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HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (HollyFrontier) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (HEP), today announced they have entered into definitive agreements under which HollyFrontier and HEP will acquire Sinclair Oil Corporation and Sinclair Transportation Company from The Sinclair Companies (Sinclair).

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  • HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (HollyFrontier) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (HEP), today announced they have entered into definitive agreements under which HollyFrontier and HEP will acquire Sinclair Oil Corporation and Sinclair Transportation Company from The Sinclair Companies (Sinclair).
  • As part of the transaction, HollyFrontier will form a new parent company, named HF Sinclair Corporation (HF Sinclair), which will replace HollyFrontier as the public company trading on the NYSE.
  • HollyFrontier expects to seek the approval of its stockholders under applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange for the issuance of the HF Sinclair shares to Sinclair.
  • Holly Energy Partners, L.P., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HollyFrontier Corporation subsidiaries.

ATTENTION NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES (BERMUDA) INVESTORS: The Securities Arbitration Law Firm of KlaymanToskes Commences Investigation of Potential Claims on Behalf of SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES CUSTOMERS

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Monday, August 2, 2021

MIAMI, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National investor fraud law firm, KlaymanToskes (KT), has commenced an investigation of potential FINRA arbitration claims on behalf of investors who sustained losses exceeding $250,000 in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) (Northstar) purchased through Truist Financial Corporations (NYSE: TFC) subsidiary, Truist Investment Services (d/b/a SunTrust Investment Services) (SunTrust), and other full-service brokerage firms.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National investor fraud law firm, KlaymanToskes (KT), has commenced an investigation of potential FINRA arbitration claims on behalf of investors who sustained losses exceeding $250,000 in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) (Northstar) purchased through Truist Financial Corporations (NYSE: TFC) subsidiary, Truist Investment Services (d/b/a SunTrust Investment Services) (SunTrust), and other full-service brokerage firms.
  • In 2019, Northstar owner Greg Lindberg was indicted on federal wire fraud and bribery charges, and he is currently serving in prison after his conviction last year.
  • The sole purpose of this release is to investigate potential FINRA arbitration claims relating to SunTrusts sales practices concerning Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda).
  • KT is a leading national securities law firm which practices exclusively in the field of securities arbitration on behalf of retail and institutional investors throughout the world in large and complex securities matters.

Pennsylvania Skill, Powered by Pace-O-Matic, Congratulates Pennsylvania Lottery on Record Year

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Harrisburg, PA, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery on achieving record revenues for the Commonwealth.

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  • Harrisburg, PA, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery on achieving record revenues for the Commonwealth.
  • This growth is taking place in many locations where lottery and Pennsylvania Skill games operate together.
  • Pennsylvania Skill has been operating legal games of skill across the Commonwealth for six years, and the PA Lottery games continue to experience record growth.
  • In 2014, theBeaver CountyCourt of Common Pleas ruled Pace-O-Matic's Pennsylvania Skill games are legal as games of predominant skill.

Great Lakes Announces a New Appointment to the Board of Directors

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Lawrence R. Dickerson, Chairman of the Board, commented, "It is my great pleasure to welcome Earl Shipp to the Great Lakes Board.

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  • Lawrence R. Dickerson, Chairman of the Board, commented, "It is my great pleasure to welcome Earl Shipp to the Great Lakes Board.
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Great Lakes or the Company) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
  • Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.

Stock Yards Bancorp to Participate in the KBW Virtual Community Bank Investor Conference

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Monday, August 2, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in the Louisville, central, eastern and northern Kentucky, as well as the Cincinnati and Indianapolis metropolitan markets, today announced that James A.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in the Louisville, central, eastern and northern Kentucky, as well as the Cincinnati and Indianapolis metropolitan markets, today announced that James A.
  • Louisville, Kentucky-based Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., with $6.1 billion in assets, was incorporated in 1988 as a bank holding company.
  • It is the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, which was established in 1904.
  • For more information about Stock Yards Bancorp, visit the Companys website at www.syb.com .

America’s Car-Mart Marks Milestone & Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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Monday, August 2, 2021

In 1981, Car-Mart set out a vision to help credit-challenged customers find a vehicle that makes a difference in their lives.

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  • In 1981, Car-Mart set out a vision to help credit-challenged customers find a vehicle that makes a difference in their lives.
  • In August 1981, founder Bill Fleeman opened the first Car-Mart in a converted Dog n Suds fast food operation in Rogers, Arkansas.
  • This is an incredible milestone for our Company, our associates and our customers, said Jeff Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • For more information about Car-Marts 40th anniversary, go to www.car-mart.com .

Acreage Announces Rebranding of Connecticut Dispensaries to The Botanist

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Monday, August 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF) a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today announced the rebranding of the company’s three medical cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut of Thames Valley Relief, Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut and Prime Wellness of Connecticut to The Botanist.

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  • The rebranding of our Connecticut retail locations to The Botanist aligns with our refocused strategy of accelerating growth in our core markets.
  • Once fully transitioned, each of The Botanist dispensaries in Connecticut will migrate to ShopBotanist.com .
  • Acreage began operating in Connecticut with the acquisition of Prime Wellness of Connecticut and Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut in 2018 followed by Thames Valley Relief in 2019.
  • With the addition of the three cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut, The Botanist is now available in 6 states with 18 dispensaries in total.

Aspen Technology Announces Jill D. Smith as Newly Elected Board Chair

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in asset optimization software, today announced that Jill D. Smith has been elected board chair.

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  • Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in asset optimization software, today announced that Jill D. Smith has been elected board chair.
  • We are pleased that Jill will be AspenTechs next chair, said Antonio Pietri, president and CEO of AspenTech.
  • It is a privilege to be elected chair of AspenTech, particularly at such a pivotal time for the industries we serve, said Smith.
  • 2021 Aspen Technology, Inc. AspenTech and the Aspen leaf logo are trademarks of Aspen Technology, Inc.
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Hope Bancorp Appoints Technology Intrapreneur Mary (“Mimi”) Thigpen to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: HOPE), the holding company of Bank of Hope (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Mary E. (Mimi) Thigpen to the Board of Directors of the Company and Bank effective August 1, 2021.

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  • Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: HOPE), the holding company of Bank of Hope (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Mary E. (Mimi) Thigpen to the Board of Directors of the Company and Bank effective August 1, 2021.
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    Technology Intrapreneur Mary E. Mimi Thigpen joins Hope Bancorp, Inc. Board of Directors
    Ms. Thigpen, age 61, is an innovative strategic business executive and consultant with more than 38 years experience in the technology and communication industries, including cybersecurity and data management strategies.
  • Previously, Ms. Thigpen served on the Board of Directors of Opus Bank, until it was acquired by Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PPBI) in June 2020.
  • We are very excited to welcome Mimi to our Board of Directors, said Kevin S. Kim, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hope Bancorp, Inc.

Regional Sports Network Begins New Era as Midco Sports™

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Midco Sports Network will now be known as Midco Sports.

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  • Midco Sports Network will now be known as Midco Sports.
  • Midco Sports is more than a TV network its a full sports watching and following experience, said Jeannie Thurston, Midcos Senior Director of Creative Services.
  • Midco Sports stands out from the rest already with our high-quality regional sports coverage, and its time to make sure that people know that were different from other regional channels out there, said Craig DeWit, Midco Sports General Manager.
  • With nearly 200 live events and 60,000 social media followers, Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus provide unique, high-quality experiences on whatever platform you choose.