSP, which has experienced significant growth since its introduction and triple digit growth year-over-year. This strategic decision positions us even more advantageously with premium video publishers and leading DSPs to support the evolution of video advertising by developing the next generation of software and services for premium video content creators across all devices and formats." Mr. Zagorski added, "Our heritage of excellence, innovation and delivering for our clients will continue to be central to the future of Tremor as we move forward with formidable focus and firepower to invest and enhance our platform".
Paul Caine added, "The demand business is in great hands with Taptica and we look forward to working with them in the future".
The Raine Group acted as exclusive financial advisor on the deal and Cooley LLP acted as legal counsel to Tremor Video in connection with this transaction.
RBC Capital Markets acted as exclusive financial advisor and Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. acted as legal counsel to Taptica in connection with this transaction.
Conference Call and Webcast:
Tremor Video will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the transaction. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Tremor Video Investor Relations website at http://investor.tremorvideo.com. A live domestic dial-in is available at (877) 407-9039 or internationally at (201) 689-8470. Until August 14, 2017, a domestic replay will be available at (844) 512-2921 or internationally at (412) 317-6671, using passcode (13668577), and via webcast on the Tremor Video Investor Relations website.
###
About Tremor Video
Tremor Video (NYSE: TRMR) is a video monetization software company that helps premium publishers maximize advertising return across mobile, desktop, and OTT video inventory, providing greater control, transparency, safety and effectiveness.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes 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. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements regarding the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and strategic gains from the transaction and receipt of the sale proceeds, all statements regarding the Company's expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business strategy, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management, and statements containing words such as "anticipate", "approximate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "project", "could", "would", "should", "will", "intend", "hope", "may", "potential", "upside", and other similar expressions. Statements in this press release concerning the Company's business outlook or future economic performance, revenues, expenses, or other financial items, together with other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements that are estimates reflecting the best judgment of the Company based upon currently available information.
Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and stockholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the Company's 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 the Company is unable to predict or control, that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors detailed
from
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Other important risk factors are discussed in Tremor Video's Form 10-K filed March 10, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and in subsequent filings of periodic reports with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in the Form 10-K and subsequently filed periodic reports under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. Tremor Video undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.
CONTACT
:
Tremor Video
Investor Relations
Andrew Posen, 212-792-2315
[email protected]
or
John Rego,
732-910-5720
[email protected]
or
Media
Lekha Rao, 646-226-0254
[email protected]
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1433551-000121390012000033-f8k122011a1ex99ii_sinogreen | EX-99.2
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f8k122011a1ex99ii_sinogreen.htm
PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 4, 2012
f8k122011a1ex99ii_sinogreen.htm
Exhibit 99.2
Sino Green Land Corporation Terminates the Lease and Conveys Rights in One of the Metro Green Buildings and Forms a Special Committee
Sino Green Land Corporation (OTCBB: SGLA), a leading distributor of high end fruits and vegetables in China, today announced that the Company entered into an agreement with the contractors of one of the Company's Metro Green buildings to terminate the land lease on one of the Metro Green buildings and convey the Company's rights in the building to the contractors, who are the owners of the building.
The contractors returned 40,015,084 shares of common stock to the Company, and the Company conveyed to the contractors all of the Company's rights in the 26,528 square meter building which the contractors had constructed for the Company at a cost of RMB55,708,000 (approximately $8.4 million based on the conversion rate at the time of construction) and which the Company had intended for use in connection with its Metro Green distribution hub. The Company had previously issued the 40,015,084 shares of common stock to the contractors as payment for the construction costs incurred by the contractors.
The Company also agreed to pay the Contractors interest on the RMB55,708,000 bank loan incurred by the Contractors for a period of one year. The current interest rate is 6.56% and the current annual interest payments are at the rate of RMB 304,541 per month, or approximately $48,000 at the current exchange rate.
Mr. Xiong Luo, CEO and Chairman, stated, "While it was difficult for us to make the decision to terminate the lease on one of the Metro Green buildings, it is a necessary step for us to take to reduce our obligations relating to the Metro Green distribution hub. Because of the lack of financing and the continuing expenses, including lease payments, associated with the operations of a building which is not been used, together with the difficulties relating to the commencement of the Metro Green distribution hub's operations, we entered into this agreement with the contractors. We continue to lease one building for our Metro Green distribution hub operations".
The Company's board of directors created a special committee, consisting of Ka Lim (Louis) Liu, Lei Shi, Karen Tse and Wai Yin Cheng, with Wai Yin Cheng as chairman. The special committee was created to consider financing alternatives and strategic relationships which might be available to the Company, with investors and strategic partners both in the United States and elsewhere, including Hong Kong and China. The board recognized the Company's cash requirements, the difficulty of raising money in the United States market, in view of the current market price of the Company's common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board, the absence of any significant trading in the Company's common stock, the concern that United States investors are showing with respect to Chinese companies in general, and the decline in the Company's net income as reflected in the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. In its evaluation of potential financing arrangements, the committee was also authorized to consider financings or other transactions which would result in the Company ceasing to be publicly traded in the United States markets.
About Sino Green Land Corporation
Sino Green Land Corporation is a leading agricultural distributor of high end fruits and vegetables in the People's Republic of China. Since its inception in 2003, Sino Green Land has grown from a small distributor of various produce to become a large distributor of Fuji apples, emperor bananas and tangerine oranges. In the process, Sino Green Land has built a solid reputation, a sophisticated supply chain and a distribution network that stretches from Beijing to Guangzhou. Our website is
http://www.sinogreenland.com
. Information on our website or any other website does not constitute a part of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements include, among others, those concerning the company's expected financial performance and strategic and operational plans, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that a number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results of the Company to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "targets", "optimistic", "intend", "aim", "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include risks related to the company's ability to overcome competition in its market; the impact that a downturn or negative changes in the price of the company's products could have on its business and profitability; the company's ability to simultaneously fund the implementation of its business plan and invest in new projects; economic, political, regulatory, legal and foreign exchange risks associated with international expansion; or the loss of key members of the company's senior management; any of the factors and risks mentioned in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the Company's Form 10-K annual report for the year ended December 31, 2010 and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, as well as information contained in the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Wendy Simpson
Pam Kessler
(805) 981-8655
LTC CLOSES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
-Portfolio diversification via $142 million investment in 10 Senior Living Communities-
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA, August 20, 2015 - LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC), a real estate investment trust that primarily invests in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced the completion and closing of the previously announced acquisition of a 10-property portfolio providing independent, assisted living and memory care services totaling 891 units on August 17, 2015. Nine of the properties are located in Wisconsin and one is located in Illinois. The aggregate purchase price paid at closing was $142.0 million funded by utilizing the Company's revolving credit facility.
About LTC Properties
LTC is a self-administered real estate investment trust that primarily invests in seniors housing and health care properties through triple-net lease transactions, mortgage loans and other investments. For more information about LTC, visit the Company's website at www.LTCreit.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
412 Mt. Kemble Ave, Ste 110C
Morristown,
NJ 07960, USA
+1
973-461-5200
+1-973-605-2942
www.majesco.com
PRESS RELEASE
Majesco Acquires Exaxe, EMEA Cloud Software
Leader for Life, Pensions and Wealth Management
Award winning SaaS solutions extend market
capabilities and reach for life, pensions and wealth management in Europe
Morristown, NJ
-
November
27, 2018
-
Majesco (NYSE
AMERICAN:
MJCO
), a global leader of cloud insurance technology, announced today the acquisition of Exaxe, an EMEA based cloud
software leader in the life, pensions and wealth management segment. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland Exaxe serves a growing
list of top European insurers. This acquisition will strengthen and expand Majesco's software offerings in EMEA for the individual
life, pensions and wealth management market while complementing Majesco's software and Group focused customer base in the
UK.
"We are delighted to welcome Exaxe founders Norman and
Philip along with the amazing talent they bring to our global Majesco team. Together, we'll focus on bringing continuous
innovation to our customers, helping them take advantage of the market opportunities in insurance with cloud and digital transformation,"
said Adam Elster, CEO of Majesco. "Exaxe has accelerated the delivery of cutting-edge cloud technology to their clients and
we are excited to introduce this to the already growing group of Majesco customers and prospects across Europe".
"We are delighted to join the Majesco family as part of
the next phase of growth for Exaxe. We looked long and hard for a partner that shared our view of the digital future for insurance
and look forward to maximizing our potential as part of a leading insurance digital transformation player like Majesco. This was
an easy decision for us. Majesco's strength coupled with its complementary suite of innovative digital solutions and deep
insurance industry expertise means we can offer a wider selection of solutions to new and existing clients and provide greater
career opportunities for our committed team".
Exaxe is an award-winning SaaS provider of software solutions
that helps life and pensions companies with digital transformation by allowing them to launch new products faster, administer products
more efficiently and respond with greater flexibility to the marketplace. They provide leading edge front, middle, and back-office
SaaS solutions specifically for life, pensions, and wealth sectors. Exaxe's SaaS based solutions provide full lifecycle support,
from automated advice through sales, administration and claims for life, pensions and wealth management product sets. Exaxe SaaS
solutions allow its clients to avoid large upfront license fees, to pay per usage and work anywhere, anytime. Exaxe solutions are
supporting insurance customer policies in the UK, Ireland and other European countries. The company has won a number of awards
for innovation and technology in the last 3 years.
"There is an undeniable move towards greater adoption
levels of cloud-based core insurance solutions across the industry, especially among the mid-tier and below. This acquisition strengthens
Majesco's already deep insurance portfolio and provides them with access to a new client segment in Europe", commented
Jamie Macgregor, CEO, Head of Insurance for Celent. "Having the financial backing of Majesco and access to its technical
bench will be a major step forward for the team at Exaxe and their suite of cloud-based products. I'm looking forward to
see how the assets evolve and perform in new client deals".
About Majesco
Insurance business transformation is a journey of change and
revitalization, a renaissance of Insurance. Approximately 160 insurance companies worldwide in P&C, Life & Annuities and
Group/ Employee Benefits are transforming their businesses with Majesco's solutions. Our market leading software, consulting
and services uniquely underpin the entire insurance value chain and are designed to empower insurers with the agility, innovation
and speed needed to meet their transformation opportunities. Majesco's solutions include policy management, new business
/ underwriting, rating, billing, claims management, distribution management, BI/ analytics, predictive modeling, digital platform
with mobile and portal, testing services, cloud services, bureau and content services, transformation services, consulting services
and more. For more details on Majesco, please visit www.majesco.com.
About Exaxe
Exaxe is a leading provider of digital solutions to the life,
annuity and wealth management sectors. Established over 21 years ago, the company has established strong relationships with customers
in the UK and Ireland. Its innovative suite of solutions help life assurers to develop and implement digital strategies to meet
the challenges and opportunities presented by the shift from legacy systems to SaaS based digital platforms. Exaxe has been leading
the charge for this insurance based transformation in Europe and its solutions support the full policy lifecycle from the first
customer interaction right through to the payment of a claim. For more information on Exaxe, please visit www.exaxe.com.
Cautionary
Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management,
are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should,
therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Majesco's reports that it files
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which you should review, including those statements under "Item
1A - Risk Factors" in Majesco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 filed with
the SEC on June 22, 2018.
Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements contained in this press
release include, but are not limited to: integration risks; changes in economic conditions, political conditions, trade
protection measures, licensing requirements and tax matters; technology development risks; intellectual property rights risks;
competition risks; additional scrutiny and increased expenses as a result of being a public company; the financial condition, financing
requirements, prospects and cash flow of Majesco; loss of strategic relationships; changes in laws or regulations affecting the
insurance industry in particular; restrictions on immigration; the ability and cost of retaining and recruiting key personnel;
the ability to attract new clients and retain them and the risk of loss of large customers; continued compliance with evolving
laws; customer data and cybersecurity risk; and Majesco's ability to raise capital to fund future growth.
These forward-looking statements should
not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Majesco cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or
reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy
may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Majesco or any other person that we
will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. Majesco disclaims any obligation to publicly
update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Media Contacts
Majesco
Tara Dilzer Alexander
Director, Marketing Communications and Creative Services
Phone: +1-718-916-6873
Email: [email protected]
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exh996.htm
PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 13, 2010.
exh996.htm
Exhibit 99.6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Medical Care Technologies Inc. Secures Financing
LONDON, ENGLAND - January 13, 2010 - Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE) announces that it has completed a non-brokered private placement of 500,000 units at a price of US$0.20 per unit for total proceeds of US$100,000.
Each unit purchased is of one share of common stock, and one Series A Warrant. Each Series A Warrant is convertible into one share of common stock upon payment of $0.15 each. Each Series A Warrant is non-transferable. The Series A Warrants are exercisable for a period of 24 months from January 15, 2010.
"The funds raised from this placement shall be used for MDCE's first Telehealth Care Center which will act as our flagship clinic in China, that will educate and treat patients via the Tele-Health™
Suite", states Ning Wu, President of MDCE.
The units were sold pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933 in that the transaction took place outside the United States of America and the purchaser was a non-US person as defined in Regulation S. The securities that comprise the units are "restricted securities" as that
term is defined in Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933.
About Medical Care Technologies Inc.
Medical Care Technologies Inc. (
www.medicaretech.com
) is traded under the symbol MDCE on the OTCBB and is based in London, England. The Company is in the process of moving its portfolio of oil resources into medical care technologies. The products/services
that the company hopes to acquire are intended will constitute a healthcare delivery and wellness site; dedicated to helping Asian consumers live healthier, more balanced lives. MDCE is planning to provide advanced connectivity, internationally standardized and secure business, technology and information systems to assist the Asian health industry - physicians, pharmacists, medical institutions, consumers - access medical resources, health services, education, wellness and pharmaceutical products
throughout Asia. MDCE is planning to distribute and provide services at a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Nutriceuticals. Further information on the Company can be found at
www.sec.gov
and the company's website at
www.medicaretech.com
Safe Harbor Statement
All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding: MDCE's products, services, capabilities, performance, opportunities, development and business outlook, guidance on our future financial
results and other projections or measures of our future performance; the amount and timing of the benefits expected from strategic initiatives and acquisitions or from deployment of new or updated technologies, products, services or applications; and other potential sources of additional revenue. These statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to: lack of operating history, transitioning from a development company to an operating company, difficulties in distinguishing MDCE's products and services, ability to deploy MDCE's services and products, market acceptance of our products and services; operational difficulties relating to combining acquired companies and businesses; our ability to form and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with customers and strategic partners;
changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the healthcare, Internet, information technology and healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Other risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: lack of or delay in market acceptance and fluctuations in customer demand, dependence on a limited number of significant customers, reliance on third party vendors and strategic partners, ability to meet future
capital requirements on acceptable terms, continuing uncertainty in the global economy, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirement. Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the acquisition of GUC's assets will close. MDCE must issue 57,300,000 shares of its common stock to
GUC, or GUC's designees in order to close the acquisition. Accounting for the anticipates cancelation of 57,300,000 shares by Patricia Traczykowski, MDCE will have 98,900,000 shares of it common stock issued and outstanding upon the closing of the acquisition.
For Further Information:
Ezra Smith
C. Jones Consulting, Inc.
Tel: (727) 771-9500
Fax: (727) 771-9545
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.cjonesconsulting.com
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ACRE Realty Investors Inc. Announces Closing
of Sale Contract of Northridge Land in Fulton County, Georgia
NEW YORK, July 1, 2015 / PRNewswire/ - ACRE
Realty Investors Inc. (NYSE MKT: AIII) (the "Company") announces that, on June 30, 2015, it closed the previously announced
sale of its Northridge land parcel for a sale price of $5,500,000.
On April 2, 2015, the Company filed a Current Report
on Form 8-K to report that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the Company entered into a sale contract with Vista Acquisitions,
LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("Vista"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and Vista agreed
to purchase, the Northridge land parcel, consisting of approximately 12.965 acres of real property located in Land Lots 25 and
26 of the 17th District, and in Land Lots 385 and 386 of the 19th District, Fulton County, Georgia (the "Northridge Land").
The Northridge Land was one of the four legacy properties
that was acquired prior to the recapitalization transaction with A-III Investment Partners LLC. As described in our most recent
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company is in the process of selling its legacy properties.
The above description of the closing and related
matters is only a summary, and you are encouraged to read the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, which the Company intends
to file shortly after this press release is issued and which will be available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Additional information about the Company, including
links to SEC filings, is available on the Company's website at www.acrerealtyinvestors.com. In addition, you may contact
the Company at 212-878-3504.
Source: ACRE Realty Investors Inc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information
Emily Miller, Investor Relations
Phone: (701) 837-7104
E-mail: [email protected]
CENTERSPACE CLOSES ON MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, September 2, 2021 - Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announced today that it has closed on its strategic portfolio acquisition in Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota for an aggregate purchase price of $323.8 million. The portfolio is comprised of 14 communities in Minneapolis, Minnesota and three communities in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The acquisition will add 2,696 apartment homes to the Centerspace portfolio.
In connection with this transaction, the Company issued $181.4 million of Convertible Preferred Operating Partnership units. The Convertible Preferred Operating Partnership units pay a 3.875% dividend rate and are convertible into common units at an exchange rate of 1.2048 common units per Convertible Preferred Operating Partnership unit representing a conversion price of $83.00 per unit. The acquired assets are subject to $126.5 million in mortgage liabilities of which $20.0 million was assumed at a rate of 4.31% with the remaining $106.5 million refinanced through a $198.9 million Fannie Mae Credit Facility. The Fannie Mae Credit Facility includes tranches in 7, 10 and 12-year increments with a weighted average interest rate of 2.78%. The additional proceeds from the refinancing will be used by the Company to reduce the outstanding balance under its bank credit facility. As part of the transaction consideration, the Company will provide tax protection to the holders of the Convertible Preferred Operating Partnership units for seven years.
Additionally, the Company plans to invest approximately $40 million to reposition the communities over the next 24-36 months.
"We are very excited to close this transaction and add 2,696 homes and 118 new team members to our portfolio. This acquisition allows us to double our footprint in Minneapolis, a market where we have seen consistently strong performance, while increasing our scale of operations", said Mark O. Decker Jr., President and CEO. "We are thankful to all the team members who have gotten us to closing and we are excited to welcome these communities and team members to our platform".
About Centerspace
Centerspace is an owner and operator of apartment communities committed to providing great homes by focusing on integrity and serving others. Founded in 1970, the company currently owns 79 apartment communities consisting of 14,275 homes located in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Centerspace was named a Top Workplace for 2021 by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. For more information, please visit www.centerspacehomes.com.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Emily Miller, Investor Relations, at (701) 837-7104 or [email protected].
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rekr_e992.htm
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON JULY 1, 2020
rekr_e992
Exhibit 99.2
Rekor Systems Announces Agreement on Note Exchange
Company to improve liquidity and financial stability
Columbia, Md., July 1, 2020 -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (REKR) ("Rekor"),
a Maryland-based company providing real-time roadway intelligence
through AI-driven decisions, announced today that it has reached an
agreement on a consensual balance-sheet restructuring with its
lenders involving a debt-for-equity swap and other loan
modifications. The transaction will have an immediate impact on the
Rekor's balance sheet by extending the maturity and
significantly reducing the amount of the Company's
outstanding promissory notes.
In March 2019, investors loaned Rekor $20,000,000 in exchange for
senior secured promissory notes (the "Notes") and
warrants.
A portion of the Notes were previously redeemed.
In an agreement reached yesterday note
holders have agreed to a redemption of
approximately 75% of the remaining principal balance of the Notes
as of June 30, 2020. Upon closing of the transaction, approximately
$14.6 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, including
accreted interest plus certain fees payable pursuant to the terms
of the Notes, will be redeemed in exchange for common stock at a
rate of $4 per share. The noteholders have also agreed that the
maturity of the $4.9 million remaining balance of the Notes will be
extended until December 31, 2021.
"The agreement to this refinancing is an important milestone
for the Company and is a critical next step in our journey,"
said Robert A. Berman, CEO, Rekor. "The new capital structure
will give us the flexibility to invest in continued growth,
immediately expand our go-to-market strategy and generate greater
free cash flow going forward at all points in our business
cycle."
The holders of the remaining Notes have also agreed to modify
certain covenants in the Notes, which will allow the Company to use
proceeds from its recently completed corporate restructuring for
working capital purposes. Rekor has completed the previously
announced restructuring by selling its remaining non-core
subsidiary.
"This note exchange will be a giant step forward. It will
immediately improve the Company's liquidity and financial
stability. The covenant modifications will allow proceeds from the
sale of our non-core subsidiary to be immediately directed to the
rapid expansion of our high margin technology
segment." said
Eyal Hen, CFO Rekor. "The Company will also realize positive
stockholder's equity and achieve a significant reduction in
interest cost, which will further contribute to shareholder
value."
Closing of the Note exchange, and amendment of the remaining Notes,
remains subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,
including approval for the listing of the exchange shares by
Nasdaq.
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor
(Nasdaq:REKR) is a Maryland-based company providing real-time
roadway intelligence through AI-driven decisions. Rekor bridges
commercial and government sectors with actionable, real-time
vehicle recognition data to enable informed decisions faster, and
with greater outcomes. Rekor is transforming industries like Public
Safety, Customer Experience, and Smart Cities in more than 70
countries across the globe with smarter, quicker, cost-competitive
vehicle recognition solutions for security, revenue discovery and
recovery, public safety, electronic toll collection, brand loyalty,
parking operations, logistics, and traffic management. We use the
power of artificial intelligence to analyze video streams and
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learning software can turn most IP cameras into highly accurate and
affordable vehicle recognition devices used to help protect lives,
increase brand loyalty, and enhance operations and logistics,
without the need to install expensive new infrastructure. We make
what was once considered impossible, possible. To learn more please
visit our website:
https://rekor.ai
.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements concerning Rekor Systems,
Inc. and its future expectations, plans and prospects that
constitute "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, including
statements regarding the closing of the Note exchange and the
amendment of the remaining Notes. Such forward-looking statements
are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose, any
statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed
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are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause future
circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks
that actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements,
particularly as a result of various risks and other factors
identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press
release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are
based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We
do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of
new information, the occurrence of future events, or
otherwise.
Media Contact:
Emily Burdeshaw
REQ For Rekor Systems
[email protected]
Investor Contact:
Charles Degliomini
Rekor Systems, Inc.
[email protected]
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a18-40189_1ex99d1.htm
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation Completes Acquisition of KMG Chemicals
·
Significantly expands capabilities across consumables-based electronic materials, and adds high quality, growth-oriented performance materials products
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KMG Electronic Chemicals business complements existing CMP product offerings and increases customer touchpoints with the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers
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Acquired Performance Materials business provides exposure to new end-markets with attractive growth and profitability characteristics
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Targets to achieve $25 million of estimated annual cost synergies within the first two years
Aurora, IL., November 15, 2018 - Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq: CCMP), today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of KMG Chemicals, Inc. As a result of the acquisition, KMG has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabot Microelectronics. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, each share of KMG common stock was converted into the right to receive $55.65 in cash and 0.2000 of a share of Cabot Microelectronics common stock, without interest and with cash paid in lieu of any fractional shares.
The acquisition will extend and strengthen Cabot Microelectronics' position as one of the leading suppliers of consumable materials to the semiconductor industry. Additionally, the combined company will be a leading global provider of performance products and services for improving pipeline operations and optimizing throughput. The transaction is expected to be significantly accretive to Cabot Microelectronics' free cash flow and adjusted earnings per share in year one, excluding any acquisition-related costs.
"I am pleased to announce that we have completed the KMG transaction. We welcome KMG's employees to our team and look forward to our journey together towards becoming the premier global provider of semiconductor and specialty materials. We believe that our employees, customers and shareholders will benefit from this transaction as we become a stronger company, focused on providing high-performing and innovative solutions to our customers", said David Li, President and CEO of Cabot Microelectronics. "KMG's
industry-leading electronic materials business will expand our CMP product offerings with high-purity solutions used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. We are also excited about the addition of KMG's performance materials businesses to our portfolio which will allow us to expand our participation into new markets including the attractive, high-growth pipeline performance segment".
In connection with the acquisition, Cabot Microelectronics borrowed $1.065 billion under a new senior secured term loan facility, the proceeds of which were used to finance in part the cash portion of the merger consideration, to repay KMG's existing indebtedness and to pay fees and expenses related to the acquisition. Cabot Microelectronics issued approximately 3.2 million shares of common stock to holders of KMG common stock for the stock portion of the merger consideration.
ABOUT CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is the world's leading supplier of consumable materials to semiconductor manufacturers and pipeline operators. The company's products play a critical role in the production of advanced semiconductor devices, helping to enable the manufacture of smaller, faster and more complex devices by its customers. Cabot Microelectronics Corporation is also a leading supplier of performance materials to pipeline operators and industrial wood preservation industry. The company's mission is to create value by delivering high-performing and innovative solutions that solve its customers' challenges. The company has approximately 1,900 employees globally. For more information about Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, visit www.cabotcmp.com or contact Colleen Mumford, Director of Investor Relations, at 630-499-2600.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits of the acquisition of KMG by Cabot Microelectronics. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cabot Microelectronics' beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations of Cabot Microelectronics'
management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: higher than expected or unexpected costs associated with or relating to the acquisition; the risk that expected benefits, synergies and growth prospects of the acquisition may not be achieved in a timely manner or at all; the ability to successfully integrate KMG's business with Cabot Microelectronics; the risk that Cabot Microelectronics will be unable to retain and hire key personnel; and the risk that disruption from the acquisition may adversely affect Cabot Microelectronics' business and its relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors or employees. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to both Cabot Microelectronics' and KMG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the risk factors contained in each of Cabot Microelectronics' and KMG's most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K and the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Cabot Microelectronics with respect to the shares of Cabot Microelectronics issued in connection with the acquisition. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, Cabot Microelectronics undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements made by it to reflect new information, subsequent events or circumstances.
Contact:
Colleen Mumford
Director of Investor Relations
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
(630) 499-2600
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PRESENTATION DATED DECEMBER 8, 2014
Exhibit 99.2
WWW. DAKOTAPLAINS. COM NYSE MKT: DAKP B UYOUT OF J OINT V ENTURES T O C ONTROL O UR F UTURE D ECEMBER 8, 2014
F ORWARD L OOKING S TATEMENTS Statements made by representatives of Dakota Plains Holdings, Inc. ("Dakota Plains" or the "Company") during the course of this presentation that are not historical facts, are forward - looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations made by the Company which reflect management's experience, estimates and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or anticipated in the forward - looking statements. These include risks relating to global economics or politics, our ability to obtain additional capital needed to implement our business plan, minimal operating history, loss of key personnel, lack of business diversification, reliance on strategic, third - party relationships, financial performance and results, prices and demand for oil, our ability to make acquisitions on economically acceptable terms, and other factors described from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward - looking statements. Dakota Plains undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward - looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events. 2
Transforming the Business Acquired partner's 50% share of oil transloading JV, 50% share of sand transloading JV, and 50% share of oil marketing JV Secured indemnity for third party claims related to Lac Megantic Refinanced existing debt Divested 50% share of trucking JV Own 100% of the business, Pioneer Terminal and land Terminates under - performing JVs Removes direct commodity risk Mitigates Lac Megantic exposure Reduces cost of debt Refocuses business on fee - based, term contracts Frac Sand Logistics Crude Oil Storage & Logistics Our current Fee - based Services: 3 Inbound Outbound
Transaction Details» Signed Definitive Agreement and closed on December 8, 2014» Acquisition of: - 50% share of DPTS (oil transloading) - 50% share DPTS Sand (sand transloading) - 50% share of DPTS Marketing (oil marketing)» Total consideration: - Payment of $43m cash - Future contingent payments at $0.225 per barrel on up to 80,000 bpd through 2026 (remainder of former JV term)» Funded with $57.5m credit facility provided by SunTrust Bank» Refinanced $7.7 m in Senior Unsecured Promissory Notes and $6.4m in debt related to the construction of the Pioneer Terminal» Indemnification agreement mitigates DAKP's contingent liability for Lac Megantic incident» Received $8.9m in cash distribution from the JVs» Former JV partner becomes a tenant at Pioneer Terminal with 15k bpd throughput contract» Retained rail car fleet. 4
Corporate Structure 5 Dakota Plains Holdings, Inc. 100% Dakota Plains Marketing, LLC 100% DPTS Marketing, LLC Dakota Plains Transloading, LLC 100% 100% Dakota Petroleum Transport Solutions, LLC Dakota Plains Sand, LLC 100% 100% DPTS Sand, LLC
Going Forward x Business and ownership structure is greatly simplified x Results in 100% ownership of Pioneer Terminal for outbound crude oil storage & logistics and inbound frac sand logistics, with rail - car fleet as enabler x Contingent liability exposure to Lac Megantic is effectively mitigated x Direct commodity trading risk is eliminated x Refinancing significantly reduces our weighted average cost of debt x DAKP management focused on increasing the throughput at Pioneer via long - term, fee - based contracts, and on completing the construction of our storage tank expansion. 6
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3
exhibit99110118.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Michael R. Sand,
President & CEO
Dean J. Brydon, CFO
(360) 533-4747
www.timberlandbank.com
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of South Sound Bank
Hoquiam, WA - October 1, 2018, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSBK) ("Timberland") the parent company of Timberland Bank, announced that it completed, effective October 1, 2018, the acquisition of South Sound Bank. Timberland, Timberland Bank and South Sound Bank entered into the merger agreement in connection with the transaction on May 22, 2018.
Under the terms of the Agreement, South Sound Bank shareholders will receive 904,826 shares of Timberland common stock and $6.9 million in cash (fixed per share consideration of (i) 0.7460 of a share of Timberland common stock and (ii) $5.68825 in cash). Cash will be paid in lieu of any fractional shares. South Sound Bank had $181.9 million in assets, $122.6 million in loans and $155.2 million in deposits at June 30, 2018.
Michael R. Sand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Timberland and Timberland Bank, said, "We are pleased to welcome the customers and employees of South Sound Bank to the Timberland family. We look forward to deepening existing customer relationships with the enhanced and additional services offered by Timberland Bank".
"We are pleased to welcome Daniel D. Yerrington to the Boards of Directors of Timberland and Timberland Bank", said Jon C. Parker, Chairman of the Boards. "Dan was a founding member of South Sound Bank, served as its President and CEO and has extensive leadership and banking experience. He is also actively involved in community activities in Thurston County".
About Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank. Timberland Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 24 branches (including its main office in Hoquiam).
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by words such as "may", "expected", "anticipate", "continue", or other comparable words. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities that Heritage expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-
looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read the Securities and Exchange Commission reports of Timberland, particularly the Form S-4 and its Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017, for meaningful cautionary language discussing why actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by management. Specific risks in this press release include among other things: the expected cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits from the acquisition of South Sound Bank might not be realized within the expected time frames or at all, and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters might be greater than expected.
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pr9418.htm
PRESS RELEASE DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Exhibit
Return to Form 8-K
Exhibit 99.1
WELLCARE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MERIDIAN
TAMPA, Fla. (Sep. 4, 2018) - WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) ("WellCare") announced today that, effective September 1, 2018, it completed its acquisition of Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Inc., Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., and MeridianRx, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) (collectively, "Meridian") following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. With the closing of the acquisition, Meridian is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of WellCare.
"We are excited to complete our acquisition of Meridian", said Ken Burdick, WellCare's CEO. "This transaction grows and diversifies our Medicaid membership by nearly 40 percent, increases our Medicare Advantage presence in new markets, adds a proprietary PBM platform, and enhances WellCare's integrated dual-eligible and Marketplace capabilities, positioning us for further growth within government-sponsored programs".
"WellCare and Meridian have a shared commitment to quality - with Meridian maintaining high quality and accredited Medicaid plans in both Michigan and Illinois. We look forward to leveraging best practices across the entire company in order to improve quality for all of our members", continued Burdick. "We also want to welcome Meridian associates, members, agents, and providers to WellCare".
The transaction is expected to produce $0.40 to $0.50 of accretion to WellCare's adjusted earnings per share in 2019, $0.70 to $0.80 of accretion in 2020, and $1.00+ of accretion in 2021, inclusive of $30 million to $40 million in synergies that will ramp up over the next few years and exclusive of one-time transaction-related expenses of $75 million to $85 million and cumulative integration-related expenses of $50 million to $60 million.
Meridian was one of the largest privately-held, for-profit managed care organizations in the U.S. and served approximately 1.1 million Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (MA), integrated dual-eligible and Health Insurance Marketplace members as of June 30, 2018 in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Meridian dedicated more than 20 years to providing compassionate and quality care to its members as demonstrated by achieving high quality ratings from the widely respected National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Medicaid health plans in Michigan and Illinois.
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare
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Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs. The Company served approximately 4.4 million members nationwide as of June 30, 2018. For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company's website at www.wellcare.com.
Basis of Presentation
In addition to results determined under GAAP, WellCare provides certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful in assessing the company's performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Earnings per share have been adjusted for the effect of certain expenses, and as appropriate, the related tax effect, related to previously disclosed government investigations and related litigation and resolution costs ("investigation costs"); amortization expense associated with acquisitions ("acquisition-related amortization expenses"); and certain one-time transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of Universal American and Meridian ("transaction and integration costs").
Although the excluded items may recur, WellCare believes that by providing non-GAAP measures exclusive of these items, it facilitates period-over-period comparisons and provides additional clarity about events and trends affecting its core operating performance, as well as providing comparability to competitor results. The investigation costs are related to a discrete incident which management does not expect to reoccur. WellCare has adjusted for acquisition-related amortization expenses as these transactions do not directly relate to the servicing of products for our customers and are not directly related to the core performance of its business operations. The transaction and integrations costs are related to a specific 2017 and 2018 events, which do not reflect the underlying ongoing performance of the business.
The company is not able to project at the time of this news release the amount of expenses associated with investigation costs, the timing of transaction and integration costs and, therefore, cannot reconcile projected non-GAAP measures affected by these items to projected GAAP measures.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "will", and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. For example, statements regarding the company's financial outlook and financial impact of the transaction contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause WellCare's actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to achieve
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expected synergies within the expected time frames or at all, the ability to achieve accretion to WellCare's earnings, revenues or other benefits expected, disruption to business relationships, operating results, and business generally of WellCare and/or Meridian and the ability to retain Meridian employees, WellCare's progress on top priorities such as improving health care quality and access, ensuring a competitive cost position, and delivering prudent, profitable growth, WellCare's ability to effectively estimate and manage growth, WellCare's ability to effectively execute and integrate acquisitions, potential reductions in Medicaid and Medicare revenue, WellCare's ability to estimate and manage medical benefits expense effectively, including through its vendors, its ability to negotiate actuarially sound rates, especially in new programs with limited experience, the appropriation and payment by state governments of Medicaid premiums receivable, the outcome of any protests and litigation related to Medicaid awards, the approval of Medicaid contracts by CMS, any changes to the programs or contracts, WellCare's ability to address operational challenges related to new business, and WellCare's ability to meet the requirements of readiness reviews. Given the risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, any of WellCare's forward-looking statements could be incorrect and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements.
Additional information concerning these and other important risks and uncertainties can be found in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, included under the captions "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, and in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, which contain discussions of WellCare's business and the various factors that may affect it. Subsequent events and developments may cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially, from WellCare's forward-looking statements. WellCare's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements are made. WellCare undertakes no duty, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events, developments or otherwise.
CONTACTS:
Investors
Media
Beau Garverick
813-206-2329
[email protected]
Chris Curran
813-206-5428
[email protected]
Matt Humphries
813-206-6096
[email protected]
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a05-4459_1ex99d1.htm
EX-99.1
EXHIBIT
99.1
iStar
Financial Inc.
1114
Avenue of the Americas
New
York, NY 10036
News Release
(212)
930-9400
COMPANY CONTACTS
NYSE: SFI
Catherine D. Rice
Andrew C. Richardson
Andrew G. Backman
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President - Capital Markets
Vice President - Investor Relations
iStar Financial Completes
Falcon Financial Investment Trust
Acquisition
NEW YORK - March 3, 2005
- iStar Financial Inc. (NYSE: SFI), the
leading publicly traded finance company focused on the commercial real estate
industry, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Falcon Financial
Investment Trust ("Falcon"). Falcon became a wholly-owned subsidiary of iStar
Financial effective upon the filing of the Articles of Merger with the State
Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland in accordance with Title 8
of the Corporations and Associations Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
and the Maryland Limited Liability Company Act, on March 3, 2005. As a result of
the acquisition, Falcon shares will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq National
Market. At the effective time of the acquisition, all common shares of
beneficial interest of Falcon not tendered in the earlier tender offer were
canceled and converted into the right to receive $7.50 net in cash, without
interest (subject to applicable withholding taxes), subject to the rights
shareholders by mail with information on how to receive payment for their
Falcon shares not tendered in the tender offer.
* * *
iStar Financial is the
leading publicly traded finance company focused on the commercial real estate
industry. The Company provides custom-tailored financing to high-end private
and corporate owners of real estate nationwide, including senior and junior
mortgage debt, senior and mezzanine corporate capital, and corporate net lease
financing. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust, seeks
to deliver a strong dividend and superior risk-adjusted returns on equity to
shareholders by providing the highest quality financing solutions to its
customers. Additional information on iStar Financial is available on the
Company's website at www.istarfinancial.com.
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exhibit99-1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
China Green Energy Industries, Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
David Waldman, Vivian Huo or Klea Theoharis
Tel: (212) 671-1020
E-mail:
cgre@crescendo
-
ir.com
China Green Energy Industries Acquires NICONIA Brand of Light-Weight Electric
Vehicles (LEV) and Sales Network of 350 Retail Stores
LEV business unit projected to achieve sales in excess of $45 million
with estimated gross margins of 25% in 2011
New York and Jiangsu, China - January 25, 2011 - China Green Energy Industries, Inc., (OTCBB: CGRE)
a leading manufacturer and distributor of high tech and environmentally friendly consumer products today announced it has acquired
the NICONIA LEV brand and retail sales network. The NICONIA brand is owned by Changzhou Benshen Bicycle Co., Ltd. ("Benshen", http://www.benshen.cn). Benshen is a leading manufacturer of light-weight electric vehicles with a sales
network of approximately 350 retail stores in China. The total purchase price for the NICONIA brand and retail sales network was approximately $3.0 million.
Mr. Jianliang Shi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are very excited about the purchase of NICONIA, a quality brand in China with over 200,000 LEV sold annually, and projected sales of more than $45 million in 2011. We
entered the LEV market in 2008 and have experienced strong demand in this product category. LEV sales in China have grown at a 29% compound annual growth rate from 2005 - 2009 and our acquisition of NICONIA is a key milestone in enabling us to
accelerate growth in this segment. We expect to generate
attractive gross margins from the NICONIA branded LEVs of approximately 25%, while at the same time leveraging our current production capacity to achieve economies of scale".
Mr. Shi concluded, "This acquisition significantly alters our product mix, with revenue from LEV sales expected to comprise 54% of our overall revenue in 2011 versus 1% of our revenue in 2009. China is one of the largest consumers of LEVs in
the world and we look forward to becoming a recognized leader in this highly fragmented industry".
About China Green Energy Industries
China Green Energy Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high tech and environmentally-friendly consumer products. The company has three main product lines: light weight electric vehicles (LEV), cryogen-free refrigerators, and
network/HDMI cables. It has well-established sales channels in China, with significant exports to Europe. China Green Energy Industries manufactures and distributes its own products under the brand name "Best", and also sells its product under
private label to leading OEMs and Fortune 500 companies such as Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Home Depot, Ford, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, Disney, etc. Additional information about the company is available at:
www.chinagei.com
.
This press release may contain statements that constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The words "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "project", "intend", and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward
-
looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this document and include statements regarding the intent, belief or expectation of the company, its directors or its officers with respect to events,
conditions, and financial trends that may affect future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial position. Forward
-
looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and
uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those included within the forward
-
looking statements as a result of various factors. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors mentioned
in the "Risk Factors" section of the company's Current Report on Form 8
-
K filed on June 11, 2010, and other risks mentioned in this press release or in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") since the filing date of the Registration Statement. Although these forward
-
looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect the company's current judgment regarding the direction of the business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Except as required by
law, the company undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update publicly these forward
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looking statements, but may do so in the future in written or oral statements.
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EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE
For Further Information: Exhibit 99.1
Big Dog Holdings, Inc.
121 Gray Avenue
Santa Barbara, California 93101
www.bigdogs.com
CONTACT:
Andrew Feshbach
(805) 963-8727
THE WALKING COMPANY COMPLETES FOOTWORKS ACQUISITION
Santa Barbara, CA, September 1, 2005: Big Dog Holdings, Inc.
(NASDAQ:BDOG; www.bigdogs.com, www.thewalkingcompany.com) today announced that
its subsidiary The Walking Company ("TWC") has completed the acquisition of
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The total purchase price was $10,094,750 which included the payment and issuance
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Exhibit 99.1
April 30, 2014
KKR & Co. L.P. Completes Acquisition of KKR Financial Holdings LLC
NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO-(BUSINESS WIRE)- KKR & Co. L.P. (NYSE:KKR) and KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE:KFN) today announced the completion of KKR's acquisition of KFN. Common shareholders of KFN, at a special meeting held earlier today, voted to adopt the merger agreement entered into on December 16, 2013, pursuant to which common shareholders of KFN will receive 0.51 common units of KKR for each common share of KFN.
The votes in favor of the merger constituted a majority of outstanding KFN common shares as of the record date of February 26, 2014, including a majority of outstanding KFN common shares held by record holders other than KKR and its affiliates. Approximately 98% of the KFN common shares represented at the special meeting voted in favor of approving the merger.
"Our balance sheet is one of our most strategic assets. Through the KFN acquisition, our book value increases to over $10 billion as of March 31, 2014, and our firm is better positioned than ever", said Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts, Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers of KKR. "In addition to adding scale and diversification, KFN's assets bring us greater balance sheet liquidity and yield, which will benefit our unitholders through both an increase in recurring distributions and more capital for growth".
KFN is a subsidiary of KKR following the completion of the merger. KFN's perpetual preferred shares and senior notes, which are listed on the NYSE, as well as its junior subordinated notes, remain outstanding securities of KFN.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation at the asset level. KKR invests its own capital alongside its partners' capital and brings opportunities to others through its capital markets business. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. L.P. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com.
About KKR Financial Holdings LLC
KKR Financial Holdings LLC is a specialty finance company with expertise in a range of asset classes. KFN's core business strategy is to leverage the proprietary resources of its manager with the objective of generating both current income and capital appreciation. KFN executes its core business strategy through its majority owned subsidiaries. KFN is externally managed by KKR Financial Advisors LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR Asset Management LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. Additional information regarding KFN is available at http://www.kkr.com.
KKR Investor Relations
Craig Larson
+1 (877) 610-4910 (U.S.) / +1 (212) 230-9410
[email protected]
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Kristi Huller, +1 (212) 230-9722
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PRESS RELEASE
erf_8k-ex9901.htm
Exhibit 99.1
ERF Wireless to Receive $3 Million Cash in Non-Core Asset Sale
Proceeds to Be Utilized in Accelerating Growth of Oil and Gas Revenue Stream
LEAGUE CITY, TX--(Marketwire - 02/11/11) - ERF Wireless (OTC.BB:ERFW - News), a leading provider of enterprise-class wireless broadband products and services, announced today that it has entered into a Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement with KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. (OTC.BB:KEYO - News) to sell two of its non-core WISP/wireless networks for a total consideration of $3 million in cash and 100,000 shares of KeyOn common stock. Additional details of the agreement were not announced. The two ERF Wireless networks being sold are the Central Texas network west of Austin and the smaller North Texas network in Granbury. The sale is expected to close within the next ten days.
Dr. H. Dean Cubley commented, "This sale of a limited portion of our non-core and non-oil and gas related networks provides ERF Wireless the opportunity to convert our investment in these assets and operations into cash at a time when we have tremendous potential for additional high-margin oil and gas revenue being presented to us on an almost daily basis. I believe that having the cash liquidity to quickly take advantage of these new opportunities is of the highest priority to ERF Wireless and its stockholders at this point in time. Any recurring WISP revenue that we forego with this sale will quickly be recovered by adding new oil and gas revenue in our Energy Broadband subsidiary at many times the operating margins".
John Nagel, CEO of Energy Broadband, commented, "Energy Broadband began a new direct marketing program promoting our wireless broadband services to the oil and gas industry last year in an effort to accelerate the growth of our customer base. That program has been successful and has attracted many new customers and created additional service opportunities. With the additional capital, we'll have the ability to take advantage of many of these opportunities and quickly expand our leadership in the delivery of terrestrial wireless broadband to the North American oil and gas industry. "For more information regarding Energy Broadband's full range of communication products and capabilities for the oil and gas industry as well as our current and projected areas of coverage, including the Eagle Ford Shale, potential customers should contact our sales staff at 888-770-7052. A new coverage map showing both existing and planned Energy Broadband wireless coverage in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wyoming and Colorado may be accessed at
http://www.erfwireless.com/oil_gas_map_big.html
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About ERF Wireless
ERF Wireless Inc. is a fully reporting public corporation located in League City, Texas, and is the parent company of Energy Broadband Inc., ERF Enterprise Network Services, ERF Bundled Wireless Services, ERF Wireless Messaging Services and ERF Network Services. The company specializes in providing wireless and broadband product and service solutions to enterprise, commercial and residential clients on a regional, national and international basis. Its principals have been in the wireless broadband, network integration, triple-play FTTH, IPTV and content delivery business for more than 40 years. For more information, please visit our websites at www.erfwireless.com and www.erfwireless.net or call 281-538-2101. (ERFWG)
About KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc.
KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. (OTC.BB:KEYO - News) is one of the largest providers of wireless broadband, satellite and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services in the United States, primarily targeting underserved markets with populations generally less than 50,000. KeyOn offers broadband services with VoIP and satellite video services to both residential and business subscribers across 12 Western and Midwestern states. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, KeyOn has expanded its network footprint to reach approximately 55,000 square miles and cover over 2,800,000 people, as well as small-to-medium businesses. With its successful track record of acquiring companies through its Rural UniFi initiative and growth of its overall subscriber base, KeyOn is one of the leading wireless broadband companies in the United States. Management intends to drive subscriber growth through additional acquisitions as well as organic growth across the company's expanding footprint by offering bundled services including broadband, video, VoIP and related valuable services such as the Bullseye Club. The company also intends to opportunistically build mobile and/or nomadic WiMAX networks in and around its market footprint. More information on K KeyOn can be found at http://www.keyon.com. Companies interested in participating in Rural UniFi can visit
www.keyon.com/ruralunifi.html
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Forward-looking statements in this release regarding ERF Wireless Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Energy Broadband Inc. are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
ERF Wireless Inc.
Clareen O'Quinn
281-538-2101 ext. 113
[email protected]
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d267879dex992.htm
EX-99.2
EX-99.2
Exhibit 99.2
Outerwall Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition by Certain Funds Managed by Affiliates of
Apollo Global Management, LLC
BELLEVUE,
Wash.- September 27, 2016 - Outerwall Inc. ("Outerwall" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: OUTR) today announced the successful completion of its agreement to be acquired by affiliates of certain funds (the "Apollo
Funds") managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Apollo") (NYSE: APO) for $52.00 per share in cash.
Apollo and Outerwall also announced that the Company's segments will be managed and operated as three distinct businesses and named leadership for each
of those units. Galen C. Smith was named Chief Executive Officer of Redbox, and James H. Gaherity and David D. Maquera were promoted from serving as Presidents to Chief Executive Officers of the Coinstar and ecoATM businesses, respectively. In
connection with the closing of the transaction, Erik E. Prusch, Chief Executive Officer of Outerwall, will be leaving the Company.
"I am extremely
excited to lead the Redbox team and work with Apollo as we continue to provide new movie and video game releases to millions of loyal consumers at a great value", Mr. Smith said. "We believe there are many attractive opportunities for us
to build on Redbox's unrivaled brand while enhancing our already strong relationships with Redbox's studio and retail partners".
Mr.
Gaherity said, "The Coinstar business is the leading multi-national, fully automated network of self-service coin-counting kiosks, processing more than $3 billion of coins annually and serving millions of consumers every year. We look
forward to working with Apollo to grow our business and build upon our rich, 25-year history".
"With a network of over 2,400 kiosks and an
online solution through Gazelle.com, ecoATM provides the best solution for customers to turn their used mobile phones into cash", said Mr. Maquera. "We have delivered significant financial and operational progress this year and I look
forward to teaming with Apollo and our outstanding employees as we take the ecoATM business to the next level".
"We are pleased that the
transaction has closed and we look forward to working with the respective business leaders and their talented and dedicated colleagues to provide unsurpassed customer experiences and value to our retail partners", said David Sambur, partner at
Apollo. "In addition, I would like to thank Erik for his service and leadership and we wish him the best in his future endeavors".
About the Transaction
The transaction was effected
through a previously announced cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Outerwall followed by a merger. The cash tender offer, which was made at $52.00 per share pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the
"Merger Agreement") entered into by affiliates of the Apollo Funds, Outerwall, and Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Outerwall ("Redbox"), on July 24, 2016, expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time,
on September 22, 2016 (one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 22, 2016). On September 23, 2016, shares of common stock of Outerwall (other than shares tendered by guaranteed delivery where actual delivery had not
occurred) that were validly tendered and not withdrawn, which constituted approximately 69.3% of the then outstanding shares of Outerwall, were accepted for payment. Outerwall shares validly tendered by guaranteed delivery were accepted for payment
upon receipt.
On September 27, 2016, in accordance with the Merger Agreement, the acquisition was completed by (i) merging Outerwall with an affiliate of
the Apollo Funds pursuant to Section 251(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and (ii) immediately thereafter, merging Redbox with an affiliate of the Apollo Funds pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. In connection with the merger, all shares not validly tendered in the tender
offer (subject to certain exceptions, including shares for which appraisal rights were validly demanded and not subsequently withdrawn or lost) were cancelled and converted into the right to
receive $52.00 cash per share. As a result of the transaction, which was valued at approximately $1.6 billion, including net debt, effective today Outerwall became a privately-held company and Outerwall's common stock ceased trading on the
Nasdaq Global Select Market and will be delisted.
Advisors
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisor to Outerwall and Perkins Coie LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel.
LionTree Advisors, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Credit Suisse and Jefferies LLC served as M&A advisors to Apollo and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,
Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor to Apollo.
About Redbox
Redbox provides new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc® and video-game rentals through a national network of almost 40,000 self-service kiosks. For more
information, visit
www.redbox.com
.
About Coinstar
Coinstar offers self-service coin-counting at almost 20,000 kiosks where consumers can convert their coins to cash or stored value products. For more
information, visit
www.coinstar.com
.
About ecoATM
ecoATM consists of self-service kiosks and an online solution where consumers can sell electronic devices for cash and generates revenue through the sale of
devices collected to third party resellers, through online marketplaces and through the Gazelle direct-to-consumer storefront. For more information, visit
www.ecoATM.com
.
About Apollo Global Management
Apollo (NYSE: APO) is a
leading global alternative investment manager with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Bethesda, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Luxembourg, Singapore, Mumbai, Delhi, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Apollo had assets under management of
approximately $186 billion as of June 30, 2016, in private equity, credit and real estate funds invested across a core group of nine industries where Apollo has considerable knowledge and resources. For more information about Apollo, please
visit
www.agm.com
.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Words indicating future events, performance, results and actions, such as "will" and "expect", and variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a
statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements regarding the Company's businesses following its acquisition by affiliates of the Apollo Funds. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future actions, events or performance, which may vary materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Differences may result from, among other things, actions taken by the Company or Apollo, or other
third parties, including those beyond the Company's control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, results and timing of strategic and financial activities, continuation of or changes in strategic and financial
objectives, and the ability to attract new or maintain retailer relationships, penetrate or maintain markets and distribution channels, and react to changing consumer demands. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but by no
means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect future performance, results or actions, please review "Risk Factors" described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as other public filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation
to update the information provided herein.
Media Contacts:
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher for Outerwall Inc.
Matthew Sherman / James Golden / Scott Bisang / Matthew Gross
212-355-4449
Apollo Global Management, LLC
Gary Stein
212-822-0467
[email protected]
Rubenstein Associates, Inc. for Apollo
Global Management, LLC
Charles Zehren
212-843-8590
[email protected]
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tv481719_ex99-1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust
III, Inc.
Completes Asset Sale to Healthcare Trust, Inc.
Stockholders Approve Asset Sale and Plan
of Liquidation
Initial Liquidation Distribution to Stockholders
Approved
New York, New York, December 26, 2017 -
American
Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
(the "Company") announced today that, following the approval of a majority
of its stockholders at its annual meeting of stockholders convened on December 21, 2017, the Company closed on the sale of substantially
all of its assets to Healthcare Trust, Inc. ("HTI") on December 22, 2017.
Pursuant to the Company's plan of liquidation also approved
by its stockholders at the annual meeting, the Company will distribute a portion of the net cash proceeds from the asset sale to
its stockholders. Accordingly, the Company's board has approved an initial liquidating distribution amount of $15.75 per
share of common stock, to be paid on or about January 5, 2018 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 22,
2017.
Pursuant to the plan of liquidation, the final liquidation distribution
will not occur earlier than the end of the 14-month survival period of the representations and warranties under the purchase agreement
with HTI and will not occur prior to final resolution of any unsatisfied indemnification claims or other claims that are first
made prior to the end of that period.
Financial Advisors
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. served as exclusive financial
advisor to the Company's special committee of independent directors. Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler served as legal counsel
to the Company's special committee.
KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor
to HTI's special committee of independent directors. Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP served as legal counsel to HTI's
special committee.
Proskauer Rose LLP served as outside legal counsel to both the
Company and HTI.
Important Notice
The statements in this press release that are not historical
facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the
outcome to be materially different. In addition, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect"
and "intend" indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words.
Contacts
Todd Jensen
Interim Chief Executive Officer and President
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc.
(212) 415-6500
Investor Relations
[email protected]
(866) 902-0063
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13
rov-ex99_1.txt
EX. 99.1 - PRESS RELEASE
EXHIBIT 99.1
Rayovac Completes Acquisition of United Industries, Debt Tender Offer and
Related Financings
ATLANTA, Feb 07, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Rayovac Corp. (NYSE:
ROV), a global consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of
world-class brands, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of
United Industries Corporation. Rayovac further announced that, in connection
with that acquisition, Rayovac completed its offering of $700 million aggregate
principal amount of its 7 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 and its
tender offer for United Industries' 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009,
retired United Industries' senior credit facilities and replaced Rayovac's
senior credit facilities with new senior credit facilities initially
aggregating $1.03 billion. Rayovac financed the cash portion of the purchase
price of the United Industries acquisition, the tender offer for United
Industries' 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 and the retirement of
United Industries' senior credit facilities with the proceeds from the offering
of its 7 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 and new senior credit
facilities.
As of 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on February 7, 2005, the expiration date
of Rayovac's tender offer for United Industries' 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2009, Rayovac had received tenders from holders of, and accepted for
payment, $221,695,000 in aggregate principal amount of the notes representing
approximately 96% of the outstanding notes. Rayovac will redeem any remaining
outstanding United Industries notes on or shortly after April 1, 2005 pursuant
to the applicable terms of the indenture governing those notes.
In connection with the acquisition of United Industries, Rayovac increased the
size of its board of directors from eight to ten members. Scott A. Schoen and
Charles A. Brizius, both of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., have been appointed
as the new members of Rayovac's board. Mr. Schoen is Co-President and Mr.
Brizius is Managing Director of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. In addition,
Robert L. Caulk, CEO of United Industries, will become a member of Rayovac's
Executive Committee.
About United Industries:
United Industries Corporation, headquartered in St. Louis, is a leading
manufacturer and marketer of products for the consumer lawn-and-garden care and
household insect control markets in North America and a leading supplier of
quality products to the pet supply industry in the United States. United
Industries has approximately 2,800 employees throughout North America.
About Rayovac:
Rayovac is a global consumer products company and one of the largest battery,
shaving and grooming, and lighting companies in the world. Through a diverse
and growing portfolio of world-class brands -- including Rayovac, Varta and
1
Remington -- Rayovac holds leading market positions in a number of major
product categories. The company's products are sold by 19 of the world's top 20
retailers, and are available in over one million stores in 120 countries around
the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Rayovac generates approximately
$1.5 billion in annual revenues and has approximately 6,500 employees
worldwide. The company's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol ROV.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this news release, with the exception of
historical matters, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject
to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results
to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release.
Actual results may differ materially from these statements as a result of (1)
our ability to achieve anticipated synergies and efficiencies as a result of
this transaction, (2) changes in external competitive market factors, such as
introduction of new product features or technological developments, development
of new competitors or competitive brands or competitive promotional activity or
spending, (3) changes in consumer demand for the various types of products
Rayovac and United offer, (4) changes in the general economic conditions where
Rayovac and United do business, such as stock market prices, interest rates,
currency exchange rates, inflation and raw material costs, (5) our ability to
successfully implement manufacturing, distribution and other cost efficiencies
and (6) various other factors, including those discussed herein and those set
forth in Rayovac's and United's securities filings, including their most
recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.
SOURCE Rayovac Corp.
Investors, Nancy O'Donnell, VP Investor Relations of Rayovac Corp.,
+1-770-829-6208, or Media, David Doolittle of Ketchum for Rayovac,
+1-404-879-9266, [email protected]
http://www.prnewswire.com
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EX-99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Andrea K. Tarbox
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
847.239.8812
KAPSTONE COMPLETES ACQUISITION
OF LONGVIEW FIBRE PAPER AND PACKAGING, INC.
NORTHBROOK, IL - July 18, 2013 - KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS)
today announced that it has completed the stock purchase of Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. ("Longview"). Longview, headquartered in Longview, WA, is a leading manufacturer of high quality containerboard, lightweight high performance multiwall paper, specialty Kraft papers, and corrugated products. Longview employs about 1,800 people.
"Today we are welcoming Longview's team as the newest members of KapStone", stated Roger W. Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The Longview team orchestrated a transformation that is truly, in my experience, the most amazing that I've actually ever seen in my 55 years in the industry. We're thrilled and delighted to officially have them with us".
Matt Kaplan, KapStone's President and Chief Operating Officer, further stated, "Longview continues to demonstrate their excellence by delivering outstanding results. In the second quarter, Longview's revenues and adjusted EBITDA of $228 million and $49 million, respectively, yielded an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.7 per cent, one of the best in the industry. Even more notable was that they achieved these results despite incurring $4.3 million of expense for their once every five year planned mill maintenance outage performed in April. June was particularly strong as adjusted EBITDA for the month exceeded $19 million benefitting from the partial implementation in the quarter of the $50 per ton containerboard and associated box price increases".
Funding for the acquisition came from borrowings under the $1.675 billion amended and restated senior secured credit facility led by Bank of America, Barclays Bank, and Well Fargo Bank. The amended facility now consists of Term Loan A-1 of $805 million maturing over five years, Term Loan A-2 of $470 million maturing over 7 years with one per cent amortization in each of the first 6 years with the remaining principal due at the end of year seven, and a $400 million revolving credit facility. The initial blended interest rate will be 2.6% as determined from the LIBOR base pricing grid, and the rate is subject to change over the life of the loans as LIBOR rates and KapStone's debt to EBITDA ratio change.
Under the terms of Longview's existing $480 million, 8 percent senior secured notes, current noteholders will be notified shortly regarding redemption of the notes, including a 4 percent change of control penalty. The redemption is expected to take 30 days.
1
About the Company
Headquartered in Northbrook, IL, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation is a leading North American producer of containerboard, unbleached kraft paper products, and corrugated products. The Company operates four paper mills and 22 converting plants located throughout the United States. The business employs approximately 4,500 people.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Investors are cautioned that adjusted EBITDA information contained in this press release is not a financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, it should not be construed as an alternative to any other measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure is provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of Longview. KapStone believes that this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors because it provides for greater transparency to key measures used to evaluate the performance and liquidity of the company. Management uses adjusted EBITDA for evaluating performance against competitors.
Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and one-time adjustments made in connection with KapStone's acquisition of Longview. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to earnings before income taxes (or any other performance measure under GAAP) as a measure of performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows or as a measure of liquidity.
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1672326-000165495416003326-yumadel_ex991 | EX-99.1
13
yumadel_ex991.htm
PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING COMPLETION OF REINCORPORATION MERGER DATED OCTOBER 26, 2016
Blueprint
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
RELEASE
YUMA ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF THE MERGER WITH
DAVIS PETROLEUM ACQUISITION CORP., CONVERSION OF ITS SERIES A
PREFERRED STOCK INTO COMMON STOCK, A 1-FOR-20 REVERSE COMMON STOCK
SPLIT, AND A REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE
HOUSTON,
TEXAS - October 26, 2016 - Yuma Energy, Inc. (NYSE MKT:
YUMA) ("Yuma") announced today that its stockholders
and the stockholders of Davis Petroleum Acquisition, Inc. have
approved the merger of the two companies and all of the other
approvals relating to the merger, including reincorporation of Yuma
in Delaware. Also, in connection with the merger and the
stockholder approval, Yuma converted each share of its existing
Series A Preferred Stock into 35 shares of common stock, and
subsequently completed a 1-for-20 reverse split of its common
stock.
Computershare,
the Company's transfer agent, will mail letters of
transmittal to all Yuma stockholders of record with instructions on
how to deliver their stock certificates in connection with
Yuma's reincorporation into Delaware. Yuma stockholders
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About Yuma Energy, Inc.
Yuma
Energy, Inc. is an independent Houston-based exploration and
production company focused on acquiring, developing and exploring
for conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas resources,
primarily in the U.S. Gulf Coast and California. Yuma has employed
a 3-D seismic-based strategy to build a multi-year inventory of
development and exploration prospects. Yuma's operations are
currently focused on onshore properties located in central and
southern Louisiana, where it is targeting the Austin Chalk,
Tuscaloosa, Wilcox, Frio, Marg Tex and Hackberry formations. In
addition, Yuma has a non-operated position in the Bakken Shale in
North Dakota and operated positions in Kern and Santa Barbara
Counties in California. Yuma's common stock is traded on the NYSE
MKT under the trading symbol "YUMA." For more information about
Yuma Energy, Inc., please visit Yuma's website at
www.yumaenergyinc.com
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Forward-Looking Statements
This
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historical trends, current conditions and expected future
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circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments
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Acquisition Corp.; the risks of exploration and production segment
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exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas);
risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits;
the uncertainty of reserve estimates; revisions to reserve
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uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to future
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capital expenditures; health, safety and environmental risks and
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to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements, except
as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
James
J. Jacobs
Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
Yuma
Energy, Inc.
