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BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH AND COMPASS SURGICAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCE GRAND OPENING OF WORLD-CLASS SURGERY CENTER IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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GREENVILLE, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) and local physicians, today announced that it will launch in Greenville, South Carolina, with a grand opening on April 11.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) and local physicians, today announced that it will launch in Greenville, South Carolina, with a grand opening on April 11.
  • Located at 214 Innovation Drive in Greenville, South Carolina, the 20,000-square-foot facility will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11 at 12pm.
  • Millennium Surgery Center expects to secure accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and certification from Medicare by mid-May.
  • The newly developed facility is the fourth opened thus far through the strategic partnership between Bon Secours Mercy Health and Compass.

Holland America Line Becomes First Global Cruise Line to Receive International Seafood Certifications

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. The two organizations serve as the most credible standards worldwide for certified seafood.

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  • SEATTLE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications.
  • "Our guests care about the quality and sustainability of the fresh fish we serve, and so do we," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • Certified seafood from nine regions worldwide will be incorporated into Holland America Line seafood offerings: Asia, Australia, Canada/New England, Mexico, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and Hawaii.
  • While not all seafood species aboard Holland America Line are currently certified, the cruise line is working toward 100% accreditation of species that are eligible to meet the organizations' standards.

The Aesthetic Society Urges Immediate Action: Stronger Regulations of Outpatient Aesthetic Surgery in California and Across the United States

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.

Key Points: 
  • This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.
  • Dr. Melinda Haws, President of The Aesthetic Society, emphasized the importance of patient safety and the need for stringent regulations in aesthetic medicine.
  • All members of The Aesthetic Society and The California Society of Plastic Surgeons are ABPS board-certified.
  • As a professional body, The Aesthetic Society is dedicated to advocating for patient safety and upholding the highest standards of care in the field of aesthetic surgery.

ASC alleges Calgary resident Craig Michael Thompson, Black Box Management Corp., and Invader Management Ltd. breached Alberta securities laws

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, April 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a Notice of Hearing alleging that Craig Michael Thompson along with two companies he controlled, Black Box Management Corp. and Invader Management Ltd., perpetrated a fraud on investors and breached registration requirements.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, April 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a Notice of Hearing alleging that Craig Michael Thompson along with two companies he controlled, Black Box Management Corp. and Invader Management Ltd., perpetrated a fraud on investors and breached registration requirements.
  • According to the Notice of Hearing, Thompson raised about $150 million from approximately 1,000 investors between March 2020 and September 2023.
  • Most investors provided funds for Thompson to trade in securities on their behalf.
  • As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of PSQ Holdings, Inc. - PSQH

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PSQ Holdings, Inc. (“PSQ” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PSQH).

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  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PSQ Holdings, Inc. (“PSQ” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PSQH).
  • The investigation concerns whether PSQ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.
  • The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members.

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC Reports 2023 Results

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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The Chief Executive Officer of Shepherd’s Finance, Daniel M. Wallach, commented: “We continued to improve our profitability in 2023.

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  • The Chief Executive Officer of Shepherd’s Finance, Daniel M. Wallach, commented: “We continued to improve our profitability in 2023.
  • During March 2023, we redeemed 100% of our ownership in the Series A Preferred Units at Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC.
  • In addition, stock compensation expense was less than $0.1 million $0 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  • Shepherd’s offers the following interest rates for its public notes offering, effective as of December 11, 2023:

AgeX Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ALAMEDA, Calif., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. (“AgeX”; NYSE American: AGE), a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for human aging and regeneration, reported its financial and operating results for fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023 and recent highlights.

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  • ALAMEDA, Calif., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. (“AgeX”; NYSE American: AGE), a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for human aging and regeneration, reported its financial and operating results for fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023 and recent highlights.
  • The Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into shares of AgeX common stock on February 1, 2024.
  • As of December 31, 2023, AgeX owed Juvenescence Limited $4.5 million in principal and origination fees on account of loans extended to AgeX.
  • Operating expenses for the full year 2023 were $10.1 million as compared with $7.0 million in the same period of 2022.

Attention PSQ Holdings, Inc. Investors: Company Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises PSQ Holdings, Inc. ("PSQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: PSQH) investors that the law firm has initiated an investigation on behalf of investors that lost money on their PSQ stock. PSQ investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their legal rights.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises PSQ Holdings, Inc. ("PSQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: PSQH ) investors that the law firm has initiated an investigation on behalf of investors that lost money on their PSQ stock.
  • PSQ investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their legal rights.
  • The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.
  • The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing.

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Total loan originations2 in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB61.2 billion, an increase of 9.2% from RMB56.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Total loan originations2 in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB61.2 billion, an increase of 9.2% from RMB56.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Total operating revenue was RMB3,509 million, representing an increase of 15.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
    Credit facilitation service income was RMB2,727 million, representing an increase of 38.9% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results:
    Operating revenue increased by 15.1% from RMB3,050 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 to RMB3,509 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
    Credit facilitation service income increased by 38.9% from RMB1,964 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 to RMB2,727 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Investment loss was RMB302 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to RMB38.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

GTreasury Wins Global Finance Magazine’s 2024 FX Tech Award for Best TMS Provider with FX Module

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that the company has won Best TMS Provider with FX Module at Global Finance’s Best FX Tech Awards 2024 .

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  • CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that the company has won Best TMS Provider with FX Module at Global Finance’s Best FX Tech Awards 2024 .
  • An exclusive report on this program will be published in the January 2024 print and digital editions, as well as online at GFMag.com.
  • “It’s an honor to have our work recognized with Global Finance Magazine’s 2024 Best FX Tech Award for ‘Best TMS Provider with FX Module.’”
    “From tools that provide pre-trade analytics, to the execution of trades, all the way to post-trade compliance,” said Joseph Giarraputo, founder and editorial director of Global Finance.
  • “This year’s FX Tech winners provide increasing sophistication, flexibility and control to enable users to find the best FX tools to evaluate their exposure, identifying risks and opportunities.”