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Arcimoto to Present Its Vision For Sustainable Transportation at Three Upcoming Investor Conferences

Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Fleet management, Other Transport, Arcimoto, FUV, Environmentalism, Sustainable transport, Mark Frohnmayer, Electric vehicle, Sustainability, NASDAQ, EVS, Transport, Articles, Economy of the United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 10:00pm

Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets, will present its vision for the future of sustainable transportation at three upcoming investor conferences.

Key Points: 
  • Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets, will present its vision for the future of sustainable transportation at three upcoming investor conferences.
  • This venture is and always has been powered by a community with whom we share a vision of a truly sustainable transportation system.
  • Mark Frohnmayer to present Arcimotos vision for sustainable transportation and ultra-efficient EVs on Monday, December 14 at 12:20 p.m. EST.
  • Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system.

Yellowstone Acquisition Company Announces Closing of Over-Allotment Option in Initial Public Offering

Finance, Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Financial markets, Finance, Financial economics, Initial public offering, Corporate finance, Stock market, Greenshoe, Special-purpose acquisition company, Follow-on offering
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:58pm

Yellowstone Acquisition Company (the Company) (NASDAQ:YSACU), a special purpose acquisition company, announced the closing of the sale today of an additional 1,098,898 units pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option in connection with the Companys initial public offering.

Key Points: 
  • Yellowstone Acquisition Company (the Company) (NASDAQ:YSACU), a special purpose acquisition company, announced the closing of the sale today of an additional 1,098,898 units pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option in connection with the Companys initial public offering.
  • The additional units were sold at the initial public offering price of $10.00 per unit.
  • The total number of units sold by the Company in the initial public offering, including the sale of the over-allotment units, increased to 13,598,898 and gross proceeds increased to approximately $135,988,980.
  • The Company previously sold in its initial public offering 12,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $125,000,000.

Utility Announces Fuel Savings Test Results from MVT Solutions on its Aerodynamic Technologies

Trucking, Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Supply chain management, Retail, Fleet management, Transport, Energy conservation, Transport economics, Transportation engineering, Trailer skirt, Trucking industry in the United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:56pm

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006200/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006200/en/
    Test results from MVT Solutions showed that fuel savings for the UAT when combined with the USS-120A-4 side skirt is 646 gallons of fuel per 100,000 miles.
  • Additionally, based on the positive test results from MVT Solutions, we developed a fuel savings calculator on Utilitys website to give fleets an idea of how much they could potentially save by using our aerodynamic products.
  • MVT Solutions is a third-party provider of fuel economy testing, consulting and real-world analysis for the trucking industry.
  • To learn more about Utility Trailer Manufacturing Companys Aerodynamic Side Skirt and Tail, or to calculate your potential annual fuel savings, visit: www.utilitytrailer.com/aerodynamic-savings .

Delaware Funds® by Macquarie Municipal Income Funds Announce Dividends and Capital Gains Distributions

Professional services, Finance, Finance, Financial services, Investment banks, Banks, Banks of Australia, Macquarie Group, Martin Place, Delaware Investments, Primary dealers, UBS, Macquarie
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:56pm

Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (VMM)

Key Points: 
  • Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (VMM)
    The capital gain is subject to federal tax and may be subject to state income tax.
  • Macquarie Investment Management, a member of Macquarie Group, includes the former Delaware Investments and is a global asset manager with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
  • Macquarie Investment Management is supported by the resources of Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY), a global provider of asset management, investment, banking, financial and advisory services.
  • The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL, a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited and an affiliate of Macquarie Investment Management.

HilltopSecurities Welcomes Financial Advisors Managing $370 Million to Independent Network and Private Client Group

Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Hilltop Holdings Inc., PlainsCapital Bank, Financial services in the United States, Finance, Economy of the United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 10:00pm

Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. (HTIN) recently welcomed seven new financial professionals managing approximately $370 million in client assets to its Private Client Group and independent network wealth management platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. (HTIN) recently welcomed seven new financial professionals managing approximately $370 million in client assets to its Private Client Group and independent network wealth management platforms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006197/en/
    HilltopSecurities is proud to welcome these seven highly experienced advisors to the firm, said John Muschalek, senior managing director, head of Wealth Management and president of HilltopSecurities Independent Network.
  • Our robust platforms can deliver the tools and technology our advisors need, whether in our Private Client Group or independent channels.
  • A wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH), HilltopSecurities affiliates include Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc., PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending.

Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund Announces Distributions

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Economy, Investment funds, Dividend, Shareholders, Financial ratios, Equity securities, Income fund, Rate of return, Share
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:46pm

Today, Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (the Fund), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol DEX, declared a monthly distribution of $0.0542 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (the Fund), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol DEX, declared a monthly distribution of $0.0542 per share.
  • The Fund also uses enhanced income strategies by engaging in dividend capture trading; option overwriting; and realization of gains on the sale of securities, dividend growth, and currency forwards.
  • In addition, the Fund utilizes leveraging techniques in an attempt to obtain higher return for the Fund.
  • The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

PG&E Seeks Buyers for its Pleasant Creek Natural Gas Storage Field Located in Yolo County

Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, California, Energy in California, States of the United States, Natural gas storage, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Sempra Energy, Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, Economy of Los Angeles, Conaway Ranch
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 10:00pm

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it plans to sell its Pleasant Creek natural gas storage field, located in Yolo County, Calif.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it plans to sell its Pleasant Creek natural gas storage field, located in Yolo County, Calif.
  • The Pleasant Creek field is the smallest of four underground natural gas storage fields owned wholly or partly by PG&E.
  • The Pleasant Creek storage field lies partly within the city of Winters and partly in unincorporated Yolo County.
  • PG&E acquired the field in 1958 and began operating it as a natural gas storage field in 1960.

Delaware Investments® Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Distributions and Appoints Erin Ksenak as Co-Manager

Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Economy, Portfolio manager, Income fund, Dividend, Investment management, Financial analyst, Institutional investors, Hedge fund, Stock fund
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:40pm

Today, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (the Fund), a New York Stock Exchangelisted closed-end fund trading under the symbol DDF, declared a monthly distribution of $0.0565 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund (the Fund), a New York Stock Exchangelisted closed-end fund trading under the symbol DDF, declared a monthly distribution of $0.0565 per share.
  • In addition, the Fund announced today that Erin Ksenak has been appointed as co-manager for the Fund.
  • Erin Ksenak, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, is a portfolio manager on the firms US Large Cap Value Equity team, a role she assumed in December 2020.
  • From 2009 to 2014, she worked at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (later known as Echo Point Investment Management) as a senior research analyst.

atbtherapeutics Initiates Agreement With iBio CDMO to Manufacture Game-changer atbodies to Better Treat Cancer

Oncology, Health, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical industry, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Contract manufacturing organization
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:37pm

In this agreement, atbtherapeutics and iBio CDMO will work together for the industrialisation of the GMP manufacturing process of atbtherapeutics atbodies game-changer biologics of targeted antibody-based therapy in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies and solid tumours.

Key Points: 
  • In this agreement, atbtherapeutics and iBio CDMO will work together for the industrialisation of the GMP manufacturing process of atbtherapeutics atbodies game-changer biologics of targeted antibody-based therapy in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies and solid tumours.
  • This patented technology leverages plant expression systems to manufacture biologics that classic systems cannot achieve, in a single-step process.
  • Therefore, iBio CDMOs plant system knowledge and cutting-edge facility will allow atbtherapeutics to rapidly scale up the production of atbodies at industrial level.
  • The agreement with iBio CDMO will ensure the manufacturing of 2 main programs for pre-clinical and clinical trials and will allow atbtherapeutics to focus on the development of its oncology pipeline.

JetBlue Announces Offering of Common Stock

Transportation, Air, Transport, Travel, Airlines, Aviation, Initial public offering, Financial markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Prospectus, JetBlue, Registration statement, Stock market, US Airways, Red herring prospectus
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:35pm

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced a proposed underwritten offering of 35,000,000 shares of its common stock.

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  • JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced a proposed underwritten offering of 35,000,000 shares of its common stock.
  • JetBlue intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 5,250,000 additional shares of common stock.
  • JetBlue has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) and a preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates.
  • Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents JetBlue has filed with the SEC for more complete information about JetBlue and this offering.

