Pacific Century Group

22nd Century (Nasdaq: XXII) Appoints Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, announced the appointment of Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer, effective May 23, 2022. In this new role, Dr. Treat will lead the expanding scientific, research and technological operations of the company, leveraging its expertise, IP, and partnerships across all three of its alkaloid plant franchises toward becoming a global leader in specialty plant science.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, announced the appointment of Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer, effective May 23, 2022.
  • Treat brings a wealth of plant-based biotechnology and crop technology experience to 22nd Century at a pivotal time when we are rapidly expanding our global capabilities across all three of our alkaloid plant franchises tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops, said James A. Mish, chief executive officer of 22nd Century Group.
  • Treat has spent his career at the largest plant science names in the world, leading their innovations on major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
  • 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ) is a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco and improving health and wellness through plant science.

FDA Authorized Reduced-Nicotine Cigarette from 22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) That ‘Helps You Smoke Less’ Obtains Illinois Tobacco Product Listing

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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VLN cigarettes are scientifically shown to help adult smokers smoke less, said James A. Mish, CEO of 22nd Century Group.

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  • VLN cigarettes are scientifically shown to help adult smokers smoke less, said James A. Mish, CEO of 22nd Century Group.
  • Illinois is the second most expensive cigarette retail market in the United States.
  • 22nd Century is pursuing registration in all 50 states as it readies for national launch following its Chicagoland pilot program.
  • 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ) is a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco and improving health and wellness through plant science.

Southwest Gas Corporation Issues $600 Million of 4.05% Debt Due 2032

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) (the "Company") announced today that Southwest Gas Corporation (the "Issuer"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, successfully issued $600 million of 10-year debt at 4.05% and extended $250 million of current debt maturities.

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  • The Issuer completed a public offering of $600million aggregate principal amount of 4.05% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "Notes").
  • Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America.
  • Southwest Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, safely and reliably delivers natural gas to over two million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada.
  • Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Southwest Gas") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Gas Corporation, and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future.

PropertyGuru Successfully Completes Business Combination With Bridgetown 2 Holdings

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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Ltd. (PropertyGuru or the Company), Southeast Asias leading1 property technology (PropTech) company, today completed its previously announced business combination with Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2) (NASDAQ: BTNB), a special purpose acquisition company formed by Pacific Century Group (Pacific Century) and Thiel Capital LLC (Thiel Capital).

Key Points: 
  • Ltd. (PropertyGuru or the Company), Southeast Asias leading1 property technology (PropTech) company, today completed its previously announced business combination with Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2) (NASDAQ: BTNB), a special purpose acquisition company formed by Pacific Century Group (Pacific Century) and Thiel Capital LLC (Thiel Capital).
  • The business combination was approved by Bridgetown 2 stockholders in an Extraordinary General Meeting of Company Shareholders held on March 15, 2022.
  • The completion of the business combination values PropertyGuru at an enterprise value of ~US$1.36 billion and an equity value of ~US$1.61 billion.
  • In addition, the analyses of PropertyGuru and Bridgetown 2 contained herein are not, and do not purport to be, appraisals of the securities, assets or business of PropertyGuru, Bridgetown 2 or any other entity.

Bridgetown 2 Shareholders Approve Business Combination with PropertyGuru

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2 or the Company) (NASDAQ: BTNB) today announced that Bridgetown 2 shareholders overwhelmingly approved the previously announced business combination (Business Combination) with PropertyGuru Pte.

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  • Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2 or the Company) (NASDAQ: BTNB) today announced that Bridgetown 2 shareholders overwhelmingly approved the previously announced business combination (Business Combination) with PropertyGuru Pte.
  • Ltd. (PropertyGuru), Southeast Asias leading property technology company, at an extraordinary meeting of shareholders today.
  • This document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between PropertyGuru Group Limited (PubCo), PropertyGuru and Bridgetown 2 and regarding PropertyGurus future business expectations which involve risks and uncertainties.
  • In addition, the analyses of PropertyGuru and Bridgetown 2 contained herein are not, and do not purport to be, appraisals of the securities, assets or business of PropertyGuru, Bridgetown 2 or any other entity.

22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) to Host Investor Meetings at Roth Capital Conference March 14-15

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Roth Agricultural Technology Analyst Brian Wright today initiated research coverage on 22nd Century Group.

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  • Roth Agricultural Technology Analyst Brian Wright today initiated research coverage on 22nd Century Group.
  • Roth Capital events are intended for prospective and existing Roth Capital clients.
  • To request a meeting, please contact your Roth Capital representative, or by contacting 22nd Century Groups investor relations team via [email protected] .
  • 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ) is a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco and improving health and wellness through plant science.

KICKS CREW, LEADING SNEAKER E-COMMERCE PLATFORM, RAISES $6M IN SERIES A FUNDING

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KICKS CREW, the leading global e-commerce platform for sneakers and apparel, announced today the closing of $6M in Series A funding.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KICKS CREW, the leading global e-commerce platform for sneakers and apparel, announced today the closing of $6M in Series A funding.
  • KICKS CREW's dynamic platform brings creators, curators, and consumers together in one inclusive community.
  • Today, we offer a wide variety of products with over 400,000 styles," says Ross Adrian Yip, Co-founder and COO of KICKS CREW.
  • Gobi Partners is a global leading venture capital firm with US$1.2 billion in assets under management, and has backed over 270 startups.

Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: BTNB) Announces Expected Closing Date for Proposed Business Combination with PropertyGuru and Expected Delisting from NASDAQ

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2 or the Company) (NASDAQ: Bridgetown 2), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, assuming the shareholder approval of its proposed business combination with PropertyGuru Pte.

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  • Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (Bridgetown 2 or the Company) (NASDAQ: Bridgetown 2), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, assuming the shareholder approval of its proposed business combination with PropertyGuru Pte.
  • Ltd. (PropertyGuru), a leading PropTech company in Southeast Asia (the Business Combination), the Business Combination is expected to close on or around March 17, 2022.
  • As such, all shareholders as of the record date are encouraged to vote as soon as possible and should reference the instructions below.
  • The Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on March 15, 2022 virtually via live webcast at https://www.cstproxy.com/bridgetown2holdings/2022 .

22nd Century Group Announces South Korea as First VLN® International Market

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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South Korea is an ideal international launch market in many ways, with a high smoking rate among developed countries and a government strongly committed to smoking harm reduction.

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  • South Korea is an ideal international launch market in many ways, with a high smoking rate among developed countries and a government strongly committed to smoking harm reduction.
  • We are excited to make VLN reduced nicotine content products available in South Korea to help break the nicotine addiction cycle and support this important effort.
  • In addition to its first international launch of VLN reduced nicotine content cigarettes in the more than $800 billion global tobacco market, 22nd Century Group is actively moving forward to launch VLN in the $80 billion U.S. tobacco market.
  • The U.S. FDA authorized 22nd Centurys VLN reduced nicotine content cigarette products on December 23, 2021.

22nd Century Group Welcomes Dr. Califf as FDA Commissioner, Urges Action on Menthol and Nicotine in Combustible Cigarettes

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco, and improving health and wellness through modern plant science, congratulates Dr. Robert Califf on his confirmation as FDA Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf is known to be a longtime proponent of innovative tobacco control programs and strong supporter of the Agency’s Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation. The FDA’s commitment to moving forward with the rulemaking process to ban menthol in cigarettes signifies the Agency’s intent to take significant action toward dramatically reducing tobacco-related disease and death in the U.S.

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  • The FDA has already taken great strides to improve public health by granting 22nd Century MRTP authorization for our VLN cigarettes and by announcing that they are on track with the rulemaking process that could ban menthol in cigarettes.
  • It is crucial that the FDA now accelerate implementation of its Comprehensive plan to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in combustible cigarettes to levels that render them minimally or non-addictive.
  • By providing a non-addictive menthol option, 22nd Century believes FDAs policy can better help menthol smokers move away from addictive nicotine products altogether rather than merely transitioning them to another addictive nicotine product.
  • VLN King and VLN Menthol King are the only FDA authorized reduced nicotine content combustible cigarettes in the U.S. tobacco products market, estimated at approximately $80 billion in size.