1177
West Loop South, Suite 1825
Houston,
Texas 77027
Telephone:
(713) 968-7000
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a06-10673_1ex99d2.htm
EX-99
Exhibit 99.2
NeoRx Closes
$65 Million Financing Transaction
- Nicholas J. Simon Joins Board of Directors -
SEATTLE
(April 27, 2006) - NeoRx Corporation (NASDAQ:NERX) today announced that it has
completed its previously announced $65 million private placement of common
stock and warrants to a group of investors led by MPM Capital and other
investors, including Bay City Capital, Deerfield Management Company, Abingworth
and funds managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. The Company also announced that, concurrent
with closing of the financing, Nicholas J. Simon, representing MPM Capital, was
appointed to NeoRx's board of directors, bringing the size of the board to nine
members. In addition, it was announced
that Alan Glassberg, M.D., will be joining the Company in an executive capacity
later this year and, therefore, will not stand for reelection as a director at
the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 16, 2006.
"This financing is a significant milestone
for NeoRx because it represents an acknowledgement of the potential of
picoplatin and provides us with resources to advance our picoplatin development
program for small cell lung and other solid tumors", said Jerry McMahon, Ph.D.,
chairman and chief executive officer of NeoRx. "The financing also enables us to pursue our strategic
objective of building a diverse pipeline and repositioning the company as a
specialty pharmaceutical company focused on oncology".
Picoplatin,
the Company's lead
product candidate, is a new generation platinum therapy that provides a differentiated spectrum
of activity, reduced reactivity and an improved safety profile. An intravenous
chemotherapeutic agent, picoplatin is designed to overcome platinum resistance associated with the treatment
of solid tumors. In addition, testing in
more than 500 patients in Phase 1 and 2 safety and efficacy studies indicated
that picoplatin has a more manageable safety profile with fewer side effects
than currently available platinum-based therapies. NeoRx initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial of
picoplatin in small cell lung cancer in North America last year and recently
announced the expansion of this trial into selected Eastern European countries. The Company plans to initiate mid-stage
trials in other cancer types later this year.
Appointment
of Nicholas J. Simon as Director
Mr.
Simon has served as a general partner of MPM BioVentures III since October 2001. He has been a managing director of Clarus
Ventures, LLC, a life sciences focused venture capital firm, since February
2005. Mr. Simon has more than 26 years
of industry and investment experience in biotechnology. From 2000 to July 2001, he was chief executive
officer, founder and a director of Collabra Pharma, Inc., a pharmaceutical
development company. From 1989 to 2000, Mr.
Simon served in various management positions at Genentech, Inc., including vice
president of business and corporate development. Mr. Simon currently serves on the boards of directors
of Barrier Therapeutics, Inc. and CoTherix, Inc., both public biotechnology companies. In addition, he is a director of ARYx
Therapeutics, Inc., NeoSil Incorporated, QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Co. and Verus
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which are private biotechnology
companies.
He also is on the advisory council at
the Gladstone Institute, a private not-for-profit research institute affiliated
with the University of California San Francisco. Mr. Simon received a B.S. degree in microbiology
from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. in marketing from Loyola University.
"Nick is an outstanding addition to our board,"
said Dr. McMahon. "His real-life experience
and comprehensive knowledge of the biotech industry will provide us with critical
insights as we work to move picoplatin through development into commercialization
and pursue strategic opportunities to diversify our oncology pipeline. Further, we are grateful for Dr. Glassberg's
service on the board and are thrilled that he will be joining our executive
management team later this year".
Private
Placement Financing
The
Company previously announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement dated
as of February 1, 2006, subject to certain closing and other conditions, for a
$65 million private placement of shares of common stock and warrants to the investors. Conditions to consummating the private
placement included obtaining shareholder approval of the terms of the securities
financing and related transactions and of the filing of an amendment of the
Company's articles of incorporation to increase the authorized common stock of
the Company to 200,000,000 shares. The Company's
shareholder's approved the terms of the securities financing and the amendment
to increase the Company's authorized common shares at a special meeting of
shareholders held on April 25, 2006. The
remaining conditions necessary to consummation of the financing, including the
conversion of the Company's outstanding shares of Series B convertible preferred
stock, were subsequently satisfied and the closing occurred effective as of April
26, 2006.
About NeoRx
NeoRx is a specialty pharmaceutical company
dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of oncology drugs
that impact the lives of individuals afflicted with cancer. The Company currently is focusing its development
efforts on picoplatin, a new generation platinum therapy that provides a
differentiated spectrum of activity, reduced reactivity and an improved safety
profile.
An intravenous chemotherapeutic, picoplatin is designed to overcome multiple mechanisms
of platinum-based chemoresistance. NeoRx
also is collaborating with the Scripps Florida Research Institute on the
discovery of novel, small-molecule, multi-targeted protein kinase inhibitors
for the treatment of cancer. For more
information, visit www.neorx.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements,
including statements regarding the Company's business model, drug development
programs and clinical trial plans. The
Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated in these
forward looking statements based on a number of factors, including anticipated
operating losses, uncertainties associated with research, development, testing
and related regulatory approvals, future capital needs and uncertainty of
additional financing, competition, uncertainties associated with intellectual
property, dependence on third-party manufacturers, suppliers and collaborators,
lack of sales and marketing experience, loss of key personnel, uncertainties
associated with market acceptance, technology change and government regulation,
and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's current and
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
NeoRx's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
of this release. The Company undertakes
no obligation to update any
2
forward-looking statement to reflect new
information, events or circumstances after the date of this release or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
© 2006 NeoRx Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
For Further Information:
Julie Rathbun
Corporate Communications
NeoRx Corporation
300 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500
Seattle, WA
98119
206-286-2517
[email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE
exv99w1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 18, 2008
CONTACT: Michelle Karas
570-387-7174
[email protected]
CCFNB BANCORP, INC. AND COLUMBIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
COMPLETE MERGER OF EQUALS
BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - July 18, 2008
- CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: CCFN), announced
today that it has completed its merger of equals with Columbia Financial Corporation, the holding
company for First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. As a result of the merger, CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. will
have total assets of approximately $570 million, and create the second largest independent publicly
traded bank holding company headquartered in the four county region of Columbia, Montour,
Northumberland, and Luzerne Counties.
The resulting holding company will remain CCFNB Bancorp, Inc., and the resulting bank will
remain First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. CCFNB common stock will continue to trade under the CCFN
symbol and be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, former Columbia Financial Corporation shareholders
will receive 0.72 shares of CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. common stock for each share of Columbia Financial
common stock that they own. Former Columbia Financial shareholders will be receiving letters of
transmittal regarding the procedures for the exchange of share certificates in the near future.
"We are grateful for the patience and support our shareholders, customers and employees have
given us during this period of transition which began with our announcement to join forces in
November 2007", said Lance O. Diehl, President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined
organization. "With the integration of these two customer and community focused financial
institutions, we have positioned ourselves to provide more lending opportunities and a wider array
of products and services".
Glenn E. Halterman, Chairman, commented, "Today marks the beginning of a new First Columbia
Bank & Trust Co. As a combined organization, we will achieve greater positive results for our
shareholders, customers, communities and employees".
About the Company
CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company, headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
It is the parent company of First Columbia Bank & Trust Co., a full service community commercial
bank with 14 branches located in Columbia, Northumberland, and Luzerne Counties. First Columbia
engages in a full line of personal, business and municipal financial services and alternative
investment products, including, under full trust powers, a complete line of corporate and personal
fiduciary services.
Website: www.firstcolumbiabank.com
Contacts:
Lance O. Diehl, President and Chief Executive Officer, CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. and First Columbia Bank
& Trust Co., 570-387-3464
Michelle M. Karas, Vice President and Marketing Director, First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.,
570-387-7174
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein may be considered "forward-looking statements" as defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the belief
of the management of CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. (CCFNB), and may be, but not necessarily are, identified
by such words as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "target", "forecast", and "goal". Because such
"forward-looking statements" are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from CCFNB's expectations include, but not limited to,
changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Government,
particularly related to changes in interest rates, changes in general economic conditions,
legislative or regulatory changes, downturn in the demand for loan, deposit and other financial
services in First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.'s market areas, increased competition from other banks
and non-bank providers of financial services, technological changes and increased
technology-related costs, changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally
accepted accounting principles and other similar outside influences including those detailed in
CCFNB's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise stated in this
news announcement, CCFNB assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.
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d863341dex991.htm
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. Closes on Previously Announced Transactions and Announces Updated Guidance
HOUSTON, April 2, 2020 - Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX) (the "Partnership" or "SHLX") today announced that on
April 1, 2020 it closed the transactions contemplated by the previously announced Restructuring Agreement with its general partner to eliminate all incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") and general partner ("GP") economic
interests in SHLX. SHLX has also closed the transactions contemplated by the previously announced Purchase and Sale Agreement with affiliates of its sponsor, Royal Dutch Shell plc ("Shell"), under which it acquired (i) Shell's
79% interest in Mattox Pipeline Company LLC, which owns the Mattox Pipeline, and (ii) certain logistics assets at the Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex. As consideration for the assets and the elimination of IDRs and the GP economic interests,
the sponsor received 160 million newly issued SHLX common units, plus $1.2 billion of Series A perpetual convertible preferred units at a price of $23.63 per unit.
Further, in response to the current extraordinary and volatile market conditions resulting in lower demand across our assets, the Partnership is providing the
following updates related to the 2020 guidance it previously provided in its press release dated February 28, 2020 (the "prior press release"):
.
The Partnership currently intends to maintain its existing distribution policy of $0.46 per common unit per
quarter for 2020 and plans to access its credit facilities if needed to make up for any operational cash shortfalls.
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pandemic and
resulting lack of clarity on crude and finished products supply and demand, the Partnership is withdrawing the guidance that was provided in the prior press release regarding its estimated coverage ratio for 2020. SHLX continues to monitor the
volatile business environment and will provide further updates on its 1Q 2020 conference call with analysts and investors, the planned details of which can be found below.
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The Partnership's available liquidity as of March 31, 2020 is estimated to be
approximately $1.2 billion, and SHLX does not expect to have any near-term need to access the capital markets for debt or equity. Additionally, SHLX has no scheduled near-term maturities of its senior notes or credit facilities, with the
earliest scheduled maturity in 2022.
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the New York Stock Exchange opens for trading. Following the announcement, the Partnership intends to host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. CDT with analysts and investors. Interested parties may listen to the conference call on
the Partnership's website at www.shellmidstreampartners.com by clicking on the link titled "2020 First Quarter Financial Results" in the "Events & Conferences" section of the website. A replay of the webcast
will be posted on the Partnership's website following the event.
SHLX remains focused on the health and safety of its people,
customers, vendors, partners and the broader community as the Partnership's top priority during the global
COVID-19
pandemic. The Partnership has implemented pandemic response and business continuity
plans to prevent illness and provide reliable and safe operations, while maintaining regular communication with customers.
ABOUT SHELL MIDSTREAM
PARTNERS, L.P.
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P., headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream
and logistics assets. The Partnership's assets include interests in entities that own crude oil and refined products pipelines and terminals that serve as key infrastructure to (i) transport onshore and offshore crude oil production to
Gulf Coast and Midwest refining markets, (ii) deliver refined products from those markets to major demand centers and (iii) storage tanks, docks, truck and rail racks and other infrastructure used to stage and transport intermediate and
finished products. The Partnership's assets also include interests in entities that own natural gas and refinery gas pipelines that transport offshore natural gas to market hubs and deliver refinery gas from refineries and plants to chemical
sites along the Gulf Coast.
For more information on Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. and the assets owned by the Partnership, please visit
www.shellmidstreampartners.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management's
current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements
include, among other things, statements concerning management's expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions.
You can identify our forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "budget", "continue",
"potential", "guidance", "effort", "expect", "forecast", "goals", "objectives", "outlook", "intend", "plan", "predict",
"project", "seek", "target", "begin", "could", "may", "should" or "would" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. In
accordance with "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, these statements are accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, which could
cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements. In particular, expressed or implied statements concerning future growth, future actions, the continued effects of the global
COVID-19
pandemic on demand, the effects of the continued volatility of commodity prices and the related macroeconomic and political environment, future drop downs, volumes, capital requirements, conditions or
events, future operating results or the ability to generate sales, the potential exposure of the Partnership to market risks, and statements relating to the expected amount of distributions, coverage ratios and expectations regarding not accessing
the capital markets for debt or equity in the near-term are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future actions, conditions or events and future
results of operations may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, April 2, 2020, and we disclaim any obligation to update publicly
or to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements contained or referred to in this paragraph. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond our ability to control or predict. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the
Partnership's financial results is included in the Partnership's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" sections of the Partnership's most recently filed periodic reports on Form
10-K
and Form
10-Q
and subsequent filings. If any of
those risks occur, it could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Because of these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement.
SHELL and the SHELL Pecten are registered trademarks of Shell Trademark Management, B.V. used under license.
April 2, 2020
Inquiries:
Shell Media Relations
Americas: +1 832 337 4355
Shell Investor Relations
North America: +1 832 337 2034
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EX. 99.1 - PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
Franklin Capital Corporation Completes Acquisition of SurgiCount Medical, Inc.
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--March 2, 2005--Franklin Capital Corporation (AMEX: FKL)
announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of
SurgiCount Medical, Inc., a developer of patient safety devices featuring The
Safety-Sponge(TM) System, which allows for faster and more accurate counting of
surgical sponges.
"With the completion of the SurgiCount Medical acquisition", said Milton "Todd"
Ault, III, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Capital,
"Franklin Capital has taken another important step in its stated restructuring
plan and has firmly positioned Franklin to be a leader in the patient safety
sector. We are thrilled to be a pioneer of this new and exciting sector which
has a large potential for growth".
As previously announced, Franklin Capital will seek stockholder approval at its
upcoming annual meeting of stockholders, currently scheduled for March 29, 2005,
to change its name from "Franklin Capital Corporation" to "Patient Safety
Technologies, Inc." in order to more accurately reflect and represent Franklin
Capital's current and proposed business activities".
For more information on Franklin Capital and SurgiCount Medical, please go to
www.franklincapitalcorp.com or www.surgicountmedical.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Franklin Capital has filed with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement in
connection with its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. The information
contained in the preliminary proxy statement is not complete and may be changed.
Franklin Capital's stockholders are advised to read the definitive proxy
statement relating to the annual meeting of stockholders of Franklin Capital
when it becomes available, as it will contain important information. You may
also obtain the documents filed by Franklin Capital with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for free at the Internet website maintained by the
Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. In addition, Franklin Capital
will mail the definitive proxy statement to each stockholder of record on the
record date to be established for the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders of
Franklin Capital. Copies of the definitive proxy statement will also be
available for free by writing to Corporate Secretary, Franklin Capital
Corporation, 100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Franklin Capital, its directors and its executive officers may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the upcoming
annual meeting of stockholders. Information regarding these participants is
contained in a filing under Rule 14a-12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934 filed by Franklin Capital Corporation with the SEC on January 3, 2005.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain 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. These forward-looking statements can generally be
identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such
as "expects", "should", "believes", "anticipates" or words of similar import.
Examples of such statements include, without limitation, the statements made by
Milton "Todd" Ault, III and statements relating to Franklin Capital's proposed
business activities. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are
cautioned that these forward-looking statements are predictions based only on
current information and expectations that are inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause future events or results to differ materially
from those set forth or implied by the forward- looking statements. Certain of
those risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Franklin Capital's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Franklin Capital's annual
report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking
statements are only made as of the date of this press release and Franklin
Capital does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
----------------------
Contact:
Franklin Capital Corporation
Nicolas Soichet, 310-752-1416
[email protected]
www.franklincapitalcorp.com
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 991
Exhibit 99.1
Green Plains Acquires Bartlett Cattle Company
OMAHA, Neb., Jul. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that its subsidiary, Green Plains Cattle Company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire two cattle-feeding operations from Bartlett Cattle Company LC for approximately $16 million, plus working capital. The transaction includes two feed yard operations located in Sublette, Kansas and Tulia, Texas with combined capacity of approximately 97,000 head, increasing Green Plains Cattle's feeding operations to 355,000 head of capacity.
"Our success in cattle feeding over the last four years gives us confidence to continue growing in this area and adding the Bartlett cattle-feeding operations fits seamlessly into our protein growth strategy", commented Todd Becker, president and chief executive officer of Green Plains. "Expanding our feeding operations by 38% strengthens our ability to further supply our internal demand for the distillers grains and corn oil we produce. This acquisition will be immediately accretive to our earnings in the third quarter and enhances our ability to deliver more stable and consistent earnings to our shareholders".
The acquisition includes the purchase of working capital, comprised of cattle, grain and other inventories totaling approximately $109 million. The two feedlots consist of approximately 2,100 acres of land, grain storage and excellent water sources.
In conjunction with the close of the transaction, the company will be amending the Green Plains Cattle senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing the maximum commitment from $425 million to $500 million to fund the additional working capital requirements related to the Bartlett acquisition. The amended credit facility includes an accordion feature that enables the credit facility to be increased by up to $100 million with agent approval.
The transaction is expected to close Aug. 1, 2018.
About Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a diversified commodity-processing business with operations related to ethanol production, grain handling and storage, cattle feeding, food ingredients, and commodity marketing and logistics services. The company is one of the leading producers of ethanol in the world and, through its adjacent businesses, is focused on the production of high-protein feed ingredients and export growth opportunities. Green Plains owns a 62.5% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners. For more information about Green Plains, visit www.gpreinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current views, which are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, anticipated financial and operating results, plans and objectives that are not historical in nature. These statements may be identified by words such as "believe", "expect", "may", "should", "will" and similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include risks related to Green Plains' ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the feedlot acquisition and other risks discussed in Green Plains' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Green Plains assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Contact: Jim Stark, Vice President - Investor and Media Relations, Green Plains Inc. (402) 884-8700
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PRESS RELEASE OF WESTMONT RESOURCES INC, DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2011.
westm_ex99-1.htm
Westmont Resources Files (8-K) Disclosing the Completion of the Acquisition of Oil & Natural Gas Shale Assets in Marcellus-Chattanooga
BELLEVUE, WA, February 8, 2011, Westmont Resources Inc. (OTCBB: WMNS) today announced the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing that it has completed the acquisition of 92 wells in the Chattanooga Shale region in the northern tier of Tennessee from Domestic Energy Corporation.
Preliminary estimates indicate that the value of the estimated reserves for these latest 92 wells could potentially reach in excess of $100MM. This is based on the company's review of other assessments and production in the immediate area. The company is finalizing confirmation of the true bankable reserves by a review conducted by a recognized independent oil industry geologist.
Westmont's portfolio, in addition to this most recent acquisition in the Tennessee Chattanooga Shale region, includes joint ventures developing two significant blocks in the Marcellus Shale region including, 1,800 lease acres in Western Pennsylvania and 1,650 lease acres in West Virginia. "Our Tennessee assets are an excellent fit with our existing core areas and will expand our portfolio, which is balanced in terms of geography and geology", said Glenn McQuiston, Westmont's President. "This transaction is similar to our earlier strategic steps, bringing near-term production and cash flow as well as long-term upside potential with identified exploration opportunities".
"This is a strategic step and a natural extension into the Chattanooga", McQuiston continued. "We have considered extending our Marcellus natural resources operations into the Chattanooga region for some time and this acquisition provides a significant beachhead for growth in the region and complements our existing strengths in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It's the right time because recent advances in seismic technology and continued enhancements in facilities design have reduced the risks in one of the world's oldest basins which is now showing significant renewed potential".
About Westmont Resources
Westmont Resources is an independent natural resource and development company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with principal operations in the United State. Westmont deploys the latest systems and methods, principally its own proprietary technologies, to expand the production of oil and gas in the face of ever-rising demand. Westmont's strategy of obtaining peak efficiency and production by unlocking the reserves from existing assets becomes increasingly profitable. Westmont Resources is committed to significant growth as it pursues its strategy to combine and consolidate additional assets and companies in the oil and natural gas production and services sectors. For more information about Westmont Resources Inc, visit the company's website at
www.westmontresources.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Westmont Resources Inc within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and cannot be guaranteed. The forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors affecting Westmont Resources Inc. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Westmont Resources Inc undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement based on the result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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1-(888)-264-2738 (TOLL FREE)
[email protected]
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EXHIBIT 99.1
news
release
Enzo Biochem, Inc.
527 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENZO BIOCHEM ACQUIRES ASSAY DESIGNS, INC.
FURTHER EXPANDING LIFE SCIENCES OPERATIONS
Acquisition Seen to be Accretive to Operating Results,
Providing a Broader Complementary Product Line and Experience in
Immunoassay Development
NEW YORK, NY, March 12, 2009 -- Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) today announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of privately-owned Assay Designs, of Ann Arbor, MI, for a purchase price
of approximately $12.2 million in cash, subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments based on Assay Design's working capital as of the closing date. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to operating results. Founded in 1992,
Assay Designs sells worldwide a steadily expanding research product line that includes kits and reagents for the detection and quantification of small molecules and proteins that are important in inflammation and immunity, oxidative and cellular
stress, steroid and hormone biology, cell signaling, and bioenergetics.
"This acquisition represents another important step in our strategy to build Enzo Life Sciences", said Carl Balezentis, President of Enzo Life Sciences "Assay Designs has annual revenues exceeding $11 million.
Its research product line which has a strong market and brand position provides an effective complement to those products produced and marketed globally by Enzo Life Sciences under the Alexis and Biomol brands, and which lends itself to benefit from
our Company's growing international marketing and sales capabilities in the life sciences field. Assay Designs also provides us with vast experience in protein, antibody and immunoassay development, and manufacturing"
"Joining with Enzo Life Sciences is a natural progression for the company" said Daniel Calvo, President and CEO of Assay Designs. "Their complementary product lines and global
infrastructure will enable Assay Designs to achieve accelerated growth and a stronger market position than can be accomplished as a standalone company. We look forward to participating in Enzo's on-going expansion as a leader in the life
sciences and improving our position within the international scientific community".
"The acquisition of Assay Designs represents another step forward for Enzo Biochem, which now will be approaching $100 million in annual revenues", said Barry Weiner, President of Enzo
Biochem, Inc. "Moreover, it underscores our strategies to position Enzo in the rapidly developing fields of scientific and medical research and diagnostics, where the practice of medicine is inevitably headed. Bringing healthcare
EXHIBIT 99.1
costs down is now a global priority. At the forefront of this effort will be programs to identify illnesses long before they become critical and require extended treatment and hospital stays. Enzo Life Sciences now reaches a very
broad market focused on these programs, and along with the practical applications available through Enzo Clinical Labs, and our IP base, our Company is uniquely positioned to participate in this important effort".
Assay Design's senior management will remain actively involved with Enzo Life Sciences. With this latest acquisition, Enzo Life Sciences now has US operations in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan
and California, and overseas facilities in Switzerland, the UK and Belgium, as well as more than 50 distributors worldwide.
About Enzo
Enzo Biochem is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and licensing of innovative health care products and technologies based on molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques, and
in providing diagnostic services to the medical community. Enzo's Life Sciences division develops, produces and markets proprietary labeling and detection products for gene sequencing, genetic analysis and immunological research among others.
Its catalog of over 33,000 products serves the molecular biology, drug discovery and pathology research markets. The Company's therapeutic division is in various stages of clinical evaluation of its proprietary immune regulation medicines for
uveitis and Crohn's Disease and conducts pre-clinical research on several candidate compounds aimed at producing new mineral and organic bone, including technology that could provide therapy for osteoporosis and fractures, among other applications.
Enzo's Clinical Labs division provides routine and esoteric reference laboratory services for physicians in the New York Metropolitan and New Jersey areas. Underpinning the Company's technology and operations is an extensive intellectual
property estate in which Enzo owns or licenses over 230 patents worldwide, and has pending applications for over 200 more. For more information visit our website
www.enzo.com
.
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "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. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. The Company disclaims any obligations to update any forward-looking statement as a
result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.
# # #
Contact:
For: Enzo Biochem, Inc.
Steven Anreder, 212-532-3232
Or
Michael Wachs, CEOcast, Inc., 212-732-4300
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Xspand
Products Lab Announces Closing of Edison Nation, LLC Acquisition
Management to
Host Virtual Webinar on September 17
th
at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to Provide a Corporate Update and Present an Overview
of the Business Model
PHILLIPSBURG,
N.J., September 5, 2018
- Xspand Products Lab, Inc. ("Xspand") (the "Company"), a full-service
product development company, has closed the previously announced acquisition of the Company's strategic partner, Edison Nation
LLC ("Edison Nation"), for total consideration of $950,000 and 990,000 shares of common stock.
Edison Nation
is a consumer product development consulting firm that helps independent innovators commercialize their ideas and inventions, leveraging
its proprietary lead-generation platform. Using this business model, Edison Nation offers a capital-lite, high-reward process that
accelerates product development timelines and significantly reduces research and development expenses.
To-date, Edison
Nation has invested over $11.0 million in its proprietary platform, which aggregates innovation from its established user base
of hundreds of thousands of innovators from over 200 countries. The Edison Nation community has generated over 100,000 idea submissions,
resulting in over $250 million in retail sales to date. Edison Nation has partnered with companies such as Amazon, Bed Bath &
Beyond, Walmart, Rite Aid, P&G, BLACK+DECKER and many more to launch over 300 innovation searches.
Click
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and Louis Foreman, Founder and CEO of Edison Nation.
"We are
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Products Lab. "Edison Nation is the leader in crowdsourced innovation, which will enable us to fully leverage our established
operating infrastructure to form a true full-service product development platform, creating value for both innovators and our shareholders
alike. I remain fully confident in the ability of our combined company to become a driving force behind the next wave of internationally
recognized products. We look forward to providing further updates and an overview of our business model on our virtual corporate
update webinar on September 17
th
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Corporate Update
Webinar
Xspand's management will host a virtual
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Management will address the closing of
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The call will be accompanied by a presentation which can be accessed via the webcast link below.
Chris Ferguson, CEO, will host the call
followed by a question and answer session. To access the call, please use the following information:
Date: Monday, September 17, 2018
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Dial-in: 1-800-289-0438
International Dial-in: 1-323-794-2423
Conference Code: 1612194
Webcast:
http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=131185
A telephone replay will be available approximately
two hours after the call and will run through October 17, 2018 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 1-412-317-6671 from
international locations, and entering replay pin number: 1612194.
About Edison
Nation, LLC
Since 2008, Edison
Nation has been the go-to resource for independent innovators with great consumer product invention ideas. The company is the only
innovation partner with multiple commercialization channels to bring new product ideas - from sketches, to proof of concept
prototypes and late-stage inventions - to consumers worldwide. The community platform has generated hundreds of millions
at retail. The company is committed to bringing new consumer innovation to market through its secure and proprietary platform found
at
www.EdisonNation.com
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About Xspand
Products Lab, Inc.
Xspand Products
Lab, Inc. is a vertically integrated and full-service product development and manufacturing company, including design, sales, fulfillment
and shipping. Xspand's model is to provide a risk mitigated platform that connects innovators with companies to bring new products
to market. For more information, please visit
www.xspandproductslab.com
.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking
statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included
in this press release regarding strategy, future operations and plans, including assumptions underlying such statements, are forward-looking
statements, and should not be relied upon as representing Xspand's views as of any subsequent date. Such forward-looking
statements are based on information available to Xspand as of the date of this release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties,
some beyond Xspand's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking
statements, including consumer, regulatory and other factors affecting demand for Xspand's products, any difficulty in marketing
Xspand's products in global markets, competition in the market for consumer products, any inability to raise capital to fund
operations and service Xspand's debt. Additional information that could lead to material changes in Xspand's performance
is contained in its filings with the SEC. Xspand is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any responsibility to, update
or alter forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Falesnik
Managing Director
MZ North America
Direct: 949-385-6449
[email protected]
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e619101_ex99-1.htm
HireQuest Announces Rapid Progress on Strategic
Initiatives
Closes Sale of Four California Locations;
Completes Conversion of All Remaining Branches
to Franchise Model
GOOSE CREEK, South Carolina - October
1, 2019 -
HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators
of on-demand and temporary staffing service providers across the United States, today reported that it has completed the sale of
its four locations in California and the conversion of its remaining branches to its franchise business model.
"Our team worked expeditiously to gain
state regulatory approvals and convert the acquired Command Center branches to our franchise business model within 10 weeks following
our merger", commented Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that this
move lowers operational risk. We expect our franchise owners and operators will also benefit from the unique financing and risk
management structures we provide. We also believe that both HireQuest and its franchisees will see enhanced growth rates at our
newly franchised locations due to the financial incentives inherent in our model. Integration and rationalization of expenses is
on-going as we continue to identify opportunities for long-term growth and increased profitability across our platform. Integration
expenses and non-recurring charges related to these activities are expected in the coming periods".
In addition, the Company announced that it
has completed the sale of its four locations in California to Resolute Enterprises, LLC for $1.8 million. Under the terms of the
sale agreement, HireQuest is providing seller financing and has received a four-year promissory note with a face value of $1.8
million at 10% interest per annum.
"We believe that we are now positioned
to grow, by expanding our national footprint, through select, accretive acquisitions and by broadening our participation with national
accounts", added Mr. Hermanns.
About HireQuest
HireQuest, Inc. provides back-office and operational
support for HireQuest Direct and HireQuest franchised branch locations across the United States. Through its nationwide network
of more than 140 franchised offices in 30 states and the District of Columbia, the Company provides employment annually for approximately
85,000 field team members working for thousands of customers, primarily in the areas of construction, light industrial, manufacturing,
hospitality, and event services. For more information, visit
www.hirequestllc.com
.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements
concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements
that are not statements of historical facts, including statements on HireQuest's strategy (including with respect to acquisitions,
geographic expansion and broadening participation with national accounts), and on expected growth, reduction of operational risk,
and benefits for its franchisees. Generally, the words "intend", "expect", "anticipate,"
"estimate", "continue", "will", "could", "may" and similar expressions
identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited
to, national, regional and local economic conditions, the availability of workers' compensation insurance coverage, the availability
of capital and suitable financing for the Company's activities, our franchisees' ability to attract, develop and retain
qualified store managers and other personnel, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, the impact of competition
and pricing, government regulation, and other risks set forth in our most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available on our website at www.hirequestllc.com and the SEC website at
www.sec.gov
. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether
made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements
which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.
Company Contact
:
Investor Relations Contact
:
HireQuest, Inc.
Hayden IR
Cory Smith, CFO
Brett Maas
(866) 464-5844
(646) 536-7331
Email:
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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c71240exv99w1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
Exhibit 99.1
Terra Industries Inc.
600 Fourth Street
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux City, IA 51102-6000
Telephone: (712) 277-1340
Telefax: (712) 277-7383
www.terraindustries.com
NEWS
For immediate release
Contact: Joe Ewing
(712) 277-7305
[email protected]
Completion of UK joint venture between Terra Industries Inc. and Kemira GrowHow Oyj
Sioux City, Iowa (September 14, 2007)-Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) and Kemira GrowHow
Oyj (OMX: KGH1V) are pleased to confirm the formation of a joint venture company, GrowHow UK
Limited, combining their fertilizer and associated process chemicals businesses in the United
Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Completion of the joint venture follows confirmation from the
UK Competition Commission that it has concluded its review and approved the transaction.
