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Parks! America Addresses False FC Assertions

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

America, Inc. (“PRKA” or the “Company”) Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and the mailing of the proxy commenced on April 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • America, Inc. (“PRKA” or the “Company”) Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and the mailing of the proxy commenced on April 26, 2024.
  • Focused Compounding (“FC”) had committed to use a Blue proxy card; we urge you to NOT vote the FC Blue proxy card and to toss it in the trash.
  • FC assertion: FC has nominated a dissident slate of board members with the experience needed to revitalize PRKA.
  • FC assertion: FC will not recover their proxy expenses from the Company if they prevail at the Annual Meeting.

Former MLS All-Star and Coach Robin Fraser Named by CT United FC as Chief Sporting Advisor

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecticut's recently awarded MLS NEXT Pro expansion team, CT United FC today announced the appointment of U.S. soccer legend Robin Fraser, as Chief Sporting Advisor to the club's board. Fraser's history of success as a player and a coach will help shape the highly anticipated launch of CT United FC.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecticut's recently awarded MLS NEXT Pro expansion team, CT United FC today announced the appointment of U.S. soccer legend Robin Fraser, as Chief Sporting Advisor to the club's board.
  • Fraser's history of success as a player and a coach will help shape the highly anticipated launch of CT United FC.
  • In this role, Fraser will oversee all sporting aspects of the club, including initial staffing decisions for both CT United and CT United Academy.
  • "I will always be a coach at heart, but I am thrilled for the opportunity to help the CT United FC ownership group build not just a staff and roster, but the foundation of a club culture Connecticut fans can be proud of," said Robin Fraser, Chief Sporting Advisor, CT United FC.

Cape Fear Community College Enhances Safety at Wilson Center With Evolv Technology

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Cape Fear Community College.

Key Points: 
  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Cape Fear Community College.
  • The Wilmington, North Carolina school uses an Evolv Express ® system to screen guests at the main entrance to the Wilson Center, the college’s performing arts venue.
  • Cape Fear Community College has used Evolv weapons detection technology since 2019, making the transition from antiquated methods of screening guests after a school official saw Evolv in action at Lincoln Center in New York City.
  • “Cape Fear Community College exemplifies the breadth of venues that Evolv helps keep safer,” said Jay Muelhoefer, chief commercial officer for Evolv Technology.

Parks! America Interim Chairman Issues Open Letter to Shareholders

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

America” or the “Company”), a leading operator of regional safari parks in the United States, today issued an open letter to shareholders from interim Chairman Charles Kohnen.

Key Points: 
  • America” or the “Company”), a leading operator of regional safari parks in the United States, today issued an open letter to shareholders from interim Chairman Charles Kohnen.
  • I am a longtime buyer of shares on the open market and am aligned with my fellow PRKA shareholders.
  • Certain shareholders dialed the phone number provided by FC’s solicitation for the February 26, 2024, Special Shareholders Meeting.
  • The shareholders of PRKA, including FC, will be well-served as Lisa Brady and her team execute their strategy to move our Company forward.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present New Data on Once-Weekly Apraglutide in Short Bowel Syndrome with Intestinal Failure (SBS-IF) at Digestive Disease Week® 2024

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present new data from studies evaluating apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), a condition in which patients are dependent on parenteral support (PS), during the 2024 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRWD), a GI-focused healthcare company, announced today that the company will present new data from studies evaluating apraglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), a condition in which patients are dependent on parenteral support (PS), during the 2024 Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) meeting.
  • Apraglutide data from the STARS Phase III trial, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of once-weekly apraglutide in reducing PS dependency in adult patients with SBS-IF, will be presented at DDW 2024 as a late-breaker oral presentation.
  • Ironwood announced topline data from the STARS Phase III trial in February 2024.
  • The late-breaker presentation includes new apraglutide data from the STARS Phase III trial.

Parks! America Responds to FC Open Letter of April 2, 2024

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

America” or the “Company”) to the press release published by Focused Compounding, LLC (“FC”) in their open letter dated April 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • America” or the “Company”) to the press release published by Focused Compounding, LLC (“FC”) in their open letter dated April 2, 2024.
  • We do not see a shred of experience or industry knowledge in the group proposed by FC.
  • Is the Meaningless Special Meeting that FC forced upon the Company on February 26, 2024 an indication of FC’s competence?
  • Most importantly, if FC denies they want to bring back Mr. Van Voorhis, who it is that FC intends to have manage the Company?

FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group to Establish Official Foreign Exchange Partnership for the Next 3.5 Years

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

BARCELONA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group (EBC) are pleased to announce their partnership in the foreign exchange sector across multiple regions for 3.5 years, commencing today.

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  • BARCELONA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FC Barcelona and EBC Financial Group (EBC) are pleased to announce their partnership in the foreign exchange sector across multiple regions for 3.5 years, commencing today.
  • This partnership designates EBC as FC Barcelona’s official Partner in Foreign Exchange, with coverage extending to regions including APAC, LATAM, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • This partnership marks a significant milestone for EBC, aligning the brand with the respected legacy and global reach of FC Barcelona.
  • Under this exclusive agreement, EBC is granted the unique privilege to engage in specialized business activities within the foreign exchange domain.

Franklin Covey Announces New Common Share Purchase Plan

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024

On April 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC) (the Company) approved a new plan to purchase up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock.

Key Points: 
  • On April 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC) (the Company) approved a new plan to purchase up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock.
  • The previously existing common stock purchase plan was nearly depleted and was canceled.
  • The new common share purchase plan is effective immediately and does not have an expiration date.
  • The Company has no obligation to purchase any common shares under the authorization, and the purchase plan may be suspended, discontinued, or modified at any time for any reason.

Training Industry Selects FranklinCovey for Its 2024 Top 20 Leadership Training Companies List Again for the 14th Time

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) , one of the largest and the most trusted leadership companies in the world, announced today it has been selected to Training Industry’s 2024 Top 20 Leadership Training Companies™ List again for the 14th time, representing the Leadership Training sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.

Key Points: 
  • FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) , one of the largest and the most trusted leadership companies in the world, announced today it has been selected to Training Industry’s 2024 Top 20 Leadership Training Companies™ List again for the 14th time, representing the Leadership Training sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.
  • “Every year we’re selected to Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies List, we’re thrilled,” said Paul Walker , FranklinCovey CEO.
  • “Our unique approach to leadership development combines our best-in-class content and solutions, expert consultants and facilitators, and innovative technology, all available through our FranklinCovey All Access Pass and FranklinCovey Impact Platform .
  • Through the FranklinCovey All Access Pass , FranklinCovey provides learning solutions to assist leaders in developing key capabilities in the following areas, including:

Wireless Trains and Fuel Economy - IDTechEx Explores the Potential Behind Electric and Zero-Emission Trains

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Freitag, April 26, 2024

Fuel economy is a key driver for BEV and FC trains, as fuels such as diesel used to power trains can be expensive and unsustainable.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel economy is a key driver for BEV and FC trains, as fuels such as diesel used to power trains can be expensive and unsustainable.
  • Hybrid trains might be the next step, but it is hoped that trains will be completely electric and will no longer require fuel, increasing the sustainability of rail travel exponentially.
  • In their report, "Battery Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains 2023-2043", IDTechEx predicts the electric trains market to grow 10-fold from 2024 to 2044, forecasting just how successful the introduction of BEV trains could be.
  • To find out more about this topic, please see the IDTechEx report "Battery Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains 2023-2043" at www.IDTechEx.com/Train .