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Westman Communications Group Partners with OpenVault to Optimize Broadband Subscribers' QoE

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Byte, WCG, HFC, Machine learning, DOCSIS, UTSC, Algorithm, FBC, PNM, OpenVault

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Westman Communications Group (WCG) and OpenVault announced that WCG is using OpenVault's Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions to optimize customer experiences for broadband subscribers throughout over 65 communities in Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Westman Communications Group (WCG) and OpenVault announced that WCG is using OpenVault's Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions to optimize customer experiences for broadband subscribers throughout over 65 communities in Manitoba.
  • "Westman Communications Group is in the vanguard of industry leaders who are using PNM technology to make certain that their broadband plant and operational practices are optimized to accommodate those levels of traffic."
  • "OpenVault is helping us meet our commitment to deliver the most reliable high-speed broadband in the communities we serve by enhancing our ability to resolve network issues efficiently – often before those issues impact customers' service."
  • "Westman Communications Group is in the vanguard of industry leaders who are using PNM technology to make certain that their broadband plant and operational practices are optimized to accommodate those levels of traffic."

Smokey Bear Celebrates 80th Birthday with New PSA Honoring His Legacy of Wildfire Prevention

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Social media, National Association, FBC, FCB, Culture, Bears–Lions rivalry, Radio, Ad Council, CGI, Safety, Human, Decade, PSA, OOH, Poster, NASF, Wildfire, State, Council, Partnership

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate eight decades of Smokey Bear, the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) and the Ad Council are releasing a new public service advertisement (PSA) paying homage to the legacy of the iconic wildfire prevention campaign. Featuring actor Brian Tyree Henry as the new voice of Smokey Bear, the nostalgic film highlights Smokey's longstanding presence in American culture and critical message that reminds audiences "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires."  

Key Points: 
  • "The 1944 Smokey Bear campaign was born from a need to inform the public about our role in preventing wildfires.
  • "For Smokey's 80th birthday, we wanted to pay homage to his years of wildfire prevention education by taking a trip down memory lane, reminding everyone that although Smokey teaches wildfire prevention, only you can prevent wildfires."
  • Best known for designing intricate cinematic posters, Gilbey portrays nostalgic versions of Smokey in each highlighting some of his prominent wildfire prevention tips.
  • To learn more about wildfire prevention, visit SmokeyBear.com, and follow Smokey on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter with the hashtags #SmokeyBear80 and #OnlyYou.

Franchise Veteran Keith Gerson Uses 50 Years of Industry Experience to Launch Gerson Advisory Services

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Senior, Education, Marketing, GAS, KPI, Knowledge, FDD, FBC

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the goal of providing necessary education and resources to franchisors and franchisees, industry veteran Keith Gerson announces the launch of Gerson Advisory Services (GAS). After serving as a franchisor, franchisee, and supplier, Gerson now looks to share his 50 years of experience and knowledge with all of the franchise industry.

Key Points: 
  • NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the goal of providing necessary education and resources to franchisors and franchisees, industry veteran Keith Gerson announces the launch of Gerson Advisory Services (GAS).
  • After serving as a franchisor, franchisee, and supplier, Gerson now looks to share his 50 years of experience and knowledge with all of the franchise industry.
  • Industry veteran launches new franchise supplier services as number of franchise establishments grew by 2.2% in 2023.
  • "I've long wanted to devote time to advising and consulting the franchise community, and Gerson Advisory Services will allow me to do just that.