PJT Partners Inc. to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2020 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 8

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, PJT Partners, Goldman Sachs, Private equity, Hedge fund
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:28pm

PJT Partners Inc. (PJT Partners) (NYSE:PJT) announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Paul J. Taubman, is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs 2020 U.S. Financial Services Conference virtually on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • PJT Partners Inc. (PJT Partners) (NYSE:PJT) announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Paul J. Taubman, is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs 2020 U.S. Financial Services Conference virtually on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available through the Investor Relations section of PJT Partners website at www.pjtpartners.com .
  • We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives.
  • We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

Evoqua Water Technologies Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering

Natural Resources, Energy, Environment, Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Financial economics, Finance, Stock market, Money, Corporate finance, Initial public offering, Financial markets, Equity securities, Prospectus, Secondary market offering, Stock, Public offering
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:27pm

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (NYSE: AQUA) today announced the launch of a secondary public offering of 12 million shares of its common stock by certain institutional shareholders of the company, including certain affiliates of AEA Investors LP (collectively, the Selling Shareholders).

Key Points: 
  • Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (NYSE: AQUA) today announced the launch of a secondary public offering of 12 million shares of its common stock by certain institutional shareholders of the company, including certain affiliates of AEA Investors LP (collectively, the Selling Shareholders).
  • The company is not selling any shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares being sold by the Selling Shareholders in the offering.
  • The offering of these securities is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus.
  • Evoqua Water Technologies is a leading provider of mission critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products, services and expertise to support industrial, municipal and recreational customers who value water.

fuboTV Acquires Balto Sports as First Step Into Online Sports Wagering Market

Technology, Casino, Gaming, General Sports, Sports, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, General Entertainment, Internet, FuboTV, Information and communications technology, Streaming television, Mass media, E-commerce
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:27pm

fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, has acquired Balto Sports, marking the companys first move into the online sports wagering market.

Key Points: 
  • fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, has acquired Balto Sports, marking the companys first move into the online sports wagering market.
  • In connection with the deal, Baltos team will join fuboTV and will be instrumental in driving the companys expansion into both free to play gaming and online sports wagering.
  • The online sports wagering market is expected to reach $155 billion by 2024 according to Zion Market Research.
  • David Gandler, co-founder and CEO, fuboTV, commented, As we said in our third quarter earnings announcement last month, fuboTV sees the online wagering space as complementary to our sports-first live TV streaming platform.

Performance Food Group Company Appoints Warren Thompson to Board of Directors

Technology, Discount, Variety, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Logistics, Supply chain management, Supply chain management, Retail, Restaurants, Companies, Regions of the United States, Compass Group, Corporate crime, Marriott Corporation, Leveraged buyout, Bob's Big Boy, Big Boy Restaurants, Performance Food Group, New York Stock Exchange
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) today announced that it has appointed Warren M. Thompson to serve as an independent director on its Board of Directors, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) today announced that it has appointed Warren M. Thompson to serve as an independent director on its Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Mr. Thompson, 61, currently serves as President and Chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation, the largest minority-owned foodservice and facilities management company in the U.S.
  • The company was founded in 1992 when Mr. Thompson completed a leveraged buyout of 31 Bob's Big Boy restaurants from Marriott Corporation.
  • Today, through an alliance with Compass Group, Thompson Hospitality serves more than 65 Fortune 100 companies, large universities and hospitals.

Priority Health Extends $0 Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment, Commits to $0 Cost Sharing Vaccine Coverage for All Members

General Health, Professional services, Health, Insurance, Articles, COVID-19 vaccine, Medical research, Telehealth, American Health Care Association
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:24pm

Priority Health also announced that it will offer $0 cost share coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine once it is made available to the public.

Key Points: 
  • Priority Health also announced that it will offer $0 cost share coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine once it is made available to the public.
  • Demonstrating their commitment to protecting the most vulnerable populations during the pandemic, Priority Health will also continue to waive all cost sharing for Medicare Advantage members for in-person and telehealth primary care visits through March 31, 2021.
  • Throughout this pandemic our main focus has always been, and will continue to be, the health and safety of our members, said Joan Budden, President and CEO of Priority Health.
  • Priority Health is encouraging members to use virtual care whenever possible, to prevent further spread of the virus and help avoid overwhelming health care providers and facilities.

