Registrar

Shell Plc publishes fourth quarter 2022 press release

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 2, 2023

The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities.

Key Points: 
  • The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities.
  • In this announcement “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general.
  • “Subsidiaries”, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this announcement refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control.
  • The information in this announcement does not constitute the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements which are contained in Shell’s fourth quarter 2022 unaudited results available on www.shell.com/investors.

O2Micro Announces Shareholders’ Approval of Merger Agreement

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Of the ordinary shares voted at the EGM, approximately 99.8% voted in favor of the proposal to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.

Key Points: 
  • Of the ordinary shares voted at the EGM, approximately 99.8% voted in favor of the proposal to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.
  • The Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger, were therefore duly authorized and approved by way of special resolutions as required by, and in compliance with, the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands.
  • The completion of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
  • The Company will work with the other parties towards satisfying all other conditions precedent to the Merger set forth in the Merger Agreement and completing the Merger in due course.

AGCO Reinstates Betting on UFC Events in Ontario

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that, effective immediately, regulated sport and event betting operators in Ontario may resume offering bets and betting related products on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that, effective immediately, regulated sport and event betting operators in Ontario may resume offering bets and betting related products on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
  • On December 1, 2022, following alleged incidents, including possible betting by UFC insiders, and reports of suspicious betting patterns in other jurisdictions, the AGCO required all registered gaming operators in Ontario to stop offering and accepting wagers on UFC events.
  • With the legalization of single event betting last year, the AGCO created strong new rules to protect bettors in Ontario.
  • We are pleased these rules are already working to strengthen the integrity of sports betting in Ontario and, as a result, of UFC competitions around the world.”

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Both Recommend O2Micro Shareholders Vote “FOR” Proposed Going Private Transaction

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023

ISS and Glass Lewis are leading independent proxy advisory firms which, among other services, provide proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • ISS and Glass Lewis are leading independent proxy advisory firms which, among other services, provide proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
  • Each of their voting analyses and recommendations are relied upon by thousands of major institutional investment firms, mutual funds and fiduciaries throughout the world.
  • Shareholders and ADS holders are encouraged to vote promptly by following the instructions indicated on their proxy cards to ensure that their shares or ADSs are represented at the EGM.
  • King & Co., Inc. as its proxy solicitor to assist it in connection with the upcoming EGM.

ISC Acquires Regulis S.A. and Adds International Railway Rolling Stock Registry to Its Portfolio

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The Luxembourg Rail Protocol sets up a new legal regime for the recognition and enforcement of security interests in railway rolling stock, such as those of lenders, lessors and conditional vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The Luxembourg Rail Protocol sets up a new legal regime for the recognition and enforcement of security interests in railway rolling stock, such as those of lenders, lessors and conditional vendors.
  • Regulis was established as the entity to manage and operate the associated International Registry for Railway Rolling Stock (the “Registry”) for an initial contract period of ten years.
  • As this is a new Registry, ISC does not consider this acquisition to be material to its current business.
  • ISC will continue to expand its portfolio of services and solutions to help improve the delivery of registry services by and for governments, intergovernmental and private organizations.

Harris Williams Advises Flagstop Car Wash on its Recapitalization by Garnett Station Partners

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 13, 2023

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Flagstop Car Wash (Flagstop) on its recapitalization and growth capital investment by Garnett Station Partners, LLC (Garnett Station).

Key Points: 
  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Flagstop Car Wash (Flagstop) on its recapitalization and growth capital investment by Garnett Station Partners, LLC (Garnett Station).
  • We are incredibly excited about the partnership between Flagstop and Garnett Station and look forward to seeing their continued success together,” said Jershon Jones, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Garnett Station partners with experienced and entrepreneurial management teams and strategic investors to build value for its portfolio of growth platforms.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Harris Williams Advises RoadOne IntermodaLogistics on its Recapitalization by Ridgemont Equity Partners

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised RoadOne IntermodaLogistics (RoadOne), a portfolio company of Nonantum Capital Partners (Nonantum), on its recapitalization by Ridgemont Equity Partners (Ridgemont).

Key Points: 
  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised RoadOne IntermodaLogistics (RoadOne), a portfolio company of Nonantum Capital Partners (Nonantum), on its recapitalization by Ridgemont Equity Partners (Ridgemont).
  • The Harris Williams team that advised RoadOne was led by Jason Bass and Nick Petrick of the Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Group .
  • Founded in 2018 by a team of experienced private equity and management executives as a spin-out from Charlesbank Capital Partners, Nonantum is a Boston-based middle market private equity firm.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

In The Leadership Role: Mercy's Dr. David Maine and Sister Helen Amos, RSM, Featured Guests on "Medoscopy"

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center, and Sister Helen Amos, RSM, Executive Chair, Mercy Board of Trustees, are the guests for the hospital's ongoing talk show series, "Medoscopy," airing on Facebook Watch, Mon-Tues., Jan. 30th and 31st at 5:30 p.m. EST (http://www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalCenter).

Key Points: 
  • In this latest installment, Dr. Maine and Sister Helen discuss their education and backgrounds, how they came to Mercy, and established leadership roles with the nearly 150-year-old Catholic hospital.
  • Sister Helen noted her days in education before coming to Baltimore, working as a teacher in Georgia.
  • Thomas R. Mullen took the reins after Sister Helen and was himself succeeded by Dr. Maine in 2020.
  • Dr. Maine and Sister Helen discussed their friendly rivalry regards their fan affiliations with the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, respectively.

Highland Cannabis and Other Retailers Demand Ontario Government Start Enforcing Anti-Kickback Rules to Level Playing Field for Small Businesses

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Cancel Kickbacks Campaign has already garnered more than 100 signatures from licensed cannabis retailers opposed to unjust practices by large producers and chains

Key Points: 
  • From the outset of cannabis legalization, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has expressly prohibited inducements between licensed cannabis producers and licensed cannabis retailers.
  • Highland Cannabis Inc., an independent retailer based in Kitchener, Ont., is leading the Cancel Kickbacks Campaign.
  • "The AGCO, by failing to enforce the inducement prohibition is tacitly permitting the cannabis producers to pay prohibited kickbacks to the retail cannabis chains.
  • Independent cannabis retailers are predominantly run by individuals or families who have invested personal finances and savings into their retail startups.

FRO – Redomiciliation of Frontline to Cyprus is Effective

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 30, 2022

Frontline plc ("Frontline" or the "Company") (NYSE: FRO - OSE: FRO), formerly Frontline Ltd., refers to its announcement on December 20, 2022 regarding the approval by Frontline's shareholders at the Special General Meeting held on December 20, 2022, to redomicile the Company to the Republic of Cyprus under the name of Frontline plc (the "Redomiciliation").

Key Points: 
  • Frontline plc ("Frontline" or the "Company") (NYSE: FRO - OSE: FRO), formerly Frontline Ltd., refers to its announcement on December 20, 2022 regarding the approval by Frontline's shareholders at the Special General Meeting held on December 20, 2022, to redomicile the Company to the Republic of Cyprus under the name of Frontline plc (the "Redomiciliation").
  • The Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of the Republic of Cyprus has today issued a temporary redomiciliation certificate, and the Redomiciliation has therefore taken effect.
  • The business, assets and liabilities of Frontline Ltd. and its subsidiaries prior to the Redomiciliation are the same as Frontline plc immediately after the Redomiciliation on a consolidated basis, as well as its fiscal year.
  • In addition, the directors and executive officers of the Frontline plc immediately after the Redomiciliation are the same individuals who were directors and executive officers, respectively, of Frontline Ltd. immediately prior to the Redomiciliation.