BZAM enters into Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Credit, International, Sale, Acquisition, FBC

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BZAM Ltd. ("BZAM") (CSE: BZAM) (US-OTC: BZAMF) is pleased to announce that, following the completion of the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Final Bell Canada Inc. ("FBC") from Final Bell Holdings International Ltd. ("FBHI") (the "Transaction"), BZAM, through its wholly owned subsidiary The Green Organic Dutchman Ltd, has today entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "SARCA") with its Canadian lender to incorporate the assets of FBC into the security collateral and, amongst other things: (i) amend the EBITDA financial covenant to take effect on a rolling three month average basis; (ii) repay $1 million on the fixed portion of the facility from the proceeds of sale of the Edmonton property, such repayment amount then becoming available under the revolving portion of the facility and (iii) allow for the unsecured promissory note issued to Final Bell Holdings Inc., the prior affiliate of FBC.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BZAM Ltd. ("BZAM") (CSE: BZAM) (US-OTC: BZAMF) is pleased to announce that, following the completion of the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Final Bell Canada Inc. ("FBC") from Final Bell Holdings International Ltd. ("FBHI") (the "Transaction"), BZAM, through its wholly owned subsidiary The Green Organic Dutchman Ltd, has today entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "SARCA") with its Canadian lender to incorporate the assets of FBC into the security collateral and, amongst other things: (i) amend the EBITDA financial covenant to take effect on a rolling three month average basis; (ii) repay $1 million on the fixed portion of the facility from the proceeds of sale of the Edmonton property, such repayment amount then becoming available under the revolving portion of the facility and (iii) allow for the unsecured promissory note issued to Final Bell Holdings Inc., the prior affiliate of FBC.
  • All other terms of its amended and restated credit agreement dated September 29, 2021 (as amended) not specifically amended will remain materially the same as before.

BZAM completes acquisition of Final Bell's Canadian Operation; Adding Final Bell Holdings International as Strategic Shareholder

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Cannabis, FBC, Acquisition, International, Transaction, Chairperson, MBA, News, University of Hamburg, Security (finance)

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BZAM Ltd. ("BZAM") (CSE: BZAM) (US-OTC: BZAMF) is pleased to announce that, further to the news release dated December 6, 2023, it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Final Bell Canada Inc. ("FBC") from Final Bell Holdings International Ltd. ("FBHI") (the "Transaction").

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BZAM Ltd. ("BZAM") (CSE: BZAM) (US-OTC: BZAMF) is pleased to announce that, further to the news release dated December 6, 2023, it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Final Bell Canada Inc. ("FBC") from Final Bell Holdings International Ltd. ("FBHI") (the "Transaction").
  • The Transaction combines BZAM's cultivation, production, and sales infrastructure with the portfolio of international brands that Final Bell is bringing to market in Canada.
  • "It has been our vision to be Canada's favourite source for cannabis.
  • His experience has been leveraged by companies worldwide to raise approximately a quarter of a billion dollars in financing.

Keystone Dental Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Nexus, Dental implant, GENESIS, FBC, Business analyst, Workflow, Patent, 3D, Annual, Meeting, Menachem Begin, Keystone, Algorithm, Dentistry

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keystone Dental Holdings (“Keystone Dental” or the “Company”), a pioneer in dental implant technology, announced today financial results and provided a corporate update for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Q3 revenue increased 18.9% year-over-year to $16.8M, including $11.9M from the U.S.
    Check-Cap shareholders to vote on proposed Business Combination Agreement with Keystone Dental at Annual General Meeting on Monday, December 18th, 2023
    IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keystone Dental Holdings (“Keystone Dental” or the “Company”), a pioneer in dental implant technology, announced today financial results and provided a corporate update for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • Sustained Revenue Growth – Total third quarter 2023 revenue increased 18.9% to $16.8 million compared to the same period in 2022, which was driven by increased sales of dental implants and Osteon product groups.
  • Revenue generated in the U.S. totaled $11.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 and $35.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • In August 2023, Keystone Dental and Check-Cap announced entering into a definitive Business Combination Agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement") under which the stockholders of Keystone Dental will become the majority holders of the combined company.

