Achievement

Wabtec Celebrates the 1,000th Modernized Locomotive in the Americas

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Friday, August 6, 2021

The fuel efficiency benefits of these 1,000 locomotives have reduced carbon emissions by more than 1.4 million tons since 2015.

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  • The fuel efficiency benefits of these 1,000 locomotives have reduced carbon emissions by more than 1.4 million tons since 2015.
  • Norfolk Southern accounts for 500 of the 1,000 locomotives Wabtec has modernized.
  • Each modernized locomotive in Norfolk Southerns fleet reduces more than 500 tons of carbon emissions per year.
  • Wabtecs modernization program also reduces emissions by reusing the existing steel on the locomotive through a robust requalification and remanufacturing process.

BCA Becomes a Rockwell Automation Gold OEM Partner

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NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BCA, Boston Conveyor and Automation, is pleased to announce that Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has awarded the company Gold OEM Partner status within its newly evolved global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner Program.

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  • NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BCA, Boston Conveyor and Automation, is pleased to announce that Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has awarded the company Gold OEM Partner status within its newly evolved global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner Program.
  • As a Gold OEM Partner, BCA takes advantage of a true partnership approach with Rockwell Automation with executive-level engagements and alignment with strategic growth opportunities.
  • Achieving Gold OEM Partner Program status with Rockwell Automation will enable us to better support our customers and build world-class solutions," said Jim Laverdiere, CEO of BCA.
  • Laverdiere said increased sales and expansion into new verticals have enabled BCA to fulfill the volume, sales and technical requirements that are required to be a Rockwell Automation Gold OEM Partner.

HotPlay announces the completion of a merger with Monaker Group as it begins trading on NASDAQ under the name "NextPlay" (NXTP)

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After HotPlay has completed a merger with a NASDAQ-listed company, Monaker Group, the company's name will be changed to NextPlay Technologies Inc.

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  • After HotPlay has completed a merger with a NASDAQ-listed company, Monaker Group, the company's name will be changed to NextPlay Technologies Inc.
  • The Company's stock will be traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NXTP", having Nithinan Boonyawattanapisut as the new CEO.
  • This will make Nithinan the first female executive in Thailand to be chief executive officer of a NASDAQ-listed company.
  • HotPlay is an in-game advertising (IGA) platform provider driven by AI-powered advertising technology and online-to-offline couponing solutions with a hyper-local insertion capability.

Harvest Opens Sixteenth Arizona Dispensary in Mesa

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Friday, August 6, 2021

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  • This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" regarding Harvest's business strategies or prospects, which may be identified by the use ofwords such as, "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", "believe, "intend", "plan", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "outlook" and other similar expressions.
  • Such statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our growth potential in our core cannabis markets, and the sustainability of such growth; our ability to successfully and timely execute our business and operational plans in such markets; statements regarding our proposed strategic business combination with Trulieve Cannabis Corp. ("Trulieve"), including without limitation, the expected terms, timing and closing of the combination, the timing and nature of all required regulatory approvals, estimates ofpro-formafinancial information of the combined company, Trulieve's and Harvest's expected financial performance for fiscal 2021, the combined operations and prospects of Trulieve and Harvest, and the current and projected market and growth opportunities for the combined company and value for shareholders; the development of favorable federal and state cannabis regulatory frameworks in the United States applicable to multi-state cannabis operators; and adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis.Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions.
  • Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from that expressed in, or implied.
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Polymetal: Polymetal's MSCI ESG Rating has been upgraded to AA from A.

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Polymetal: Polymetal's MSCI ESG Rating has been upgraded to AA from A.

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  • Polymetal: Polymetal's MSCI ESG Rating has been upgraded to AA from A.
  • Polymetal's MSCI ESG Rating has been upgraded to AA from A.
    Polymetal is pleased to announce that following the latest review by MSCI ESG Research ("MSCI"), the Company received an ESG score of AA on a scale of AAA-CCC.
  • This places Polymetal among the companies with the highest ESG Rating in the Precious Metals sector.
  • The MSCI ESG Ratings are also used in the construction of the MSCI ESG Indexes, produced by MSCI, Inc. Polymetal has been a constituent of the MSCI ESG Leaders Index since 2019.

