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Fujifilm Announces Availability of FUJINON Duvo™ HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens: Wide, Light, and Long

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

VALHALLA, N.Y., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Optical Devices Division announces the availability of its new FUJINON Duvo™ HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (”Duvo 24-300mm“).

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  • VALHALLA, N.Y., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Optical Devices Division announces the availability of its new FUJINON Duvo™ HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (”Duvo 24-300mm“).
  • Fujifilm expects to begin shipping initial orders of Duvo 24-300mm to customers at the end of March, 2024.
  • This versatile portable lens can be used with a tripod, shoulder-mounted with a Steadicam [2] , or for high-angle shooting, using a crane.
  • Complementing the previously released FUJINON Duvo™ HZK25-1000mm F2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens (“Duvo 25-1000mm”) — Fujifilm’s first Duvo Series lens — Duvo 24-300mm delivers 12.5x zoom, covering the frequently used 24-300mm focal range.

QMC Metering Solutions Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Jarman to Spearhead Revolutionary Wireless Solution, Truety

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QMC Metering Solutions, a leading innovator in submetering technology, is thrilled to announce the addition of Mark Jarman to its esteemed team.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QMC Metering Solutions, a leading innovator in submetering technology, is thrilled to announce the addition of Mark Jarman to its esteemed team.
  • With a celebrated career that transformed Inovonics into a behemoth in wireless technology for submetering, commercial security and senior living services, Jarman brings unparalleled expertise and a rich legacy of innovation to QMC Metering Solutions.
  • "I was drawn out of retirement by the sheer innovation and potential of Truety," said Mark Jarman.
  • Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team, complementing our dedication to providing high-quality, high-accuracy measurement solutions”, said Stew Hutton, President of QMC Metering Solutions, USA.

Mattermost Completes Contract with U.S. Air Force 618th Air Operations Center to Deliver Real Time, Mission Critical Communications

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Developed for the 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command, the four new features address C2 challenges with response time to mission-critical requests for information.

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  • Developed for the 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command, the four new features address C2 challenges with response time to mission-critical requests for information.
  • Air Force operators of any kind using Mattermost can leverage the features developed under this AFWERX Phase II to enhance mission intelligence shareability in real-time.
  • Message Acknowledgement - Improves situational awareness and synchronization on mission intelligence through enhanced visibility of message receipt across the chain of command.
  • User Group Management - Drives alignment across groups of rotating personnel during a mission, including operators and aircrews at the tactical edge.

Aya Gold & Silver Announces At-Depth High-Grade Results Including New Mineralized Zone Within Rhyolite at Zgounder

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MONTREAL, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce high-grade silver drill results from its at-depth drill exploration program at the Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco.

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  • MONTREAL, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce high-grade silver drill results from its at-depth drill exploration program at the Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco.
  • “Notably, the latter results are hosted within the rhyolite, which was previously believed to be barren, opening a new area for exploration.
  • The geological implication of “typical” Zgounder fractures filled with native silver mineralization in relatively fresh rhyolite remains unknown but offers new potential to increase the global mineralized envelope.
  • All historical rhyolite intervals are currently being sampled, with priority to historical holes in the vicinity of the recent drill results.

Black Belt Pete Vesey to lead partnership efforts for Karate Combat (Americas)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

As the Chief Commercial Officer for Karate Combat (Americas), Pete will focus on extending Karate Combat’s footprint among its ever-growing network of sponsors, media, and other combat sports related partnerships.

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  • As the Chief Commercial Officer for Karate Combat (Americas), Pete will focus on extending Karate Combat’s footprint among its ever-growing network of sponsors, media, and other combat sports related partnerships.
  • Michael DePietro, Founder of Karate Combat, said, “We are truly excited to bring Pete onboard the rocketship.
  • It’s been a long road to finding someone as passionate and knowledgeable about combat sports as Pete to lead our Commercial Efforts.
  • This is a big win for Karate Combat, our investors and fans!”
    Tune into Karate.com on February 23rd to watch Karate Combat 44 live.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Freddie Mac’s STACR 2024-HQA1

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 24 classes from Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk (STACR®) REMIC 2024-HQA1 Notes, Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2024-HQA1 (STACR 2024-HQA1), a credit risk sharing transaction with a total note offering of $712,000,000.

