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AMMO, Inc. Announces Launch of Multi-Item Cart and Single Payment Portal on GunBroker.com to Streamline Customer Experience

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The multi-item cart allows customers to purchase multiple items from different sellers, with a single checkout and payment.

Key Points: 
  • The multi-item cart allows customers to purchase multiple items from different sellers, with a single checkout and payment.
  • Previously, buying more than one item required a corresponding number of checkouts for each purchase.
  • The cart will display orders requiring payment from auctions that customers have won along with immediate purchase items the user added to the cart.
  • “By adding this functionality, we’re taking on that burden for the buyer and making it quicker and easier to complete their shopping.”

Connect K-12's 2023 report celebrates 74% of U.S. school districts now meeting FCC internet connectivity goal

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation's (CN) Connect K-12 Program has released its 2023 Report on School Connectivity in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). 

Key Points: 
  • School districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting internet access at a much lower rate.
  • "In fact, the cost is substantially higher for those school districts not meeting that level of connectivity.
  • In 2023, the national median cost per megabit for districts meeting or exceeding the goal dropped to just 85 cents.
  • Key takeaways from this year's Connectivity report include:
    For questions about the 2023 report, the Connect K-12 website, or the program's data, contact Emily Jordan at [email protected] .

SuanNutra, Inc. Launches in US

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

This strategic move strengthens the company's commitment to the American market and will bring enhanced focus and solutions to customers.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move strengthens the company's commitment to the American market and will bring enhanced focus and solutions to customers.
  • "With SuanNutra, we are better positioned to meet our customers' needs, offering them access to the finest ingredients and expertise," says Anthony Weston, SuanNutra's CEO.
  • " The company's team will showcase SuanNutra's extensive portfolio of functional and innovative branded Ingredients on October 23 to 27 at SupplySide West, Las Vegas, booth #3053.
  • In the same period, North America stood as the second-largest region for supplement launches, capturing a 32% share of the global market.

Bravo Store Systems Releases Multiple Gun Books, Tradeshow Mode, Repairs for Firearms, Firearm Friendly Flexible Payments and More

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bravo Store Systems, the leading point of sale provider for gun stores, pawnshops, and specialty retailers, today announced the release of its latest software update. Available immediately, the October 2023 release packs in new functionality to power firearm dealers and retailers' business growth.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bravo Store Systems, the leading point of sale provider for gun stores, pawnshops, and specialty retailers, today announced the release of its latest software update.
  • Available immediately, the October 2023 release packs in new functionality to power firearm dealers and retailers' business growth.
  • "Multiple integrated gun books, automated compliance emails, and tradeshow mode reflect our commitment to constant innovation that solves real pain points for our customers," said Tally Mack, Bravo CEO.
  • "Multiple integrated gun books, automated compliance emails, and tradeshow mode reflect our commitment to constant innovation that solves real pain points for our customers."

Suanfarma USA Reinforces Commitment to Fair Trade, Organic Ingredients

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Suanfarma USA expands its commitment to develop and market sustainable botanical ingredients for the US market. The company has attained USDA Organic and Fair for Life (FFL) certifications at its New Jersey site and for the new facility in Utah to serve the high demand from customers on the West Coast. With these two locations, Suanfarma USA can more efficiently cover market demand.

Key Points: 
  • With the opening of a new facility in Utah, Suanfarma USA will rapidly cover the demand for organic ingredients for West Coast customers
    SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Suanfarma USA expands its commitment to develop and market sustainable botanical ingredients for the US market.
  • "We are proudly increasing our organic, Fair For Life ingredients line, including ashwagandha extract, banaba leaf extract, organic cinnamon powder, melissa (lemon balm) extract, tart cherry powder, organic turmeric powder, organic ginger powder, and many others," says Tammy Walton, Business Development Manager for Suanfarma USA.
  • Ultimately, this ensures Suanfarma USA can offer a great range of trusted organic ingredients.
  • Besides its full range of organic, FFL ingredients, Suanfarma USA customers also get access to the company´s innovative branded line of wellness (Metabolaid®, Move!Plx®, and RelaxPlx®) and beauty-from-within (Nutroxsun®, Zeropollution®, and Eternalyoung®) ingredients.

Flat Footed LLC Comments on Termination of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s Merger with Office Properties Income Trust

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Flat Footed LLC (together with its affiliates, “FFL” or “we”), a top shareholder of Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) (“DHC” or the “Company”) and the owner of approximately 9.8% of the Company’s outstanding common shares, today commented on DHC’s termination of its merger agreement with Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) (“OPI”).

