Disclosure

Rio Tinto becomes first major mining company to publish site-by-site water usage data

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

In 2019 Rio Tinto made a commitment to drive good water stewardship and improve disclosure to stakeholders, by publishing site-by-site surface water usage data for all managed sites by the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019 Rio Tinto made a commitment to drive good water stewardship and improve disclosure to stakeholders, by publishing site-by-site surface water usage data for all managed sites by the end of 2023.
  • It includes commitments requiring members to apply strong and transparent water governance, manage water at operations effectively, and collaborate to achieve responsible and sustainable water use.
  • Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said “Water is an essential resource, critical to sustaining biodiversity, people, and economic prosperity.
  • Rio Tinto aims to avoid permanent impacts on water resources by carefully managing the quality and quantity of the water used and returned to the environment.

IFF Recommends Stockholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

TRC Capital Investment Corporation’s offer price is approximately 1.4% lower than the $82.76 closing price of IFF’s common stock on March 17, 2023, the last trading day prior to the date of the amended offer.

Key Points: 
  • TRC Capital Investment Corporation’s offer price is approximately 1.4% lower than the $82.76 closing price of IFF’s common stock on March 17, 2023, the last trading day prior to the date of the amended offer.
  • IFF recommends that stockholders do not tender their shares in response to TRC's offer because the offer price is below the current market price of IFF’s shares and is subject to numerous conditions, including TRC Capital Corporation obtaining financing for the offer.
  • IFF recommends that stockholders who have not responded to TRC Capital Investment Corporation’s offer take no action.
  • IFF is not affiliated or associated in any way with TRC, its mini-tender offer, or its mini-tender offer documents.

iA Financial Group to hold a virtual Investor Session on March 28, 2023

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. [TSX: IAG]) will be holding a virtual Investor Session on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. [TSX: IAG]) will be holding a virtual Investor Session on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. (ET).
  • Members of the executive team will be presenting on the following subjects:
    President and CEO Denis Ricard will discuss capital deployment and acquisition priorities, as well as guidance and outlook.
  • Executive Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer Alain Bergeron will provide an update on the investment strategy and will discuss our total portfolio management approach.
  • Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuary Jacques Potvin will be talking about IFRS 17 impacts and strategic positioning as well as disclosure under IFRS 17 and 2023 expected core earnings.

ALCO EQUITY ALERT: ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Alico, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ALCO

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alico class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13493 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alico class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13493 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - PowerStone Metals Corp. (PS)

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 21 mars/March 2023) - The common shares of PowerStone Metals Corp. have been approved for listing on the CSE.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 21 mars/March 2023) - The common shares of PowerStone Metals Corp. have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • Listing and disclosure documents will be available at www.thecse.com on the trading date.
  • PowerStone Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification and exploration of high-quality critical metals assets, in favorable mining jurisdictions, to help meet the increasing demand of metals required for the transition to a green economy.
  • Les actions ordinaires de PowerStone Metals Corp. ont été approuvées pour inscription à la CSE.

AM Best to Host Webinar on How Insurers Are Responding to Funding-Backed Litigation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

AM Best and Best's Insurance Professional Resources will host a complimentary webinar entitled “How Insurers Are Responding to Funding-Backed Litigation.” The webinar will air on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best and Best's Insurance Professional Resources will host a complimentary webinar entitled “How Insurers Are Responding to Funding-Backed Litigation.” The webinar will air on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
  • Claims and legal experts examine the rise of litigation funding, including trends in disclosure requirements, how funding is affecting settlement strategies and litigation costs.
  • The event will be streamed in video format, and playback will be available to registered viewers shortly after the event.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Liberty Global plc’s subsidiary, Liberty Global Belgium Holding B.V., intends to launch a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid for Telenet Group Holding NV

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Liberty Global Belgium Holding announces today that it is intending to launch a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid for all the shares of Telenet Group Holding NV (Telenet) that Liberty Global Belgium Holding does not already own or that are not held by Telenet (the Intended Offer).

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global Belgium Holding announces today that it is intending to launch a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid for all the shares of Telenet Group Holding NV (Telenet) that Liberty Global Belgium Holding does not already own or that are not held by Telenet (the Intended Offer).
  • Liberty Global Belgium Holding has been the controlling shareholder in Telenet since February 2007 and currently owns 59.18% of Telenet’s outstanding issued share capital.
  • If Liberty Global Belgium Holding decides to formally launch a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid, it will deposit a file for this purpose (including a draft prospectus) with the FSMA.
  • If Liberty Global Belgium Holding renounces its intention to launch an offer, it will immediately communicate this in accordance with the applicable rules.

New Espressive Barista Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway™ Delivers a Safe and Scalable Path to ChatGPT for the Enterprise

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Espressive , the pioneer in automating digital workplace assistance, today announced the new Espressive Barista Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway™, enabling its virtual support agent (VSA), Espressive Barista, to offer enterprises safe and responsible use of LLMs like ChatGPT.

Key Points: 
  • Espressive , the pioneer in automating digital workplace assistance, today announced the new Espressive Barista Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway™, enabling its virtual support agent (VSA), Espressive Barista, to offer enterprises safe and responsible use of LLMs like ChatGPT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230321005424/en/
    Zoom: By adding Espressive Barista integration to generalized LLMs like ChatGPT in a safe and secure way, autonomous resolution rates will increase, further driving down the costs of employee service management.
  • Experience Selector: With the Barista LLM Gateway, the Experience Selector can choose a response from an LLM such as ChatGPT.
  • For instance, Barista can use Lionbridge for Latin-based languages, but ChatGPT for Japanese and Baidu for Chinese.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Jounce Therapeutics Inc

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Jounce Therapeutics Inc

Key Points: 
  • Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Jounce Therapeutics Inc
    (a) Full name of discloser:
    (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
    (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Devro plc

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Devro plc

Key Points: 
  • Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Devro plc
    (a) Full name of discloser:
    (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
    (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.