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Genius Brands CEO Provides Letter to Shareholders; Announces Three-Fold Increase in Revenue for the First Quarter of 2021

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

Results for the first quarter of 2021 included just 2 months of revenue from the acquisition of ChizComm Ltd. and ChizComm Beacon Media, which closed on Feb. 1st.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 Genius Brands also reported $143.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and no long-term debt as of March 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Results for the first quarter of 2021 included just 2 months of revenue from the acquisition of ChizComm Ltd. and ChizComm Beacon Media, which closed on Feb. 1st.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0 Genius Brands also reported $143.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and no long-term debt as of March 31, 2021.
  • The Company\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x98content with a purpose\xe2\x80\x99 portfolio includes Stan Lee\xe2\x80\x99s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel!
  • and Netflix; Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, on Netflix; award-winning toddler brand Baby Genius; adventure comedy STEM series Thomas Edison's Secret Lab; and entrepreneurship series Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club.
  • Through licensing agreements with leading partners, characters from Genius Brands\xe2\x80\x99 IP also appear on a wide range of consumer products for the worldwide retail marketplace.

Federos Expands Global Sales Organization with Philip Jones as Sales Director

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

Mr. Jones\xe2\x80\x99 addition to the company\xe2\x80\x99s worldwide sales team supports Federos\xe2\x80\x99 ongoing investment in corporate growth and expanded customer relations.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Jones\xe2\x80\x99 addition to the company\xe2\x80\x99s worldwide sales team supports Federos\xe2\x80\x99 ongoing investment in corporate growth and expanded customer relations.
  • Mr. Jones brings more than 20 years of OSS/BSS and service assurance software experience to Federos.\nMr.
  • Jones joins Federos from gen-E LLC, where he was responsible for Service Assurance and Advanced Analytics sales efforts in North America, targeting telecommunications, utility, and manufacturing sectors.
  • Along with making hires like Mr. Jones, the company has continued to grow its product development, sales engineering, and service delivery teams over the past 16 months.

Result of AGM

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

b'Please note that a \xe2\x80\x98vote withheld\xe2\x80\x99 is not a vote under English Law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes \xe2\x80\x98for\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98against\xe2\x80\x99 a resolution.\nShell Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden said:\xc2\xa0 \xe2\x80\x9cShareholder support is critical as our business changes and we work towards our target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society.

Key Points: 
  • b'Please note that a \xe2\x80\x98vote withheld\xe2\x80\x99 is not a vote under English Law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes \xe2\x80\x98for\xe2\x80\x99 and \xe2\x80\x98against\xe2\x80\x99 a resolution.\nShell Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden said:\xc2\xa0 \xe2\x80\x9cShareholder support is critical as our business changes and we work towards our target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society.
  • This shareholder vote on our Energy Transition Strategy is a first for an energy company and we are pleased shareholders demonstrated their strong endorsement with more than 88% of votes cast in favour of our strategy.\xc2\xa0 We thank shareholders for their support and look forward to our continued engagement with them.\xc2\xa0 We also note the outcome of the vote on Shareholder Resolution number 21.\xc2\xa0 We will seek to fully understand the reason why shareholders voted as they did, particularly those who voted both \xe2\x80\x98For\xe2\x80\x99 Shell\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and \xe2\x80\x98For\xe2\x80\x99 the Shareholder Resolution, and will formally report back to investors within six months".\n'

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC Announces Distributions for the Months of June, July, and August 2021

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

b'This press release is not for tax reporting purposes but is being provided to announce the amount of each Fund\xe2\x80\x99s distributions that have been declared by the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • b'This press release is not for tax reporting purposes but is being provided to announce the amount of each Fund\xe2\x80\x99s distributions that have been declared by the Board of Directors.
  • In early 2022, after definitive information is available, each Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV, if applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by each Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder\xe2\x80\x99s tax return (e.g., ordinary income, long-term capital gain or return of capital).\nLegg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (\xe2\x80\x9cFranklin Resources\xe2\x80\x9d).\nFor more information about the Funds, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds\xe2\x80\x99 web site at www.lmcef.com .
  • Hard copies of the Funds\xe2\x80\x99 complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.\nData and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only.
  • Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Funds.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210518005443/en/\n'

Oragenics Issues Letter to Shareholders

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

I joined the Oragenics Board of Directors in 2011, so I have been intimately involved with our programs and developments for a number of years.

Key Points: 
  • I joined the Oragenics Board of Directors in 2011, so I have been intimately involved with our programs and developments for a number of years.
  • I hold a PhD in Economics and Public Policy from Cornell University.\nRising to the occasion is Michael Sullivan, who has served as Chief Financial Officer of Oragenics since 2012.
  • The key takeaway for you, our shareholders, is that Oragenics\xe2\x80\x99 scientific expertise is exceptional and broad.
  • We thank our shareholders, employees, consultants, business partners and research scientists for their hard work and their continued support.\n'

New Inmar Intelligence Survey Shows 68 Percent of U.S. Shoppers Are Switching Store Loyalty To Save Money As Grocery Prices Increase

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

If not, they\xe2\x80\x99ll have no problem switching stores to save money, as indicated above.\nStore brand products have also become a staple in consumers\xe2\x80\x99 shopping carts.