Coeur to Host Virtual 2020 Investor Day

Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Coeur Mining, New York Stock Exchange, Forward-looking statement, CDE, New York City, Companies
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

Coeur Mining, Inc. (Coeur or the Company) (NYSE: CDE) will be hosting its 2020 Investor Day virtually on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time).

Key Points: 
  • Coeur Mining, Inc. (Coeur or the Company) (NYSE: CDE) will be hosting its 2020 Investor Day virtually on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time).
  • Presentation materials will be made available pre-market on December 17, 2020 on the Companys website at www.coeur.com .
  • Coeur disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
  • Additionally, Coeur undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Coeur, its financial or operating results or its securities.

BeiGene Launches Proposed Public Offering by Selling Shareholders

Biotechnology, Health, Science, Research, Oncology, Initial public offering, Stock market, Finance, Corporate finance, Money, Prospectus, Underwriting, BeiGene, Corporations, Red herring prospectus, Rights issue
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:15pm

The Selling Shareholders also intend to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 151,154 ADSs.

Key Points: 
  • The Selling Shareholders also intend to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 151,154 ADSs.
  • BeiGene will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares being offered by the Selling Shareholders but will bear certain expenses incident to this offering (excluding underwriting discounts and commissions).
  • The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
  • The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement.

Red River Recognized by Palo Alto Networks as a NextWave Diamond Channel Partner

Networks, Security, Data management, Technology, Software, Palo Alto Networks, California, Palo Alto, California, NextWave Wireless, States of the United States
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:13pm

Red River, a technology transformation company,announced today that it has achieved the highest level of partnership with Palo Alto Networks: NextWave Diamond Innovator.

Key Points: 
  • Red River, a technology transformation company,announced today that it has achieved the highest level of partnership with Palo Alto Networks: NextWave Diamond Innovator.
  • Red River joins a strategic group of channel partners who have met the Diamond Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Channel Partner Program .
  • Red River is thrilled to be recognized as a NextWave Diamond Innovator partner, enhancing our strong and successful partnership with Palo Alto Networks, said Tim Rod, Chief Technology Officer at Red River.
  • As a NextWave Diamond Innovator, Red River has demonstrated extensive engineering expertise and technology specialization to successfully integrate Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity offerings that secure the network, endpoint, and cloud.

Dicerna Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Research, FDA, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, Other Health, Health, Pharmaceutical, Other Science, Science, Contract law, Options
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

The stock options approved under the Inducement Grants were issued pursuant to Dicernas 2016 Inducement Plan and have an exercise price per share equal to $24.76, the fair market value on the grant date.

Key Points: 
  • The stock options approved under the Inducement Grants were issued pursuant to Dicernas 2016 Inducement Plan and have an exercise price per share equal to $24.76, the fair market value on the grant date.
  • The stock options have a 10-year term and are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable stock option agreements.
  • The Company granted the stock options and RSUs as inducement materials to the new employees entering into employment with Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in accordance with Nasdaq listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • GalXC is a trademark of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006172/en/

Apartment Investment and Management Company Announces Election Results for Special Dividend

Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Financial markets, Finance, Corporate finance, Dividends, Equity securities, Stock market, Shareholders, Ex-dividend date, Special dividend, Stock, Common stock, AIV
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:20pm

Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) (NYSE: AIV) today announced the results of the stockholders elections relating to the special dividend of $8.20 per outstanding share of common stock as of the close of business on November 4, 2020 (the Record Date).

Key Points: 
  • Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) (NYSE: AIV) today announced the results of the stockholders elections relating to the special dividend of $8.20 per outstanding share of common stock as of the close of business on November 4, 2020 (the Record Date).
  • Summarized results of the dividend elections are as follows:
    Holders of 118,349,437 shares who elected to receive the special dividend in all cash or who made no election will receive $1.02924 per share in cash and $7.17076 per share in common stock.
  • Holders of 30,199,002 shares who elected to receive the special dividend in all shares will receive $8.20 per share in common stock.
  • Aimco is a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership and management of quality apartment communities located throughout the United States.

The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Automotive Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Landscape, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Dividends, Financial economics, Stock market, Shareholders, Tōrō, Share
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:15pm

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2625 per share, a 5 percent increase from its previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.25 per share.

Key Points: 
  • The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2625 per share, a 5 percent increase from its previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.25 per share.
  • This dividend is payable on January 13, 2021, to shareholders of record on December 22, 2020.
  • The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions.
  • Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations.

Tredegar Board Declares Special Dividend of $5.97 Per Share

Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Dividends, Shareholders, Special dividend
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:03pm

Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) announced today that its board of directors has declared a special dividend of $200 million or $5.97 per share on the companys common stock (the Special Dividend).

Key Points: 
  • Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) announced today that its board of directors has declared a special dividend of $200 million or $5.97 per share on the companys common stock (the Special Dividend).
  • The Special Dividend is payable on December 18, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2020.
  • In addition, the distribution of excess cash is being supplemented by borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which has a maturity date in June 2024, thereby allowing us to prudently use financial leverage in a low interest rate environment while also preserving available capital to meet the needs of our business units.
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Orion Engineered Carbons Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Report

Other Manufacturing, Textiles, Automotive, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Tires & Rubber, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Articles, Climate variability and change, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Greenhouse gas, Natural environment, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Greenhouse gas emissions
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that it published its annual sustainability report, highlighting the companys results against its targets and the core elements of its strategy to drive sustainability across the full spectrum of the carbon black value chain.

Key Points: 
  • Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that it published its annual sustainability report, highlighting the companys results against its targets and the core elements of its strategy to drive sustainability across the full spectrum of the carbon black value chain.
  • This years report highlights the companys accomplishments since 2019 in several key areas, including the following:
    Governance: The company increased the independence and enhanced the diversity of its Board of Directors.
  • The Nominating, Sustainability and Governance Committee of the Board established its oversight role of the companys sustainability directives.
  • Emissions reduction: Orion has defined clear emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matters and its overall energy recovery rate.

Twist Bioscience Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Research, Technology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Other Science, Corporate finance, Finance, Financial economics, Financial markets, Initial public offering, Stock market, Twist Bioscience, Stock, Public offering, NASDAQ, Greenshoe
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:01pm

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it intends to offer and sell in an underwritten public offering up to $250 million of shares of its common stock and certain selling stockholders intend to offer 75,000 shares in the offering.

Key Points: 
  • Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it intends to offer and sell in an underwritten public offering up to $250 million of shares of its common stock and certain selling stockholders intend to offer 75,000 shares in the offering.
  • In addition, Twist intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to $37.5 million of shares of its common stock offered by it in the public offering.
  • Twist will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in the offering by the selling stockholders.
  • Twist may also use a portion of the net proceeds to in-license, acquire or invest in complementary businesses or products.

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Slack

Data management, Communications, Social media, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Software, Business, Computing, Cloud applications, Project management software, Salesforce, Slack, Mergers and acquisitions
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, and Slack Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WORK), the most innovative enterprise communications platform, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Salesforce will acquire Slack.

Key Points: 
  • Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, and Slack Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WORK), the most innovative enterprise communications platform, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Salesforce will acquire Slack.
  • The board of directors of each of Salesforce and Slack have approved the transaction and the Slack board recommends that Slack stockholders approve the transaction and adopt the merger agreement.
  • The Slack shares subject to the agreement represent approximately 55% of the current outstanding voting power of the Slack common stock.
  • This communication relates to a proposed business combination transaction between Salesforce.com, Inc. (Salesforce) and Slack Technologies, Inc. (Slack).

ASGN Incorporated Announces Acquisition of Integrated Solutions Management, Inc.

Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Professional services, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Security, Other Professional Services, Human resources, Other Technology, Consulting
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:20pm

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), one of the foremost providers of IT and professional services in the technology, digital, creative, engineering and life sciences fields across commercial and government sectors, announced today the acquisition of Integrated Solutions Management, Inc. (ISM or the Company).