The move is designed to secure a sustainable, long-term base for manufacturing fertilizer and
process chemicals in the UK. The combined business will produce ammonium nitrate, which is the main
nitrogen fertilizer consumed in the UK as well as compound fertilizers to service both the UK and
Ireland markets.
Mike Bennett, President and CEO of Terra Industries Inc. ("Terra") said, "We are pleased that the
Competition Commission has concluded its review and approved the formation of our joint venture. It
will enable us to continue to provide high quality products and services to our customers, and will
significantly expand our opportunities. By securing a long-term manufacturing base in the UK, we
are investing in the future".
Heikki Sirvio, CEO of Kemira GrowHow Oyj ("Kemira GrowHow"), said, "Our new joint venture will
position our combined UK fertilizer and process chemicals operations to achieve long-term success
by reducing overheads and allowing us to optimize our product mix. We are pleased that the
Competition Commission has approved the joint venture and would like to thank our customers and
other stakeholders for their support during the review".
GrowHow UK Limited will be owned 50/50 by Kemira GrowHow and Terra and will include Kemira
GrowHow's site at Ince, and Terra's sites on Teesside and Severnside. The annual turnover of the
operations included in the joint venture exceeded 500 million euros in 2006. Through the joint
venture, Kemira GrowHow and Terra expect to create significant cost and operational synergies to
enhance their ability to service and compete in increasingly challenging markets.
Kemira GrowHow UK Limited is the largest UK producer of compound fertilizers and Terra Nitrogen
(UK) Limited is the largest UK producer of ammonium nitrate.
Lazard is acting as financial adviser to Terra. Lehman Brothers is acting as financial adviser to
Kemira GrowHow.
-more-
For additional information please contact:
In Sioux City: Joe Ewing, Terra: +1 712 277 7305
In Helsinki: Kaj Friman, Kemira GrowHow: +358 50 62 626
In London: Dominic Fry and Susanna Voyle, Tulchan Communications: +44 20 7353 4200
In New York: Matthew Sherman, Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher: +1 212 355 4449
About Terra
Terra Industries Inc., with 2006 revenues of $1.8 billion, is a leading international producer of
nitrogen products. It employs approximately 1,200 people in North America and the UK and is listed
on the New York Stock Exchange.
About Kemira GrowHow
Kemira GrowHow Oyj is one of the leading producers of fertilizer and feed phosphates in Europe.
Kemira GrowHow develops and markets fertilizers and integrated solutions for crop cultivation,
animal feed supplements and chemicals required in various industries. The group has approximately
2,500 employees worldwide and in 2006 net sales were 1.2 billion euros. Kemira GrowHow Oyj is
listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Forward-looking statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve inherent risks and
uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Terra
Industries Inc.'s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements
are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from
those projected in such forward-looking statements and therefore you should not place undue
reliance on them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements is set forth in Terra Industries
Inc.'s most recent report on Form 10-K and Terra Industries Inc.'s other documents on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Terra Industries Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
developments or otherwise.
# # #
Note: Terra Industries' news announcements are also available on its website, www.terraindustries.com.
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EXHIBIT 99.2 PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit
Exhibit 99.2
Marathon Oil Closes Acquisition of Northern Delaware Acreage and
Sale of Canadian Business
Completes Latest Strategic Portfolio Shift to U.S. Resource Plays
HOUSTON, June 1, 2017 - Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today it has closed the acquisition of approximately 21,000 net surface acres in the Northern Delaware basin of New Mexico from Black Mountain Oil & Gas and other private sellers for $700 million, excluding closing adjustments. The effective date of this transaction is March 1, 2017. Combined with the acquisition from BC Operating, which closed May 1, Marathon Oil's total position in the Permian Basin is 91,000 net surface acres.
On May 31, the Company closed on the sale of its Canadian subsidiary to Shell and Canadian Natural Resources Limited for a total transaction value of $2.5 billion in cash, excluding closing adjustments. Marathon Oil received proceeds of approximately $1.75 billion, with the remaining proceeds to be paid in first quarter 2018. The effective date of the transaction is Jan. 1, 2017. The Canadian sale includes the Company's 20 percent non-operated interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (AOSP).
# # #
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the payment of the remaining proceeds, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes its assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, certain factors could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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EX-99.2
Exhibit 99.2
Rosetta Stone Acquires Online Language Company Livemocha
Purchase of Vast Online Community & Robust Technology Platform
Accelerates Rosetta Stone's Shift to the Cloud
ARLINGTON, VA-April 2, 2013-Rosetta Stone announced today that it has acquired Seattle-based Livemocha, Inc., one of the world's largest online language-learning communities, for $8.5 million in cash. Bringing with it a robust and extensible cloud-based learning platform and a community of over 16 million Livemocha members, the transaction accelerates Rosetta Stone's transition to cloud-based learning solutions and reinforces its leadership position in the competitive language-learning industry.
"We are in the process of transforming Rosetta Stone to be the most dynamic and ubiquitous technology-based learning platform in the world", said President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Swad. "Our acquisition of Livemocha will help accelerate that transformation. With Livemocha and its vibrant online community on our side, Rosetta Stone will reach more people and change more lives than ever before".
With members hailing from 195 different countries, the Livemocha community boasts over 16 million people-including language experts, instructors and multi-linguists-all teaching, learning and interacting online. The company has pioneered the use of crowd-sourcing to drive content development and social engagement in the realm of language learning. The combined strength of the Livemocha community and Rosetta Stone's innovative product development and marketing capabilities uniquely positions the company to meet the changing needs of learners around the world.
"Rosetta Stone is a marvelous partner for us", said Livemocha CEO Michael Schutzler, who will assist in post-acquisition integration efforts as a senior advisor to Rosetta Stone CEO Swad. "From the beginning, Livemocha's mission has been to create a world in which every human being is fluent in multiple languages. Rosetta Stone's brand, resources and reach will enable us to continue that mission".
Livemocha will remain in Seattle. Having recently established product development offices in Austin, TX, and San Francisco, CA, the new location expands Rosetta Stone's U.S. footprint-an important factor in attracting talent to fuel the company's development of new products. Indeed, Livemocha's sophisticated and flexible technology platform is expected to be part of the foundation for the next wave of Rosetta Stone solutions.
"Livemocha will enable us to quickly migrate our legacy products to a future-proof technology stack with a modern, cloud-based architecture and contemporary means of distribution", said Rosetta Stone Chief Product Officer West Stringfellow. "But even more exciting, it gives our customers more choice. Livemocha presents us with a low-cost or even free alternative product to offer learners around the world. It becomes a "ladder of learning and value" for our customers".
To be sure, geographic expansion is an attractive feature of the acquisition. While Livemocha does add to Rosetta Stone's already premier presence in the U.S., its high concentrations of users in China, Russia and South America-particularly Brazil-make it an even more compelling complement to Rosetta Stone's international footprint. Livemocha's worldwide community brings vibrant connectivity to Rosetta Stone's existing hubs in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
"However you view it-geographically, operationally, technologically, culturally-Rosetta Stone and Livemocha are a terrific fit", said Rosetta Stone CEO Swad. "This acquisition will enable both organizations to grow and deliver value faster and more effectively than either could alone. This is a good deal for our business, a good deal for our customers, and a good deal for language learners all over the world".
About Rosetta Stone Inc.
Rosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company's proprietary learning techniques-acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone-are used by schools, businesses, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages, from the most commonly spoken (like English, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili, Swedish and Tagalog). The company was founded in 1992 on the core beliefs that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age. Rosetta Stone is based in Arlington, VA, and has offices in Harrisonburg, VA, Boulder, CO, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Sao Paulo and Dubai.
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571-357-7148
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EX-99 - PRESS RELEASE
Document
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. Completes Sale of Student Housing Assets for an Aggregate Purchase Price of Approximately $478.7 million
Atlanta, GA, November 3, 2020
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) ("PAC" or the "Company") closed today the previously announced disposition of its student housing assets to TPG Real Estate Partners for aggregate gross proceeds of $478.7 million, which will result in net proceeds at closing of approximately $245.0 million, after the satisfaction of $233.7 million of property level debt and other closing adjustments and costs.
"We are very pleased to announce the completion of the disposition of our student housing assets to TPG Real Estate Partners, an experienced real estate owner and operator. Achieving occupancy and leasing rates for the 2020 academic year that exceeded the prior year drove value and demonstrates our track record of operational success at these properties of which we are very proud. As we have stated, this sale is strategic and consistent with our previously announced objectives to exit the student housing space, simplify our focus to our core suburban Sunbelt multifamily business, and realign our balance sheet", stated Joel T. Murphy, Preferred Apartment Communities' President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Murphy added, "This transaction allows us to harvest capital to be used consistently with the aforementioned objectives".
About Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) is a real estate investment trust engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of Class A multifamily properties, with select investments in grocery anchored shopping centers and Class A office buildings. Preferred Apartment Communities' investment objective is to generate attractive, stable returns for stockholders by investing in income-producing properties and acquiring or originating real estate loans. As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned or was invested in 125 properties in 15 states, predominantly in the Southeast region of the United States. Learn more at www.pacapts.com.
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "trend", "will", "expects", "plans", "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "intends", "believes", "goals", "objectives", "outlook" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected use of proceeds from the sale. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from the expectations, intentions, beliefs, plans or predictions of the future expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, (a) the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on PAC's business operations and the economic conditions in the markets in which PAC operates; (b) PAC's ability to mitigate the impacts arising from COVID-19 and (c) those disclosed in PAC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PAC undertakes no obligation to
update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required by law.
SOURCE: Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.
John A. Isakson 770-818-4109
Chief Financial Officer
Email: [email protected]
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1
N E W S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FERUARY 1, 2019
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF WILDHORSE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OKLAHOMA CITY, February 1, 2019 -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of WildHorse Resource Development Corporation (NYSE:WRD). The merger was previously approved by Chesapeake shareholders and WildHorse stockholders at special meetings held on January 31, 2019.
At the election of each WildHorse common stockholder, the consideration consisted of either 5.989 shares of Chesapeake common stock (the "share consideration") or a combination of 5.336 shares of Chesapeake common stock and $3.00 in cash (the "mixed consideration"), in exchange for each share of WildHorse common stock.
As a result of the merger, WildHorse common stock will no longer be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Doug Lawler, Chesapeake's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "In 2018, Chesapeake Energy continued to build upon our track record of consistent business delivery and transformational progress through both financial and operating improvements. The addition of the WildHorse assets to our high-quality, diverse portfolio, combined with our operating expertise and experience, provides another oil growth engine with significant oil inventory for years to come and gives us tremendous flexibility and optionality to help achieve our strategic goals".
In conjunction with the closing, and as previously announced under the terms of the merger agreement, David W. Hayes has joined the Chesapeake board, effective immediately. In addition, Jay C. Graham will be appointed to fill the next vacancy on the Chesapeake board.
In a separate vote at the special meeting, Chesapeake shareholders approved a proposal to amend Chesapeake's restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Chesapeake common stock from 2,000,000,000 shares to 3,000,000,000 shares.
Credit Facility Amendments
In connection with the merger, Chesapeake entered into the First Amendment to its Credit Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2018, which, among other things, expressly permitted Chesapeake's initial investment in WildHorse. An amendment to WildHorse's Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2016, was also entered into to amend certain provisions to permit the merger and to permit borrowings under the WildHorse Credit Agreement to be used to redeem or repurchase WildHorse's senior notes so long as certain conditions are met. A supplement to WildHorse's Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2017, governing WildHorse's 6.875% Senior Notes due 2025 was also entered into, pursuant to which Brazos Valley Longhorn, L.L.C., as successor by merger to WildHorse, assumed WildHorse's obligations as issuer under the Indenture and Brazos Valley Longhorn Finance Corp. was appointed as co-issuer of WildHorse's senior notes. Further details regarding these amendments may be obtained from a Form 8-K to be filed by the company later today.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law, including financial and operating improvements and growth in oil production and inventory. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Statements that do not describe historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as expect, anticipate, believe, intend, estimate, plan, target, goal, or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as will, may, might, should, would, could, or similar variations. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; competitive responses to the transaction; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the ability of Chesapeake to complete the integration of WildHorse successfully; litigation relating to the transaction; and other factors that may affect future results of Chesapeake.
Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Chesapeake's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018, each of which is on file with the SEC and available in the "Investors" section of Chesapeake's website, https://www.chk.com/, under the heading "SEC Filings" and in other documents Chesapeake files with the SEC.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Chesapeake assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
MEDIA CONTACT:
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Brad Sylvester, CFA
(405) 935-8870
[email protected]
Gordon Pennoyer
(405) 935-8878
[email protected]
6100 North Western Avenue
P.O. Box 18496
Oklahoma City, OK 73154
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v227930_ex99-1.htm
Unassociated Document
Exhibit 99.1
6330 Nancy Ridge Dr, Suite 103
Phone: +1-858-222-8041
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: +1-858-866-0482
APRICUS BIOSCIENCES SELLS
BIO-QUANT CRO SUBSIDIARY TO BIOTOX SCIENCES
- COMPANY TO FOCUS ON GENERATION OF REVENUES FROM COMMERCIALIZATION OF DRUG PIPELINE BASED ON
NEXACT® DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY -
SAN DIEGO, CA, July 6, 2011-
Apricus Biosciences, Inc. ("Apricus Bio") (Nasdaq: APRI) announced today that it has sold its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bio-Quant, Inc. ("Bio-Quant"), a specialty biotechnology Contract Research Organization ("CRO"), to BioTox Sciences ("BioTox"), a San Diego-based CRO. Under terms of the agreement, Apricus Bio will receive a minimum of $5 million in up-front and future earn-out payments, with the potential for as much as $20 million over the next ten years, based on BioTox's currently projected revenues. Additionally, Apricus Bio has retained all NexMed-related research conducted by Bio-Quant as well as the profitable Bio-Quant diagnostic kit business.
"While our Bio-Quant subsidiary has been driving revenues over the past year, this divesture represents a key strategic decision for Apricus Bio, as licensing revenues from Vitaros® have increased during the first half of 2011, and are currently projected to constitute the majority of our revenue stream for the remainder of 2011", stated Dr. Bassam Damaj, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "The sale enables us to focus our efforts where we believe we will generate the greatest return on investment -- speeding our specialty biopharmaceutical drugs to market. While Bio-Quant has been instrumental in advancing the uses of our NexACT® technology and preclinical pipeline, we have now entered the commercialization stage with our first product and intend to focus our efforts on the generation of revenues from our drug pipeline", continued Dr. Damaj.
Apricus Bio's top priority is to commercialize Vitaros®, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Vitaros® was approved for marketing and sales in Canada in 2010, and the Company recently filed for approval in Europe. Management is in advanced partnering negotiations for Vitaros® in Canada and/or Europe and expects to announce a partnership in the second half of 2011. In addition, Apricus Bio is focused on developing and commercializing the other 12 products and product candidates in its pipeline, including Femprox®, MycoVa™ and PrevOnco™.
Bio-Quant, founded in 2001, is one of San Diego's most experienced CROs for non-GLP (good laboratory practices) contract drug discovery and pre-clinical development services, specializing in oncology, inflammation, immunology and metabolic diseases. Bio-Quant has clients world-wide. Revenues are generated from pre-clinical contract services and housing services.
6330 Nancy Ridge Dr, Suite 103
Phone: +1-858-222-8041
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: +1-858-866-0482
During 2010, the Bio-Quant CRO business helped advance Apricus Bio's proprietary NexACT® technology and increase its product and product candidate portfolio from four products to 13. With the divestiture of Bio-Quant, Apricus Bio has decided to outsource its primary preclinical CRO work for its NexMed subsidiary and narrow its focus on commercializing its late stage products -- Vitaros® for erectile dysfunction, Femprox® for female sexual arousal disorder, MycoVa™ for nail fungus, PrevOnco™ for liver cancer and RayVa™ for Reynaud's Syndrome -- in addition to continuing to develop the eight other, earlier stage product candidates in its pipeline.
BioTox is a San Diego CRO founded in 2007 that focuses primarily on GLP studies and has been interested in expanding its operations in San Diego on the non-GLP side.
"We look forward to seeing BioTox achieve even greater success, which will result in greater earn-out payments for Apricus Bio", said Dr. Damaj.
"We were actively looking for opportunities to expand our footprint in the Discovery CRO area and add more In-Vitro and In-Vivo disease models to increase the range of services we currently offer to our clients", stated BioTox's President, Sami Abunadi, in a company statement. "Bio-Quant offers a long and successful history in non-GLP preclinical research in areas such as oncology, inflammation, immunology, metabolic diseases and high throughput screening capabilities.
We believe that this transaction will not only be revenue and earnings enhancing and highly valuable to our shareholders,
but will also provide both a superior and quicker entry point than the other build or buy options we considered", said Mr. Abunadi.
In addition to adding key services and becoming a major participant in Southern California, BioTox can now scale its operation and reach to become a true national and global presence. BioTox intends to build on its present IND and NDA enabling In-Vivo GLP toxicology offerings, and as such, expects to be able to offer both Bio-Quant's and BioTox's clients a more attractive strategic outsourcing alliance with proven economic and scientific depth.
"We can now take our clients' compounds through the preclinical drug development process and utilize state-of-the-art capabilities by integrating Bio-Quant's study execution software platform Intranet with BioTox's Sponsor friendly and GLP compliant study Data Acquisition Software, called iAdavantage, and thus accelerate the development process
economically and effectively" Mr. Abunadi added.
6330 Nancy Ridge Dr, Suite 103
Phone: +1-858-222-8041
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: +1-858-866-0482
About Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
Apricus Bio, a San Diego based revenue-generating specialty biopharmaceutical company, has leveraged the flexibility of its clinically-validated NexACT® drug delivery technology to enable multi-route administration of new and improved compounds across numerous therapeutic classes.
Revenues and growth are driven from out-licensing of this technology for the development and commercialization of such compounds to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. In addition, the Company is seeking to monetize its existing product pipeline, including its first product, Vitaros®, approved in Canada for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, which is currently expected to be available on the Canadian market in 2011, as well as compounds in development from pre-clinical through Phase III, currently focused on Sexual Dysfunction, Oncology, Dermatology, Autoimmune, Pain, Anti-Infectives, Diabetes and Cosmeceuticals among others.
For further information on Apricus Bio, visit
http://www.apricusbio.com
, and for information on its subsidiaries please visit
http://www.nexmedusa.com
or
http://www.bio-quant.com
. You can also receive information at
http://twitter.com/apricusbio
and
http://facebook.com/apricusbio
.
About BioTox Sciences
BioTox Sciences, based in San Diego, is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering comprehensive services for nonclinical and preclinical studies (GLP and Non-GLP) utilizing state of the art vivarium(s). Its services encompass toxicology, pharmacology, metabolism testing and various disease models in support of nonclinical drug development. URL: http://www.biotoxsciences.com
6330 Nancy Ridge Dr, Suite 103
Phone: +1-858-222-8041
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: +1-858-866-0482
Apricus Bio's Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor
Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended: with the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein described for a variety of reasons that are outside the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, its ability to receive the earnout payments from the sale of its Bio-Quant CRO business to BioTox Sciences, further development products and product candidates, have such products and product candidates approved by relevant regulatory authorities, to successfully commercialize its Vitaros®, Femprox®, MycoVa™, PrevOnco™ and RayVa™ products and other products and product candidates and to achieve its other development, commercialization and financial goals such as its revenue projections from the sale of its products. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Readers are urged to read the risk factors set forth in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q and other filings made with the SEC. Copies of these reports are available from the SEC's website or without charge from the Company.
# # #
Contacts:
Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
Edward Cox, V.P.
Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
(858) 848-4249
[email protected]
Apricus Bio Investor Relations
Paula Schwartz
Rx Communications Group, LLC
(917) 322-2216
[email protected]
BioTox Sciences
Sami Abunadi, President
[email protected]
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Jorgen Rasmussen
+47 51 30 80 00
Thorleif Egeli
+47 51 30 80 00
SEAWELL - COMPLETION OF MERGER WITH ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC,
Hamilton, Bermuda (February 23, 2011)
Seawell Limited (OSE: SEAW) and Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. (NYSE: ALY) announced today that the Allis-Chalmers stockholders approved the proposals related to the proposed merger of Allis-Chalmers into Wellco Sub Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Seawell, at the special meeting held for such purpose earlier today, and that the merger has been completed.
Each share of Allis-Chalmers stock will be converted into either $4.25 in cash or 1.15 common shares of Seawell, depending on elections made by the Allis-Chalmers stockholders. Seawell and Allis-Chalmers anticipate that the final election results will be determined by March 4, 2011 and that the new common shares will be issued and tradable by the same date.
Seawell and Allis-Chalmers also confirmed that the deadline for Allis-Chalmers stockholders to make an election with respect to the type of merger consideration they wish to receive expired today at 5:00 p.m., Houston time. Based on the preliminary election results, approximately 97% of Allis-Chalmers stockholders elected to receive Seawell common shares and, as a result, Seawell may issue up to approximately 101 million common shares in connection with the merger, including shares issuable upon exercise of Allis-Chalmers options assumed by Seawell pursuant to the merger.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding the merger of Allis-Chalmers and Seawell. Words such as expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release.
Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of our respective management teams, such statements can only be based on facts and factors that our respective management teams currently know. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements.
We urge readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Allis-Chalmers and Seawell undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.
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PRESS RELEASE OF XFONE, INC. DATED AUGUST 15, 2007.
Unassociated Document
Exhibit
99.1
XFONE
COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AURACALL LIMITED
-
Acquisition Supports European Expansion -
Jackson,
MS
- August 15, 2007 -
XFONE, Inc. (AMEX and TASE: XFN), an
international diversified communications services company today announced that
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet Limited, has increased its holding in
Auracall from 32.5% to 100%. Auracall is a profitable and growing
telecommunication service provider specializing in supplying solutions for
ethnic communities in the UK making low cost international calls
home.
Auracall
serves over 300,000 customers every month through an innovative range of
services allowing customers to make low cost international calls from both
landlines and mobile phones. Customers pay for calls through premium rate texts
(the T-Talk service), calling a premium rate top-up number (the Crazytel
service) or by dialing an 08 access number (the FreeTime service). Auracall
sells primarily through a network of over 100 loyal agents.
Guy
Nissenson, President and CEO of XFONE, Inc. noted, "In 2001 we were a founding
partner in Auracall and the company has exceeded our original growth
expectations. Auracall has become a recognized brand and a leader in the markets
it serves and we were delighted to be offered an opportunity to purchase 100%
of
the business. The acquisition is immediately accretive and is expected to
support Xfone's EBITDA growth targets".
The
terms
of the acquisition provide for Swiftnet to increase its current share in
Auracall from 32.5% to 100% in a cash transaction valued at $1.6 million. For
specific terms of the transaction see Xfone, Inc.'s Current Report on Form
8-K
to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within the required
time period. The transaction will be financed from internal cash
resources.
Auracall
will be a division of the XFONE operation in the UK, which currently consists
of
Swiftnet, Equitalk.co.uk Limited (a 100% owned subsidiary) and Story Telecom
Limited (a 69.6% owned subsidiary).
John
Burton, Managing Director of Swiftnet commented, "Swiftnet and Auracall already
work closely together and the Auracall team will be a fantastic addition to
our
UK operations. They will contribute additional sales, marketing and technical
skills. Going forward, we plan to build on the historic success of Auracall
by
combining Xfone UK switching infrastructure and Auracall marketing expertise
to
enable organic growth into additional European countries".
About
XFONE, Inc.
A
U.S.-domiciled corporation, XFONE, Inc. is an international voice, video and
data communications services provider with operations in the United Kingdom,
the
United States and Israel that offers a wide range of services, which include:
local, long distance and international telephony services; prepaid and postpaid
calling cards; cellular services; Internet services; messaging services
(Email/Fax Broadcast, Email2Fax and Cyber-Number); and reselling
opportunities. The Company serves customers across Europe, Asia,
North, Central and South America, Australia and Africa.
This
press release contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases
"should", "would be", "will allow", "intends to", "will likely result", "are
expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", or
similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements".
The
Company's financial results reflected above should not be construed by any
means
as representative of the current or future value of its common stock. All
information set forth in this press release, except historical and factual
information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements
about the company's plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements
are based on current estimates and projections, which involve certain risks
and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in
the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include issues
related to rapidly changing technology and evolving standards in the industries
in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate; the ability to obtain
sufficient funding to continue operations, maintain adequate cash flow,
profitably exploit new business, and license and sign new agreements; the
unpredictable nature of consumer preferences; and other factors set forth in
the
Company's most recently filed annual report and registration statement. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements
to
reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should
carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in other documents that
the Company files from time to time with the
U.S.
Securities
and Exchange Commission.
For
More Information, Please Contact:
U.K.
Company Contact
U.S.
IR Contact
Israel
IR Contact
John
Burton
Swiftnet
Managing
Director
Phone:
+44 (0) 208 497 9233
E-mail:
[email protected]
John
Nesbett/Jen Belodeau
Institutional
Marketing Services (IMS)
Phone:
1.203.972.9200.
E-mail:
[email protected]
Zvi
Rabin
Kwan
Communications
Tel:
(Israel) +972 50 560 0140
E-mail:
[email protected]
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Exhibit 99.1
NeoGenomics Acquires Oncology Division from Human Longevity for $37 Million
Significantly Enhances Next Generation Sequencing Capabilities for Pharmaceutical Customers
FT. MYERS, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2020 / NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEO,) a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, announced today that the company has acquired the Oncology Division assets of Human Longevity, Inc. for $37 million. The transaction closed today and was financed via available cash on hand.
The Oncology Division of Human Longevity performs Next Generation Sequencing services for pharmaceutical customers. The Division generated approximately $10 million in revenues in 2019 and ended the year with a backlog of approximately $15 million of signed contracts. NeoGenomics expects acquired assets to be slightly dilutive to 2020 Adj. EBITDA before becoming accretive in 2021 and beyond.
"The acquisition of the Oncology Division assets from Human Longevity significantly enhances our position as a leading provider of Pharma Services and Next Generation Sequencing." said Douglas M. VanOort, Chairman and CEO of NeoGenomics. This acquisition will expand our Pharma Services menu to include germline, whole exome and whole genome sequencing. We are delighted to add an experienced, specialized molecular workforce with strong Next Generation Sequencing expertise, particularly in servicing pharmaceutical customers, and I am pleased to welcome the Human Longevity Oncology Division employees to NeoGenomics".
About NeoGenomics, Inc.
NeoGenomics, Inc. specializes in cancer genetics testing and information services. The Company provides one of the most comprehensive oncology-focused testing menus in the world for physicians to help them diagnose and treat cancer. The Company's Pharma Services Division serves pharmaceutical clients in clinical trials and drug development.
Headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, NeoGenomics operates CAP accredited laboratories in Ft. Myers and Tampa, Florida; Aliso Viejo, Carlsbad and Fresno California; Houston, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; Rolle, Switzerland, and Singapore. NeoGenomics serves the needs of pathologists, oncologists, academic centers, hospital systems, pharmaceutical firms, integrated service delivery networks, and managed care organizations throughout the United States, and pharmaceutical firms in Europe and Asia. For additional information about NeoGenomics, visit http://www.neogenomics.com/.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as the result of the Company's ability to continue gaining new customers, offer new types of tests, integrate its acquisitions and otherwise implement its business plan, as well as additional factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2019, amended by a 10K/A filed with the SEC on May 8, 2019. As a result, this press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's periodic filings with the SEC. In addition, it is the Company's practice to make information about the Company available by posting copies of its Company Overview Presentation from time to time on the Investor Relations section of its website at http://ir.neogenomics.com/.
Forward-looking statements represent the Company's estimates only as of the date such statements are made (unless another date is indicated) and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates as of any
subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, even if its estimates change.
For further information, please contact:
NeoGenomics, Inc.
William Bonello
Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer Director, Investor Relations
(239)690-4238 (w) (239)284-4314 (m)
[email protected]
SOURCE: NeoGenomics, Inc.
View source version on accesswire.com:
https://www.accesswire.com/572699/NeoGenomics-Acquires-Oncology-Division-from-Human-Longevity-for-37- Million
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Exhibit 992
Exhibit 99.2
HERSHA HOSPITALITY
TRUST CLOSES ON NON-CORE PORTFOLIO SALE
- Generates Gross Proceeds of $158.6 Million -
PHILADELPHIA, PA-December 19, 2013 -- Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT, "Hersha" or "the Company"), owner of upscale hotels in urban gateway markets, announced that the Company has closed on the sale of 12 of 16 hotels included within the non-core hotel portfolio the Company previously announced in September 2013. The sale of the 12 hotels generated gross proceeds, prior to customary closing and transaction costs payable by the Company, of approximately $158.6 million. Proceeds from the sale of the 12 hotels were used to repay approximately $33.0 million of mortgage debt.
Hersha has continued to effectively recycle capital and reinvest the proceeds from the non-core portfolio sale into higher growth assets on the West Coast and in Miami. The Company recently announced that it entered into agreements to purchase the Hotel Oceana in Santa Barbara and the Autograph Portfolio in Miami's South Beach. Additionally, the Company continues to consider stock buybacks as a use of proceeds under its previously announced stock re-purchase program.
The Company expects to complete the sale of the remaining four hotels by the end of the first quarter of 2014, pending completion of the CMBS loan assumption process. However, no assurance can be given that these hotels will be sold within the expected time frame or at all. When the remaining four hotels are sold, the non-core portfolio sale will complete Hersha's portfolio transformation into a pure play urban transient-focused collection of hotels with exposure to some of the highest demand gateway markets in the United States.
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Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) is a self-advised real estate investment trust in the hospitality sector, which owns and operates high quality upscale hotels in urban gateway markets. The Company's 50 hotels totaling 7,900 rooms are located in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Miami and select markets on the West Coast. The Company's shares are traded on The New York Stock Exchange-Euronext under the ticker "HT". For more information on the Company, and the Company's hotel portfolio, please visit the Company's website at www.hersha.com.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the expected timing with respect to the sale of the remaining four hotels in the non-core hotel portfolio, and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statement. For a description of these factors, please review the information under the heading "Risk Factors" included in Hersha Hospitality Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Ashish Parikh, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (215) 238-1046
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a06-18118_1ex99d1.htm
EX-99
Exhibit
99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information
David Gandrud
Director of Marketing,
Hospitality
[email protected]
612 851 1518
Susan Eich
Investor Relations
[email protected]
612 851 6205
SOFTBRANDS COMPLETES ACQUISITION
OF
HOTEL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MINNEAPOLIS
- Aug. 15, 2006
-
SoftBrands, Inc. (AMEX:SBN), a global supplier of enterprise application software, has completed its
acquisition of MAI Systems Corporation and its subsidiary Hotel
Information Systems (HIS).
SoftBrands
has completed its financing and has executed a credit agreement providing $21
million to finance the acquisition under a term loan maturing in seven years. The principal amount of the term loan is
repayable in 78 equal monthly installments, commencing March 2007. The Credit Agreement also provides for a
revolving line of credit under which SoftBrands may borrow up to $9 million,
subject to certain conditions. Borrowings
bear interest, payable monthly, ranging from 1.0% to 1.75% over the lenders'
prime rate, or from 2.0% to 2.75% over the London Inter Bank Offered Rate,
depending on certain levels of earnings of SoftBrands for the twelve months
preceding the monthly calculation date.
SoftBrands also closed on the sale of 5,000 shares of its Series D
Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 333,333 shares of common
stock for gross proceeds of $5 million. An
additional 1,673 shares of Series D Stock and warrants to purchase 111,534
shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $1.7 million may be purchased by
certain current shareholders through early September 2006. The warrants are priced at $1.84 per share. The
Series D Stock carries an 8% dividend and converts to common stock at a price
of $1.67 per share.
As a condition to such sale, SoftBrands also exchanged 18,000 shares of
its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on a share-for-share basis, with 18,000
shares of Series C-1 Convertible Preferred Stock on substantially the same
terms as the Series C Stock with the exception of a dividend rate of 8%.
SoftBrands
Two Meridian Crossings, Suite 800, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423
Tel: +1 612 851 1500 Fax +1 612 851 1560
www.softbrands.com
Hotel Information Systems, the makers of the
epitome
™
hotel property management systems and
core
central
reservations system, serves more than 2,300 hotel properties, primarily in the
Americas and Asia.
About SoftBrands
SoftBrands,
Inc. is a leader in providing software solutions for businesses in the
manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has established a global
infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise
software, and has approximately 5,000 customers in more than 60 countries
actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products. SoftBrands, which
has nearly 900 employees, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with branch
offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at www.softbrands.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements with respect to the
above transaction and the combination of the two companies, and these
statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those set forth herein. These include, without limitation: the
potential inability to retain key personnel; ongoing relations between the two
companies and their suppliers, customers and other parties; risks associated
with acquisitions generally; and other risks and uncertainties as may be
detailed from time to time in public announcements and SEC filings. This document contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking
statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements
contained herein. SoftBrands does not update forward-looking statements and
expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
exv99w1
Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2008
Contact: Christian E. Rothe
Director, Strategic Planning and Development
(217) 228-8224
GARDNER DENVER, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF COMPAIR
QUINCY, IL (October 20, 2008) - Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE:GDI) reported today that it has
completed its previously announced acquisition of CompAir Holdings Limited ("CompAir"), a leading
global manufacturer of compressed air and gas solutions. Total cash consideration paid to the
selling shareholders was £190.2 million. Including the repayment of certain outstanding debt and
the assumption of CompAir's other net debt, which totaled approximately £10.4 million on September
30, 2008, the total transaction value was approximately £200.6 million. To finance the
acquisition, Gardner Denver used excess available cash and new syndicated credit facilities.
Gardner Denver will release its third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
after the U.S. financial markets have closed. The Company expects to include guidance regarding
the financial impact of the CompAir acquisition in the earnings release. In addition, on Thursday,
October 23, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, the Company will broadcast a conference call through a
live webcast to discuss third quarter earnings and the CompAir acquisition. This free webcast will
be available in listen-only mode and can be accessed, for up to ninety days following the call,
through the Investor Relations page on the Gardner Denver website at www.GardnerDenver.com or
through Thomson StreetEvents at
www.earnings.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All of the statements in this release, other than historical facts, are forward-looking statements.
As a general matter, forward-looking statements are those focused upon anticipated events or
trends and expectations and beliefs relating to matters that are not historical in nature. The
words "anticipate", "preliminary", "expect", "believe", "intend", "plan to", "will", "foresee,"
"project", "forecast" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for these forward-looking
statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that
forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
relating to the Company's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to
predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters
expressed in, anticipated by or implied by such forward-looking statements.
1
These risks, uncertainties, and factors specific to the CompAir acquisition include, but are not
limited to: (1) the risk that the integration of the CompAir acquisition could disrupt the plans
and operations of the Company, CompAir or both and the potential difficulties of employee retention
as a result of the acquisition, and (2) the risk that the Company may not realize the expected
financial and other benefits from the acquisition. The foregoing factors should not be construed
as exhaustive and should be read together with important information regarding risks and factors
that may affect the Company's future performance set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007, and other public reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
These statements reflect the current views and assumptions of management with respect to future
events. The Company does not undertake, and hereby disclaims, any duty to update these
forward-looking statements, even though its situation and circumstances may change in the future.
The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by Gardner Denver
or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.
Gardner Denver, Inc., with 2007 revenues of $1.9 billion, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of
reciprocating, rotary and vane compressors, liquid ring pumps and blowers for various industrial
and transportation applications, pumps used in the petroleum and industrial market segments, and
other fluid transfer equipment serving chemical, petroleum, and food industries. Gardner Denver's
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paceth_ex99-1.htm
PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
Company IR Contact:
IR Agency Contact:
Media Contact:
Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
Becky Herrick
Paul Koehler
916-403-2755
LHA
Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
866-508-4969
415-433-3777
916-403-2790
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pacific Ethanol Completes Aventine
Merger
- Merger Connects Destination and Origin
Market Strategies, Providing Synergies in
Ethanol Production and Marketing -
- Establishes Annual Combined Production
Capacity of 515 Million Gallons and Combined Annual Ethanol Marketing Volume of Over 800 Million Gallons -
Sacramento,
CA, July 1, 2015 - Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX)
, the leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels
in the Western United States, announced it completed its merger with Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. ("Aventine").
Neil Koehler,
the company's president and CEO, stated: "We are pleased to complete this transformative acquisition, establishing
Pacific Ethanol as the sixth largest producer of ethanol in the United States. In addition to more than doubling our ethanol production
capacity, this synergistic transaction expands our geographic footprint, leverages our existing infrastructure to reach new markets
and customers and enhances our overall scale and co-product diversification. We look forward to working with the Aventine employees
to achieve a smooth integration and accelerate the growth of our combined company".
Per the
terms of the definitive merger agreement, Aventine stockholders received 1.25 shares of Pacific Ethanol common stock for each share
of Aventine common stock owned at closing. As a result, Pacific Ethanol issued approximately 17.76 million shares in the merger,
resulting in 42.5 million total shares outstanding as of July 1, 2015. Aventine had term debt of approximately $145 million as
of July 1, 2015. Pacific Ethanol will provide information regarding capital plans and synergies when it releases its second quarter
2015 financial results anticipated in late July 2015.
Aventine's
ethanol production assets include its 100 million gallon per year wet mill and 60 million gallon per year dry mill located in Pekin,
Illinois, and its 110 million gallon per year and 45 million gallon per year dry mills in Aurora, Nebraska. Combined with Pacific
Ethanol's current ethanol production capacity of 200 million gallons per year, the combined company will have a total ethanol production
capacity of 515 million gallons per year and, together with Pacific Ethanol's marketing business, is expected to sell over 800
million gallons of ethanol annually based on historical volumes.
1
About Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (PEIX) is the
leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels in the Western United States. With the addition of four Midwestern
ethanol plants in July 2015, Pacific Ethanol more than doubled the scale of its operations, entered new markets, and expanded
its mission to be the industry leader in the production and marketing of low carbon renewable fuels. Pacific Ethanol owns and
operates eight ethanol production facilities, four in the Western states of California, Oregon and Idaho, and four in the Midwestern
states of Illinois and Nebraska. The plants have a combined production capacity of 515 million gallons per year, produce over
one million tons per year of ethanol co-products such as wet and dry distillers grains, wet and dry corn gluten feed, condensed
distillers solubles, corn gluten meal, corn germ, corn oil, distillers yeast and CO
2
. Pacific Ethanol markets and distributes
ethanol and co-products domestically and internationally. Pacific Ethanol's subsidiary, Kinergy Marketing LLC, markets all
ethanol for the Pacific Ethanol plants as well as for third parties, with over 800 million gallons of ethanol marketed annually
based on historical volumes. Pacific Ethanol's subsidiary, Pacific Ag. Products LLC, markets wet and dry distillers grains.
For more information please visit
www.pacificethanol.com
.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements contained in
this communication that refer to Pacific Ethanol's estimated or anticipated future results or other non-historical expressions
of fact are forward-looking statements that reflect Pacific Ethanol's current perspective of existing trends and information
as of the date of this communication. Forward looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as "anticipate,"
"believe", "plan", "could", "should", "estimate", "expect,"
"forecast", "outlook", "guidance", "intend", "may", "might,"
"will", "possible", "potential", "predict", "project", or other similar
words, phrases or expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements about the benefits of
the Aventine merger, including future financial and operating results, synergies that may result from the merger, Pacific Ethanol's
ability to leverage its existing infrastructure to reach new markets and customers; and Pacific Ethanol's plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions. It is important to note that Pacific Ethanol's goals and expectations are not predictions of
actual performance. Actual results may differ materially from Pacific Ethanol's current expectations depending upon a number
of factors affecting Pacific Ethanol's business, Aventine's business and risks associated with merger transactions.
These factors include, among others, adverse economic and market conditions, including for ethanol and its co-products; raw material
costs, including ethanol production input costs; changes in governmental regulations and policies; and insufficient capital resources.
These factors also include, among others, the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; integration of Aventine
and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of the Aventine merger; the anticipated size of the markets
and continued demand for Pacific Ethanol's and Aventine's products; the impact of competitive products and pricing;
the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the ethanol production and marketing industries; the difficulty of predicting
the timing or outcome of pending or future litigation or government investigations; changes in generally accepted accounting principles;
successful compliance with governmental regulations applicable to Pacific Ethanol's and Aventine's facilities, products
and/or businesses; changes in the laws and regulations; changes in tax laws or interpretations that could increase Pacific Ethanol's
consolidated tax liabilities; the loss of key senior management or staff; and other events, factors and risks previously and from
time to time disclosed in Pacific Ethanol's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, specifically, those
factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section contained in Pacific Ethanol's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on May 11, 2015.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF WILLISTON BASIN DIVESTITURE
DENVER, CO December 1, 2016 - SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) announced today that the Company closed the previously announced divestiture of its Williston Basin assets located outside of Divide County, North Dakota to Oasis Petroleum North America LLC for $765.8 million of net cash proceeds, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This divestiture had an effective date of October 1, 2016, and was completed on December 1, 2016. Third quarter 2016 production associated with these assets was approximately 14,350 Boe/d (78% oil). The Company plans to apply the proceeds from this divestiture towards its acquisition of assets from QStar LLC and a related entity, a transaction that the Company expects to close later in December, and for general corporate purposes.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. The words "anticipate", "assume", "believe", "budget", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "guidance", "intend", "plan", "project", "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause SM Energy's actual results to differ materially from results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among other things, expectations concerning the Company's pending acquisition of Permian Basin assets and the Company's liquidity position. General risk factors include the availability of and access to capital markets; the availability, proximity and capacity of gathering, processing and transportation facilities; the volatility and level of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids prices, including any impact on the Company's asset carrying values or reserves arising from price declines; uncertainties inherent in projecting future rates of production or other results from drilling and completion activities; the imprecise nature of estimating oil and gas reserves; uncertainties inherent in projecting future drilling and completion activities, costs or results, including from pilot tests; the uncertainty of negotiations to result in an agreement or a completed transaction; the uncertain nature of acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, farm down or similar efforts and the ability to complete any such transactions; the uncertain nature of expected benefits from the actual or expected acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, farm down or similar efforts; the availability of additional economically attractive exploration, development, and acquisition opportunities for future growth and any necessary financings; unexpected drilling conditions and results; unsuccessful exploration and development drilling results; the availability of drilling, completion, and operating equipment and services; the risks associated with the Company's commodity price risk management strategy; uncertainty regarding the ultimate impact of potentially dilutive securities; and other such matters discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of SM Energy's 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak as of the date of this announcement. Although SM Energy may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by securities laws.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in onshore North America. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website.
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PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Exhibit 99.1
Electro-Sensors, Inc.
Acquires Wireless Hazard Monitoring
Product Line From Harvest Engineering Inc.
Minnetonka, MN, February 18, 2014 - Electro-Sensors,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ELSE) announced today it has acquired the advanced wireless hazard monitoring product line from Harvest Engineering
Inc. ("Harvest"). Electro-Sensors will
market and sell the new hazard monitoring
products under its new
HazardPRO
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Minnetonka,
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said David Klenk, President of Electro-Sensors. "This acquisition complements our existing hazard monitoring sensors and
systems and expands our product line to include the most advanced hazard monitoring systems with a lower installed cost than traditional
wire-based solutions. The combination of leading hazard monitoring technology, field-proven reliability, true remote access capabilities,
and the lowest overall installed cost make this a market-leading product offering".
"We're excited that Electro-Sensors will
be deploying this technology to markets where hazard monitoring is of critical importance", said Bruce Meyer, President of
Harvest Engineering. "With more than 45 years of experience serving these markets, Electro-Sensors has established distribution
channels, technical competency, and customer support capabilities that are essential to effectively distribute this technology
worldwide. Additionally, this transaction will enable Harvest to focus on developing its core business of designing new, highly-engineered
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may earn up to an additional $550,000, contingent upon the achievement of certain performance measures. The Company believes the
acquisition will be accretive to quarterly GAAP earnings per share beginning in the second quarter of 2015.
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Electro-Sensors, Inc. designs and manufactures the most
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utilizing leading-edge technology to continuously improve our products making them easy-to-use and designed to last for many years
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes statements about possible
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"believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends" or similar expressions. For these
forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward−looking statements contained
in federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including
those disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC, that could cause actual performance, activities or plans after the date the
statements are made to differ significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
CLINIGENCE
HOLDINGS, INC. GOES PUBLIC VIA A REVERSE MERGER WITH IGAMBIT, INC.
ATLANTA,
GA − (BUSINESSWIRE) - October 31, 2019 -
Clinigence Holdings, Inc. ("Clinigence" or the
"Company") announced today that it has become a publicly-traded company via a reverse merger with iGambit, Inc. ("iGambit")
(OTC: IGMB), a fully reporting public company. The combined company will be called Clinigence Holdings, Inc. and will trade on
the OTC Markets under the symbol CLNH.
Clinigence
is a pioneer in clinical quality reporting and population health analytics, and iGambit wholly
owns HealthDatix, a healthcare technology company with a platform for optimizing annual wellness visits/health risk assessments
("AWV/HRA") and chronic care management ("CCM") as well as the BioDatix wearable device for remote patient
monitoring.
The
newly combined organization will be a leading publicly-traded healthcare information technology company which will be well positioned
for the ongoing transition of U.S. healthcare from fee-for-service payments to value-based reimbursements. Our industry-leading
cloud-based platforms allow our clients to leverage data from multiple sources to operate efficiently and to deliver the best
possible outcomes for their patients.
The
transaction was approved by the Board of Directors of both companies. Pursuant to the merger agreement, iGambit has issued newly-issued
shares of common stock, on a fully-diluted pro rata basis, to the equity holders of Clinigence in exchange for 100% of the outstanding
equity securities of Clinigence by means of a reverse triangular merger in which a wholly owned subsidiary of iGambit merged with
and into Clinigence, with Clinigence continuing as the surviving corporation under the name Clinigence Health Inc. (the "Merger").
The former Clinigence equity holders own 85% of iGambit's issued and outstanding common stock and the former iGambit equity
holders own 15% of iGambit's issued and outstanding common stock, in each case on a fully-diluted, as converted basis as
of immediately prior to the Merger (including options, warrants and other rights to acquire equity securities of iGambit).
Jacob
"Kobi" Margolin will continue as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. Warren Hosseinion, M.D., will continue
as Chairman of the Board of the combined company. Elisa Luqman, J.D., MBA, will continue as Chief Financial Officer of the combined
company, and Lawrence Schimmel, M.D., will continue as Chief Medical Officer. The Board of Directors will consist of nine directors:
seven directors (including five independent directors) are former Clinigence directors and two directors (including one independent
director) are existing iGambit directors. The former Clinigence directors are Jacob "Kobi" Margolin, Lawrence Schimmel,
M.D., Mark Fawcett, MBA, Mitch Creem, David Meiri, Ph.D., Martin Breslin and Warren Hosseinion, M.D. The existing iGambit directors
are John Waters and Elisa Luqman, J.D., MBA.
"We
are very pleased to announce the completion of our merger with iGambit to create one of the leading healthcare information technology
companies in the nation", stated Jacob "Kobi" Margolin, Chief Executive Officer of Clinigence. "The merger
will create a platform with a comprehensive suite of solutions for health plans, independent physician associations/medical groups,
management services organizations, accountable care organizations, hospitals and individual physicians. We see tremendous growth
opportunities ahead".
1
"Becoming
a public company is a key element of our growth strategy, and the completion of this merger is a significant accomplishment for
Clinigence. A public listing will provide us with access to capital from the public markets, enable us to broaden our investor
base, enhance our recruitment of additional key team members, and allow us to use our public equity to execute future acquisitions,"
stated Warren Hosseinion, M.D., Chairman of Clinigence. "Our primary goal after the merger will be to seek to list our common
stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market".
"We
would like to thank our existing iGambit shareholders and welcome our new shareholders", stated Elisa Luqman, Chief Financial
Officer of Clinigence. "This merger is an important milestone as we continue to build shareholder value".
Reverse
Stock Split
iGambit
has effected a 500-to-1 reverse stock split of its common stock. Beginning with the opening of trading on November 1, 2019, Clinigence's
common stock will trade on a split-adjusted basis. The reverse stock split affected all issued and outstanding shares of iGambit's
common stock, as well as common stock underlying stock options, warrants, other common stock-based equity grants and any other
of iGambit's securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of iGambit's common stock, outstanding immediately
prior to the effectiveness of the reverse stock split.
Trading
Symbol
The
Company's new trading symbol will be "CLNH", although it is expected that the letter "D" will be
appended to the Company's current ticker IGMB for approximately 20 trading days following the effective date to indicate
the completion of the reverse stock split. In addition, the common stock will trade under a new CUSIP number: 18727D105.
Advisors
Shartsis
Friese LLP acted as legal advisor to Clinigence. Dickinson Wright served as iGambit's legal counsel.
A
copy of the merger agreement in its entirety and the Form 8-K report may be accessed at www.sec.gov.
About
HealthDatix
Healthy,
Longer Lives, that's our mission. Within the population of any group or organization there are people who are healthy and
those that are at risk. Our mission is to aggregate their data and deliver accurate reporting necessary to make vital decisions
on a course of treatment or education for those at risk. We empower you with the data needed to negotiate future health costs.
We're helping to shape the future of our nation's health care system, with robust leveraging of technology that delivers
value-based healthcare and payment without extra staff or additional efforts on the part of the caregiver. Our proprietary data
analytics management uncovers new opportunities for health wellness visits and 24/7/365 monitoring of people with chronic conditions.
For more information, please visit www.healthdatix.com.
About
Clinigence Holdings, Inc.
Clinigence
Holdings is a leading healthcare information technology company providing an advanced, cloud-based platform that enables healthcare
organizations to provide value-based care and population health management. The Clinigence platform aggregates clinical and claims
data across multiple settings, information systems and sources to create a holistic view of each patient and provider and virtually
unlimited insights into patient populations.
2
About
iGambit, Inc.
iGambit
(OTC: IGMB) is a fully reporting publicly-held company that wholly-owns HealthDatix. For more information, please visit www.igambit.com.
Information on our web-site does not comprise a part of this press release.
Safe
Harbor:
Certain
statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases "will likely
result", "expected to", "will continue", "anticipated", "estimate", "projected,"
"intends", "primary goal", or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known
and unknown, and uncertainties, including but not limited to, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to shareholders,
lack of capital, changes in laws or regulations, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to
effectively respond to the growth, demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, its ability
to compete, conflicts of interest related to party transactions, regulatory matters, protection of technology, lack of industry
standards, the effects of competition, the inability of the Company to obtain or maintain the listing of the post-acquisition
company's ordinary shares on Nasdaq following the Merger, and the ability of the Company to obtain additional financing.
Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results
for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release.
FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Clinigence
Holdings, Inc.
Jacob
"Kobi" Margolin
Chief
Executive Officer
Via
email at
[email protected]
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a17-14721_1ex99d1.htm
PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Centrue Financial Corporation
Effingham, IL, June 12, 2017 - Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSBI) ("Midland") today announced it has completed its acquisition of Centrue Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFCB) ("Centrue"), the parent company of Centrue Bank. As a result of the transaction, Centrue Bank is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Midland. The transaction brings Midland's total assets to approximately $4.5 billion.
Leon J. Holschbach, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midland, commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Centrue's customers, employees and shareholders to the Midland family. Centrue is a great franchise and we are very familiar with its markets. Centrue customers will also benefit from the additional products, services and lending capacity that Midland offers.
"This acquisition fits squarely into our strategic plan of making accretive acquisitions in good markets. We believe we can realize strong synergies through this transaction while also increasing our ability to grow our customer base in northern and central Illinois", said Mr. Holschbach.
The transaction will increase the Midland branch network to approximately 50 locations across Illinois and in the St. Louis and Colorado markets. Midland also operates approximately 40 additional locations across the United States in connection with its residential mortgage, commercial FHA loan origination and commercial equipment leasing businesses.
About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. Following the acquisition of Centrue Financial Corporation, Midland has assets of approximately $4.5 billion. Midland's Wealth Management Group has assets under administration of approximately $1.9 billion. Midland provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, and insurance and financial planning services. In addition, commercial equipment leasing services are provided through Heartland Business Credit, and multi-family and healthcare facility FHA financing is provided through Love Funding, Midland's non-bank subsidiaries. For additional information, visit Midland at www.midlandsb.com or follow Midland on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.
Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Readers should note that this press release includes "forward-looking statements", including but not limited to statements about the Centrue transaction. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the transaction will not be realized within the expected time period or at all and the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will", "propose", "may", "plan", "seek", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe" or "continue", or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
CONTACTS:
Kevin L. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, at [email protected] or (217) 342-7321
Douglas J. Tucker, Sr. V.P., Corporate Counsel, at [email protected] or (217) 342-7321
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exh99-1pnmr.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
exh99-1pnmr.htm
Exhibit
99.1
For
Immediate Release
Jan. 30,
2009
PNM
Completes Sale of Gas Operations
Move
provides path to implement key initiatives
(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -
PNM
Resources' (NYSE: PNM) New Mexico utility, PNM, today successfully completed
the cash sale of its natural gas operations to New Mexico Gas Company for
approximately $640 million, which includes approximately $20 million in
purchase-price adjustments.
"Completing
the PNM gas operations sale is a key step toward returning our New Mexico
utility, PNM, to financial health and strengthening the entire corporation,"
said Jeff Sterba, PNM Resources chairman and CEO. "Our plan is to use the net
proceeds of the sale to reduce PNM and PNM Resources debt and other corporate
purposes.
"In
addition, the gas operations sale allows PNM Resources to carry forward two key
initiatives: focus solely on the generation and delivery of electricity, and
place more emphasis on our efforts to obtain appropriate regulatory treatment
for our electric utilities in New Mexico and Texas".
As of
today, PNM Resources is a holding company operating:
·
PNM
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a vertically
integrated electric utility with nearly 500,000 customers in New
Mexico;
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First Choice Power
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provider competing in Texas' deregulated market serving more than 237,000
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PNM
Resources also owns 50 percent of
EnergyCo -
a power-marketing
and generation company in Texas with 920 megawatts of capacity. Upon completion
of Unit 4 at the Cedar Bayou Generating Station in mid-2009, EnergyCo's
generation capacity will be nearly 1,200 megawatts.
Today's
closing also resulted in a $15 million payment to PNM Resources from Continental
Energy Systems, which owns New Mexico Gas Company. Continental agreed to make
the payment as consideration for the termination of a separate transaction in
which PNM Resources would have acquired another Continental
subsidiary.
(MORE)
1-29-09
1:15 pm
PNM
Completes Sale of Gas
Operations 1-30-09
pg. 2 of 2
Background:
PNM
Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M.,
with 2007 consolidated operating revenues from continuing and discontinued
operations of $2.4 billion. Through its utility and energy subsidiaries, PNM
Resources has more than 2,700 megawatts of generation resources and serves
electricity to approximately 859,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and
Texas. The company also has a 50-percent ownership of EnergyCo, which owns
approximately 920 megawatts of generation. For more information, visit
www.PNMResources.com
.
CONTACTS:
Analysts Analysts
& Media
Gina
Jacobi, (505)
241-2211
Frederick Bermudez, (505) 241-4831
(END)
1-29-09
1:15 pm
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Ruddick Corporation is the parent company of Harris Teeter, Inc., a leading regional supermarket chain with operations in eight states primarily in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States, and the District of Columbia.
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Exhibit
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FOR
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Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of CityForest
Corporation
Alpharetta, Ga. - March 21, 2007-
Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. ("Cellu Tissue") announced today that it has
consummated the acquisition of CityForest Corporation ("CityForest"). Cellu Tissue-CityForest LLC, the acquired
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EXHIBIT 99.01
acacia_8k-ex9901.htm
Exhibit 99.1
Contacts:
Rob Stewart
Media Contact:
Adam Handelsman
Investor Relations
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Tel (949) 480-8300
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Fax (949) 480-8301
(212) 201-6622
[email protected]
FOR RELEASE
January 13, 2012
ACACIA SUBSIDIARY ACQUIRES ADAPTIX, A PIONEER IN 4G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, FOR $160 MILLION
Newport Beach, CA. - (BUSINESS WIRE) January 13, 2012 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary has acquired ADAPTIX, Inc., a pioneer in the development of 4G technologies for wireless systems, for $160 million.
ADAPTIX, Inc., which has $10 million in cash, is an award-winning technology company long recognized in the industry as one of the first developers of cutting edge 4G wireless systems. With patents filed as early as 2000, ADAPTIX's research and development efforts have resulted in one of the world's most significant intellectual property portfolios focused on 4G technologies. With its rapidly growing portfolio of 230 issued and pending patents in 13 countries, ADAPTIX's innovations extend across a broad range of 4G technologies including OFDMA and MIMO.
"ADAPTIX has been on the forefront of developing next-generation wireless communications for the past 11 years", commented Acacia CEO, Paul Ryan, "and Acacia's acquisition provides our shareholders with a great opportunity to participate in the worldwide growth of 4G wireless technologies as Acacia continues to expand its patent licensing business".
ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION
Acacia Research Corporation's subsidiaries partner with inventors and patent owners, license the patents to corporate users, and share the revenue. Acacia Research Corporation's subsidiaries control over 200 patent portfolios, covering technologies used in a wide variety of industries.
Information about Acacia Research Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at
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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the statements made by Paul Ryan relating to the growth of 4G wireless technologies. These statements are based upon our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Our ability to become the licensing partner for companies, expand our patent licensing business, and participate in the growth of 4G wireless technologies, may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including the adoption of any such technologies in the relevant marketplaces worldwide, the ability to successfully develop licensing programs in the areas of 4G and related technologies, rapid technological change in relevant markets, changes in demand for current and future intellectual property rights, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments addressing licensing and enforcement of patents and/or intellectual property in general, the recent economic slowdown affecting technology companies, and general economic conditions. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, recent and forthcoming Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Forms 8-K and 8-K/A, and other SEC filings discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
SOURCE: Avalanche International Corp
August 24, 2017 06:00 ET
Avalanche International Corp Purchases Owner of Disruptive MLSE® Textile Technology
Company Concludes Stock Acquisition of MTIX, Ltd., Files for Name Change to MTIX International, Inc.
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - August 24, 2017) - Avalanche International, Corp (OTC: AVLP) announced today that it has concluded its purchase of MTIX, Ltd. through a stock exchange agreement ("Exchange"). MTIX, Ltd., is the owner and worldwide licensor of the Multiplexed Laser Surface Enhancement (MLSE®), a proprietary and unique technology that can treat both natural and synthetic textiles for a wide variety of functionalities.
The MLSE® textile technology is very diverse in its depth and breadth of treatments across the textile industry with its uses ranging from fabric preparation, dyeability and printing enhancements, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity to fire retardancy and anti-microbial properties. The use of water, harmful chemicals and energy are significantly reduced in comparison to conventional textile treatment methods. The MLSE® process is instantaneous in the reaction zone, due to rapid reaction synthesis for any required functional properties. The combination of plasma and photonic energy enables material synthesis in and/or on the surface of a substrate. The MLSE® process has been developed working with major textile manufacturers in the UK, Europe and international customers and working with real time processes for these performance enhancements.
The transaction, was previously announced through its 8-K report dated March 3, 2017 as filed on March 9, 2017 and amended on July 13, 2017 as filed on July 17, 2017. The Company stated that in conjunction with this recent transaction, it has filed for a name and symbol change with FINRA with approval pending. The Company reminds shareholders and investors that its financials are not current and is working as quickly as possible with its auditors towards having all its public filings current soon. The Company recommends any investors to read its 8-K and other public reports and financials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further information. All public filings, financials and other information are available on the Company's web site as well as on http://www.sec.gov, www.OTCMarkets.com and many other financial news reporting web sites and portals. The Company's web domain is www.AvalancheInternationalCorp.com.
About Avalanche International Corp.
Avalanche International, Corp is a Nevada corporation and holding company, publicly traded on the OTC Markets platform. The Company is focused on creating superior long-term returns for shareholders through a unique structure of diversified holdings and currently has two operational wholly-owned subsidiaries, Restaurant Capital Group, LLC and MTIX, Ltd. The Company has selected a mergers and acquisitions strategy as its primary growth driver for the foreseeable future leveraging the Wall Street and activist background of its Chairman along with the vast corporate integration and management talents of its President and CEO.
About MTIX, Ltd.
MTIX Ltd is an advanced materials and processing technology company located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. The company has developed a novel cost effective and environmentally friendly material synthesis technology for textile applications, Multiplexed Laser Surface Enhancement (MLSE®). MLSE® is a proprietary and unique technology that has the ability to treat both natural and synthetic textiles for a wide variety of functionalities. These include dyeability and printing enhancements, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy and anti-microbial properties. The use of water, harmful chemicals and energy is significantly reduced in comparison to conventional textile treatment methods. The MLSE® process is instantaneous in the reaction zone, due to rapid reaction synthesis for any required functional properties. For more information, visit their URL, http://mti-x.com.
Forward-looking & Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and those statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Company Website: www.AvalancheInternationalCorp.com
Subsidiary Websites: http://mti-x.com; www.RestaurantCapitalGroup.net
Embedded Video Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3ws0iq0O0&feature=youtu.be
CONTACT INFORMATION
·
Investor Inquiries:
Avalanche International Corp
E-Mail: [email protected]
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EXHIBIT 99.2
Exhibit 99.2
MICROSEMI FINANCIAL CONTACT:
John W. Hohener
Executive Vice President and CFO
Phone: (949) 380-6100
MICROSEMI INVESTOR CONTACT:
Robert
C. Adams
Vice President of Corporate Development
Phone: (949) 380-6100
Microsemi Corporation Completes Acquisition
of PMC-Sierra, Inc.
ALISO VIEJO, California-Jan. 15, 2016-Microsemi
Corporation
(Nasdaq: MSCC) ("Microsemi"), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power,
security, reliability and performance, announced today that Microsemi's wholly-owned subsidiary Lois Acquisition Corp. successfully
merged with and into PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMCS) ("PMC"), completing Microsemi's acquisition of PMC. Under
Section 251(h) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, no vote of PMC's stockholders was required to consummate
the merger.
At the effective time of the merger, each outstanding share
of PMC common stock (other than shares directly owned by PMC, Microsemi, Lois Acquisition Corp. or any other subsidiary of Microsemi
and shares held by PMC stockholders that are entitled to and have properly demanded appraisal of such shares under Delaware law)
was converted into the right to receive $9.22 in cash and 0.0771 shares of Microsemi common stock, together with cash in lieu of
any fractional shares of Microsemi common stock, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes, the same price received
by PMC stockholders who validly tendered their shares in the related exchange offer. Following the merger, PMC shares will cease
to be traded on Nasdaq.
"We are pleased to complete the acquisition of PMC-Sierra,"
said James J. Peterson, Microsemi's chairman and CEO. "PMC's innovative semiconductor and software solutions
are transforming the networks that connect, move and store big data. As we integrate we will leverage its industry-leading talent
base and product portfolio, driving the combined company's next wave of innovation and securing our standing as a semiconductor
industry leader".
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive
portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products
include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management
products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing
devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet
ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has
approximately 3,600 employees globally. Learn more at
www.microsemi.com
.
# # #
Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are
registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements based on current
expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events, and these statements are subject to factors and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors,
many of which are outside the control of Microsemi. The forward-looking statements in this release address a variety of subjects
including, for example, statements regarding the potential benefits (including the potentially accretive and synergistic benefits)
of Microsemi's acquisition of PMC-Sierra Inc. ("PMC"), Microsemi's expected future performance (including
expected results of operations and financial guidance), and the combined company's future financial condition, operating
results, strategy and plans. Statements including words such as "believes", "expects", "anticipates,"
"intends", "estimates", "plan", "will", "may", "look forward,"
"intend", "guidance", "future" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Potential
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the ultimate outcome and results of integrating the operations
of Microsemi and PMC, the ultimate outcome of Microsemi's operating strategy applied to PMC and the ultimate ability to realize
synergies; the effects of the business combination of Microsemi and PMC, including the combined company's future financial
condition, operating results, strategy and plans; negative or worsening worldwide economic conditions or market instability; downturns
in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate other
acquired companies; uncertainty as to the future profitability of acquired businesses, and delays in the realization of, or the
failure to realize, any accretion from acquisition transactions; acquiring, managing and integrating new operations, businesses
or assets, and the associated diversion of management attention or other related costs or difficulties; Microsemi's reliance on
government contracts for a significant portion of its sales, including impacts of any termination or renegotiation of such contracts,
uncertainties of governmental appropriations and national defense policies and priorities and effects of any past or future government
shutdowns; risks related to the company's international operations and sales, including political instability, trade restrictions
and sanctions, restrictions in the transfer or repatriation of funds, currency fluctuations and availability of transportation
services; potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog; failure to make sales indicated by the company's
book-to-bill ratio; intense competition in the semiconductor industry and resultant downward price pressure; the effect of events
such as natural disasters and related disruptions on our operations; the concentration of the factories that service the semiconductor
industry; delays in beginning production, implementing production techniques, resolving problems associated with technical equipment
malfunctions, or issues related to government or customer qualification of facilities; our dependence on third parties for key
functions; increases in the costs of credit and the availability of credit or additional capital only under more restrictive conditions
or not at all; changes to laws or regulations; unanticipated changes in Microsemi's tax obligations, results of tax examinations
or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; principal, liquidity and
counterparty risks related to Microsemi's holdings in securities; inability to develop new technologies and products to satisfy
changes in customer demand or the development by the company's competitors of products that decrease the demand for Microsemi's
products; unfavorable or declining conditions in end markets; inability of Microsemi's compound semiconductor products to compete
successfully with silicon-based products; production delays related to new compound semiconductors; variability of the company's
manufacturing yields; potential effects of system outages; inability by Microsemi to fulfill customer demand and resulting loss
of customers; variations in customer order preferences; difficulties foreseeing future demand; rises in inventory levels and inventory
obsolescence; environmental or other regulatory matters or litigation, or any matters involving contingent liabilities or other
claims; the uncertainty of litigation, the costs and expenses of litigation, the potential material adverse effect litigation could
have on Microsemi's business and results of operations if an adverse determination in litigation is made, and the time and attention
required of management to attend to litigation; difficulties in determining the
scope of, and procuring and maintaining, adequate insurance
coverage; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the hiring and retention of qualified personnel
in a competitive labor market; any circumstances that adversely impact the end markets of acquired businesses; and difficulties
in closing or disposing of operations or assets or transferring work, assets or inventory from one plant to another. In addition
to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors,
uncertainties or risks identified in the most recent Form 10-K reports and any subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi
or PMC with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking
statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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EXHIBIT
99.1
CVS/Caremark
Merger Closes, Creating the Nation's Leading Pharmacy Services Company
WOONSOCKET,
R.I. --CVS Corporation and Caremark Rx, Inc. today announced that they have
formally closed their transformative merger of equals, creating the nation's
premier integrated pharmacy services provider. The combined company, renamed
CVS/Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), unifies the nation's largest pharmacy
chain with a leading pharmaceutical services company, creating the opportunity
to deliver unique products and services that will help manage costs for
employers and improve access and choice for consumers.
"Today's
close of our landmark merger will enable us to begin delivering substantial
benefits to shareholders, customers and employees", said Tom Ryan,
CVS/Caremark's President and Chief Executive Officer. "CVS/Caremark will offer
end-to-end services, from plan design to prescription fulfillment, as well
as
the opportunity to improve clinical outcomes, which will result in better
control over healthcare costs for employers and plan providers. The company
will
improve the delivery of pharmacy services and healthcare decision making,
enabling consumers to benefit from unparalleled access, greater convenience
and
more choice. We look forward to capitalizing on the tremendous opportunity
ahead
of us to improve the delivery of pharmacy services".
"After
months of planning, we are excited to realize our shared vision of creating
the
premier provider of pharmacy services in the nation", said Mac Crawford,
Chairman of CVS/Caremark. "Together we will deliver unique products and services
that are responsive to the needs of employers, health plans and consumers,
and
do it in more convenient and flexible ways that allows consumers to take more
control of their healthcare needs".
In
light
of the closing, CVS/Caremark will commence a cash tender offer in approximately
five business days for 150 million, or about 10 percent, of its outstanding
shares at a fixed price of $35 per share.
The
combined company will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"CVS." Effective today, trading in Caremark stock (NYSE: CMX - News) has been
discontinued.
About
CVS/Caremark
CVS/Caremark
is the nation's premier integrated pharmacy services provider, combining one of
the nation's leading pharmaceutical services companies with the country's
largest pharmacy chain. The company fills or manages more than one billion
prescriptions per year, more than any other pharmacy services
provider.
CVS/Caremark drives value for pharmacy services customers by effectively
managing pharmaceutical costs and improving healthcare outcomes through its
6,200 CVS/pharmacy stores; its pharmacy benefit management, mail order and
specialty pharmacy division, Caremark Pharmacy Services; its retail-based health
clinic subsidiary, MinuteClinic; and its online pharmacy, CVS.com. General
information about CVS/Caremark is available through the Investor Relations
portion of the Company's website, at http://investor.cvs.com, as well as through
the pressroom portion of the Company's website, at
www.cvs.com/pressroom.
Certain
Information Regarding the Tender Offer After Closing of the
Merger
The
information in this press release describing CVS' planned tender offer following
closing of the CVS/Caremark merger is for informational purposes only and does
not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell shares
of
CVS/Caremark's common stock in the tender offer. The tender offer will be made
only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and the related materials that
CVS/Caremark will distribute to its shareholders. Shareholders should read
the
Offer to Purchase and the related materials carefully because they contain
important information, including the various terms and conditions of the tender
offer. Subsequent to the commencement of the tender offer, shareholders of
CVS/Caremark will be able to obtain a free copy of the Tender Offer Statement
on
Schedule TO, the Offer to Purchase and other documents that CVS/Caremark will
be
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission from the Commission's website
at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also obtain a copy of these documents, without
charge, from Morrow & Co., Inc., the information agent for the tender offer,
toll free at 1 (800) 245-1502 when these documents become available.
Shareholders are urged to carefully read these materials prior to making any
decision with respect to the tender offer. Shareholders and investors who have
questions or need assistance may call Morrow & Co., Inc., the information
agent for the tender offer, toll free at 1 (800) 245-1502.
Cautionary
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
document contains certain forward-looking statements about CVS and Caremark.
When used in this document, the words "anticipates", "may", "can", "believes",
"expects", "projects", "intends", "likely", "will", "to be" and any similar
expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts, in each
case
as they relate to CVS or Caremark or to the combined company, the management
of
either such company or the combined company or the transaction are intended
to
identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. In making any of those
statements, the person making them believes that its expectations are based
on
reasonable assumptions. However, any such statement may be influenced by factors
that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from
those projected or anticipated. These forward-looking statements, including,
without limitation, statements relating to anticipated accretion, return
on
equity,
cost synergies, incremental revenues and new products and offerings, are subject
to numerous risks and uncertainties. There are various important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any such
forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of CVS and
Caremark, including macroeconomic condition and general industry conditions
such
as the competitive environment for retail pharmacy and pharmacy benefit
management companies, regulatory and litigation matters and risks, legislative
developments, changes in tax and other laws and the effect of changes in general
economic conditions. The actual results or performance by CVS or Caremark or
the
combined company, and issues relating to the transaction, could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking
statements relating to those matters. Accordingly, no assurances can be given
that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will
transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on
the
results of operations or financial condition of CVS or Caremark, the combined
company or the transaction.
Contact:
CVS/Caremark
Corporation
Investors:
Nancy
Christal, 914-722-4704
VP,
Investor Relations
or
Media:
Eileen
Howard Dunn, 401-770-4561
VP,
Corporate Communications
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1
Neustar Completes Acquisition of Caller Authentication Assets of TNS
Increases 2015 Adjusted Net Income Guidance
STERLING, VA, December 21, 2015 - Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a trusted neutral provider of real-time information services, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the caller authentication assets of Transaction Network Services, Inc. (TNS) and updated its 2015 guidance.
"We're pleased to announce that we have completed the acquisition of the caller authentication assets of TNS", said Lisa Hook, Neustar's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This acquisition accelerates our ability to launch next generation mobile identity solutions for service providers, businesses, and consumers. These assets enhance our ability to compete across the broad market for caller authentication in mobile, broadband and wireless with offerings that include subscriber data storage and management, caller identification and verification services".
The company reaffirmed its 2015 revenue guidance to range from $1.04 billion to $1.05 billion, representing growth of 8% to 9%. Information Services revenue is expected to range from $535 million to $545 million, representing growth of 9% to 12%. The company increased its 2015 adjusted net income guidance to range from $262 million to $268 million, or a 25% margin. On a per share basis, adjusted net income is expected to range from $4.70 to $4.80, an increase of 9% to 11%.
Paul Lalljie, Neustar's Chief Financial Officer, added, "We are targeting the top end of our 2015 revenue guidance range and we have increased our adjusted net income guidance to include approximately $8 million in discrete tax benefits. We expect the momentum we have seen in the first three quarters of 2015 to continue. In addition, this acquisition increases our 2016 guidance provided on December 9, 2015, by $60 million in revenue and $20 million in adjusted EBITDA".
About Neustar, Inc.
Neustar, Inc. (NSR) is the first real-time provider of cloud-based information services, enabling marketing and IT security professionals to promote and protect their businesses. With a commitment to privacy and neutrality, Neustar operates complex data registries and uses its expertise to deliver actionable, data-driven insights that help clients make high-value business decisions in real time, one customer interaction at a time. More information is available at www.neustar.biz.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements in this press release regarding Neustar, Inc.'s acquisition of caller authentication assets of TNS including, without limitation, expected benefits of the transaction, statements about Neustar, Inc.'s 2015 and 2016 guidance and any other statements regarding the company's expectations and beliefs about its future results of operations, goals or business prospects constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cannot assure you that its expectations will be achieved or that any deviations will not be material. Forward-looking statements are subject to many assumptions, risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Among the important factors that could cause future events or results to vary from those addressed in the forward-looking statements include without limitation, the ability to realize the benefits of the transaction at the expected times or at all; and the ability of the acquired business to retain existing business relationships and key employees; the uncertainty of future revenue, expenses and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly results due
to such factors as modifications to, terminations of, or failures to renew (or announcements related to any of the foregoing) the company's material contracts, including its contracts to serve as the Local Number Portability Administrator, disruptions to the company's operations resulting from network disruptions, security breaches or other events, or an inability to obtain high quality data on favorable terms or otherwise; general economic conditions in the regions and industries in which the company operates; the financial covenants in the company's secured credit facility and their impact on the company's financial and business operations; the company's indebtedness and the impact that it may have on the company's financial and operating activities; the company's ability to incur additional debt; the variable interest rates applicable under the company's indebtedness and the effects of changes in those rates; the company's ability to identify and complete acquisitions and integrate and support the operations of the businesses the company acquires; increasing competition; market acceptance of the company's existing services; the company's ability to successfully develop and market new services and the uncertainty of whether new services will achieve market acceptance or result in any revenue; the company's ability to raise additional capital on favorable terms or at all; business, regulatory and statutory changes related to the communications, Internet and Information Services industries; and the impact on the company of any litigation, arbitration, investigation or other similar proceeding. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and subsequent periodic reports. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to the company on the date of this press release, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release and in other statements, Neustar presents certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and may not be comparable with similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Set forth below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. This reconciliation should be carefully evaluated. Prior disclosures of non-GAAP figures may not exclude the same items and as such should not be used for comparison purposes.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA
The following is a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA for the years ending December 31, 2015 and 2016. Management believes that these measures enhance investors' understanding of the company's financial performance and the comparability of the company's results to prior periods, as well as against the performance of other companies.
Year Ending December 31,
2015 (1)
2016 (1)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue
$
1,045,000
$
1,240,000
Net income (2)
$
183,000
$
195,000
Add: Stock-based compensation
38,500
50,000
Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets
64,500
93,500
Add: Restructuring charges (3)
5,000
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Add: Acquisition-related costs (4)
13,000
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Less: Adjustment for provision for income taxes (5)
(39,000
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(50,500
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Adjusted net income
$
265,000
$
288,000
Add: Depreciation and amortization
121,000
155,000
Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets
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(93,500
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Add: Adjustment for provision for income taxes
39,000
50,500
Add: Interest expense
29,000
60,000
Add: Non-cash other (income) and expense, net (6)
1,000
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Less: Interest income
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Add: Provision for income taxes
87,000
105,000
Adjusted EBITDA
$
477,500
$
565,000
Adjusted net income margin (7)
25
%
23
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Adjusted EBITDA margin (8)
46
%
46
%
Adjusted net income per diluted share
$
4.75
$
5.21
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
55,800
55,300
(1)
The amounts expressed in these columns represent the midpoint of the company's guidance. For purposes of the year ending December 31, 2016, the reconciliation reflects the guidance provided on December 9, 2015 as supplemented by the acquisition of the caller authentication assets of TNS.
(2)
Net income for 2015 includes the estimated impact of the MarketShare transaction of approximately $7 million. In addition, any contribution from MarketShare to net income excludes the impact of financing.
(3)
Amounts represent restructuring charges related to the termination or relocation of certain employees and reduction in or closure of leased facilities.
(4)
Amounts represent costs incurred by the company in connection with completed acquisitions.
(5)
Adjustments reflect the estimated impact of income taxes using the effective tax rate for the applicable period.
(6)
Amounts represent (gain)/loss on foreign currency transactions, realized gains on available-for-sale investments and (gain)/loss on asset disposals.
(7)
Adjusted net income margin is a measure of adjusted net income as a percentage of revenue.
(8)
Adjusted EBITDA margin is a measure of adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
Contact:
Neustar Investor Relations Contact
Dave Angelicchio, +1 571-434-3443
[email protected]
or
Neustar Media Relations Contact
Donna Estrin, +1 415-470-1204
[email protected]
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Exhibit 99.1
Blount International Closed Acquisition
of Woods Equipment Company
PORTLAND, OR
- September 7, 2011 - Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) ("Blount") today announced that it has closed its acquisition of GenWoods HoldCo, LLC ("Woods Holdings") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Woods Equipment Company ("Woods"), a manufacturer and marketer of equipment and replacement parts primarily for the agriculture end market. Blount previously announced the signing of the Merger Agreement for this acquisition on August 17, 2011.
Josh Collins, Blount's Chairman and CEO, stated "We are excited to welcome Woods and TISCO to the Blount family and to work with our new team members to help grow our business in the farm, ranch, and agriculture end markets. The combination with our existing businesses is consistent with our stated strategy and provides significant opportunities for value creation across the enterprise".
For an overview of the acquisition, please visit our website at http://www.blount.com/ to view the presentation titled "Woods Acquisition Overview".
Founded in 1946, Woods is a manufacturer and marketer of equipment and replacement parts for the agriculture, grounds maintenance, and construction markets, primarily in North America, with approximately $160 million in sales for the twelve months ended July 31, 2011. Woods manufactures, markets, and distributes agriculture and construction attachments and related replacement parts in its Attachment business unit, and it markets and distributes one of the largest selections of replacement parts for tractors and implements through its Aftermarket Parts business unit. Woods offers its products under the brand names Woods®, Alitec®, Central Fabricators®, Gannon®, Wain-Roy®, WoodsCare™, and TISCO® through a vast distribution network, including over 11,000 dealers nationwide, original equipment manufacturers, nationwide farm stores, an e-commerce portal, and tractor repair shops.
Blount is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of replacement parts and equipment for consumers and professionals in select global end markets, including forestry; lawn and garden; farm, ranch, and agriculture; and concrete cutting and finishing, and is the market leader in manufacturing saw chain and guide bars for chain saws. Blount sells its products in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information about Blount, please visit our website at http://www.blount.com/.
4909 SE INTERNATIONAL WAY | PORTLAND, OREGON 97222 | 503.653.8881
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Forward looking statements in this release, including without limitation the Company's outlook, expectations, beliefs, plans, indications, estimates, anticipations, guidance, and their variants, as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are based upon available information and upon assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable; however, these forward looking statements involve certain risks and should not be considered indicative of actual results that the Company may achieve in the future. In particular, among other things, guidance given in this release is expressly based upon certain assumptions concerning market conditions, foreign currency exchange rates, raw material costs, the presumed relationship between backlog, and future sales trends, as well as the uncertainty of the current global economic situation. To the extent that these assumptions are not realized going forward, or other unforeseen factors arise, actual results for the periods subsequent to the date of this announcement may differ materially.
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e604521_ex99-2.htm
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED OCTOBER 30, 2008
Unassociated Document
Contact
at Winthrop Realty Trust
Beverly
Bergman
Investor
or Media Inquiries
Phone:
(617) 570-4614; e-mail: [email protected]
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October
29, 2008
WINTHROP
REALTY TRUST ACQUIRES 27% OF ITS OUTSTANDING SERIES B-1 PREFERRED SHARES AT A
DISCOUNT
BOSTON, MA - October
29/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Winthrop Realty Trust (NYSE:FUR) today announced
that it has acquired 944,000 of its Series B-1 Cumulative Convertible Redeemable
Preferred Shares with a liquidation value of $23,600,000 at price of $17,051,000
which represents a 27.75% discount to its liquidation value. Michael
L. Ashner, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Winthrop stated "given
the current uncertainty in the marketplace, we believe that, as with our
recently announced common share repurchase plan, the acquisition of our
preferred shares at a substantial discount is an accretive deleveraging
investment which provides a very low risk enhancement to net asset
value."
___________________
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www.winthropreit.com
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EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
Exhibit
99.1
IMPLANT
SCIENCES MAKES ASSET SALE TO ENHANCE ITS FOCUS ON SECURITY PRODUCTS
COMPANY
STRENGTHENS BALANCE SHEET WITH GROSS CASH PROCEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY $12.7
MILLION
WAKEFIELD,
MA…May 2, 2007…Implant
Sciences Corporation (AMEX: IMX)
today
announced the execution of a definitive agreement and closing on the sale of
Accurel Systems International ("Accurel"), a division of the Company's
semiconductor business unit. The Company sold substantially all of the assets
of
Accurel to Evans Analytical Group LLC ("Evans"). The Company received gross cash
proceeds of approximately $12,705,000 and Evans will also assume estimated
liabilities of approximately $3,017,000, including equipment related debt.
Transaction costs are estimated to be approximately $929,000. In addition,
the
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stock to Legend Merchant Group, our investment banker, in accordance with the
terms of our July 2006 engagement letter. The warrant may be exercised at a
price equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on May 1,
2007.
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29,
2006. Transaction details will be disclosed in the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K which will be filed on or before May 7, 2007.
Dr.
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efforts to expand our security product line. As additional accomplishments
in
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provided to our shareholders and the investment community".
Dr.
Armini added, "We believe the value created in Accurel over the past two years
and the cash resources now liberated as a result of the disposition provide
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debt obligations, and the resources necessary to expand our security business.
I
look forward to discussing the details of the Accurel transaction and our
continuing strategic plan in our scheduled conference call".
Company
Conference Call
Management
will host a conference call on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
to
review the Accurel transaction and the Company's continuing strategic plan,
followed by a Q&A session. The call can be accessed by dialing: 866-314-5050
within the U.S. or 617-213-8051 outside the U.S. and entering the passcode:
47099483. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately
5
minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the conference call
will
be available two hours after the call for the following two business days by
dialing: 888-286-8010 within the U.S. or 617-801-6888 outside the U.S. and
entering passcode: 21790140.
About
Implant Sciences
Implant
Sciences, established since 1984, uses its patented ion beam technology to
develop, manufacture and sell products through its primary business units:
(i)
trace explosives detection systems for homeland security, defense, and other
security related applications and (ii) state of the art products and services
for the medical and semiconductor industries. The Company has developed and
begun shipments of handheld, portable trace explosive detection systems to
a
growing number of locations around the world and domestically. Building on
its
proprietary core technological capabilities, it currently is working on the
development of several next generation trace explosives detection systems.
The
Company believes its strong background and experience in ion beam technology
will address many important current and future security needs in aviation,
cargo, transportation, and other related elements of the government and
commercial infrastructure. In addition to its core security market focus, the
Company has a line of medical product coatings business activities at its main
facility in Wakefield Massachusetts and operates state of the art ion implanters
at both the Wakefield location and at a modern facility in Sunnyvale, California
providing implantation services to the semiconductor industry. For further
details on the Company and its products, please visit the Company's website at
www.implantsciences.com.
Implant
Sciences believes that this press release contains forward-looking statements
as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such
statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to
facts that could cause results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. For further information you are encouraged to review Implant
Sciences' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10K for the period ended June 30, 2006 and Quarterly
Reports on Form 10Q for the periods ended September 30, 2006 and December 31,
2006. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained
in
this press release.
For
further information contact:
Implant
Sciences Corporation
Investor
Relations
(508)
523-3141 or
(781)
246-0700
www.implantsciences.com
Catalyst
Financial Resources
Thomas
T.
O'Brien, 503-757-4903
[email protected]
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a06-13802_1ex99d1.htm
EX-99
Exhibit 99.1
Contacts:
Fiona Abolade
VCampus Corporation
(703) 654-7221
[email protected]
Jody Miller
Prosoft Learning Corporation
(602) 794-4121
[email protected]
VCampus Completes Acquisition of
Prosoft Learning Corporation
Acquisition is Expected to Accelerate
Growth of Revenues from Professional Certifications
RESTON, Va.---June 13, 2006-VCampus
Corporation (NASDAQ: VCMP) announced
today that it has closed on its acquisition of Prosoft Learning
Corporation. The acquisition will enable
VCampus to add the market-leading CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional)
certification to its Select Partner® Program, as well as offer the CTP
(Convergence Technologies Professional) credential, which Prosoft manages for
the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). VCampus' management will
discuss the details of the acquisition and the synergies for future growth in
its upcoming conference call for investors.
The $2.1 million purchase price was paid with approximately $1.4 million
in cash and the balance in certain assumed liabilities and notes payable.
VCampus acquired all of the newly issued capital stock of Prosoft at closing.
Conference Call and
Webcast
Nat Kannan, chairman
and CEO, and Christopher Nelson, CFO, of VCampus will hold a conference call to
discuss the acquisition, as well as recently released financial results. The call is scheduled for 4:30 pm EDT on
Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Interested parties
may participate by dialing (800) 599-9816. International callers may dial (617)
847-8705. Please enter the passcode 90276140.
This call will also be
offered via Webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at the VCampus Web site
at www.vcampus.com. The Webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson
StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call
at www.fulldisclosure.com, Thomson/CCBN's individual investor portal, powered
by StreetEvents. Institutional investors
can access the call via Thomson's password-protected event management site,
StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
A replay of the call
will be available via telephone from approximately 6:30 pm EDT on June 20,
2006, until 6:30 pm EDT on June 27, 2006.
To listen to the replay, participants in the United States and Canada
should dial (888) 286-8010, and international participants should dial (617)
801-6888. The conference ID for the replay is 66534907.
About VCampus®
VCampus Corporation
(NASDAQ: VCMP), a provider of end-to-end e-learning services, helps
organizations that offer professional certifications and credentials unlock the
value of their traditional branded course content. Through its innovative Select Partner®
Program, VCampus publishes training content for online delivery to enhance and
support professional certification programs.
The Select Partner Program provides custom course development,
publishing, hosting, e-commerce, reporting, account support and marketing
services. With more than a decade of
e-learning experience, VCampus has delivered more than 3 million courses to
more than 1 million desktops/users in professional credentialing and
certification organizations, associations, non-profits, corporations,
government agencies and higher education institutions. VCampus distributes a courseware library of
more than 3,800 Web-based courses. VCampus Corporation is headquartered in
Reston, Virginia. For more information, call 800-915-9298, or visit the VCampus
Web site at www.vcampus.com. "VCampus" and "Select Partner" are registered trademarks
of VCampus Corporation.
Forward-Looking
Statements Disclaimer
This press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact
are forward-looking. Without limiting
the foregoing, references to future growth or expansion or scheduled product
launch dates are forward-looking, and words such as "anticipates", "believes", "could,"
"estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "may", "might", "should", "will" and "would,"
and other forms of these words or similar words, are intended to identify
forward-looking information. You should
read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our
future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or
of our financial position, or state other forward-looking information. There might be events in the future that we
are
not able to predict
accurately or control, and any forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ
materially. These risks and
uncertainties include: (1) our history of losses, projection of future losses
and our need to raise additional capital; (2) market acceptance of our new and
future products; (3) uncertainties regarding the successful implementation of
our Select Partner Program or the timely release of products; (4) uncertainties
regarding ability to achieve growth organically or otherwise and to consummate
and integrate any acquisitions, including Prosoft; (5) growing competition; and
(6) our ability to maintain and manage our growth. For additional information regarding risk
factors that could affect our future results, please refer to the discussions
of "Risk and Uncertainties'" in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and other SEC
filings.
About Prosoft Learning
Corporation
Prosoft Learning
Corporation offers content and certifications to enable individuals to develop
and validate critical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workforce
skills. Prosoft is a leader in the
workforce development arena, working with state and local governments and
school districts to provide ICT education solutions for high school and
community college students. Prosoft has
created and distributes a complete library of classroom and e-learning courses.
Prosoft distributes its content through its ComputerPREP division to individuals,
schools, colleges, commercial training centers and corporations worldwide. Prosoft owns the CIW job-role certification
program for Internet technologies and the CCNT (Certified in Convergent Network
Technologies) certification, and manages the CTP (Convergence Technologies
Professional) vendor-neutral certification for telecommunications. To learn more, visit www.ProsoftLearning.com,
www.ComputerPREP.com, www.CIWcertified.com and www.CTPcertified.com.
Except for historical
information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are
statements of a forward-looking nature that are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
projected. Such risks and uncertainties
include, without limitation, the inability of Prosoft to return any funds to
current equity holders in exchange for cancellation of the equity interests
under the proposed plan of reorganization; doubts about Prosoft's ability to
operate as a going concern; the ability of Prosoft to sustain operations after
seeking bankruptcy protection; Prosoft's ability to obtain waivers under its
senior note obligations and the terms of such waivers; Prosoft's dependence on
the timely development, introduction and acceptance of courses, proprietary
certifications and other products; the market for technology training; the
acceptance of ICT certifications in general; the continued and improved
penetration of the academic, learning center and corporate markets; the
successful implementation of strategic relationships; the effect of changing
economic conditions; and the other risks and uncertainties outlined in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but
not limited to, Prosoft's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-QSB. Prosoft undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking
information.
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PRESS RELEASE
EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Chuck Coppa, CFO or Lyle Jensen, CEO
GreenMan Technologies, 800-526-0860
John Nesbett, Institutional Marketing Services, Inc. 203-972-9200
GreenMan Technologies Acquire Welch Products, Inc.
Acquisition Leverages GreenMan's Crumb Rubber Manufacturing Capabilities And
Creates Vertically Integrated Products Subsidiary With
Enhanced Growth Opportunity
DES MOINES, Iowa - October 2, 2007 - GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTI),
a leading recycler of over 12 million scrap tires per year in the United States,
today announced it has acquired Welch Products, Inc. The October 1, 2007
transaction was structured as a share exchange in which 100 percent of Welch
Products' common stock will be exchanged for 8 million shares of GreenMan's
common stock. GreenMan has completed the acquisition of approximately 98 percent
of Welch's common stock and expects to acquire the remaining Welch common stock
over the next few days.
Headquartered in Carlisle, Iowa, Welch Products specializes in design, product
development, and manufacturing of environmentally responsible products using
recycled materials, primarily recycled rubber. The company's patented products
and processes include playground safety tiles, roadside anti-vegetation
products, construction molds and highway guard-rail rubber spacer blocks.
Through its recent acquisition of Playtribe, Inc., Welch also provides
innovative playground design, equipment and installation. Welch Products has
been a major crumb rubber customer of GreenMan for the past several years.
For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2007, Welch Products and Playtribe
had combined unaudited revenues of approximately $3.5 million. Based on customer
interest and quote activity, GreenMan expects continued growth in the second
half of calendar 2007 and significant growth in calendar 2008 when Welch's
EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) and net
income are expected to be accretive.
Through the company's National Safe Surface Initiative(R), Welch Products has
created an emerging product line and unique patented marketing program focused
on: (1) improving playground safety and accessibility; (2) lowering playground
maintenance costs; and (3) mitigating playground liability risks for schools,
community and state parks, and child care centers. Welch's Duromat Extended
LifeTM playground safety tiles are manufactured with a patented "cold-cure"
process that allows high quality crumb rubber tiles to have a unique long life,
even in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Additionally, a new market
requirement created by the American Disabilities Act ("ADA") requires schools
and other public playgrounds to provide all children access to outdoor play.
Welch Products believes that loose-fill surfacing (e.g., wood chips, mulch,
sand, and pea gravel) is rarely maintained to proper safety levels and does not
allow children in wheelchairs or with other disabilities to easily use
playground equipment. Welch Products' playground tiles are fully-ADA compliant
and, during independent tests performed by the National Program for Playground
Safety, demonstrated a 75 percent reduction in emergency room injuries given
proper supervision.
The acquisition of PlayTribe, Inc., an innovative playground design, equipment,
and installation company, provides playground equipment and recreational site
amenities that encourage safe and imaginative play. Welch and PlayTribe are
pioneering a unique, high-value-add sales strategy which circumvents the
traditional distributor channels and sells directly to the end customer. This
strategy has created enhanced customer satisfaction attributable to the
companies' comprehensive approach to providing an overall solution for
compliance, safety, accessibility, and turn-key quality installation.
Lyle Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenMan Technologies,
states, "Welch Products has developed strong brand names and high levels of
customer satisfaction in the playground marketplace which supports a premium
price point given the products' compelling safety profile and endorsements by
various public and private organizations. The marriage of GreenMan and
Welch/Playtribe allows both companies to build on each other's strengths and
opens up a new billion dollar market".
