Peter Nygård

nuEra Cannabis Becomes a Vertically Integrated Illinois Powerhouse with Ieso Acquisition

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra Cannabis (“nuEra” or “the Company”), a leading Illinois cannabis retailer, has marked a significant expansion milestone by becoming a fully vertically integrated player with the closing of its strategic acquisition of Ieso , which holds one of only 20 full-scale cultivation licenses in the state.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra Cannabis (“nuEra” or “the Company”), a leading Illinois cannabis retailer, has marked a significant expansion milestone by becoming a fully vertically integrated player with the closing of its strategic acquisition of Ieso , which holds one of only 20 full-scale cultivation licenses in the state.
  • Privately owned nuEra has grown and established itself as a top player in Illinois, the third-largest cannabis market in the country.
  • Contrastingly, publicly traded companies in the cannabis space have reeled from low stock prices and unfavorable credit markets over the last year.
  • In a bold move underscoring its growth trajectory, nuEra has also announced plans to open a new dispensary in DeKalb, Illinois, by spring 2024 .

Genus plc Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Genus (LSE:GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2023.

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  • Genus (LSE:GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2023.
  • The full report has been made available on the investors section of the Genus plc website.
  • The Company will discuss its corporate, operational and financial highlights in a pre-recorded webcast at 7:01 AM GMT, 2.01 EST.
  • A pre-recorded investors, analysts and bankers briefing to discuss the preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2023 will be accessible via the following link from 7:01am UK time today:
    This will be followed by a live Q&A session by invitation.

Michener Awards Foundation Announces its 2023 Fellowship Winners

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".

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  • The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".
  • At this event hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada, all of the Michener Award finalists and winners of the 2021 and 2022 will be celebrated, along with our 2022 and 2023 fellowship recipients.
  • The Michener Award, founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then governor-general, honours excellence in public service journalism.
  • The Michener-Deacon Investigative Journalism fellowship is supported by the Michener Awards Foundation and the family of the late Paul S. Deacon.

Genus plc Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Genus (LSE:GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022.

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  • Genus (LSE:GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022.
  • The full report has been made available on the investors section of the Genus plc website.
  • The Company will discuss its corporate, operational and financial highlights in a pre-recorded webcast at 7:01 AM GMT, 2.01 EST.
  • “The China porcine market has been on a path to recovery since June 2022, but continues to be volatile.

NuEra Cannabis and Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Collab On CBD-Inflused Sparkling Beverage

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Monday, February 20, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago-based NuEra Cannabis and Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Co. have joined forces to launch RisEau, a new full-flavor, CBD-infused sparkling beverage with 20 mg CBD, just five calories and no artificial sweeteners.

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  • RisEau is available online for $12.49 per four-pack and will soon be available in select retailers in Chicago and Phoenix.
  • It is also gluten free and caffeine free, and all CBD used in RisEau is pure, stable, totally tasteless and 100% hemp derived.
  • Along with its passion for flavor, manufacturing know-how, and commitment to environmental best practices, Two Brothers also brings decades of expertise in the beverage industry.
  • There really is nothing that tastes as special as RisEau on shelves today," said Jason Ebel, owner of Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Co. "Plus, it's extremely effective.

nuEra Announces Month-Long Fundraising Initiative to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- nuEra cannabis today announced a month-long fundraising initiative in which proceeds will benefit 3 locally-run organizations in Illinois that serve the needs of the women and families affected by breast cancer.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- nuEra cannabis today announced a month-long fundraising initiative in which proceeds will benefit 3 locally-run organizations in Illinois that serve the needs of the women and families affected by breast cancer.
  • They are also donating net revenue from the sales of "Doobies For Boobies" wristbands and pink nuEra logo pins.
  • nuEra sources the highest quality products to suit the needs of qualified Illinois Medical patients and 21+ adult-use customers alike.
  • nuEra currently operates three Medical/Adult Use dispensaries in Chicago, East Peoria, and Urbana, and three secondary Adult Use only dispensaries in Aurora, Champaign and Pekin.

nuEra Announces 420 Jamaica Vacation Package Giveaway

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra , a rapidly expanding Chicago-based vertically integrated Cannabis company, today announced a giveaway competition for a four-day all-inclusive vacation package for two in Jamaica, provided by GanjaVacations .

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  • CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra , a rapidly expanding Chicago-based vertically integrated Cannabis company, today announced a giveaway competition for a four-day all-inclusive vacation package for two in Jamaica, provided by GanjaVacations .
  • The contest ends at 11:59 pm on 4.20, a day that is known in the Cannabis Industry as "Cannabis Christmas".
  • All entrants of this free contest will receive a 15% off coupon for any package available through the GanjaVacation's website.
  • nuEra currently operates three Medical/Adult Use dispensaries in Chicago, East Peoria, and Urbana; and three secondary Adult Use only dispensaries in Aurora, Champaign and Pekin.

nuEra Announces the Grand Opening of Their Newest Dispensary in Aurora, IL

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra , one of Illinois' only vertically integrated cannabis companies wholly owned and operated within Illinois, proudly announces the Grand Opening of its newest dispensary this Friday, Dec. 31, in Aurora, Illinois.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nuEra , one of Illinois' only vertically integrated cannabis companies wholly owned and operated within Illinois, proudly announces the Grand Opening of its newest dispensary this Friday, Dec. 31, in Aurora, Illinois.
  • Operating hours this week are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with Grand Opening hours on Thursday and Friday to be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. nuEra Aurora is located at 1415 Corporate Blvd.
  • The Grand Opening event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Mayor of Aurora and other special guests.
  • nuEra Aurora will offer online pre-ordering for adults 21 and older and is technology-enabled with kiosks for quick ordering for walk-ins.

nuEra Announces Month-Long Fundraising Initiative to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

They are also donating net revenue from sales of a "show your support" pink nuEra logo pin.

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  • They are also donating net revenue from sales of a "show your support" pink nuEra logo pin.
  • Another highlight of nuEra's awareness campaign is their partnership with Illinois Women in Cannabis.
  • Besides helping to promote their "shop for a cause" fundraiser, IWC will be hosting a free online event on Wednesday October 6th from 2:00-3:30pm titled Breast Cancer and Medical Cannabisa conversation in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • nuEra sources the highest quality products to suit the needs of Illinois medical patients and 21+ customers alike.

Security Incident Notification on Behalf of NYGÅRD HOLDINGS (USA) LIMITED, NYGARD INC., FASHION VENTURES, INC., NYGARD NY RETAIL, LLC, NYGARD ENTERPRISES LTD., NYGARD PROPERTIES LTD., 4093879 CANADA LTD., 4093887 CANADA LTD., AND NYGARD INTERNATIONAL PAR

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Immediately upon discovering the attack, cybersecurity professionals were engaged to assess and contain the breach.

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  • Immediately upon discovering the attack, cybersecurity professionals were engaged to assess and contain the breach.
  • Certain actions implemented, upon instructions from the cybersecurity professionals, appear to have contained the further spread of the ransomware.
  • This release is issued by Richter Advisory Group Inc. solely in its capacity as the Court-Appointed Receiver of the assets, undertakings and properties of Nygard Holdings (USA) Limited, Nygard Inc., Fashion Ventures, Inc., Nygard NY Retail, LLC, 4093879 Canada Ltd., 4093887 Canada Ltd., Nygard International Partnership, Nygard Properties Ltd., and Nygard Enterprises Ltd.
  • SOURCE NYGRD HOLDINGS (USA) LIMITED, NYGARD INC., FASHION VENTURES, INC., NYGARD NY RETAIL, LLC, NYGARD ENTERPRISES LTD., NYGARD PROPERTIES LTD., 4093879 CANADA LTD., 4093887 CANADA LTD., AND NYGARD INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP, in receivership