Key Points: 
  • Flat Footed LLC (together with its affiliates, “FFL” or “we”), a top shareholder of Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) (“DHC” or the “Company”) and the owner of approximately 9.8% of the Company’s outstanding common shares, today commented on DHC’s termination of its merger agreement with Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) (“OPI”).
  • “We are pleased that management and the Board of Trustees concluded that the transaction with OPI is not in the best interests of DHC and its shareholders.
  • In recent months, a critical mass of shareholders and independent proxy advisory firms voiced their dissatisfaction with the consideration and strategic rationale for the proposed deal.
  • FFL looks forward to putting this campaign behind us and working with DHC leadership to expeditiously pursue superior paths.

FFL Partners Completes Growth Investment in Johnson County Clin-Trials

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Monday, August 28, 2023

FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in Healthcare and Tech-Enabled Services businesses, announced today that it has completed an investment in Johnson County Clin-Trials (“JCCT” or “the Company”), a leading clinical research site platform serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and contract research organizations (“CROs”).

Key Points: 
  • FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in Healthcare and Tech-Enabled Services businesses, announced today that it has completed an investment in Johnson County Clin-Trials (“JCCT” or “the Company”), a leading clinical research site platform serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and contract research organizations (“CROs”).
  • The founders have cultivated a business that not only achieves, but consistently exceeds patient enrollment targets, effectively addressing a major pain point within clinical trials," stated Karen Winterhof, Partner at FFL.
  • "We're excited to partner alongside Nathan, Mazen, and the entire accomplished team at JCCT,” added Chris Harris, Managing Partner at FFL Partners.
  • “FFL's established track record of collaborating with founders to elevate and expand their enterprises positions us perfectly to contribute to JCCT's accelerated growth trajectory."

Glass Lewis Joins ISS in Recommending Shareholders of Diversified Healthcare Trust Vote AGAINST the Proposed Merger with Office Properties Income Trust

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 14, 2023

“We appreciate that Glass Lewis has joined ISS in recommending that DHC’s shareholders vote AGAINST the proposed merger with OPI.

Key Points: 
  • “We appreciate that Glass Lewis has joined ISS in recommending that DHC’s shareholders vote AGAINST the proposed merger with OPI.
  • Over the past several months, we have run a facts-based and objective campaign to lay out the deal’s flaws and show the array of viable alternatives that exist.
  • It is encouraging to see that both leading proxy advisory firms and several credible investors have come to similar conclusions.
  • FFL hopes to work with DHC and its leadership to get past this unfortunate detour and pursue long-term value creation on a standalone basis.

ISS Recommends Diversified Healthcare Trust Shareholders Vote AGAINST the Flawed, Value-Destructive Merger with Office Properties Income Trust

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Flat Footed LLC (together with its affiliates, “FFL” or “we”), a top shareholder of Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) (“DHC” or the “Company”) and the owner of approximately 9.8% of the Company’s outstanding common shares, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that DHC shareholders vote AGAINST the proposed merger with Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) (“OPI”) at the Company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) on August 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Flat Footed LLC (together with its affiliates, “FFL” or “we”), a top shareholder of Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) (“DHC” or the “Company”) and the owner of approximately 9.8% of the Company’s outstanding common shares, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that DHC shareholders vote AGAINST the proposed merger with Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) (“OPI”) at the Company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) on August 30, 2023.
  • “[…] the strategic rationale is not convincing, and the lack of a competitive process undermines the assertion that the merger is the best available alternative.
  • In its report, ISS acknowledges that the significant conflicts of interest and lack of real process led to the RMR-managed companies cutting this remarkable ‘take-under’ deal.
  • Given the alternatives that FFL, top shareholders, and ISS have outlined – including divesting non-core assets and moderating capital expenditures – we continue to recommend that shareholders vote against the deal to ensure management explores superior, alternative paths.”
    Visit www.SaveDHC.com to Download FFL’s Investor Presentation and to Obtain Information on How to Vote the GOLD Proxy Card AGAINST ALL of DHC’s Proposals at the Upcoming Special Meeting.

Flat Footed LLC Issues Open Letter to Fellow Shareholders to Expose the Distortions and Misrepresentations in Diversified Healthcare Trust’s Recent Investor Presentation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

As you may know, FFL issued a comprehensive presentation earlier this month that focuses on three key points:

Key Points: 
  • As you may know, FFL issued a comprehensive presentation earlier this month that focuses on three key points:
    The proposed merger materially undervalues DHC.
  • FFL’s presentation shows how RMR, which has drawn more than $300 million in non-performance related fees from DHC and OPI in recent years, is completely conflicted.
  • RMR’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Adam Portnoy, is also the Chairman of both DHC and OPI.
  • As you assess these important points, we also ask that you consider the numerous distortions and misrepresentations made in DHC’s recently released investor presentation.