Welch Products' Interim Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner of First
Continental Group ("FCG"), Bruce Boland commented, "Our Welch and FCG people
have spent a great deal of human and financial resources in developing the Welch
Overall Solutions(R) Project. The objective was to prove the value of
sustainable value-add products made from used rubber that put people to work,
provide safety for children, and prove to be a wise use of taxpayer dollars. We
believe the end-result of this merger will give the Iowa Legislature on both
sides of the aisle, the National Program for Playground Safety from Cedar Falls,
Iowa, and our hard working employees who designed and developed this unique
project within the borders of Iowa, the recognition they justly deserve".
Mr. Boland added, "We feel this merger with GreenMan is based on a number of
sound business decisions that match up the strengths of both companies and we
are comfortable that Lyle Jensen can provide the necessary leadership to drive
this next phase of our business model as we look to a stronger calendar 2008. In
our view, this adds up to a win-win for our customers, school children,
bi-partisan legislatures, and all shareholders going forward. We are very
excited about the future of the combined companies and will continue to help our
combined investment grow".
Please join us Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 2:00 PM EDT for a conference call
in which we will discuss the Welch acquisition in more detail. To participate,
please call 1-888-789-0150 and ask for the GreenMan call. A replay of the
conference call can be accessed until 11:50 PM on October 31, 2007 by calling
1-800-408-3053 and entering pass code 3238370.
About GreenMan Technologies
GreenMan Technologies pursues technological processes and unique marketing
programs to transform recycled materials into renewable fuel, alternative
energy, recycled feedstock, and innovative recycled products. Over twelve
million tires are collected and recycled annually into tire-derived fuel,
tire-derived aggregate, and crumb rubber feedstock for playground, athletic
track and field, and road surfacing. Through the company's Welch Products
subsidiary, the company develops and markets branded products and services that
provide schools and other political subdivisions viable solutions for safety,
compliance, and accessibility. To learn more about all of the companies, please
visit the following websites:
www.greenman.biz
www.welchproducts.com
www.nssi-usa.com
www.playtribe.com
"Safe Harbor" Statement: Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
With the exception of the historical information contained in this news release,
the matters described herein contain "forward-looking" statements that involve
risk and uncertainties that may individually or collectively impact the matters
herein described, including but not limited to the possibility that we may not
be able to secure the financing necessary to return to profitability, the
possibility that the delisting of our stock by the American Stock Exchange could
substantially limit our stock's future liquidity and our ability to raise
capital, the possibility that we may not realize the benefits of product
acceptance, economic, competitive, governmental, seasonal, management,
technological and/or other factors outside the control of the Company, which are
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal period ended September 30, 2006. The
Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these "forward-looking"
statements.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
FINAL
MOVADO GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MVMT
Paramus, NJ - October 1, 2018 -- Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of MVMT Watches Inc., the owner of MVMT ("MVMT"), a global aspirational lifestyle brand. The purchase price was comprised of an initial payment of approximately $100 million, or approximately $85 million net of tax benefits that are anticipated to be generated from the acquisition, subject to working capital and other closing adjustments, and two future contingent payments that combined could total up to an additional $100 million before tax benefits. The exact amount of the future payments will be determined by MVMT's future financial performance with no minimum required future payment. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand, although the Company anticipates replenishing a portion of its cash through approximately $50 million of borrowings under its revolving credit facility by October 31, 2018.
As previously announced, the benefits of the transaction include:
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Adds a category-leading millennial brand created though world-class digital execution that has a strong track record of growth, category-leading site traffic and growing customer relationships that will position Movado Group to accelerate its digital strategy.
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Provides a significant global growth opportunity for Movado Group's portfolio as MVMT continues to cross-sell products within its existing portfolio, expand product offerings within its core categories of watches, sunglasses and accessories, and grow its presence in new markets through its direct-to-consumer and wholesale business.
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Allows MVMT to benefit from Movado Group's global infrastructure and distribution network to help accelerate MVMT's expansion in untapped categories, channels and geographies.
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Increases Movado Group's exposure to both aspirational and millennial consumers through MVMT's differentiated and affordable watches, sunglasses and accessories.
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Strengthens Movado Group's digital and direct-to-consumer capabilities.
In its last fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, MVMT achieved revenue of approximately $71 million. Movado Group expects the transaction to be accretive to its results for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2019, exclusive of transaction-related charges and the amortization of anticipated purchase accounting adjustments.
Efraim Grinberg, Movado Group's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased to officially welcome MVMT to Movado Group having closed on this strategic acquisition. MVMT provides many benefits to our Company - we add a strong digital brand to our portfolio; broaden our customer reach to millennials, an important consumer segment; and increase the sales and earnings potential of our Company with an acquisition that we expect will be accretive to fiscal 2019 results. We expect to leverage the strengths of MVMT combined with our scale and operating platform to take the brand to a greater level of growth. With the closing of this acquisition, we are well positioned to capitalize on the full potential of our owned and licensed brands portfolio as we focus on delivering sustainable long-term growth".
Jake Kassan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of MVMT, stated, "I am excited to officially be part of the Movado team. The entire MVMT team shares in my excitement as we will now be able to benefit from the resources and brand expertise of Movado Group that will help MVMT achieve our long-term objectives".
Kramer LaPlante, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of MVMT, added, "I, along with the 39 associates at MVMT, share in the enthusiasm to be part of Movado Group. We expect Movado Group's scale, relationships and expertise in the timepiece category to accelerate the growth and development of our business as we maximize both businesses' focus on product innovation, unique design and value for the consumer".
CONTACT:
ICR, Inc.
Investors:
Rachel Schacter/Allison Malkin
203-682-8200
Media:
Alecia Pulman/Brittany Fraser
[email protected] / [email protected]
203-682-8200
Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS®, LACOSTE®, SCUDERIA FERRARI®, REBECCA MINKOFF® and URI MINKOFF® watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States and Canada.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "targets", "goals", "projects", "intends", "plans", "seeks", "estimates", "may", "will", "should" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Similarly, statements in this press release that describe the Company's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals are also forward-looking statements. Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements and levels of future dividends to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. These risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions which may impact disposable income of consumers in the United States and the other significant markets (including Europe) where the Company's products are sold, uncertainty regarding such economic and business conditions, trends in consumer debt levels and bad debt write-offs, general uncertainty related to possible terrorist attacks, natural disasters, the stability of the European Union (including the impact of the June 23, 2016 referendum advising that the United Kingdom exit from the European Union) and defaults on or downgrades of sovereign debt and the impact of any of those events on consumer spending, changes in consumer preferences and popularity of particular designs, new product development and introduction, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its business strategies, competitive products and pricing, the impact of "smart" watches and other wearable tech products on the traditional watch market, seasonality, availability of alternative sources of supply in the case of the loss of any significant supplier or any supplier's inability to fulfill the Company's orders, the loss of or curtailed sales to significant customers, the Company's dependence on key employees and officers, the ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses without disruption to other business activities, the continuation of the company's major warehouse and distribution centers, the continuation of licensing arrangements with third parties, losses possible from pending or future litigation, the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights, the ability to lease new stores on suitable terms in desired markets and to complete construction on a timely basis, the ability of the Company to successfully manage its expenses on a continuing basis, information systems failure or breaches of network security, the continued availability to the Company of financing and credit on favorable terms, business disruptions, disease, general risks associated with doing business outside the United States including, without limitation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political and economic stability, changes to existing laws or regulations, and success of hedging strategies with respect to currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it. Be advised that developments subsequent to this press release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated with the passage of time. The Company assumes no duty to update its forward looking statements and this release shall not be construed to indicate the assumption by the Company of any duty to update its outlook in the future.
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1635581-000162828018008042-exhibit991_8point361920188 | EX-99.1
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exhibit991_8point361920188.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1
Contacts:
Investors
Bob Okunski
408/240-5447
[email protected]
Media
Natalie Wymer
650/223-9132
[email protected]
8point3 Energy Partners Announces Closing of Merger Transaction
SAN JOSE, CA, June 19, 2018 - 8point3 Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:CAFD) (8point3 or the Partnership) today announced that it has closed the mergers and other transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger and Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2018, by and among the Partnership and certain affiliates of the Partnership, Capital Dynamics Clean Energy and Infrastructure V JV, LLC, an equity fund managed by Capital Dynamics, Inc., and certain other co-investors (collectively, Capital Dynamics). As previously disclosed, a majority of the outstanding 8point3 public Class A shareholders approved the transactions at a special meeting held on May 23, 2018.
As a result of the transactions, 8point3's Class A shares will no longer be publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange. 8point3 intends to file the relevant form with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requesting the deregistration of its Class A shares and the suspension of 8point3's reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
Pursuant to the transactions, the Partnership's Class A shareholders, and the sponsors of the Partnership, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), as indirect holders of common and subordinated units in 8point3 Operating Company, LLC, the Partnership's operating company (OpCo), received $12.48 per share or per unit in cash (merger consideration). No consideration was received by the sponsors for the incentive distribution rights they owned in OpCo or their interests in 8point3 General Partner, LLC, the general partner of the Partnership.
The Partnership's Class A shares held of record by shareholders in book-entry form with The Depository Trust Company will receive the merger consideration for their respective interests on or about June 25, 2018.
Goldman Sachs acted as financial advisor to SunPower, BofA Merrill Lynch acted as financial advisor to First Solar, and Evercore acted as financial advisor to the Conflicts Committee of the general partner. Baker Botts L.L.P. acted as legal counsel to SunPower, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP acted as legal counsel to First Solar, and Richards, Layton & Finger P.A. acted as legal counsel to the Conflicts Committee of the general partner.
Amis, Patel & Brewer, LLP acted as transaction legal counsel, and Stoel Rives LLP acted as tax and regulatory counsel, to Capital Dynamics.
About 8point3
8point3 Energy Partners LP is a limited partnership that owns, operates and acquires solar energy generation projects. The partnership owns interests in projects in the U.S. that generate long-term contracted cash flows and serve utility, commercial and residential customers. For more information about 8point3, please visit www.8point3energypartners.com.
About Capital Dynamics
Capital Dynamics, Inc. is an independent, global asset manager, investing in private equity, private credit and clean energy infrastructure. We are client-focused, tailoring solutions to meet investor requirements. The Firm manages investments through a broad range of products and opportunities including separate account solutions, investment funds and structured private equity products. Capital Dynamics currently has $15 billion in assets under management and advisement.
For 8point3 Investors
This press release includes various "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 statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements expressing management's expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions. You can identify our forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "goals", "objectives", "outlook", "intend", "plan", "predict", "project", "risks", "schedule", "seek", "target", "could", "may", "will", "should" or "would" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. In accordance with "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, these statements are accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, which could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements. In particular, expressed or implied statements concerning expectations of plans, strategies, objectives and growth and anticipated financial and operational performance of the Partnership and its subsidiaries, including guidance regarding the Partnership's revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, cash available for distribution and distributions, other future actions, conditions or events such as the commercial operation dates of projects, future operating results or the ability to generate sales, income or cash flow or to make distributions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future actions, conditions or events and future results of operations may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, June 19, 2018, and we disclaim any obligation to update such statements for any reason, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this paragraph. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond our ability to control or predict. These factors include the risk factors described under "Risk Factors" in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2018. If any of those risks occur, it could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Because of these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This press release contains information about the transactions involving the Partnership and its subsidiaries and affiliates of Capital Dynamics. Investors and shareholders of the Partnership are able to obtain free copies of documents pertaining to the transactions and other documents filed with the SEC by the Partnership through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders of the Partnership will be able to obtain free copies of documents filed by the Partnership with the SEC from the partnership's website, www.8point3energypartners.com, under the heading "SEC Filings" in the "Investors" tab.
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1088734-000121390007001192-f8k082907ex99vii_riverhawk | EX-99.7
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f8k082907ex99vii_riverhawk.htm
PRESS RELEASE OF AUGUST 29, 2007
f8k082907ex99vii_riverhawk.htm
Exhibit
99.7
River
Hawk Aviation Asset Purchase Agreement Finalized
TRAVERSE
CITY, MI, Aug 30, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- River Hawk Aviation, Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: RHWA) (River Hawk) announced today that it amended its asset
purchase agreement with privately held River Hawk Aviation, Inc. (RHA) and
finalized the agreement. Management intends to transfer the assets acquired
into
one of its existing subsidiaries or to create a new subsidiary that will
continue the operations previously conducted through the private River Hawk.
In
connection with closing the asset purchase agreement, River Hawk announced
that
it has approved a Class A preferred and a Class B preferred stock issuance
of
which 3.5 million shares of Class A and 2.0 million shares of Class B will
be
issued to the owner of RHA in exchange for all of his inventories and
intellectual property including customer lists and industry
contacts.
RHA
is
owned by Calvin Humphrey who is River Hawk's CEO and Chairman. The agreement
to
acquire the assets to RHA was commenced prior to Humphrey joining River Hawk
in
an official capacity. The original asset purchase agreement and closing date
has
previously been extended and the agreement has been amended to allow for its
completion.
RHA
is a
wholesaler and retailer of aviation parts and components and also provides
aircraft brokerage services as well as various management and advisory services
including expert appraisals to its aviation clientele. The estimated retail
value of aviation parts and components transferred to River Hawk in this
transaction is approximately $4 million.
In
2006,
RHA's gross revenue was in excess of $1.25 million. Internal estimates of gross
revenue for 2007, through August 29, 2007 are estimated to be approximately
$300,000 and the forecast for all of 2007 is expected to be $500,000 or more.
The decline in sales revenues is largely due to Mr. Humphrey's decision to
become a member of River Hawk's management and the time commitment associated
with this decision. Internal estimates are that revenues should rebound strongly
in 2008 to amounts in excess of $1 million.
Robert
Scott, CFO of River Hawk, commented, "The decision to acquire the assets of
RHA
and to avail us of the management and leadership attributes of Calvin Humphrey
is sound and fits our strategic plan extremely well. Within the past few days
the Company announced the closing of a merger with Profile Aviation Services,
Inc. and Profile Aviation Center, Inc. By amending the terms of the Company
agreement with RHA we were able to close this agreement. These two transactions
combined give us several profit centers to engage as we operate and grow our
holdings. The synergies between our Profile entities and RHA give us an
excellent platform from which to grow and prosper".
About
River Hawk Aviation, Inc.
River
Hawk Aviation, Inc. is a holding company concentrating on the acquisition and
development of aviation niche companies. Presently, the Company's operating
subsidiary base is comprised of Profile Aviation Center, Inc. and Profile
Services, Inc. of Hickory, North Carolina. The Company has also agreed to
acquire River Hawk Aviation, Inc. (a private entity) of San Antonio, Texas
and
upon satisfaction of certain terms and conditions of the agreement expects
to
take control of this corporation soon.
The
combined synergies associated with the Company's current holdings will provide
revenues from charter aircraft operations, aviation management services to
private aircraft owners, certified aircraft maintenance services, fueling and
other fixed base operation services as well as aviation parts and components
sales within the aviation industry with a specialization in Saab and other
commuter aircraft parts and components. The Company and its subsidiaries are
also able to offer consulting services, marketing and appraisals to the aviation
community. At present, the Company maintains offices and a fixed base operation
including aviation hangars in Hickory, North Carolina, offices and inventory
warehousing in San Antonio, Texas, and executive offices in
Michigan.
The
Company's plan for future growth and development will focus on the acquisition
of aviation-related operating businesses and airlines that display the potential
for restructuring into profitable and sustainable aviation-related growth
concerns.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("the Exchange Act"), and as
such,
may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements which are based
upon certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations,
are generally identifiable by the use of words as "believe", "expect", "intend,"
"anticipate", "project", or other similar expressions. These forward-looking
statements relate to, among other things, future performance, and perceived
opportunities in the market and statements regarding the Company's mission
and
vision. The Company's actual results, performance and achievements may differ
materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied
in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could materially
affect these forward-looking statements and/or predictions include, among other
things: (1) managing acquisitions and expansion of operations; (2) our ability
to obtain necessary financing and to manage existing debt; (3) the risks
inherent in the investigation, involvement and acquisition of a new business
opportunity; (4) the Company's ability to comply with federal, state and local
government and international regulations; and (5) other factors over which
we
have little or no control. Further information on potential factors that could
affect River Hawk Aviation, Inc. is found in the Company's Form 10-K and other
documents filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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883975-000119312516779729-d296933dex991 | EX-99.1
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d296933dex991.htm
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Microbot Medical Closes Merger Transaction; Initiates Trading on NASDAQ as "MBOT"
Innovative Company is Advancing Transformational Micro-Robotic Technologies to Treat and Diagnose Various Medical Conditions
Hingham, MA - November 28, 2016 - Microbot Medical Ltd., a medical device company specializing in the research, design and development of
transformational micro-robotic medical technologies, today announced that it has closed its merger transaction with StemCells, Inc. (Nasdaq: STEM), pursuant to which Microbot became a wholly-owned subsidiary of StemCells, Inc. StemCells will be
renamed Microbot Medical Inc. and will begin trading on NASDAQ under the symbol "MBOT" on November 29, 2016.
"Microbot Medical's
founding principle is to improve the quality of life of millions of patients globally by advancing micro-robotic technologies to perform surgical procedures within the human body, and offer physicians and their patients less invasive and more
precise solutions. Our vision, which helped guide the development of multiple products based on our unique ViRob and TipCAT micro-robotic technology platforms, is becoming a reality as our lead product candidates for Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
and Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders continue to progress", commented Harel Gadot, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microbot Medical.
"The
completion of this merger is a significant milestone and enables us to capitalize on Microbot Medical's unique core capabilities and fund our next generation of micro-robotic medical products. We anticipate FDA submission for these
products in the near future, and once commercialized, our robust pipeline is expected to deliver a succession of new product launches and applications driving our short, mid and long term revenue prospects", concluded Mr. Gadot.
Following the completion of the merger and one-for-nine reverse stock split, there are approximately 39 million shares of common stock
outstanding. Under the terms of the merger agreement with StemCells, the shareholders of Microbot Medical, and certain advisors and consultants with respect to the merger, received shares of StemCells common stock representing approximately 95%
of the outstanding shares of StemCells calculated on a fully diluted basis. Stockholders of StemCells prior to the merger have retained approximately 5% of the company.
Microbot's leadership includes Mr. Gadot, a co-founder who previously served as a Worldwide Group Marketing
Director at Johnson & Johnson's surgical device company Ethicon Inc. Additionally, Prof. Moshe Shoham, an inventor of Microbot's technologies and a co-founder of the Company will remain on the Board of Directors and the company's
Scientific Advisory Board. Professor Shoham also founded Mazor Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq GM: MZOR; TASE: MZOR). The current members of the Board of Directors of Microbot Medical will serve on the Board of Directors of the company, with the addition of
Scott Burell, a seasoned public company executive who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of CombiMatrix Corporation (Nasdaq: CBMX). The Company's corporate headquarters will be located in Hingham,
Massachusetts and Yokneam, Israel.
About Microbot Medical Inc.
Microbot Medical is a medical device company specializing in the design and development of transformational micro-robotic medical technologies. The
Company is primarily focused on leveraging its micro-robotic technologies with the goal of allowing more physicians to treat more patients while improving surgical outcomes for patients. The Company is currently developing its first two product
candidates: the Self Cleaning Shunt, or SCS, for the treatment of hydrocephalus and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, or NPH; and TipCAT, a self-propelling, semi-disposable endoscope that is being developed initially for use in colonoscopy procedures.
Further information about Microbot Medical is available at http://www.microbotmedical.com.
Safe Harbor
Statements pertaining to future financial and/or operating results, future growth in research, technology, clinical development, and potential opportunities
for Microbot Medical Inc. and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact
(including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will", "believes", "plans", "anticipates", "expects" and "estimates") should also be considered to be forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products, uncertainty in the results of clinical trials or regulatory
approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together
with the many uncertainties that affect the businesses of Microbot Medical Inc. particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in Microbot Medical Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Microbot Medical
Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Contacts:
EVC Group
Michael Polyviou/Doug Sherk - Investors
[email protected]; [email protected]
212-850-6020;
415-652-9100
###
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valhipr.htm
VALHI PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.2
Valhi Press Release Exhibit 99.2
EXHIBIT
99.2
VALHI
COMPLETES SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF TIMET COMMON STOCK
DALLAS,
TEXAS... March 26, 2007... Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) announced today
that it
has completed the special dividend to its stockholders of shares of Titanium
Metals Corporation ("TIMET")
common
stock (NYSE: TIE) owned by Valhi. This special dividend was paid on
March 26, 2007 to Valhi's stockholders of record at the close of business
on March 12, 2007. As a result of the special dividend, each Valhi
stockholder received 0.4776 of a share of TIMET common stock for each share
of
Valhi common stock held and cash in lieu of any resulting fractional share
of
TIMET common stock.
As
previously disclosed, immediately after the payment of the special dividend,
Contran Corporation and its subsidiaries and related parties continue to
own
approximately 51.9% of the outstanding TIMET common stock compared to the
approximately 53.8% held prior to the special dividend, in each case assuming
the full conversion of any TIMET 6¾% series A preferred stock held by such
entities or parties.
Tax
Matters
As
previously disclosed, subject to the determination of Valhi's 2007 year-end
earnings and profits, the federal income tax treatment to a Valhi stockholder
of
the special dividend and regular quarterly cash dividends (the "distributions")
will
be as follows:
·
The
amount of the distributions will be the value on the payment date
of the
TIMET shares (including any fractional share) of $36.90 per share
and the
cash received by a Valhi stockholder for regular quarterly
dividends;
·
The
distributions will be taxable as dividend income to the extent of
Valhi's
current or accumulated earnings and profits;
·
If
the distributions exceed Valhi's current or accumulated earnings and
profits, they will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital
to the
extent of a stockholder's basis in such stockholder's Valhi stock;
·
Any
remaining portion of the distributions will be treated as a capital
gain;
and
·
If
a stockholder receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of TIMET
common
stock, such holder may recognize short-term capital gain or loss
equal to
the difference between the cash received and the portion of the value
of
TIMET common stock that is allocable to the fractional
share.
Valhi
currently believes that a majority, if not all, of the distributions will
likely
be considered either a non-taxable return of capital and/or a capital gain.
However, if any or all of the distributions were to be treated as a dividend
for
federal income tax purposes, such dividend could be considered an "extraordinary
dividend" for Valhi stockholders that are corporations, which could result in a
reduction to such corporate stockholders' tax basis in their Valhi stock.
The
specific tax treatment of the distributions will
not be determined until after December 31, 2007.
Each
stockholder should receive a Form 1099 or a letter from Valhi reporting the
appropriate tax treatment. Holders
of Valhi common stock are urged to consult with their tax advisor as to their
specific tax treatment of the distributions.
Valhi
is
a member of the consolidated U.S. federal tax group of which Contran Corporation
is the parent company. As a member of the Contran consolidated tax group
and
pursuant to a pre-existing tax policy between Valhi and Contran, Valhi computes
its provision for U.S. income taxes on a separate company basis using tax
elections made by Contran and makes payments to Contran or receives payments
from Contran in amounts it would have paid to or received from the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service had it not been a member of the Contran tax group but instead
had been a separate taxpayer.
Upon
the
payment of the special dividend and pursuant to the tax policy between Valhi
and
Contran, Valhi incurred a tax obligation to Contran. The amount of the
obligation is a function of the difference between the aggregate value of
the
TIMET common stock shares distributed based on the closing market price of
the
distributed shares of TIMET common stock on the date of distribution ($36.90
per
share) less Valhi's tax basis in such shares. This obligation is approximately
$667.3 million. In order to discharge this obligation to Contran, Valhi has
issued to Contran 5,000 shares of a new issue of Valhi 6% series A preferred
stock having an aggregate liquidation preference equal to the actual tax
obligation created by the special dividend.
Valhi
is
engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments, component products (security products,
furniture components and performance marine components) and waste management
industries.
The
statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts
are
forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions
based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements can
be
identified by the use of words such as "believes", "intends", "may", "will,"
"should", "could", "anticipates", "expects", or comparable terminology or by
discussions of strategy or trends. Although Valhi believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give
any
assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements
by
their nature involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited
to, the
cyclicality of the titanium dioxide industry, global economic and political
conditions, changes in global productive capacity, changes in customer inventory
levels, changes in product pricing, changes in product costing, changes in
foreign currency exchange rates, competitive technology positions, operating
interruptions (including, but not limited to, labor disputes, leaks, fires,
explosions, unscheduled downtime, transportation interruptions, war and
terrorist activities), the ultimate resolution of pending or possible future
lead pigment litigation and legislative developments related to the lead
paint
litigation, the outcome of other litigation, and other risks and uncertainties
detailed in the Valhi's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Should
one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a
development worsen), or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results could differ materially from those forecasted or expected.
Valhi
disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
*
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1280396-000120445909000972-exh991 | EX-99.1
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exh991.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Prepared by TNT Filings Inc.
Exhibit 99.1
Yukon Gold Announces Option Assignment of its Mount Hinton Property
Toronto, Canada, May 21, 2009, Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc. ("Yukon Gold" or the "Company") (TSX: YK) (OTCBB: YGDC) (Frankfurt: W8Y) is announcing today that it has sold to "The Hinton Syndicate" all of its rights,
title and interest in the Mount Hinton Property for consideration of: (i) One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Canadian Dollars (CDN$125,000) paid upon closing of this transaction (the "Closing") and (ii) a 2% "NSR" on the
Mount Hinton Property. The 2% NSR may be terminated at any time following closing by payment to Yukon Gold of an "NSR Buy-Out Payment". The "NSR Buy-Out Payment" is structured over several years increasing in value from a
minimum of $CDN115,000 and by $CDN25,000 per year until the buy-out is completed.
Yukon Gold has assigned a work permit (Approval #LQ00242) to Mr. Richard Ewing, a member of "The Hinton Syndicate" and Mr. Ewing agreed to accept such assignment and reclamation and closure plan responsibilities that run with
the work permit. Yukon Gold and its subsidiary have no further obligations of any kind under the terms of the assignment.
Yukon Gold would like to thank "The Hinton Syndicate" for their efforts in negotiating this agreement.
About Yukon Gold
Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc. (Yukon Gold) explores and develops mining properties with a commitment to moving projects towards production. Currently there are 40.5M of the Company's common shares outstanding.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc.
Cletus Ryan, VP Corporate Development
416-865-9869 or 1-800-295-0671 x12
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.yukongoldcorp.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact
relating to the company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate"
and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and
other ecological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and other factors. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Cautionary Note to US Investors - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) limits disclosure for U.S. reporting purposes to mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. The
reader is cautioned that the terms "resource", "indicated" and "inferred" are not terms recognized by SEC guidelines for disclosure of mineral properties. Generally, "indicated" and "inferred"
estimates do not rise to the level of certainty required by SEC guidelines. The mineralized material described above is not considered a "reserve" as that term is used in the mining industry and in SEC disclosure guidelines. The Company
must undertake a feasibility study before it can estimate the value of the Marg Deposit. U.S. investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 10-KSB, File No. 000-51068. You can review and obtain copies of these filings from the
SEC's website at
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pb101234ex991.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Scott Meyerhoff
Private Business, Inc.
678-728-4464
PBIZ Acquires PTC Banking Systems and its WinTELLER
®
Suite
Financial Services Provider Expands Technology Offering with Teller Automation Solution
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (January 18, 2006) - Private Business, Inc. (NASDAQ:PBIZ), ("PBIZ"), a provider of technology solutions for financial institutions, today announced it has acquired the assets of P.T.C. Banking Systems, Inc. PTC is a leading developer of teller automation products, servicing approximately 80 financial institutions throughout the United States from its headquarters in Bradenton, Florida.
PTC's flagship product, WinTELLER, is a full-featured teller automation system designed to help bank branches better manage customer account transactions, improve teller efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. This strategic acquisition greatly complements the financial technology products and services of PBIZ and provides for a more robust solution to better serve community financial institutions. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Lynn Boggs, Chief Executive Officer of PBIZ, stated, "Acquiring a proprietary teller system that can be integrated into our core processing platform was a high priority for us. This acquisition is another step in our plan to provide a full product suite to community financial institutions, which includes our current core processing service, lending products, marketing services, and our newest addition of teller solutions. We're pleased to welcome the customers of PTC to the PBIZ family and will continue to provide the high level of service they have received from PTC".
Kjell Purnell, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of PTC, said, "I'm looking forward to joining PBIZ and working with the management team to grow the combined Company's revenue. The complementary relationship between the existing PBIZ product line and WinTELLER will provide immediate benefit to our existing as well as future customers".
About PTC
PTC Banking Systems, Inc. (PTC) is a leading developer of branch automation products for the commercial and community banking industry. For over 30 years, banks have selected PTC software, such as WinTELLER®, WinGUARD® and CaptureFIRST to positively impact their branch operations and help them better manage customer relationships. With a history of customer relationships built upon trust and the importance of customer service, PTC is a great mechanism for delivering branch automation needs to financial institutions.
About PBIZ
Private Business, Inc. (PBIZ) offers a fully-featured strategic product suite that provides core data processing, along with accounts receivable financing, Internet banking, cash management, CRM/business intelligence, financial accounting tools, Check 21 compliance, electronic image/item processing, and online debt collections. PBIZ believes its full suite of products and services will allow financial institutions and their small-to-medium sized business customers to better compete in today's aggressive financial services marketplace, and grow their trusted financial relationships, while providing increased profitability through the efficient use of technology and an expanded community presence.
-MORE-
PBIZ Acquires PTC Banking Systems
Page 2
January 18, 2006
For more information about PBIZ, or its line of products for financial institutions, please visit us on the web at www.pbizinc.com or contact marketing via email at [email protected] or call, 800-235-5584.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements made in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which the company is unable to predict or control, that may cause the company's actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the company's ability to replace its senior credit facility, to achieve its growth plans and to identify, complete, or integrate acquisitions. These risks and uncertainties are in addition to other factors detailed from time to time in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company are not necessarily indicative of future performance. The company is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet services.
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a6469937ex99_1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Knology
Announces Closing of Sunflower Acquisition
WEST POINT, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 15, 2010--Knology, Inc.
(Nasdaq: KNOL) today closed its previously-announced acquisition of
Sunflower Broadband ("Sunflower"), a provider of video, voice and data
services to residential and business customers in Douglas County,
Lawrence, Kansas and the surrounding area for $165 million cash.
In connection with the acquisition, Knology has entered into a $770
million first lien credit facility with proceeds used to partially fund
the acquisition purchase price, refinance the company's existing credit
facility, and pay related transaction costs. Knology also used
approximately $48 million of cash on hand to partially fund the
transaction. The new $770 million credit agreement includes a $50
million revolving credit facility, a $175 million term A loan and a $545
million term B loan. The revolving credit facility is not being used in
connection with the acquisition or refinancing. The term A loan bears
interest at LIBOR plus 4% and has a term of five years with annual
amortization of $8.8 million, $8.8 million, $17.5 million and $26.3
million in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively, with the balance due
at maturity. The term B loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 4%, with a
LIBOR floor of 1.5%, and has a term of six years with 1% principal
amortization annually with the balance due at maturity.
"This is an exciting transaction for our company", said Rodger L.
Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Knology, Inc.
"Sunflower is a very successful, customer-focused business that will
expand Knology's footprint and add meaningful scale to our existing
operations. We welcome the Sunflower team to Knology and are excited
about our future together".
M. Todd Holt, Knology's President and Chief Financial Officer, added,
"Sunflower has achieved excellent customer penetration and attractive
EBITDA and free cash flow results, and this acquisition complements our
continued focus on organic growth, including the high ROI edge-out
investments. We were able to successfully access the credit markets to
fund the transaction and refinance our debt in a manner that allows us
significant flexibility to continue to grow our business and extend our
maturities. In addition, we used some cash on the balance sheet to
partially fund the transaction in order to maintain manageable leverage
and a solid free cash flow profile, while at the same time keeping our
liquidity position very strong".