Key Points: 
  • ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), one of the foremost providers of IT and professional services in the technology, digital, creative, engineering and life sciences fields across commercial and government sectors, announced today the acquisition of Integrated Solutions Management, Inc. (ISM or the Company).
  • ISM will be integrated into ECS Enterprise Business Solutions Group focused on delivering digital solutions to federal civilian and commercial customers.
  • We are very pleased to welcome the ISM team to ASGN, said Ted Hanson, ASGN President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Operating through its Apex, Oxford and ECS segments, ASGN helps leading corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offering of professional staffing and IT solutions.

Pentair FreshPoint® Easy Flow Home Filtration System Launches

Environment, Construction & Property, Women, MEN, Home Goods, Family, Consumer, Retail, Residential Building & Real Estate, Pentair, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Irrigation, Filtration, Countertop, Tap
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Global water treatment company Pentair (NYSE: PNR) has announced the launch of the FreshPoint Easy Flow Under Counter Filtration System.

Key Points: 
  • Global water treatment company Pentair (NYSE: PNR) has announced the launch of the FreshPoint Easy Flow Under Counter Filtration System.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006144/en/
    The Pentair FreshPoint Easy Flow Under Counter Filtration System installs quickly and easily, with no need to drill into piping, sinks or countertops.
  • The Pentair FreshPoint Easy Flow Filtration System makes it easier than ever to have great-tasting water straight from any existing faucet.
  • The Pentair FreshPoint Easy Flow Filtration System minimizes hassles by dramatically simplifying installation and maintenance, while delivering full flow performance for a steady stream of water.

Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund Announces Sources of Distribution

Finance, Banking, Energy, Professional services, Utilities, Finance, Money, Economy, Financial markets, Investment funds, Financial District, San Francisco, Wells Fargo, Bond market, Bond fund, Yield, Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:07pm

The quoted distribution rate is a figure that uses the funds previous distribution to calculate an annualized figure.

Key Points: 
  • The quoted distribution rate is a figure that uses the funds previous distribution to calculate an annualized figure.
  • The distribution rate is calculated by annualizing the last distribution and then dividing by the period-ending NAV or market price.
  • The Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund.
  • Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) is the trade name for certain investment advisory/management firms owned by Wells Fargo & Company.

Altice USA Announces Closing of Sale of 49.99% of Lightpath Fiber Enterprise Business to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners

Entertainment, Technology, TV and Radio, VoIP, Telecommunications, Networks, Companies, Lightpath, Altice USA, Altice, Morgan Stanley, Finance, Banks
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces it has closed the previously announced sale of 49.99% of its Lightpath fiber enterprise business to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) for an implied enterprise value of $3.2 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces it has closed the previously announced sale of 49.99% of its Lightpath fiber enterprise business to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) for an implied enterprise value of $3.2 billion.
  • Altice USA will retain a 50.01% interest in Lightpath and maintain control of the company.
  • Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) is a leading global infrastructure investment platform, targeting assets that provide essential services with the potential for value creation through active asset management.
  • Altice USA specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, as of any future date.

Belden to Hold Virtual Investor Day on December 15

Technology, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Belden, New York Stock Exchange, New York City, Companies
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, will hold its investor day on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, will hold its investor day on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
  • The webcast and accompanying slide presentation will be available via Beldens Investor Relations website at http://investor.belden.com .
  • Belden Inc. delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial and enterprise markets.
  • For more information, visit us at www.belden.com or follow us on Twitter @BeldenInc
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Verint to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Networks, Security, Data management, Technology, Software, Call-recording software, Mass surveillance, Surveillance, Verint Systems, Information technology, Companies, Articles
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
  • ET to review its third quarter financial results (for the quarter ended October 31, 2020) and discuss its outlook.
  • A real-time webcast of the conference call with presentation slides will be available on Verint's Investor Relations webcast page .
  • VERINT, ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, THE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT COMPANY, CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, and CYBER INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS are trademarks of Verint Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Simulations Plus Names Industry Veteran Will Frederick as Chief Financial Officer

Health, Technology, Software, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CFO, Economist Group, Chief financial officer, Magazines, Periodicals, Business
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), announced today the appointment of Will Frederick as chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding John Kneisel, who retires after seven years with the company.

