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Bell announces closing of Sustainability-Linked Loan

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Supporting our commitment to environmental, social and governance leadership

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  • Supporting our commitment to environmental, social and governance leadership
    MONTRAL, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) announced today that it has amended its existing $3.5 billion committed credit facilities to convert them to a sustainability-linked loan (SLL).
  • Bell selected these two targets as they collectively cover the vast majority of Bell's total carbon footprint.
  • "We are pleased to announce the closing of this Sustainability-Linked Loan.
  • The SLL aligns with our ESG strategy and performance to make a positive differencethrough our Bell for Better investments supporting a more sustainable and prosperous future."

BlackBerry to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) (TSX: BB) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences in November 2022:

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  • WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) (TSX: BB) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences in November 2022:
    Mattias Eriksson, President of BlackBerry's IoT business unit and Tim Foote, VP, Investor Relations, will be in discussion with Paul Treiber, RBC Capital Markets.
  • John Wall, Senior Vice President and Head of BlackBerry QNX and Tim Foote, VP, Investor Relations will join Dan Chan, TD Securities, for a fireside chat.
  • Mattias Eriksson, President of BlackBerry's IoT business unit and Tim Foote, VP, Investor Relations, will be in discussion with Yogesh Amle, Credit Suisse.
  • For more information, follow @BlackBerry on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn and view the company's corporate video which highlights how BlackBerry addresses today's enterprise security challenges.

TD launches refreshed credit card rewards lineup just in time for the holiday season

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - TD is pleased to announce that its refreshed TD Rewards credit cards portfolio is now available.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - TD is pleased to announce that its refreshed TD Rewards credit cards portfolio is now available.
  • Current TD Rewards cardholders will automatically get access to the updated card benefits and perks.
  • "Our customers asked for it, and we delivered: a revamped TD Rewards lineup with valuable ways to earn more through these everyday purchases," says Meg McKee, Senior Vice-President, Canadian Cards, Payments, Loyalty and Personal Lending, TD Bank Group.
  • As a part of the changes, TD has launched new card designs across its proprietary consumer and business card offerings.

365 Data Centers Acquires US Colocation and Network Business of Sungard Availability Services

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Monday, November 7, 2022

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation and related managed services, has announced its acquisition of Sungard Availability Services' U.S. colocation and network business. This transaction adds eight, primarily high-density, data center facilities across several rapidly expanding edge markets, a network platform capable of delivering a variety of connectivity offerings, and 400 new customers. The new data center facilities are in Alpharetta (GA), Aurora (CO), Carlstadt (NJ), Marlborough (MA), Philadelphia-Downtown (PA), Rancho Cordova (CA), Richardson (TX), and Smyrna (GA).

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  • 365 Data Centers Acquires US Colocation and Network Business of Sungard Availability Services.
  • The company now features 20 network-centric Data Centers serving 1,700 customers
    NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation and related managed services, has announced its acquisition of Sungard Availability Services' U.S. colocation and network business.
  • 365 Data Centers provides colocation, network access, network transport, IP transit, direct cloud on-ramp, cloud compute, cloud storage, Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service ("DRaaS"), Back-up-as-a-Service ("BaaS"), and business continuity services to over 1700 carrier, content, and enterprise customers.
  • This acquisition strategically increases and enhances 365 Data Centers' market footprint, customer base, data center and network facilities, technical and professional skill set, and revenue and cash flow, all of which benefit our customers, employees, and investors" said 365 Data Centers CEO, Bob DeSantis.

ProcessUnity Acquires AI/NLP Technology from ISMS Solutions

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProcessUnity today announced it has acquired Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing technology from ISMS Solutions (ISMS), a premier provider of technology-assisted compliance solutions.

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  • CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProcessUnity today announced it has acquired Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing technology from ISMS Solutions (ISMS), a premier provider of technology-assisted compliance solutions.
  • Our acquisition of the ISMS technology will apply meaningful artificial intelligence capabilities to vendor due diligence data, quickly comparing and scoring assessment information against established industry standards.
  • ProcessUnity will incorporate the ISMS technology into its Third-Party Risk Management software platform to allow organizations to rapidly review vendor due diligence responses.
  • ISMS Solutions is the premier provider of technology-assisted compliance solutions.

