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MindMed Adjourns Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the “Company” or “MindMed”), today announced that the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on June 15, 2023 was convened at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and adjourned, without any business being conducted, due to lack of the required quorum.

Key Points: 
  • Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the “Company” or “MindMed”), today announced that the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on June 15, 2023 was convened at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and adjourned, without any business being conducted, due to lack of the required quorum.
  • As is customary, the Company expected all of these shares to be present at the Meeting.
  • The Company believes representatives of FCM MM Holdings, LLC deliberately acted to prevent the voices of all shareholders from being heard and the business of the Meeting from being completed.
  • Shareholders who access the reconvened Meeting virtually and vote on any matter will revoke any previously submitted proxy card.

COLORESCIENCE® ADDS NEW INNOVATION TO AWARD-WINNING TOTAL EYE® COLLECTION

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Carlsbad, CA, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorescience, a leading dermatologist-recommended skincare company, announces the launch of Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream , a highly-sought addition to its best-selling Total Eye Collection of products.

Key Points: 
  • Carlsbad, CA, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorescience, a leading dermatologist-recommended skincare company, announces the launch of Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream , a highly-sought addition to its best-selling Total Eye Collection of products.
  • Like Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35, the franchises original physician and consumer favorite, new Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream features the lines patented Total Eye Complex, which is comprised of 5 efficacious ingredients and is clinically shown to improve the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness, and laxity, while deeply hydrating skin.
  • Colorescience developed new Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream to provide rich emollience, deep hydration, and advanced rejuvenation, including addressing crows feet and crepiness, by utilizing the patented Total Eye Complex, and boosting the formulation with a powerful blend of 7 new specialty ingredients.
  • As a long-time enthusiast of Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 and fan of the complete Total Eye Collection, she notes, Colorescience truly outdid themselves with the new Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Ely Shareholders Vote for Proposed Arrangement

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Ely Gold is holding a meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on August 17, 2021 to seek shareholder approval for the Arrangement.

Key Points: 
  • Ely Gold is holding a meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on August 17, 2021 to seek shareholder approval for the Arrangement.
  • Pursuant to the Arrangement, among other things, GRC will indirectly acquire the outstanding common shares of Ely Gold (the "Ely Shares").
  • ISS and Glass Lewis are leading independent proxy advisory firms who provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.
  • Both ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended that holders of Ely Shares vote FOR the special resolution respecting the Arrangement at the upcoming special meeting of Ely Gold's shareholders to be held on August 23, 2021 (the "Meeting").

Gopher Response to Statement by Playtech, Related Clarifications and Reasons Why Shareholders Should VOTE AGAINST the Consortium Offer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Accordingly, Gopher and Playtech agreed to put a confidentiality agreement in place to allow such information to be shared.

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, Gopher and Playtech agreed to put a confidentiality agreement in place to allow such information to be shared.
  • On 26 July 2021, having agreed the confidentiality agreement in all material respects, Playtech advised Gopher that it would very shortly be issuing a supplementary circular.
  • Additionally, Gopher understands that Playtech may have received interest in Finalto from other potential acquiring parties since the date of the adjournment.
  • For all of these reasons Gopher encourages Playtech shareholders to VOTE AGAINST the Consortiums offer, in line with the current recommendations of proxy advisors Glass Lewis, ISS and PIRC.

Trevena Announces Two Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote “For” All Proposals Ahead of Special Meeting of Stockholders

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Friday, July 23, 2021

"We greatly appreciate the third-party, independent recommendations from both Glass Lewis and ISS," said Carrie Bourdow, President and CEO of Trevena.

Key Points: 
  • "We greatly appreciate the third-party, independent recommendations from both Glass Lewis and ISS," said Carrie Bourdow, President and CEO of Trevena.
  • "Trevena has had a transformational year and these proposals are key to positioning the company for continued long term growth, as detailed in our Proxy Statement."
  • Glass Lewis and ISS are widely recognized as two of the leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firms.
  • Glass Lewis and ISS are independent proxy advisory firms and do not have any business relationship with Trevena.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Joins ISS in Recommending That Tilray Shareholders Vote “FOR” All Proposals at Tilray’s Upcoming Special Meeting

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Tilray, Inc. (Tilray or the Company) (NASDAQ | TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced that Glass Lewis, a leading independent provider of proxy research and vote recommendations to the investment community, has joined the other major independent proxy research firm, ISS, in recommending that Tilray shareholders vote FOR the Companys proposals at Tilrays Special Meeting of Stockholders (the Special Meeting) to be held on July 29, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Tilray, Inc. (Tilray or the Company) (NASDAQ | TSX: TLRY), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced that Glass Lewis, a leading independent provider of proxy research and vote recommendations to the investment community, has joined the other major independent proxy research firm, ISS, in recommending that Tilray shareholders vote FOR the Companys proposals at Tilrays Special Meeting of Stockholders (the Special Meeting) to be held on July 29, 2021.
  • We are pleased that the two major independent proxy advisory firms both agree that shareholders should support all of the proposals on the agenda for the upcoming Special Meeting of shareholders, said Irwin D. Simon, Tilrays Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Glass Lewis endorsement affirms our conviction that Proposal 1 is in the best interest of our shareholders.
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    Tilray urges shareholders to vote today to support these key initiatives to drive strategic growth and strengthen shareholder rights.

Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Joins ISS In Recommending MDC Partners (MDCA) Shareholders Vote "For" The Amended Transaction With Stagwell

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Irwin D. Simon, Lead Independent Director & Chair of the MDC Partners Special Committee commented, "We welcome the favorable recommendations from both ISS and Glass Lewis and are pleased that both major independent proxy advisory firms share our conviction that a combination with Stagwell is in the best interests of MDC shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Irwin D. Simon, Lead Independent Director & Chair of the MDC Partners Special Committee commented, "We welcome the favorable recommendations from both ISS and Glass Lewis and are pleased that both major independent proxy advisory firms share our conviction that a combination with Stagwell is in the best interests of MDC shareholders.
  • Accordingly, we continue to urge all MDC shareholders to vote 'FOR' the amended agreement with Stagwell and related proposals."
  • Mr. Simon added, "We are confident that this transaction represents the best path forward for MDC shareholders.
  • MDC Partners shareholders are reminded that their vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares they own.To follow the recommendations of ISS, Glass Lewis and the Company's Special Committee, shareholders should vote "FOR" the proposal on the WHITE proxy card today to approve the transaction.

Brookfield Infrastructure Agrees with ISS’ Recommendation to Vote AGAINST the Pembina Transaction and Files Revised Offer to Purchase Inter Pipeline Ltd.

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Brookfield Infrastructure agrees with the recommendation from leading independent proxy advisor, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), that Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) Shareholders vote AGAINST IPLs proposed transaction (the Alternative Transaction) with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina).

Key Points: 
  • Brookfield Infrastructure agrees with the recommendation from leading independent proxy advisor, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), that Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) Shareholders vote AGAINST IPLs proposed transaction (the Alternative Transaction) with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina).
  • On July 16, 2021, ISS, a prominent proxy advisor who provides objective and impartial analyses, recommended that IPL Shareholders vote AGAINST the Alternative Transaction.
  • IPL Shareholders are urged to cast their vote AGAINST well in advance of IPLs July 27, 2021 proxy voting deadline.
  • Brookfield Infrastructures Offer to Purchase IPL for $21.23 per IPL common share1, on a prorated basis, represents a premium of C$1.53 or 8%2 to the Alternative Transaction.

Leading Independent Advisory Firms Glass Lewis and ISS Recommend Hollysys Shareholders “Consent” With Respect to Consortium’s Proposed Resolutions

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Friday, July 16, 2021

The buyer consortium (the Consortium) consisting of Mr. Shao Baiqing, Ace Lead Profits Limited and CPE Funds Management Limited is pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firms, Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) both recommend that shareholders of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) (the Company or Hollysys) CONSENT with respect to the shareholder resolutions proposed by the Consortium on the WHITE consent card.

Key Points: 
  • The buyer consortium (the Consortium) consisting of Mr. Shao Baiqing, Ace Lead Profits Limited and CPE Funds Management Limited is pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firms, Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) both recommend that shareholders of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) (the Company or Hollysys) CONSENT with respect to the shareholder resolutions proposed by the Consortium on the WHITE consent card.
  • You may review the Consortiums proposed resolutions and other related information (including prior press releases/shareholder letters) on the dedicated website at Hollysyspublicsolicitation.net .
  • We greatly welcome the independent support of Glass Lewis and ISS.
  • Shareholders should instead protect their best interests by promptly submitting their consents on the Consortiums WHITE consent card.

Glass Lewis Recommends Genesco Shareholders Vote For Boardroom Change on Legion Partners’ WHITE Proxy Card

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, Legion Partners or we), which collectively with the other participants in its solicitation beneficially owns approximately 5.9% of the outstanding common shares of Genesco, Inc. (NYSE: GCO) (Genesco or the Company), today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), has recommended the Companys shareholders vote for boardroom change on the WHITE proxy card.

Key Points: 
  • Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, Legion Partners or we), which collectively with the other participants in its solicitation beneficially owns approximately 5.9% of the outstanding common shares of Genesco, Inc. (NYSE: GCO) (Genesco or the Company), today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), has recommended the Companys shareholders vote for boardroom change on the WHITE proxy card.
  • Learn about how to vote on Legion Partners WHITE proxy card by visiting www.GCOForward.com .
  • Chris Kiper and Ted White, Legion Partners Managing Directors, commented:
    Legion Partners is pleased that Glass Lewis is acknowledging Genescos many years of underperformance and recommending the Companys shareholders vote for sorely-needed boardroom change on the WHITE proxy card.
  • In making its recommendation that shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card, Glass Lewis noted Genescos concerning governance, while affirming Legion Partners case for change: 1
    Genesco's defense of its longest serving directors quickly falters under the weight of the Company's dour metrics.