Key Points: 
  • Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), announced today the appointment of Will Frederick as chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding John Kneisel, who retires after seven years with the company.
  • Will Frederick brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to the company.
  • Shawn OConnor, chief executive officer of Simulations Plus, said: I am pleased to welcome Will onto the executive team at Simulations Plus.
  • Shawn OConnor added: I want to thank John Kneisel for his many contributions to the success of Simulations Plus over his seven-year tenure as CFO of the company.

Chimera Declares Fourth Quarter 2020 Common and Preferred Stock Dividends

REIT, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Finance, Financial markets, Money, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Dividends, Shareholders, Preferred stock, Series A round, Stock, Hybrid security
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:15pm

The Board of Directors of Chimera announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Chimera announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
  • The Board of Directors of Chimera also announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
  • The Board of Directors of Chimera also announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.484375 per share of 7.75% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
  • The Board of Directors of Chimera also announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.

Innovative Solutions & Support Announces the Release Date of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings and Conference Call Information

Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Air, Transport, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Software, Engineering, Hardware, System integration, Systems engineering, Systems integrator
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) announced today that the Company will release results for the fourth quarter 2020 (period ended September 30, 2020) on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 after the market closes.

Key Points: 
  • Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) announced today that the Company will release results for the fourth quarter 2020 (period ended September 30, 2020) on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 after the market closes.
  • The Company will host a conference call the next day, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM Eastern time, to discuss these results.
  • Please use the following dial in number to register your name and company affiliation for the conference call: 1-844-739-3798.
  • About Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.
    Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. ( www.innovative-ss.com ) is a systems integrator that designs and manufactures flight guidance and cockpit display systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and retrofit applications.

MFS Announces Closed-End Fund Distributions

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Investment, Institutional investors, Mutual funds, Form, Financial market, Investment management, Investment funds
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:15pm

The Board of the fund may amend the terms of the plan or terminate the plan at any time without prior notice to the fund's shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of the fund may amend the terms of the plan or terminate the plan at any time without prior notice to the fund's shareholders.
  • The fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
  • In addition, in order to make the level of distributions called for under its plan, the fund may have to sell portfolio securities at a less than opportune time.
  • In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors.

Ryder Honors Carriers for Service and Excellence; Announces New Award Category for Innovation and Technology

Trucking, Automotive, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Fleet management, Other Transport, Articles, Business, Economy, Ryder, Mesilla, Chief operating officer, Reinforcement
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

This award is a reinforcement that we are focused on the right things that matter to our customers, and we are thankful for the recognition.

Key Points: 
  • This award is a reinforcement that we are focused on the right things that matter to our customers, and we are thankful for the recognition.
  • From planning, procurement, and execution to management of transportation networks, Ryder helps reduce transportation costs and improve service levels.
  • At Mesilla Valley, customer service is a top priority for our business, and receiving this award from Ryder underscores that we continue to deliver on that mission, said Bumper Jones, COO for Mesilla Valley.
  • In addition, Ryder manages more than 250,000 commercial vehicles and operates more than 300 warehouses encompassing approximately 55 million square feet.

E*TRADE Releases Monthly Sector Rotation Study

Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Financial markets, Futures contract, E-Trade, Finance, Futures exchanges
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

E*TRADE Financial, LLC today released the data from its monthly sector rotation study, based on the E*TRADE customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors.

Key Points: 
  • E*TRADE Financial, LLC today released the data from its monthly sector rotation study, based on the E*TRADE customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006082/en/
    E*TRADE Financial and its subsidiaries provide financial services including brokerage and banking products and services to retail customers.
  • Commodity futures and options on futures products and services are offered by E*TRADE Futures LLC (Member NFA).
  • E*TRADE Financial, E*TRADE, and the E*TRADE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of E*TRADE Financial, LLC.

Whatfix Partners with Local Australian Government Councils To Help Employees Embrace Digital Platforms

Other Government, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Other Technology, Public policy, Government, Software, Data management, Articles, Grampians, Shire of Moorabool, Digital transformation
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Whatfix , the leader in Digital Adoption Solutions (DAS), today announced strategic partnerships with Australian local government, the Moorabool Shire , the City of Canning and the City of South Perth to help the councils effectively onboard, train and support users on any web, desktop and mobile-based applications.

