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Brenmiller Energy Ltd. Shares to Commence Trading on Nasdaq Capital Market; Closes Second Tranche of Private Placement Investment

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (Brenmiller, Brenmiller Energy or the Company) (TASE: BNRG, Nasdaq: BNRG), a clean-energy company that provides Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems to the global industrial and utility markets, announced today that its ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq).

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  • Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (Brenmiller, Brenmiller Energy or the Company) (TASE: BNRG, Nasdaq: BNRG), a clean-energy company that provides Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems to the global industrial and utility markets, announced today that its ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq).
  • Brenmillers shares will begin trading on Nasdaq on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, under the ticker symbol BNRG.
  • The Company will maintain the listing of its ordinary shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol BNRG.
  • The listing of the Companys shares on the Nasdaq constitutes compliance with the closing requirements of a securities purchase agreement with certain private investors as previously announced on November 2, 2021.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amylyx), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company working on developing a novel therapeutic for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to registration statements on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at an initial public offering price of $19.00 per share.

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  • Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amylyx), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company working on developing a novel therapeutic for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to registration statements on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at an initial public offering price of $19.00 per share.
  • All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Amylyx.
  • Amylyx has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
  • Amylyx' common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "AMLX" on January 7, 2022.

Delta Galil Announces Preliminary 2022 Guidance and Reaffirms 2021 Guidance

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Delta Galil is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children.

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  • Delta Galil is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children.
  • Delta Galil also designs, develops markets and sells branded denim and apparel under the brand 7 For All Mankind, and ladies apparel under the brands Splendid and Ella Moss, among others.
  • In addition, it sells its products under brand names licensed to the company, including Wilson, Spalding, Tommy Hilfiger and others.
  • These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition or state other forward-looking information.

SPAR Group Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP), a leading global provider of merchandising and marketing services, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • SPAR Group is a leading global merchandising and marketing services company, providing a broad range of services to retailers, manufacturers and distributors around the world.
  • With more than 40 years of experience, 25,000+ merchandising specialists around the world, an average of 200,000+ store visits a week and long-term relationships with some of the worlds leading manufacturers and retail businesses.
  • SPAR Group provides specialized capabilities across 9 countries and 4 continents.
  • The Company's forward-looking statements also include, in particular and without limitation, those made in "Business", "Risk Factors", "Legal Proceedings", and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Annual Report.

Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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We are deeply concerned about China's imposition of the National Security Law and, more broadly, the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong.

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  • We are deeply concerned about China's imposition of the National Security Law and, more broadly, the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong.
  • Against this backdrop, in November2020, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced initiatives to help more Hong Kongers come to Canada.
  • Minister Mendicino announced today that the other 2 streams are now open, offering a path to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents in Canada who are workers or recent graduates.
  • The 2 additional pathways to permanent residence under this public policy are available to eligible Hong Kong residents who hold a valid passport issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China or by the United Kingdom to a British National (Overseas) from Hong Kong.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Turkey and Vietnam

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.

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  • The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.
  • By rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor, they say.
  • Parliament also urges EU countries to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
  • MEPs are appalled by and condemn the intensifying crackdown on dissent and the increasing violations of human rights in Vietnam.

Hong Kong: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the mass arrest of people involved in the July 2020 pro-democracy primary elections

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).

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  • The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).
  • The charges in question relate to the holding in July 2020 of pro-democracy primary elections aimed at identifying candidates for the next Legislative Council elections.
  • These arrests penalise political activity that should be entirely legitimate in any political system that respects basic democratic principles.
  • The EU calls for the immediate release of those arrested.

Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.

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  • This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.
  • Canada is also introducing new measures to expedite documents for Canadians and Canadian permanent residents in Hong Kong, to speed up processing of permanent residence applications, including family sponsorship, which will benefit Hong Kong residents, and to encourage Hong Kong youth to study or work in Canada.
  • "The people-to-people ties between Canada and Hong Kong are strong and deep, and these new measures celebrate those long-standing relationships.
  • This community, along with the significant number of Canadians of Hong Kong descent in Canada, plays an important role in building vibrant bilateral relations.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

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  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

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  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.