NEO Semiconductor Releases Technology CAD (TCAD) Simulation Data for Ground-Breaking 3D X-DRAM

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Interest, SAN, DRAM, NEO, FBC, NAND, TCAD, Memory, 3D, IMW, 3D NAND, 3D printing, Computer data storage, South Korea

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NEO Semiconductor, a leading developer of innovative technologies for 3D NAND flash and DRAM memory, today announced findings of 3D X-DRAM™ simulations. Semiconductor manufacturers and engineers use TCAD to simulate emerging technologies and optimize new products.

Key Points: 
  • "We use these same tools to create models and run simulations demonstrating the feasibility of adopting 3D X-DRAM technology to bring 3D DRAM products to market."
  • 3D X-DRAM uses innovative Floating Body Cell (FBC) technology with one transistor and zero capacitors for each data bit.
  • A simple 3D structure makes 3D X-DRAM less risky and costly than 3D DRAM alternatives.
  • NEO estimates 3D X-DRAM achieves 128 Gb density with 230 layers—4 times better than 2D DRAM.

BZAM to Acquire Final Bell's Canadian Operation, forming 5th Largest Canadian L.P.; Adding Final Bell Holdings International as Strategic Shareholder

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Acquisition, CSE, Transaction, FBC Bank, International, Cannabis, Agreement, VAN, FBC, Growth, Name, Good, Policy, Security (finance), Drug, Closing

"This Transaction combines BZAM's cultivation, production, and sales infrastructure with the exceptional portfolio of international brands that Final Bell has brought to market in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "This Transaction combines BZAM's cultivation, production, and sales infrastructure with the exceptional portfolio of international brands that Final Bell has brought to market in Canada.
  • We are pleased to bring this team and these brands to BZAM," said Matt Milich, Chief Executive Officer of BZAM.
  • "This combination also brings in FBHI as an invaluable strategic shareholder to the Company, which creates additional opportunities for long term growth and value creation.
  • "(2)
    "This combination places the combined entity as the 5th largest Canadian L.P. on a proforma basis"(1)(2) said Robert Meyer, CEO of FBHI.

BCUC Completes Stage 1 of Generic Cost of Capital Proceeding

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Stage 2, FBC, BCUC, FEI, Public utility

To determine the allowed return on equity, the BCUC used multiple financial models and considered the most recent market data examined in the proceeding.

Key Points: 
  • To determine the allowed return on equity, the BCUC used multiple financial models and considered the most recent market data examined in the proceeding.
  • Current rates for the utilities were approved on an interim basis, pending the outcome of Stage 1 of this Generic Cost of Capital proceeding.
  • The proceeding will now move onto Stage 2, which will determine the cost of capital for other utilities in BC.
  • In January 2021, the BCUC established an open and transparent public proceeding to review the Generic Cost of Capital for public utilities as there have been changes in the financial markets since the BCUC’s last review in 2016.

Family Broadcasting Corporation, LeSEA Inc., and LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry Granted Summary Judgment By Federal Court

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
FBC, Court, Collection, Family, Life, News, Works, Family Broadcasting Corporation, Property management, Private investigator

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Broadcasting Corporation announced today it will soon relaunch the Dr. Lester Sumrall Legacy Collection of Works or drlestersumrall.com, a free website dedicated to the life and ministry of the company's founder, Dr. Lester Sumrall. The news comes immediately on the heels of a resounding victory via summary judgement dismissing a lawsuit challenging certain intellectual property rights related to the deceased minister. The website had previously been taken down as a result of the litigation.

Key Points: 
  • The news comes immediately on the heels of a resounding victory via summary judgement dismissing a lawsuit challenging certain intellectual property rights related to the deceased minister.
  • The website had previously been taken down as a result of the litigation.
  • "After numerous attempts to reconcile with the people responsible for this frivolous and protracted harassment campaign targeting Family Broadcasting Corporation, LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry, and LeSEA Inc., we were left with no choice but to resolve these matters through federal proceedings, just as we've done in other jurisdictions," said Drew Sumrall, CEO of FBC.
  • "Many years ago, at the outset of this unfortunate dispute, we stated we would present the absurdity of these claims, and that is precisely what we have done.