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OmniAb Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Highlights

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

OmniAb, Inc. (NASDAQ: OABI) today reported financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2023, and provided operating and partner program updates.

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  • OmniAb, Inc. (NASDAQ: OABI) today reported financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2023, and provided operating and partner program updates.
  • OmniAb launched two new technologies during 2023 including OmniDeep™ and, during the fourth quarter, OmnidAb™.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 and recent partner highlights include the following:
    Immunovant reported positive initial results for batoclimab in Graves’ disease (GD).
  • OmniAb was added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI) in the fourth quarter.

The Meritage Resort and Spa Unveils $25 Million Reimagination

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations. This extensive renovation also encompasses a new lobby and expanded bar area, refreshed ballrooms, pre-function and meeting rooms, an updated chic bowling lounge, a reimagined café and grab-and-go outlet, and added a premier steakhouse and a Champagne lounge. In the adjacent vineyard, a new chef's vegetable and herb garden, a dining terrace for al fresco dining in the vines, and a brand-new coop for the resident chickens have also been added.

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  • NAPA VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations.
  • Renowned as a premier, singular destination for everything Napa has to offer, the resort is proud to introduce guests to the next evolution of The Meritage experience: a gateway to the best of California Wine Country with a new look that encompasses and reflects the heart of its locale.
  • The $25 million renovation debut comes on the heels of the Meritage Collection's unveiling of its new Stay Golden loyalty program, which includes The Meritage Resort & Spa along with other acclaimed properties in Kauai, Austin and Huntington Beach.
  • To celebrate the inauguration of the renovated resort, The Meritage invites guests to book the limited-time "Discover Vineyard Elegance" package, which includes a $200 resort credit to enjoy the new expanded offerings found throughout the resort.

BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

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Friday, March 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

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  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

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Friday, March 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

Zaxby's ventures to the sea with new Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's®, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer (LTO) for guests to enjoy. After 30+ years of perfecting chicken, featuring seafood on its menu is a first for the Georgia-based brand. The crispy butterflied shrimp are breaded with garlic and onion powder, seasoned with pepper and buttermilk, and fried to golden perfection. The new Southern Fried Shrimp are served with zesty Zaxtail Sauce, a blend of the brand's iconic Zax Sauce® and cocktail sauce with notes of horseradish. Woo! Saucy!

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  • The new Southern Fried Shrimp are served with zesty Zaxtail Sauce, a blend of the brand's iconic Zax Sauce® and cocktail sauce with notes of horseradish.
  • "Our new Southern Fried Shrimp delivers the premium quality our Zax fans expect—generously seasoned and fried to crispy golden perfection, paired with the zesty kick of Zaxtail Sauce.
  • Zaxby's Southern Fried Shrimp Meal features eight crispy butterflied shrimp, served with Zaxtail Sauce, Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and a small drink.
  • Brand fans can also enjoy a side of four Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce for just $3, which can be added to any meal.

ZiDtia Launches Sturdy, Spacious Chicken Coops in the US

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Against this backdrop, ZiDtia, a leader in poultry housing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its flagship series of metal chicken coops across the United States, aiming to perfectly blend functionality with ease of use.

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  • Against this backdrop, ZiDtia, a leader in poultry housing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its flagship series of metal chicken coops across the United States, aiming to perfectly blend functionality with ease of use.
  • These state-of-the-art designed coops are suitable for both rural areas and urban chicken enthusiasts, providing a secure home for poultry.
  • Through thoughtful design, our coops meet various needs of chicken enthusiasts, whether it's better ventilation, stronger protection, or more convenient management."
  • ZiDtia coops are designed with snap-together assembly, requiring only an hour to set up the smallest chicken coop.

Layne's Chicken Fingers Opens Corsicana Location on March 9th with Record-Breaking Attendance

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

CORSICANA, Texas, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Layne's Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, brought a new location to Corsicana. Opened on March 9th at 3830 W State HWY 31 Business, the new location is giving Corsicana residents a chance to find out what has made Layne's an iconic name in Texas. (Hint: chicken fingers don't get much crispier than these.)

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  • CORSICANA, Texas, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Layne's Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, brought a new location to Corsicana.
  • Opened on March 9th at 3830 W State HWY 31 Business, the new location is giving Corsicana residents a chance to find out what has made Layne's an iconic name in Texas.
  • (Hint: chicken fingers don't get much crispier than these.)
  • Layne's new Corsicana location is the latest addition to the fast-growing franchise brand's roster of thriving restaurants, making this the 13th location in Texas.

Americans’ Pets Offer Mental Health Support to Their Owners, 1 out of 5 Pet Owners Has an Emotional Support Animal

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Eighty-four percent of pet owners say that their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health, similar to last year’s polling on the topic.

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  • Eighty-four percent of pet owners say that their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health, similar to last year’s polling on the topic.
  • “It’s easy to overlook the role of pets when we’re talking about mental health,” said APA President Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.
  • “From offering companionship and unconditional love to reducing stress and anxiety, pets can be invaluable sources of comfort and support.
  • One in five (18%) of those with pets said one or more of their pets was certified as an emotional support animal.

The Open Wing Alliance Launches Heartless Hospitality Campaign Against Global Travel Leaders For Lacking Progress On Cage-Free Egg Commitments

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries across six continents, launches a global campaign against prominent hospitality brands falling behind on their global cage-free egg commitments. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Louvre Hotel Group, and Meliá Hotels International were lauded years ago for pledging to remove cruel cages from their global supply chains but have since failed to report any meaningful progress on those commitments.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries across six continents, launches a global campaign against prominent hospitality brands falling behind on their global cage-free egg commitments.
  • The Heartless Hospitality campaign highlights the glaring disparity between corporate pledges, transparency, and actual progress travel companies have made towards sourcing 100% cage-free eggs.
  • The Heartless Hospitality campaign follows the widespread release of a new animal welfare report: Fair and Fowl: Global Travel Edition .
  • For more information about the Open Wing Alliance, please visit OpenWingAlliance.org and follow along with the global cage-free movement @GlobalCageFree .

New Mercy For Animals investigation video exposes contaminated chicken flesh at Chipotle supplier

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Mercy For Animals undercover investigation into a slaughterhouse that supplies Chipotle reveals blue foreign material that appears to be plastic in chicken flesh. The investigator and several other workers on the deboning line of a slaughterhouse operated by George's Inc., one of the 10 largest chicken companies in the United States, noted the foreign material multiple times.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Mercy For Animals undercover investigation into a slaughterhouse that supplies Chipotle reveals blue foreign material that appears to be plastic in chicken flesh.
  • Mercy For Animals calls on Chipotle to live up to its animal welfare promises as consumer concerns rise.
  • "A relentless stream of chickens arrived, some lifeless, others with bloodied wings and mangled limbs," said the Mercy For Animals undercover investigator.
  • "Continued use of live-shackle slaughter is agonizing for workers and animals," said Paula Tejeda-Moncrief, Mercy For Animals' U.S. director of investigations.