Credit Suisse and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey acted as Joint Lead
Arrangers and Joint Book Runners for the credit facility. SunTrust
Robinson Humphrey acted as financial advisor to Knology with the respect
to the acquisition of Sunflower and RBC Daniels acted as financial
advisor to Sunflower.
About Knology
Knology Inc., headquartered in West Point, Georgia, is a leading
provider of interactive communications and entertainment services in the
Southeast and in the upper Midwest and Kansas regions. Knology serves
both residential and business customers with one of the most
technologically advanced broadband networks in the country. Innovative
offerings include over 200 channels of digital cable TV, local and long
distance digital telephone service with the latest enhanced voice
messaging features, and high-speed Internet access, which enables
consumers to quickly download video, audio and graphic files using a
cable modem. Knology's fiber-based business products include iPlex,
which delivers Ethernet connections to an IP-PBX using Session Initiated
Protocol (SIP) technology, Passive Optical Network (PON), which supplies
IP architecture with segmented voice and data bandwidth, and Managed
Integrated Network Solutions (MATRIX), an integrated IP-based technology
which converges data and voice. For more information, please visit
www.knology.com
.
Information about Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking" statements within the
meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to future events, risks
and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied. In addition, our revenues
and earnings and our ability to achieve our planned business objectives
are subject to a number of factors that make estimates of future
operating results uncertain, including, without limitation, (1) that we
will not retain or grow our customer base, (2) that we will fail to be
competitive with existing and new competitors, (3) that we will not
adequately respond to technological developments that impact our
industry and markets, (4) that needed financing will not be available to
us if and as needed, (5) that a significant change in the growth rate of
the overall U.S. economy will occur such that there is a material impact
on consumer and corporate spending, (6) that we may have difficulties
integrating acquired businesses, or that the cost of such integration
will be greater than we expect, and (7) that some other unforeseen
difficulties occur, as well as those risks set forth in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and our other
filings with the SEC. This list is intended to identify only certain of
the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements
included herein. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relating to
expectations about future results or events are based upon information
available to us as of today's date, and we do not assume any obligation
to update any of these statements, except as required by law.
CONTACT:
Knology, Inc.
M. Todd Holt
President and Chief
Financial Officer
706-645-8752
[email protected]
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1604868-000121390020034511-ea129244ex99-1_growgen | EX-99.1
3
ea129244ex99-1_growgen.htm
PRESS RELEASE, DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Exhibit 99.1
GrowGeneration
Signs Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire Nation's Third-Largest Chain of Hydroponic Garden Centers
The
GrowBiz To Join GrowGen's Portfolio, Expands Company's Footprint in California and Oregon
Denver,
CO, November 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG),
("GrowGen" or the "Company")
the nation's largest chain of specialty
hydroponic and organic garden centers,
today announced
the signing of an asset purchase agreement to acquire The GrowBiz, the nation's
third-largest chain of hydroponic garden centers, with five stores across California and Oregon. The transaction is expected to
close before fiscal year-end 2020.
Founded in 2010 by Ross and Ryan Haley, The GrowBiz comes with a team of experienced
executives and more than 60 full and part-time employees. Prior to founding The GrowBiz, Ross Haley served as CEO of Hawthorne
Gardening Company, a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro, and General Hydroponics, two recognized leaders in the hydroponics industry.
Upon close, Ross Haley will become a senior strategic advisor to the Company.
The
addition of The GrowBiz is expected to generate annual revenues approaching $50M. The acquisition will bring the total number of
GrowGen hydroponic garden centers in California to ten and Oregon to two. The new GrowGen locations include Rocklin, Cotati, Santa
Cruz and San Luis Obispo, California, and Portland, Oregon.
"We
are excited to add The GrowBiz to our portfolio before year end, with its impressive leadership and commercial teams", said
Darren Lampert, GrowGen's CEO. "We look forward to building on their combined experience and expanding our commercial
footprint. The GrowBiz acquisition represents our continued investment in purchasing the "best of breed" hydroponic
operations in the U.S. and strengthening our management team with seasoned veterans from our industry".
Added
Ross Haley, The GrowBiz's CEO, "Hydroponics have been a staple in cannabis cultivation and as states across the country
continue to legalize, hydroponics stores are an incredible resource for consumers to learn about different cultivation methods. I've
seen first-hand over the years how our stores have helped people diversify their gardens, so they are able to cultivate and produce
cannabis
-
it's empowering. GrowGeneration's continued expansion
is a testament that the stigma of cannabis prohibition is diminishing, and cannabis is indeed a legitimate business. I look
forward to moving to an advisory position with GrowGeneration as I continue to build out Lbs. Distribution
-
a
licensed cannabis distribution company in California".
California
and Oregon Market and Projections:
●
California accounts
for 20% of the nation's legal cannabis sales
●
By 2022, California's
cannabis market is projected to hit $5B
●
Oregon could
achieve $1B in recreational and medical cannabis sales in 2020
For
more information about GrowGeneration, or to locate its stores, please visit www.growgeneration.com. For more information regarding
The GrowBiz transaction, please refer to the 8K.
About
GrowGeneration Corp.:
GrowGen
owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores. Currently, GrowGen has 31 stores, which include 5 locations
in Colorado, 6 locations in California, 2 locations in Nevada, 1 location in Arizona, 1 location in Washington, 6 locations in
Michigan, 1 location in Rhode Island, 4 locations in Oklahoma, 1 locations in Oregon, 3 locations in Maine and 1 location in Florida.
GrowGen also operates an online superstore for cultivators at growgeneration.com. GrowGen carries and sells thousands of
products, including organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponic equipment to be used
indoors and outdoors by commercial and home growers. Our mission is to own and operate GrowGeneration branded stores in all the
major states in the U.S. and Canada. Management estimates that roughly 1,000 hydroponic stores are in operation in the U.S. By
2025, the global hydroponics system market is estimated to reach approximately $16 billion.
Forward
Looking Statements:
This
press release may include predictions, estimates or other information that might be considered forward-looking within the meaning
of applicable securities laws. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgments, they are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which reflect our opinions only as of the date of this release. Please keep in mind that we are not
obligating ourselves to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements in light of
new information or future events. When used herein, words such as "look forward", "believe", "continue,"
"building", or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements made by
us herein are often discussed in filings we make with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, available at: www.sec.gov,
and on our website, at: www.growgeneration.com.
Press
Contact:
Sara Geisner
Trailblaze
[email protected]
Investor
Contact:
John Evans
GrowGeneration
[email protected]
Connect:
●
Website:
www.GrowGeneration.com
●
Instagram:
growgen
●
Facebook:
GrowGenerationCorp
●
Twitter:
@GrowGenCorp
Company Inquiries:
GrowGeneration Corp.
610-216-0057
[email protected]
#
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d702482dex991.htm
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
X4 Pharmaceuticals Completes Merger with Arsanis
- Newly Nasdaq-listed XFOR focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases -
Cambridge, MA - March
13, 2019
- X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: XFOR, as of March 14, 2019), a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced the completion of its merger with Arsanis, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASNS, through March 13, 2019), effective as of
March 13, 2019.
"We are very pleased to complete this transformative event that enables us to achieve the next level of corporate growth as we
seek to usher in a new generation of therapies for patients with rare genetic diseases and rare cancers. The merger enables us to accelerate our lead program with
X4P-001
in WHIM syndrome towards Phase 3 as we
evolve into a
pre-commercial
global corporation", said Paula Ragan, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of X4 Pharmaceuticals. "With the acquisition of synergistic R&D capabilities, X4
intends to establish a globally-recognized Center of Research Excellence to build upon our core science and technology, and to create long-term growth for a sustainable global rare disease business".
The holders of shares of X4 capital stock outstanding immediately prior to the merger received 0.5702 shares of Arsanis common stock in exchange for each
share of X4 capital stock in the merger. On March 13, 2019, Arsanis is effecting a
six-for-one
reverse stock split. As a result of the reverse stock split, every
six shares of Arsanis common stock outstanding following the merger, including the shares issued to the holders of shares of X4 capital stock in the merger, will be combined and reclassified into one share of Arsanis common stock. No fractional
shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Instead, cash, based on the average closing price per share of Arsanis common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the 10 consecutive trading days prior to March 13, 2019, will
be paid in lieu of fractions of shares.
Following the merger and the reverse stock split, the combined organization is expected to have approximately
6.7 million shares outstanding.
In connection with the merger, Arsanis will change its name to X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The combined organization
will commence trading on March 14, 2019 on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "XFOR".
The combined organization will operate under
the leadership of X4's management team prior to the merger, including Paula Ragan, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Adam S. Mostafa, Chief Financial Officer. The board of directors of the combined organization is comprised of
six directors: four directors from the former X4 board, Michael S. Wyzga, Isaac Blech, Gary J. Bridger, Ph.D. and Dr. Ragan, and two directors from the former Arsanis board, David McGirr and René Russo, Pharm.D., BCPS. Mr. Wyzga is
the new chairman of the board. The corporate headquarters of the combined organization is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
About WHIM Syndrome
WHIM syndrome is a primary immunodeficiency disease caused by genetic mutations in the CXCR4 receptor gene resulting in susceptibility to certain
types of infections. WHIM is an abbreviation for the characteristic clinical symptoms of the syndrome: Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis. There is no approved therapy for the treatment of WHIM syndrome.
About X4 Pharmaceuticals
X4 Pharmaceuticals is
developing novel therapeutics designed to improve immune cell trafficking to treat rare diseases, including primary immunodeficiencies and cancer. X4's oral small molecule drug candidates antagonize the CXCR4 pathway, which plays a central role
in immune surveillance. X4's most advanced product candidate,
X4P-001,
is in a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with WHIM syndrome, a rare genetic, primary immunodeficiency disease, and is currently
also under investigation in multiple clinical trials in oncology. X4 expects to begin a Phase 3 trial of
X4P-001
in WHIM syndrome in the first half of 2019. X4 was founded and is led by a team with deep
product development and commercialization expertise, including several former members of the Genzyme leadership team, and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, visit
www.x4pharma.com
.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statement of historical
facts, included in this press release regarding our strategy, future operations, and plans are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the development, potential benefits and
uses of and markets for X4's product candidates, including
X4P-001
and anticipated clinical trials, including timing and potential results, the potential benefits of the merger, our evolution into a
pre-commercial global corporation, and our intention to establish a Center of Research Excellence and its potential benefits. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions, expectations and projections disclosed in the
forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that X4 makes, including, but not limited to, the risk that trials and studies may be delayed and may
not have satisfactory outcomes, potential adverse effects arising from the testing or use of
X4P-001
or other product candidates, the risk that costs required to develop
X4P-001
or other product candidates or to expand our operations will be higher than anticipated and other risks described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Registration Statement on Form
S-4
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d141499dex991.htm
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. Completes Separation from Ziff Davis, Inc.
Los Angeles,
CA--7am
ET, October 8, 2021-Consensus Cloud Solutions,
Inc. ("Consensus"), a leading provider of secure information-delivery services, announced today that it has completed its previously announced separation into an independent, publicly traded company from Ziff Davis, Inc. ("Ziff
Davis") (formerly known as J2 Global, Inc.) (Nasdaq: ZD).
Consensus common stock will begin
regular-way
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regular-way
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"Alongside my colleagues at Consensus, I am excited to begin our journey as a standalone public company", said Scott Turicchi, CEO of Consensus.
"The Consensus team's hard work has put us in a leadership position as we offer secure data exchange solutions to the healthcare industry and foster interoperability among disparate systems and data protocols. I look forward to our
continued success in delivering long-term growth and value to shareholders as an independent company".
The separation was achieved through a pro
rata distribution to Ziff Davis stockholders of 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Consensus on October 7, 2021. The special dividend distribution gave Ziff Davis stockholders one share of Consensus common stock for every three shares of Ziff
Davis common stock outstanding as of the close of business on October 1, 2021, the record date for the distribution. No fractional shares of Consensus were issued and stockholders received cash in lieu of fractional shares.
About Consensus
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCSI) is a leading provider of secure information-delivery services with a scalable
Software-as-a-Service
("SaaS") platform. Consensus offers eFax, Consensus Unite, Consensus Signal, jSign and has Consensus Clarity and Harmony in development.
For more information about Consensus, visit
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"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995
Certain statements in this Press Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the proposed
spin-off
transaction. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including market and other
conditions and include uncertainties regarding expected operating performance and financial position of the companies after the separation, the costs and expected benefits of the proposed transaction, and the expected tax treatment of the
transaction. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements, including those factors described in the "Risk Factors" section of the preliminary information statement included in the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed by Consensus with the SEC. Consensus assumes
no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Bevey Miner
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.
[email protected]
Source: Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit
99.1
VF CORPORATION
COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SUPREME®
DENVER, Colo., December
28, 2020 -
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories,
today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of
Supreme
®
, a privately-owned
global streetwear brand, for an aggregate base purchase price of $2.1 billion subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness,
working capital and transaction expenses. As a result of the transaction,
Supreme
®
has become a wholly owned
subsidiary of VF Corporation.
The acquisition of the
Supreme
®
brand accelerates
VF's consumer-minded, retail-centric, hyper-digital business model transformation and builds on a long-standing relationship
between
Supreme
®
and VF, with the
Supreme
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brand being a regular collaborator with
VF's
Vans
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The North Face
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Timberland
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brands.
Supreme
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to VF's revenue and adjusted earnings per share in fiscal 2021. The
Supreme
®
brand is expected to contribute
at least $500 million of revenue and $0.20 of adjusted EPS in fiscal 2022.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations
and beliefs concerning future events impacting VF and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these
statements by the fact that they use words such as "will", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect,"
"should", and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence
of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding VF's
plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to VF's operations or financial performance, and assumptions related
thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could
differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. VF undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required
by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of VF to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from the
widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus
(COVID-19) global pandemic; the level of
consumer demand for apparel, footwear and accessories; disruption
to VF's distribution system; the financial strength of VF's customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and
quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; VF's
response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition
from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; VF's ability to implement its
business strategy; VF's ability to grow its international and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and
challenges; VF's and its vendors' ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems;
the risk that VF's facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable
to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; VF's ability to properly collect, use, manage
and secure consumer and employee data; foreign currency fluctuations; stability of VF's manufacturing facilities and foreign
suppliers; continued use by VF's suppliers of ethical business practices; VF's ability to accurately forecast demand
for products; continuity of members of VF's management; VF's ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property
rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; maintenance by VF's licensees and distributors of the value of VF's
brands; VF's ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political
and economic risks; the risk of economic uncertainty associated with the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union ("Brexit")
or any other similar referendums that may be held; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; VF's indebtedness and its ability
to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent VF from fulfilling its financial obligations; climate change and
increased focus on sustainability issues; and risks associated with the spin-off of our Jeanswear business completed on May 22,
2019, including the risk that VF will not realize all of the expected benefits of the spin-off; the risk that the spin-off will
not be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and the risk that there will be a loss of synergies from separating the businesses
that could negatively impact the balance sheet, profit margins or earnings of VF. More information on potential factors that could
affect VF's financial results is included from time to time in VF's public reports filed with the SEC, including VF's
Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.
About VF
Founded in 1899, VF Corporation
is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities
and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including
Vans
®
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North Face
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, Timberland
®
and Dickies
®
.
Our purpose is to power
movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We connect this purpose with a relentless
drive to succeed to create value for all stakeholders and use our company as a force for good. For more information, please visit
vfc.com
.
VF Corporation Contacts
Joe Alkire
Craig Hodges
Vice President, Corporate Development,
Vice President,
Investor Relations and Treasury
Corporate Affairs
[email protected]
[email protected]
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News Release
Audiovox Completes its Acquisition of Audio Leader Klipsch
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the global leader in high performance audio solutions, Klipsch Group, Inc. and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Klipsch") for a total purchase price of $166 million, plus related transaction fees and expenses.
The acquisition of Klipsch is expected to be immediately accretive to cash flow and earnings per diluted share ("EPS"). Audiovox anticipates this acquisition will generate approximately $170 million in net sales and $25 million in EBITDA in Fiscal 2012 (March 1, 2011 - February 28, 2012). The Company also anticipates that revenue for the combined companies in Fiscal 2012 (March 1, 2011 - February 28, 2012) will be approximately $730 million, with potential upside for growth based on market conditions and continued execution of strategic growth initiatives.
Patrick Lavelle, President and CEO of Audiovox Corporation stated, "We are very excited to close this acquisition because it not only adds world-class brands with strong distribution, both domestically and abroad, but it also gives us entre into the high-end installation market at both the residential and commercial level. In addition to #1 market positions in the U.S., Klipsch brands are recognized throughout EMEA, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, and we plan to continue expansion into other key international markets." Lavelle continued, "Klipsch R&D capabilities and its quality reputation are second to none, and we intend for that to continue as we welcome the Klipsch team to Audiovox".
Fred Klipsch, Klipsch Group Chairman and CEO, stated, "I too am excited about this acquisition and have no doubt that together we will successfully execute on our growth plans, expand our market positions in both our core areas and new markets, while never losing sight of the brand, the quality and our customers. Klipsch will always be dedicated to providing consumers with the best speaker solutions the industry has to offer, while supporting our worldwide customers at the very highest level. Our team is excited to become part of Audiovox and looks forward to the opportunities ahead".
For over 65 years, Klipsch has led the market through innovation, and today, Klipsch is recognized as the #1 speaker company with leading market positions across all of its primary categories. As a result of this transaction, Klipsch has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation and will operate as a stand-alone entity, headquartered in Indianapolis and run by its current management team.
This transaction was financed through a combination of existing Audiovox cash and a new $175 million asset-based revolving credit facility led by Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The combined assets of Audiovox and Klipsch will secure the borrowings under the facility, which will also be used for general corporate purposes.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company and Wells Fargo Capital Finance provided the committed debt financing. Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin acted as financial advisor to Klipsch and Vantage Point Venture Partners. Barnes & Thornburg LLP served as legal counsel for Klipsch. Duane Morris LLP assisted as legal counsel for Audiovox Corp.
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CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION:
The Company will be hosting its conference call on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Interested parties can participate by visiting www.audiovox.com, and clicking on the webcast in the Investor Relations section or via teleconference (toll-free number: 866-783-2137; international number: 857-350-1596; pass code: 20569057). For those who will be unable to participate, a replay will be available approximately one hour after the call has been completed and will last for one week thereafter (replay number: 888-286-8010; international replay number: 617-801-6888; pass code: 20721385).
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC provided the committed debt financing. Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin acted as financial advisors to the Klipsch Group and Vantage Point Venture Partners. Barnes & Thornburg LLP served as legal counsel for Klipsch Group. Duane Morris LLP and Levy, Stopol and Camelo assisted as legal counsel for Audiovox Corp.
About Audiovox
Audiovox (NASDAQ: VOXX) is a recognized leader in the marketing of mobile and consumer electronics products and accessories. The Company has a substantial International operation selling products through offices in Europe, Asia, Venezuela and Mexico. In addition, the Company is a supplier of Original Equipment (OE) both domestically and internationally to a significant number of the major vehicle manufacturers in the world.
Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile entertainment products including rear seat entertainment systems, mobile multimedia systems and satellite radio. Vehicle security, remote start and collision avoidance products round out our mobile electronic lines. Our consumer electronics products include digital camcorders, DVRs and Internet radios. We also supply high-end TV remote controls, wireless speakers, headphones, the leading line of HD indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, and personal sound amplifiers.
You can find Audiovox products in virtually every distribution channel from the world's largest retailers to car dealers to small independents. The Company owns over twenty global brands and markets its products domestically primarily under Audiovox, RCA, Jensen, Acoustic Research, and Advent. Key European brands include Magnat, Mac Audio, Heco, Schweiger and Oehlbach. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.audiovox.com.
About Klipsch Group, Inc.
Founded in 1946 by Paul W. Klipsch, one of America's most celebrated audio pioneers, and then acquired by Fred and Judy Klipsch in 1989, Klipsch has long been a high-end name in speaker design. Today, the brand continues its success as a leading global manufacturer of premium speaker solutions for home, personal and commercial use. From massive professional cinema speakers to tiny headphones, Klipsch remains committed to delivering the most powerful, detailed and emotional sound experiences.
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The products sold by Klipsch include home theater systems, floor standing speakers, bookshelf speakers, center speakers, surround speakers and 5.1 systems, subwoofers, headphones, flat panel speakers, architectural speakers, outdoor speakers, iPod/Computer speakers, cinema speakers, business music systems, accessory products and more. For more information, visit www.klipsch.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against Audiovox and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.
Company Contact:
GW Communications
Glenn Wiener, President
Tel: 212-786-6011
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Audiovox Corporation
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
NEW YORK, NY - July 20, 2017
- Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) today said it completed its acquisition of KCG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KCG) on Thursday, July 20, in a cash transaction valued at $20.00 per KCG share, or a total of approximately $1.4 billion.
"The leadership of both firms have worked tirelessly to develop a seamless integration plan to apply Virtu's leading edge technology, risk management and rigorous cost discipline to KCG's tremendous client franchises. We are excited to combine two exceptionally talented workforces to execute and deliver on this plan", said Douglas Cifu, Virtu Financial Inc. Chief Executive Officer.
As previously announced, Mr. Cifu will continue to serve as Virtu's Chief Executive Officer and Joseph Molluso will continue to serve as Virtu's Chief Financial Officer. As of the close of the transaction, Virtu's board of directors has been expanded to include two additional board members. Bob Greifeld, formerly the CEO of NASDAQ, has been appointed Chairman and will serve on the board's newly formed Strategy Committee along with fellow new appointee Glenn Hutchins, co-founder of Silver Lake Partners. Founder and outgoing Chairman, Vincent Viola, will continue to serve on Virtu's board of directors and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and will also serve as Founder and Chairman Emeritus and on Virtu's new Strategy Committee.
About Virtu Financial, Inc.
Virtu is a leading technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets. We stand ready, at any time, to buy or sell a broad range of securities and other financial instruments, and we generate revenue by buying and selling securities and other financial instruments and earning small amounts of money on individual transactions based on the difference between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are willing to accept, which we refer to as "bid/ask spreads", across a large volume of transactions. We make markets by providing quotations to buyers and sellers in more than 19,000 securities and other financial instruments on more than 235 unique exchanges, markets and liquidity pools in 36 countries around the world. We believe that our broad diversification, in combination with our proprietary technology platform and low-cost structure, enables us to facilitate risk transfer between global capital markets participants by supplying liquidity and competitive pricing while at the same time earning attractive margins and returns. www.virtu.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this release, which are not historical facts, including statements about Virtu's plans, projected financial results and liquidity, strategies, focus, beliefs
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exhibit99_1.htm
EXHIBIT99_1
exhibit99_1
NEWS
RELEASE
NASDAQ
Symbol: "STRS"
Stratus
Properties Inc.
Financial
and Media Contact:
98
San Jacinto Blvd. Suite 220
William
H. Armstrong III
Austin,
Texas 78701
(512)
478-5788
STRATUS
PROPERTIES INC.
ANNOUNCES
COMPLETION OF SALE OF
7000
WEST
AUSTIN,
TX,
March
29, 2006 - Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS) announced today the completion
of the sale of its two 70,000-square-foot
office buildings at 7000 West William Cannon Drive (7000 West), known as the
Lantana Corporate Center, to
CarrAmerica Lantana, LP for
$22.3
million. The purchaser
paid $10.6 million cash to Stratus at closing and assumed the $11.7 million
principal balance remaining under Stratus' 7000 West project loan. Stratus
intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to reduce its other
outstanding debt. Stratus will report an approximate $10 million gain on the
transaction in its first-quarter 2006 results.
William
H. Armstrong III, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
stated "The sale of 7000 West is consistent with our commitment to create value
by securing and maintaining development entitlements and then developing and
building high-quality real estate projects on our properties".
Stratus
is a diversified real estate company engaged in the acquisition, development,
management and sale of commercial, multi-family and residential real estate
properties located primarily in the Austin, Texas area.
____________________________
A
copy of
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on
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f8k021514ex99i_nextfuel.htm
PRESS RELEASE OF NEXT FUEL, INC.
f8k021514ex99i_nextfuel.htm
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Next Fuel, Inc. divests its Coal-to-Gas Technology to concentrate on its core Water Treatment Business
SHERIDAN, Wyo., February 26, 2014 -- Next Fuel, Inc. (OTCQB:NXFI) announced that it has sold the Company's Coal to Gas Technology.
Next Fuel, Inc has sold it's Coal to Gas technology to Star Holding (U. K.) Ltd., which is controlled by Mr. Guangwei Guo, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company who also controls the Company's China licensee. The transaction was approved by the Company's Board of Directors at a meeting held on February 21, 2014.
The primary terms of the sale are that Mr. Guo is transferring back to the Company 600,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company and terminate the Company's obligation to maintain a registration statement for resale of the remaining 1,851,666 shares of the Company Mr. Guo and his business associates own. The Company will retain an exclusive license to rights in the United States to the CTG technology being sold. The license is royalty free for all transactions entered into by the Company on or before August 1, 2014. The Company and the buyer will negotiate a royalty to be paid by the Company for contracts in the United States entered into by the Company after August 1, 2014. The Company also agreed to nominate Mr. Guo to continue as a member of the Company's Board of Directors at the next annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company.
Robert Craig, Chairman and CEO of Next Fuel, Inc., stated, "
The Company's Board of Directors approved this transaction as part of our restructuring efforts so that our limited financial resources required to support efforts to commercialize the Company's Coal to Gas Technology can be reallocated to other business opportunities".
About Next Fuel, Inc.
We are a technology provider and service company with a current focus on technology and products that have immediate and future promise in the water treatment industry. We are continuing development of our LPV technology and are evaluating several other water treatment technologies that we may have the opportunity to license or purchase to give the company a wide range of water treatment options.
Our technology and services are all in various stages of development or are being investigated by the Company as targets for acquisition. None have generated substantial revenue for us to date and we face substantial challenges in completing development or acquisition of these technologies and services businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future business to be conducted by the Company, all of which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our need ot raise capital and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update such statements.
Contact Details:
Investor Relations Contact
Rob Kindle
Tel: 1.307.674.2145.
E-mail: [email protected]
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Thomas & Betts Corporation Completes
Acquisition of Joslyn Hi-Voltage and Power Solutions Businesses from
Danaher Corporation
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2007--Thomas & Betts
Corporation (NYSE:TNB) today announced that it has completed its
acquisition of the Joslyn Hi-Voltage and Power Solutions businesses
from Danaher Corporation for $280 million in cash.
Joslyn Hi-Voltage offers a broad range of high voltage electric
switches, reclosers, vacuum interrupter attachments and related
products used mainly by electric utilities. Power Solutions offers a
broad range of products and services designed to ensure a high
quality, reliable flow of power to commercial and industrial customers
for mission critical applications such as datacenters.
In a separate transaction, which closed on July 6, 2007, Thomas &
Betts acquired Drilling Technical Supply SA (DTS), a privately held
French manufacturer of explosion-proof lighting and electrical
protection equipment, for approximately $20 million.
Thomas & Betts Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electrical
components used in construction, industrial and utility markets. The
company is also a leading producer of commercial heating and
ventilation units and highly engineered steel structures used
primarily for utility transmission. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
the company has manufacturing, distribution and office facilities
worldwide. In 2006, the company reported $1.9 billion in revenues.
More information on the company, its products and markets can be found
at www.tnb.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are typically
identified by terms such as "optimistic", "trend", "will", and
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assumptions regarding the company's operations, business, economic and
political environment, including, without limitation, customer demand,
government regulation, terrorist acts and acts of war. The actual
results may be materially different from any future results expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Please see the "Risk
Factors" section of the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2006 for further information related to these
uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly
release any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in
this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after
the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events.
CONTACT: Thomas & Betts Corporation
Tricia Bergeron, 901-252-8266
[email protected]
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
News
Release
Silicon
Labs Completes Acquisition of Redpine Signals' Connectivity
Business, Expanding Its IoT Wireless Technology Leadership
--
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Industry's Broadest Low-Power Connectivity
Portfolio and Accelerates Wi-Fi® Roadmap
--
AUSTIN,
Texas and SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 28, 2020 -
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ:
SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today announced the completion
of its acquisition of Redpine Signals' Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® business, development center in Hyderabad, India, and
extensive patent portfolio for $308 million in cash.
"This
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for the Internet of Things while increasing scale and breadth", said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "The world
increasingly depends on wireless technology to stay connected. The acquired Redpine connectivity business enables people, teams
and businesses around the world to remain safe, productive and in touch".
Redpine's
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evolution of the Wi-Fi standard, is designed to meet the low power, performance, security and interoperability requirements needed
in environments with hundreds or thousands of connected IoT devices. The integration of Redpine Signals' assets will accelerate
Silicon Labs' roadmap for Wi-Fi 6 technology. The acquisition also adds Bluetooth Classic IP for audio applications such
as wearables, hearables, voice assistants and smart speakers.
The Redpine
Signals acquisition includes an at-scale design center with approximately 200 employees in Hyderabad, India. The addition of Redpine's
multidisciplinary, high-performing team will help Silicon Labs scale R&D faster and more efficiently in one of India's
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For more information
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silabs.com/redpine-signals
.
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technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive
markets. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity.
silabs.com
Redpine
Signals
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Signals, Inc., is a global semiconductor and system solutions company founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California.
It is focused on innovative development of ultra-low power and high-performance wireless and MCU products for next-generation
IoT, wearable, home automation, medical, industrial and automotive applications.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This announcement
contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Silicon Labs ("Silicon
Labs") and its acquisition (the "Acquisition") of the Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® business (the "Business")
from Redpine Signals and related matters. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address Silicon Labs'
expected future business and financial performance and statements about (i) the timing, completion and expected benefits of the
Acquisition, (ii) plans, objectives and intentions with respect to future operations and products, (iii) competitive position
and opportunities, (iv) the impact of the Acquisition on the market for Silicon Labs products, (v) other information relating
to the Acquisition and (vii) other statements identified by words such as "will", "expect", "intends",
"believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "should", "intend", "plan", "potential",
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are based on current expectations and beliefs of the management of Silicon Labs, as well as assumptions made by, and information
currently available to, management, current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which
are outside the management's control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Particular
uncertainties that could materially affect future results include any risks associated with the Acquisition such as: (1) problems
integrating the acquired operations, technologies or products with Silicon Labs' existing business and products; (2) litigation
relating to the Acquisition; (3) tax issues associated with the Acquisition; (4) need for financial resources above Silicon Labs'
planned investment levels; (5) the ability of Silicon Labs to retain and hire key personnel; (6) competitive responses to the
Acquisition; (7) unexpected or increased costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Acquisition; (8) potential adverse reactions
or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Acquisition; (9) risks associated with
the transfer of licenses of intellectual property in connection with the Acquisition; (10) Silicon Labs' ability to achieve the
growth prospects and synergies expected from the Acquisition, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating
the Acquisition; and (10) legislative, regulatory and economic developments, particularly in light of the impact of COVID-19 on
the U.S. and global economy, including the restrictions on travel and transportation and other actions that may be taken by governmental
authorities and disruptions to the business of our customers or our global supply chain.
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The foregoing
review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and
should be read in conjunction with Silicon Labs' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which
you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at
sec.gov
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or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except
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