TD Thanks Customers and Colleagues After Receiving Highest Ranking in Small Business Banking Satisfaction

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Monday, October 31, 2022

"In today's uncertain times, small business customers need much more than a bank account they need financial guidance and trusted advice from someone who is committed to help them, and their business thrive," said Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Business Banking at TD.

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  • "In today's uncertain times, small business customers need much more than a bank account they need financial guidance and trusted advice from someone who is committed to help them, and their business thrive," said Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Business Banking at TD.
  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank").
  • TD is the sixth largest bank inNorth Americaby assets and serves more than 27 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities.
  • TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million active online and mobile customers.

Black Opportunity Fund Announces Inclusive Lending Program for Black Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) announces the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, an inclusive lending program for Black entrepreneurs.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) announces the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, an inclusive lending program for Black entrepreneurs.
  • Following extensive consultations with Black entrepreneurs in communities across Canada, BOF built a lending capacity and support network with an anti-oppression lens that ensures that Canadian Black entrepreneurs will have a well-capitalized and thoughtful lending partner in BOF.
  • "We know that Black business owners across Canada are disproportionately rejected in loan applications," said Craig Wellington, Executive Director of the Black Opportunity Fund.
  • As part of our five-year commitment to the Black Opportunity Fund, we are pleased to help support equitable access to funding for Black entrepreneurs across Canada," said Al Ramsay, Vice President, 2SLGBTQ+ and Black Customer Segments, TD Bank Group.

Rio Tinto issues letter to Turquoise Hill shareholders

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The information contained in this press release is for informational purposes for the shareholders (Shareholders) of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ) in order to provide the views of Rio Tinto plc (Rio Tinto) and its affiliates regarding the arrangement agreement entered into between Rio Tinto, Rio Tinto International Holdings Limited (RTIH) and TRQ, pursuant to which, RTIH would acquire the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding common shares of TRQ (Common Shares) that it and its affiliates do not currently own for C$43.00 in cash per common share (the Arrangement) and other matters which Rio Tinto believes to be relevant to Shareholders.

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  • The information contained in this press release is for informational purposes for the shareholders (Shareholders) of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ) in order to provide the views of Rio Tinto plc (Rio Tinto) and its affiliates regarding the arrangement agreement entered into between Rio Tinto, Rio Tinto International Holdings Limited (RTIH) and TRQ, pursuant to which, RTIH would acquire the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding common shares of TRQ (Common Shares) that it and its affiliates do not currently own for C$43.00 in cash per common share (the Arrangement) and other matters which Rio Tinto believes to be relevant to Shareholders.
  • The views expressed in this press release represent the views and opinions of Rio Tinto as of the date hereof.
  • Rio Tinto currently beneficially owns 102,196,643 Common Shares, representing approximately 50.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.
  • The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Rio Tinto plc is Steve Allen, Group Company Secretary.

TD Canada Trust announces change to TD Prime Rate

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Canada Trust today announced that it has increased its TD Prime Rate by 50 basis points to 5.95% per cent, effective October 27, 2022.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Canada Trust today announced that it has increased its TD Prime Rate by 50 basis points to 5.95% per cent, effective October 27, 2022.
  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank").
  • TD is the sixth largest bank inNorth Americaby assets and serves more than 27 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities.
  • TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 15 million active online and mobile customers.

Vendasta Acquires Yesware To Bring To Market Best-In-Class Sales Engagement Platform

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Yesware, founded in 2010, brings a tenured team with industry-leading experience and a complementary customer base to Vendasta.

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  • Yesware, founded in 2010, brings a tenured team with industry-leading experience and a complementary customer base to Vendasta.
  • Bringing Yeswares sales enablement technology including email tracking and campaign managementtogether with Vendastas end-to-end technology platform will extend new offerings to each companys customers.
  • With the complementary technology, Vendastas channel partners will have access to new sales tools that drive revenue and engagement with their customers.
  • This move will increase the speed we bring great technology to market, and pushes both companies product roadmap ahead significantly.