Key Points: 
  • Whatfix , the leader in Digital Adoption Solutions (DAS), today announced strategic partnerships with Australian local government, the Moorabool Shire , the City of Canning and the City of South Perth to help the councils effectively onboard, train and support users on any web, desktop and mobile-based applications.
  • This partnership will help to meet the specific needs of these councils in their region, allowing them to work closely with their community and customers by providing adequate training, seamless onboarding and drive their digital transformation initiatives.
  • Whatfixs solution will help us to facilitate a faster and more sustainable digital transformation, said Derek Madden, CEO of Moorabool Shire Council.
  • We have deployed Whatfix as our digital adoption platform over OneCouncil to empower our employees with digital self-service and to reinforce our change management processes.

Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat at 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference

Public transport, Other Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Transport, Software, Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Travel, Location-based software, Uber, Nelson Chai, Financial services, Companies
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, Dec 10, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, Dec 10, 2020.
  • Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 8:00am ET (5:00am PT).
  • More than 15 billion trips later, were building products to get people closer to where they want to be.
  • By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Amundi Pioneer Declares Monthly Distributions for Pioneer Closed-End Funds

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Amundi, CAC Mid 60, Investment, Companies, Investment management, Financial ratios, Mutual funds, Institutional investors
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:05pm

Investors should not necessarily draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund's level distribution policy.

Key Points: 
  • Investors should not necessarily draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund's level distribution policy.
  • The final determination of tax characteristics of the Funds distributions will occur after the end of the year, at which time it will be reported to shareholders.
  • Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about a funds investment performance based on a funds current distributions.
  • Amundi Pioneer is the U.S. business of Amundi, Europes largest asset manager by assets under management and ranked among the ten largest globally[1].

Plains All American Pipeline and Plains GP Holdings Announce Transfer of Stock Exchange Listings to Nasdaq

Energy, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Financial markets, Finance, New York City, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Ticker symbol, New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Euronext
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:16pm

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA ) and Plains GP Holdings (NYSE: PAGP ) (Plains) today announced plans to voluntarily transfer the stock exchange listings of their common equity securities from the New York Stock Exchange to The Nasdaq Global Select Market effective December 11, 2020 after market close.

Key Points: 
  • Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA ) and Plains GP Holdings (NYSE: PAGP ) (Plains) today announced plans to voluntarily transfer the stock exchange listings of their common equity securities from the New York Stock Exchange to The Nasdaq Global Select Market effective December 11, 2020 after market close.
  • PAA common units and PAGP Class A shares will begin trading as Nasdaq-listed securities on December 14, 2020 under their existing ticker symbols.
  • The transfer from NYSE to Nasdaq aligns with Plains ongoing commitment to reduce costs, said Willie Chiang, Plains Chairman and CEO.
  • We thank the NYSE for their valued partnership with Plains for more than 20 years, and we look forward to our new relationship with Nasdaq.

Fifth Third Bancorp to Attend Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Companies, Economy of Pennsylvania, Fifth Third Bank, Goldman Sachs, Banks, Finance
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:00pm

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will attend the 2020 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 8, 2020 at approximately 12:00 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will attend the 2020 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 8, 2020 at approximately 12:00 PM ET.
  • Audio webcast and any presentation slides may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of www.53.com .
  • Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered institution.
  • In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to approximately 52,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States.

Vibrating Feeder Market Procurement Intelligence Report with COVID-19 Impact Analysis | Global Forecasts, 2020-2024

Other Energy, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Coal, Mining, Minerals, Forest Products, Energy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Procurement, Supply chain management, Systems engineering, E-procurement, Feeder
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30pm

This report also offers market impact and new opportunities created due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • This report also offers market impact and new opportunities created due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006032/en/
    SpendEdge has announced the release of its Global Vibrating Feeder Market Procurement Intelligence Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
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  • Our Vibrating Feeder market procurement intelligence report offers actionable procurement intelligence insights, sourcing strategies, and action plans to mitigate risks arising out of the current pandemic situation.
  • Some of the top vibrating feeder suppliers listed in this report:
    This vibrating feeder procurement intelligence report has enlisted the top suppliers and their cost structures, SLA terms, best selection criteria, and negotiation strategies.

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