Paradigm Appoints Former Humana Executive Elizabeth Bierbower to Board of Directors

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm, the industry leader in solving catastrophic and complex health care challenges and improving lives, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Bierbower to its board of directors.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm, the industry leader in solving catastrophic and complex health care challenges and improving lives, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Bierbower to its board of directors.
  • Bierbowerwas formerly a member of Humana's Executive Management Team and led their Employer, Specialty, and Military businesses and product innovation efforts.
  • Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex and catastrophic injuries and diagnoses.
  • Paradigm is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with offices across the U.S. For more information, please visit www.paradigmcorp.com .

Life Sciences BC Announces Annual Award Winners

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Friday, August 6, 2021

Life Sciences BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 23rd Annual Life Sciences BC Awards, presented by FARRIS.

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  • Life Sciences BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 23rd Annual Life Sciences BC Awards, presented by FARRIS.
  • The 2021 Life Sciences BC Award Winners are:
    Deal of the Year Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Milton Wong Award for Leadership Northview Ventures: Doug Janzen
    Dr. Don Rix Award for Achievement in Life Sciences Dr. Helen Burt
    Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence Dr. Michael Russello
    Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research - Aubrey J. Tingle Prize Dr. Ruth Grunau
    BC Life Sciences innovation has been globally recognized for addressing the unique challenges that arose as a result of the pandemic.
  • Wendy Hurlburt, President and CEO of Life Sciences BC:
    Life Sciences BC is delighted to celebrate the life sciences sector at the 23rd Life Sciences BC Awards ceremony, presented by FARRIS.
  • The 2021 Life Sciences BC award winners will be recognized at this years 23rd Annual Life Sciences BC Awards, presented by FARRIS, to be held on Zoom at 2pm on September 23, 2021.

Impartner Wins Best New SaaS Product in 2021 Globee Annual Awards

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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner , the global pure-play leader in SaaS-based channel management and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) technology, today announced that Impartner Program Compliance Manager (PCM) has been awarded Gold for New Product or Service of the Year for Cloud Computing/SaaS/Internet in the 2021 Globee Awards.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner , the global pure-play leader in SaaS-based channel management and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) technology, today announced that Impartner Program Compliance Manager (PCM) has been awarded Gold for New Product or Service of the Year for Cloud Computing/SaaS/Internet in the 2021 Globee Awards.
  • Impartner Program Compliance Manager awarded Gold for New Product or Service of the Year in 2021 Globee Awards.
  • The 2021 awards were selected from a panel comprised of more than 35 judges and included a wide spectrum of industry experts.
  • Globee Awards are conferred in eleven programs and competition: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards (Best Employers), CEO World Awards, Communications Excellence Awards, Customer Sales & Service World Awards, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards, International Best in Business Awards, IT World Awards, and Women World Awards.

Sphere 3D Announces Agreement to Acquire Exclusive Rights for Assignment of Cryptocurrency Mining Assets

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Agreement includes the rights to secure up to 220,000 miners on pre-negotiated terms and a lease for a 200,000 square foot carbon neutral facility for Bitcoin Mining

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  • Upon completion of delivery, this will give Sphere 3D 5.7 Exahash of computing power.
  • "This is a significant milestone for Sphere 3D as we look to the future," says Peter Tassiopoulos, Sphere 3D's CEO.
  • This agreement secures access to additional mining capacity and creates new revenue opportunities within Sphere 3D's existing business.
  • However, while Sphere 3D, Gryphon and Hertford may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Sphere 3D, Gryphon and Hertford specifically disclaim any obligation to do so.

Aurinia Reports Second Quarter and Six Months 2021 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • Aurinia anticipates reporting top-line results from the ongoing AURORA-2 two-year continuation study of voclosporin for the treatment of LN by the end of 2021.
  • Financial Liquidity at June 30, 2021
    As of June 30, 2021, Aurinia had cash and cash equivalents and investments of $323.7 million compared to $422.7 million at December 31, 2020.
  • Aurinia will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the quarter ended June 30, 2021 financial results today, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT.