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Verizon makes progress on Maui network restoration

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

HONOLULU, Aug. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While crews are gaining ground on wildfire containment, Verizon is continuing its efforts to restore service and provide assistance to the people of Maui.

Key Points: 
  • In the aftermath of the most devastating natural disaster in Hawai`i’s history, Verizon engineers are working diligently on network restoration and recovery efforts.
  • Partial service to a portion of West Maui from Maalaea and the Maui Chin to the South through Lahaina Civic Center to the North.
  • Verizon continues to engage local and state EOC contacts to prioritize restoration and arrange for logistics to bring more equipment to Maui.
  • While Verizon works to restore the network, there may be inconsistent and partial restoration of network coverage.

Prospera Energy Inc. and Aduro Clean Technologies Advance Collaboration on Pilot Project for Partial Upgrading of Bitumen

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospera Energy Inc. (“Prospera” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF, FRA: OF6B, OF6B.SG, OF6B.F, OF6B.BE) is pleased to provide an update on progress made on the Pilot Project for Partial Upgrading of Bitumen, in collaboration with Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro”).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospera Energy Inc. (“Prospera” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF, FRA: OF6B, OF6B.SG, OF6B.F, OF6B.BE) is pleased to provide an update on progress made on the Pilot Project for Partial Upgrading of Bitumen, in collaboration with Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro”).
  • On September 12, 2022, Prospera and Aduro signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a three-phase project to investigate, develop, and pilot the partial upgrading of bitumen using Aduro's Hydrochemolytic™ Bitumen Upgrading (HBU) technology.
  • "Prospera Energy is motivated to embark on Phase 1 of our collaboration with Aduro," stated Samuel David, President & CEO of Prospera.
  • "The initiation of Phase 1 of the collaboration with Prospera for the pilot plant project of our Hydrochemolytic™ Bitumen Upgrading technology marks a significant milestone," commented Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro.

Acadia Healthcare Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Raises 2023 Guidance

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Chris Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia, remarked, “Acadia delivered strong financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2023, as we continued to see robust demand across all business lines.
  • We continue to see stability with sequential improvement in our labor trends for the second quarter of 2023 that we expect will continue to improve into the second half of the year.
  • “Our results to date and continued momentum in our business led us to increase our financial guidance for the full year.

KBRA Assigns AA+ Rating to City of Pflugerville, TX Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023A and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2023; Affirms Ratings for Outstanding Bonds

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ to the City of Pflugerville, Texas (Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas) Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023A and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2023.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ to the City of Pflugerville, Texas (Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas) Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023A and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2023.
  • KBRA simultaneously affirms the long-term rating of AA+ for the City’s outstanding Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation and Limited Tax Bonds.
  • The City’s participation in the robust Austin MSA economy and employment base lends additional stability to the rating, in our view, as does the City’s abundance of developable land.
  • Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com .

Runway Growth Finance Corp. Provides Second Quarter 2023 Portfolio Update

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

WOODSIDE, Calif., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today provided an operational and portfolio update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WOODSIDE, Calif., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today provided an operational and portfolio update for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Runway Growth is poised to capitalize on select opportunities in the second half of 2023.”
    In the second quarter of 2023, Runway Growth funded four new investments in existing portfolio companies.
  • During the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, Runway Growth experienced four prepayments totaling $88.7 million and scheduled principal amortization of $2.8 million.
  • As of June 30, 2023, the Runway Growth portfolio included 33 debt investments to 31 portfolio companies and 58 equity investments in 43 portfolio companies, including 25 portfolio companies where Runway Growth holds both a debt and equity investment.

Notice regarding Issuance of Stock-Compensation-Type Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

TOKYO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (“IIJ”, the “Company”, TSE Prime: 3774) announced that IIJ’s Board of Directors today resolved that stock-compensation-type stock options (Stock Acquisition Rights) be issued to Directors (excluding Part-time and Outside Directors) and Executive Officers of IIJ, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 236 Paragraph 1, Article 238 Paragraph 1 and 2 and Article 240 Paragraph 1 of the Corporation Law of Japan, as follows.

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  • Any acquisition of stock acquisition rights by transfer shall be subject to the approval by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company.
  • The Company shall deliver stock acquisition rights, the number of which shall equal the number of stock acquisition rights held by the holder of the Remaining Stock Acquisition Rights.
  • Accordingly, the issuance of the stock acquisition rights is not an issuance of shares with favorable terms.
  • (14) Persons to be allotted stock acquisition rights, number of persons, and number of stock acquisition rights to be allotted

Retrospective Study Reveals Lower Stricture Rate and Comparable Oncological Outcomes with Antegrade Administration of JELMYTO® Versus Retrograde Administration

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Findings from the study titled, Route of Administration for UGN-101 and Impact on Oncological and Safety Outcomes, are published in the European Urology Focus online.

Key Points: 
  • Findings from the study titled, Route of Administration for UGN-101 and Impact on Oncological and Safety Outcomes, are published in the European Urology Focus online.
  • Investigators reported that the overall rate of stricture occurrence was lower with the antegrade approach (12%) compared to retrograde group (32%).
  • Partial response (PR) rates were also favorable, with 60% CR and 32% PR for antegrade administration, and 48% CR and 28% PR for retrograde administration.
  • In this study, survival outcomes are reported per patient and treatment, complications and recurrence outcomes are reported per renal unit.

Vertical Farming Market worth $15.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Aeroponics technique-based vertical farming is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Aeroponics technique-based vertical farming is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period.
  • The market for shipping container-based vertical farms is likely to register a higher CAGR due to their sustainability and efficiency.
  • Asia Pacific is likely to witness the highest growth in the vertical farming market by 2028 due to the rapidly growing population and escalating urbanization in the region.
  • The report profiles key players in the vertical farming companies and analyzes their market shares.

Vertical Farming Market worth $15.3 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Aeroponics technique-based vertical farming is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Aeroponics technique-based vertical farming is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period.
  • The market for shipping container-based vertical farms is likely to register a higher CAGR due to their sustainability and efficiency.
  • Asia Pacific is likely to witness the highest growth in the vertical farming market by 2028 due to the rapidly growing population and escalating urbanization in the region.
  • The report profiles key players in the vertical farming companies and analyzes their market shares.

Shutterfly Announces Early Settlement of the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to 8.50% First-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2026 and Closing of Broader Refinancing Transactions

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Exchange Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 14, 2023 (such time, the “Expiration Time”).

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  • The Exchange Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 14, 2023 (such time, the “Expiration Time”).
  • 719245 AD4 (144A) and U7189A AB8 (Regulation S)) not tendered in the Exchange Offer.
  • Eligible holders must validly tender (and not validly withdraw) all of such holder’s Existing Notes to participate in the Exchange Offer.
  • Only eligible holders may receive a copy of the Offering Memorandum and participate in the Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation.