Kalahari Desert

VICI Properties Inc. Provides Construction Financing to Kalahari for Indoor Waterpark Resort Development in Virginia

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”), an experiential real estate investment trust, announced today that the Company has agreed to provide an up to $212 million mezzanine loan investment to Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (“Kalahari”) to fund the development of a Kalahari indoor waterpark resort in Thornburg, Virginia (“Kalahari Virginia”).

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  • VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”), an experiential real estate investment trust, announced today that the Company has agreed to provide an up to $212 million mezzanine loan investment to Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (“Kalahari”) to fund the development of a Kalahari indoor waterpark resort in Thornburg, Virginia (“Kalahari Virginia”).
  • The 907-key, $900 million indoor waterpark resort officially broke ground in October 2023 and is expected to start welcoming guests by the end of 2026.
  • Kalahari Virginia is expected to be 1.4 million square feet inclusive of an indoor waterpark, outdoor waterpark, convention and meeting space, and 10 F&B outlets.
  • Kellan Florio, Chief Investment Officer of VICI Properties, said, “We are excited to initiate this partnership with the Kalahari team.

University of Tulsa sponsors $25,000 business pitch competition

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and JOLT@TUBusiness came together to host the new Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition on Nov. 10.
  • This "Shark Tank-style" competition showcased student-created ideas and business ventures with the top three teams collectively winning $25,000 in cash prizes.
  • "I cannot express how incredible our inaugural Regent Bank Hurricane Pitch Competition was," said Chris Wright, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  • The Hurricane Pitch Competition will be held each fall, and Regent Bank has committed to a 10-year sponsorship.

John Lockley to Lead Two Spirtual Wilderness Tours in Southern Africa in 2024 - Dreams and Tracking in the Kalahari, and Leopard Warrior Trails

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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He has announced two new Safaris to be held in 2024 – Dreams and Tracking in the Kalahari , in February and March, and Leopard Warrior Trails , to be held in May of 2024.

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  • He has announced two new Safaris to be held in 2024 – Dreams and Tracking in the Kalahari , in February and March, and Leopard Warrior Trails , to be held in May of 2024.
  • His best-selling book, Leopard Warrior', A Journey into the African Teachings of Ancestry, Instinct and Dreams, inspired his recent African Spiritual Wilderness Tours.
  • In May of 2024, John will be hosting another Soul Safari, Leopard Warrior Trails .
  • "Ultimately, a leopard warrior is a tracker – a tracker of the soul and the body, of dreams and nature," states John Lockley in his best-selling book.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, Breaks Ground in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, broke ground in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — it’s fifth resort — on Friday, October 20, 2023.

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  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, broke ground in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — it’s fifth resort — on Friday, October 20, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231020293917/en/
    The Nelson Family, owners of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to America's Largest Indoor Waterpark Resorts, breaks ground on their fifth resort.
  • The 1.3 million square foot resort is set to open in Spotsylvania County, Virginia in 2026.
  • "Our family could not be prouder to call Spotsylvania County, Virginia home to our fifth Kalahari resort," said Todd Nelson, owner and founder of Kalahari Resorts.

SILVERFISH CLOSES ACQUISITION OF ARUBA PROJECT IN BOTSWANA FROM ONE BULLION LTD.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Red Ridge is a Botswana-based company and the owner of a 100% interest in the Aruba Project located in Botswana (the “Property”).

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  • Red Ridge is a Botswana-based company and the owner of a 100% interest in the Aruba Project located in Botswana (the “Property”).
  • The Aruba Project consists of five prospecting licenses totaling approximately 4,663 km2 in South-Central Botswana, some 200 km west of the coeval Busvhveld Complex in neighboring South Africa.
  • The project area is adjacent to Rio Tinto Exploration and is surrounded by good infrastructure.
  • Historical information contained in this news release derived from previous workers Assessment Reports has not been field verified.

SILVERFISH TO CLOSE ACQUISITION OF ARUBA PROJECT IN BOTSWANA FROM ONE BULLION LTD.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Red Ridge is a Botswana-based company and the owner of a 100% interest in the Aruba Project located in Botswana (the “Property”), which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silverfish.

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  • Red Ridge is a Botswana-based company and the owner of a 100% interest in the Aruba Project located in Botswana (the “Property”), which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silverfish.
  • “The closing of this transaction is a transformative step for Silverfish as we take our first steps into a district scale project in the prolific mining jurisdiction of Botswana” CEO Joseph Cullen commented.
  • The project area is adjacent to Rio Tinto Exploration and is surrounded by good infrastructure.
  • The projects are located between the cities of Jwaneng and Werda, near the border with the Republic of South Africa.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, Texas, Opens Expansion to Outdoor Waterpark

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, in Round Rock, Texas, recently opened an expansion to its Outdoor Waterpark. The expansion includes a children's play area with nine new slides, an adults-only swimup bar and a 900-foot Adventure River.

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  • The expansion includes a children's play area with nine new slides, an adults-only swimup bar and a 900-foot Adventure River.
  • Kalahari Resorts in Texas is largely known for being home to the largest indoor waterpark in the country, but the resort also offers summer guests the Outdoor Waterpark, featuring expansive pools, waterslides, a swim-up bar and private bungalows.
  • Kalahari is dedicated to continuing to improve our resort, so guests have beyond-expectations experiences when staying with us," said Gerson Velasquez, General Manager, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Round Rock, Texas.
  • The outdoor waterpark expansion is open for both overnight resort and waterpark day pass guests for the summer.

Stryve Foods, Inc. Expands Distribution in the Convenience Store Channel

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Recognizing the growing demand for healthier snack choices, Stryve Foods has recently been awarded new and expanded distribution with a range of leading convenience store chains.

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  • Recognizing the growing demand for healthier snack choices, Stryve Foods has recently been awarded new and expanded distribution with a range of leading convenience store chains.
  • Stryve Foods offers a diverse range of high-protein snacks that are both delicious and nutritious under the Stryve, Vacadillos and Kalahari brands.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our distribution in the convenience store channel," said Chris Boever, CEO of Stryve Foods.
  • Stryve Foods' expansion within the convenience store channel underscores the brand's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of consumers while empowering them to make better snacking choices.

Bausch + Lomb Announces the Presentation of New Data on Products and Pipeline Programs at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Meeting

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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“Comparative Evaluation of the Attributes of a New Cohesive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device.” Hosten et al.

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  • “Comparative Evaluation of the Attributes of a New Cohesive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device.” Hosten et al.
  • “Early Adoption of Triamcinolone Acetonide Suprachoroidal Injection for Uveitic Macular Edema: A Physician Survey.” Chang et al.
  • “Longitudinal Analysis of In Vitro Antibiotic Resistance Among Ocular Staphylococci Collected in the ARMOR study.” Asbell et al.
  • To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch + Lomb at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch .

SILVERFISH SIGNS SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE BULLION LTD.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The project area is adjacent to Rio Tinto Exploration and is surrounded by good infrastructure.

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  • The project area is adjacent to Rio Tinto Exploration and is surrounded by good infrastructure.
  • The projects are located between the cities of Jwaneng and Werda, near the border with the Republic of South Africa.
  • One Bullion is completing the process of transferring the prospecting licenses comprising the Property into the Subsidiary, and it is anticipated that the closing of the Share Purchase Agreement will be completed by April 30, 2023.
  • Historical information contained in this news release derived from previous workers Assessment Reports has not been field verified.