Key Points: 
  • If not, they\xe2\x80\x99ll have no problem switching stores to save money, as indicated above.\nStore brand products have also become a staple in consumers\xe2\x80\x99 shopping carts.
  • Beyond this, shoppers are eagerly joining loyalty programs and considering joining wholesale discount clubs to get the best deal out there.
  • Inmar Intelligence works to support retailers\xe2\x80\x99 development and execution of an omnichannel shopping experience to meet rising consumer demand for personalization.
  • For more information about Inmar, please follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook, or call (866) 440-6917.\n"

OraSure Technologies to Present at the UBS Global Healthcare Virtual Conference

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

b'BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OraSure Technologies, Inc.\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ: OSUR), a leader in point of care diagnostic tests, specimen collection devices, microbiome laboratory and analytical services, today announced that Dr.\xc2\xa0Stephen S. Tang, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Virtual Conference.

Key Points: 
  • b'BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OraSure Technologies, Inc.\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ: OSUR), a leader in point of care diagnostic tests, specimen collection devices, microbiome laboratory and analytical services, today announced that Dr.\xc2\xa0Stephen S. Tang, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Virtual Conference.
  • The live webcast and a replay of the presentation can be accessed by going to OraSure Technologies\xe2\x80\x99 web site, www.orasure.com and clicking on the Investor Info link.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on OraSure Technologies\xe2\x80\x99 web site for 14 days.
  • For more information on OraSure Technologies, please visit www.orasure.com .\nSVP of IR and Corp. Communications\n'

Organigram Launches Big Bag o’ Buds Indoor-grown, Strain-specific Dried Flower in 28g Value Format

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

Organigram currently leads the pack with the #1 Ultra Sour brand in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Organigram currently leads the pack with the #1 Ultra Sour brand in Canada.
  • The Big Bag o\xe2\x80\x99 Buds OTO cultivar selection will include Grapefruit GG4, Original Glue, and Lemon Tree strains.\nEvery Big Bag o\xe2\x80\x99 Buds strain benefits from being grown in strain-specific, climate-controlled indoor grow rooms to optimize each cultivar\xe2\x80\x99s flavour.
  • Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Indi, Bag o\xe2\x80\x99 Buds, SHRED and Trailblazer.
  • The Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada).\nThis news release contains forward-looking information.

Iktos Announces Collaboration with Kadmon to Use AI for New Drug Design

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

b'Iktos, a company specializing in Artificial Intelligence for new drug design, today announced that it has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Kadmon, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New York, USA, pursuant to which, Iktos\xe2\x80\x99s generative modelling artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used to enable the rapid and cost-effective design of novel drug candidates for an undisclosed Kadmon drug discovery program.

Key Points: 
  • b'Iktos, a company specializing in Artificial Intelligence for new drug design, today announced that it has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Kadmon, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New York, USA, pursuant to which, Iktos\xe2\x80\x99s generative modelling artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used to enable the rapid and cost-effective design of novel drug candidates for an undisclosed Kadmon drug discovery program.
  • Kadmon is expanding and integrating novel drug discovery platforms, with the aim of identifying and developing new product candidates for significant unmet medical needs.
  • Iktos\xe2\x80\x99 technology automatically designs virtual novel molecules that have all of the characteristics of a successful drug molecule.
  • In early-stage discovery projects, Iktos\xe2\x80\x99 technology allows the design of novel hits with optimal protein-ligand interactions, as predicted by molecular modelling technology.

Nokia to help transform PLDT and Smart’s nationwide network and standardize virtualization environment

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Dienstag, Mai 18, 2021

b'As part of the agreement, Nokia to standardize PLDT and Smart\xe2\x80\x99s Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure across the Philippines\nEspoo, Finland \xe2\x80\x93 Nokia today announced it will supply its Digital Operations software, cloud infrastructure software and AirFrame servers to enhance the nationwide network of PLDT, the Philippines\xe2\x80\x99 largest, fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart).\nThe suite of solutions will also standardize PLDT and Smart\xe2\x80\x99s virtualization environment for multi-vendor applications.

Key Points: 
  • b'As part of the agreement, Nokia to standardize PLDT and Smart\xe2\x80\x99s Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure across the Philippines\nEspoo, Finland \xe2\x80\x93 Nokia today announced it will supply its Digital Operations software, cloud infrastructure software and AirFrame servers to enhance the nationwide network of PLDT, the Philippines\xe2\x80\x99 largest, fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart).\nThe suite of solutions will also standardize PLDT and Smart\xe2\x80\x99s virtualization environment for multi-vendor applications.
  • Specifically, as PLDT and Smart evolve their integrated network from physical to virtual form, the solution will manage two interrelated flows.
  • First, it will oversee the network function lifecycle from onboarding through runtime to decommissioning.
  • Then, it will facilitate the lifecycle from design to deployment and assurance that orchestrates services and network slices across the network.