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  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 24 classes from Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk (STACR®) REMIC 2024-HQA1 Notes, Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2024-HQA1 (STACR 2024-HQA1), a credit risk sharing transaction with a total note offering of $712,000,000.
  • STACR 2024-HQA1 features loans with loan-to value (LTV) ratios greater than 80%, but less than or equal to 97%.
  • The Offered Notes represent obligations of the STACR 2024-HQA1 Trust in a credit-linked note structure governed by a credit protection agreement between the trust and Freddie Mac, with payments subject to the credit and principal payment risks of the STACR 2024-HQA1 Reference Pool.
  • The STACR 2024-HQA1 Reference Pool consists of 69,295 residential mortgage loans with an outstanding principal balance of approximately $23.1 billion as of the cut-off date.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Carvana Auto Receivables Trust 2024-P1

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes (eight tranches) issued by Carvana Auto Receivables Trust 2024-P1 (“CRVNA 2024-P1”), a prime auto loan ABS transaction.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes (eight tranches) issued by Carvana Auto Receivables Trust 2024-P1 (“CRVNA 2024-P1”), a prime auto loan ABS transaction.
  • The transaction includes a Class N reserve account which can be used to pay any Class N interest shortfalls.
  • CRVNA 2024-P1, represents the second term ABS securitization for Carvana, LLC (“Carvana” or the “Company”) in 2024, the 14th under its prime shelf, and the 29th overall.
  • KBRA considered its operational review of Carvana as well as periodic update calls with the Company.

MediPrint® Ophthalmics Announces Successful Completion of Its Phase 2b Glaucoma Clinical Study with Positive Results.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

MediPrint® Ophthalmics , a clinical-stage ocular drug delivery platform technology focused on transforming ocular drug delivery, announces the completion of its Glaucoma SIGHT-2, Phase 2b study.

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  • MediPrint® Ophthalmics , a clinical-stage ocular drug delivery platform technology focused on transforming ocular drug delivery, announces the completion of its Glaucoma SIGHT-2, Phase 2b study.
  • The Phase IIb trial was an active-controlled, randomized, dose-finding, multi-center study, evaluating the Company’s lead candidate (LL-BMT1) versus a control group on bimatoprost 0.01% ophthalmic solution.
  • SIGHT-2 study evaluated safety and efficacy of LL-BMT-1 in 28 patients diagnosed with open-angle Glaucoma for three weeks.
  • “The successful completion of the study is an important milestone as it validates our company’s technology and will help address significant unmet need for patients suffering from Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Pagaya AI Debt Trust 2024-3

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes issued by Pagaya AI Debt Trust 2024-3 (“PAID 2024-3”), a consumer loan ABS transaction.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes issued by Pagaya AI Debt Trust 2024-3 (“PAID 2024-3”), a consumer loan ABS transaction.
  • KBRA will not be providing ratings on the Class F notes.
  • Pagaya Structured Products LLC, the sponsor and administrator, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Pagaya US Holding Company LLC (formerly known as Pagaya Investments US LLC), which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (“Pagaya Technologies”), an Israeli corporation.
  • This transaction is the 17th publicly rated securitization sponsored by Pagaya Structured Products LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Pagaya” or the “Company”).

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Hardee's Funding LLC, Carl's Jr. Funding LLC

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Monday, March 4, 2024

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to one class of notes from Hardee's Funding LLC, Carl's Jr. Funding LLC, Series 2024-1 (CKE 2024-1, or Series 2024-1 Notes) a whole business securitization (WBS).

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to one class of notes from Hardee's Funding LLC, Carl's Jr. Funding LLC, Series 2024-1 (CKE 2024-1, or Series 2024-1 Notes) a whole business securitization (WBS).
  • In conjunction with the issuance of Series 2024-1, KBRA expects to affirm the ratings on the Co-Issuers’ outstanding Series 2018-1 Class A-1 and A-2-III Notes, Series 2020-1 Class A-2 Notes and Series 2021-1 Class A-2 Notes (the Existing Notes and, together with the Series 2024-1 Notes, the Notes) and withdraw the ratings on the Co-Issuers’ Series 2018-1 Class A-2-II Notes which are being redeemed in full primarily through proceeds generated from issuing the Series 2024-1 Class A-2 Notes.
  • The ratings are consistent with the results of our cash flow analysis following the addition of the Series 2024-1 Notes.
  • KBRA has considered the contemplated Series 2018-1 VFN upsize in the rating of Series 2024-1 and the anticipated rating actions on the outstanding classes of notes.