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Ellington Financial Announces Common Stock Authorization

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Monday, May 22, 2023

The Company has filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its Charter to effect the Share Increase, which together with the stockholders’ approval of the Share Increase, satisfied the Common Stock Authorization as defined in the certificate of designations (the “Certificate of Designations”) of the Company’s 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”).

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  • The Company has filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its Charter to effect the Share Increase, which together with the stockholders’ approval of the Share Increase, satisfied the Common Stock Authorization as defined in the certificate of designations (the “Certificate of Designations”) of the Company’s 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”).
  • The Common Stock Authorization was finalized on May 17, 2023.
  • As such, the conversion rights of holders of the Series C Preferred Stock described in the Certificate of Designations are no longer contingent on the Common Stock Authorization.
  • If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and strategies may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements.

Digital Realty Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Common and Preferred Stock

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Digital Realty's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $1.22 per share to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2023.

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  • Digital Realty's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $1.22 per share to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2023.
  • The Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on June 30, 2023.
  • The Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on June 30, 2023.
  • The Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on June 30, 2023.

DVIGear Releases DisplayNet 3.8 Software Update

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

MARIETTA, Ga., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DVIGear, a leading manufacturer of digital connectivity products, has released the latest version of their DisplayNet® Software, DisplayNet 3.8. Freely available to all DisplayNet customers, this update introduces improvements to the DisplayNet Platform, alongside new features that improve the user experience for the deployment of massive systems.

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  • Updated Software Improves System Scalability for Massive Systems, Introduces Device Tagging for Advanced Group Management
    MARIETTA, Ga., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DVIGear, a leading manufacturer of digital connectivity products, has released the latest version of their DisplayNet® Software, DisplayNet 3.8.
  • Freely available to all DisplayNet customers, this update introduces improvements to the DisplayNet Platform, alongside new features that improve the user experience for the deployment of massive systems.
  • The DisplayNet 3.8 Software Update is available now for free to all existing DisplayNet customers.
  • For more information, or to learn more about DisplayNet, please reach out to your DVIGear Representative, or visit our website at DisplayNet.com .

Zhihu Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BEIJING, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • BEIJING, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Net loss was RMB179.0 million (US$26.1 million) in the first quarter of 2023, narrowed by 70.9% from the same period in 2022.
  • "We are pleased to report a strong first quarter of 2023, with impressive revenue growth and another quarter of significantly narrowed loss.
  • Mr. Henry Sha, chief financial officer of Zhihu, added, "We outperformed this quarter by beating market consensus in terms of both top line and bottom line.

James E. Dunford Named American Public Television President and CEO

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, announced today that James E. Dunford will become the next president and CEO of APT, effective June 12. He succeeds Cynthia Fenneman, who has led APT since 2001 and will retire in early June. Dunford will lead a team of nearly 40 staff who annually offer nearly 250 new and returning series and specials available for broadcast and streaming via the company's Exchange, Syndication and Premium Service programming services; represent and license content internationally via APT Worldwide; and distribute multicast channels Create and WORLD to the public television system.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, announced today that James E. Dunford will become the next president and CEO of APT, effective June 12.
  • Dunford comes to APT with extensive public media expertise at both local and national levels.
  • In addition, Dunford supported content strategy, planning and analysis, and he managed several high-profile projects, including the station-focused engagement campaign for "The Great American Read."
  • Dunford is a graduate of Boston College, where he also served as a member of the adjunct faculty.

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

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Monday, May 22, 2023

In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.46875 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.

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  • In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.46875 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
  • This dividend is payable on June 30, 2023, to Series B Preferred stockholders of record as of June 5, 2023.
  • In addition, in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred stock dividend of $0.40625 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
  • This dividend is payable on June 30, 2023, to Series C Preferred stockholders of record as of June 5, 2023.

Calithera Biosciences Announces Update on Complete Liquidation and Dissolution

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Friday, May 19, 2023

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (OTC: CALA) (the “Company”) announced that it intends to hold a special meeting of stockholders on or about June 29, 2023 (the “Special Meeting”),  for the purpose of approving the Company’s Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan of Dissolution”).

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (OTC: CALA) (the “Company”) announced that it intends to hold a special meeting of stockholders on or about June 29, 2023 (the “Special Meeting”),  for the purpose of approving the Company’s Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan of Dissolution”).
  • In January 2023, the Company announced its intention to commence an orderly wind down of the Company’s business and operations.
  • All forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by Calithera’s management that, although Calithera believes to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain.
  • Calithera undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on eight series of preferred stock.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on eight series of preferred stock.
  • A quarterly cash dividend of $365.63 per share was declared on its 5.85% fixed-to-floating noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series Q, liquidation preference $25,000 per share.
  • A quarterly cash dividend of $414.06 per share was declared on its 6.625% fixed-to-floating noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series R, liquidation preference $25,000 per share.
  • A quarterly cash dividend of $351.56 per share was declared on its 5.625% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series Y, liquidation preference $25,000 per share.

Tony Robbins & Seekr Launch Online Series Highlighting How AI Is Impacting And Accelerating The Flow Of Misinformation

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

VIENNA, Va., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seekr, a leading artificial intelligence company specializing in transparent content evaluation, and Tony Robbins, internationally-recognized entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and leading life and business strategist, today announced the launch of a roundtable series, suite of educational videos, and curated written content examining the impact and proliferation of misinformation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • Misinformation is exploding online, with AI chatbots increasing in reach and exacerbating the spread of low-quality, biased, or even fake news.
  • Research shows the world's largest search engines are routinely using technology to manipulate search results to enhance ad revenues.
  • "At Seekr, we believe that objective and transparent content evaluation can stem the tide of misinformation and restore trust in the media.
  • Together with Tony, we are looking to harness AI for good and create a more informed society."

GPR Announces Series A Funding on Back of Customer Traction

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

GPR , the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar™, today announced it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding led by top technology investor Rhapsody Venture Partners.

Key Points: 
  • GPR , the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar™, today announced it has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding led by top technology investor Rhapsody Venture Partners.
  • “Over the past months, we’ve seen an exciting influx of customer demand for our solution,” said Moran David, Chief Executive Officer of GPR.
  • Securing this Series-A allows GPR to serve its lighthouse customers and meet demand through the commercialization and industrialization of our technology.
  • We’re excited about the potential for GPR’s first commercial deployment and for it eventually to become a safety standard.”