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Congressman Steven Horsford Secures $500,000 in Funding for the New West Las Vegas Library Construction

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Community project, Learning, Library, Trustee, Education, History, Literacy, LAS, STEAM, Empowerment, Special, Casino

Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman Steven Horsford has announced that the Las VegasClark County Library District will receive $500,000 in federal funding toward construction of the new West Las Vegas Library, which broke ground in February.

Key Points: 
  • Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congressman Steven Horsford has announced that the Las VegasClark County Library District will receive $500,000 in federal funding toward construction of the new West Las Vegas Library, which broke ground in February.
  • "This $500,000 in Community Project Funding for the new West Las Vegas Library shows our commitment to education and community service for everyone in Clark County,” said Congressman Horsford.
  • The 41,178-square-foot building will be more than twice the size of the existing West Las Vegas Library, which is located on West Lake Mead Boulevard, and was built in 1989.
  • For more information about the West Las Vegas Library, including architectural renderings of the new West Las Vegas Library, the history of the library branch in the community and more, visit TheLibraryDistrict.org/WestLasVegasLibrary .

Golden Matrix Stockholders Approve Acquisition of MeridianBet Group

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
E-commerce, Proxy, Special, Acquisition, Security (finance)

LAS VEGAS, NV, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GMGI)(“GMGI”, “Golden Matrix” or the “Company”), a developer, licensor and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the terms of, and the issuance of shares of common stock in connection with, that certain previously announced Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital dated June 27, 2023 (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company, as purchaser and Aleksandar Milovanović, Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović, owners of MeridianBet Group, pursuant to which the Company seeks to acquire MeridianBet Group, at a special meeting.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, NV, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GMGI)(“GMGI”, “Golden Matrix” or the “Company”), a developer, licensor and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the terms of, and the issuance of shares of common stock in connection with, that certain previously announced Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital dated June 27, 2023 (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company, as purchaser and Aleksandar Milovanović, Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović, owners of MeridianBet Group, pursuant to which the Company seeks to acquire MeridianBet Group, at a special meeting.
  • “We are extremely pleased with the shareholder vote and believe that the strong support expressed by our stockholders for the acquisition reflects their belief that the acquisition provides a compelling opportunity to grow our operations, global footprint and the overall business,” said Brian Goodman, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Golden Matrix.
  • Stockholders representing 32,406,412 shares of the Company’s capital stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting were present in person or by proxy representing 73.5% of the voting shares issued and outstanding on the record date of January 31, 2024.”
    The completion of the purchase remains subject to the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions, including the Company raising sufficient funding to complete the purchase; however, the Company continues to work toward completing the transaction and currently anticipates such conditions to closing occurring prior to, and such closing occurring, in April 2024, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions thereto.
  • The final voting results for each proposal voted on at the special meeting is set forth in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Golden Matrix with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation Announces Stockholder Approval for Extending Business Combination Deadline and Merger Agreement Amendment with Thunder Power Holdings Limited

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Accounting, TPH, Plan, Agreement, Business analyst, Trust, Special, Security (finance)

In addition, FLFV agreed with Thunder Power Holdings Limited (“TPH”) to amend Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) to confirm that TPH will continue to provide extension payments for the FLFV to extend its Combination Deadline.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, FLFV agreed with Thunder Power Holdings Limited (“TPH”) to amend Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) to confirm that TPH will continue to provide extension payments for the FLFV to extend its Combination Deadline.
  • The Special Meeting is the second such meeting since July 2023 to extend the Combination Deadline.
  • Pursuant the current Merger Agreement, TPH agreed to provide loans to FLFV to be deposited into the Trust Account as monthly extension payments to extend the deadline for completing the Business Combination under the Current Charter until March 21, 2024.
  • In order to extend the Combination Deadline from March 21, 2024 to April 21, 2024, an aggregate of $60,000 Monthly Extension Payment was deposited into the Trust Account on March 19, 2024.

Lifeist Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Remuneration, Science, Proxy, Sale, Public sector, Insurance, D&O, Drink, AGSM, Special, Mikra, Management

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeist Wellness Inc. (“Lifeist” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LFST) (FRANKFURT: M5B) (OTCMKTS: LFSWF), a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough ventures that transform human wellness, today announced the results of the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting of the shareholders held on March 14, 2024 (the “AGSM”).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeist Wellness Inc. (“Lifeist” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LFST) (FRANKFURT: M5B) (OTCMKTS: LFSWF), a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough ventures that transform human wellness, today announced the results of the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting of the shareholders held on March 14, 2024 (the “AGSM”).
  • Clearhouse LLP, Chartered Public Accountants were appointed as the Company's auditor to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until its successor is duly appointed, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board.
  • The special resolution for the proposed sale of the Company’s CannMart Group did not meet a super majority and therefore was not approved.
  • The proposed sale of the CannMart Group was intended to divest Lifeist of the continued negative cash flow that the cannabis business has cost shareholders since inception.

Colliers announces upcoming meeting and reporting dates

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX & NASDAQ: CIGI) (“Colliers” or the “Company”) today announced that its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on April 2, 2024 at 11:00am ET.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX & NASDAQ: CIGI) (“Colliers” or the “Company”) today announced that its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on April 2, 2024 at 11:00am ET.
  • Shareholders or guests will not be able to attend the meeting in person.
  • To attend the virtual meeting, please log in at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CIGI2024 at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting.
  • The rebroadcast will also be available at the above noted web address for 30 days following the call.

The MeridianBet - Golden Matrix Transaction Secures Approval at GMGI Shareholder Assembly

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
E-commerce, GMG, Proxy, Special, Acquisition

LAS VEGAS, NV, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GMGI) (“GMGI”, “Golden Matrix” or the “Company”), a developer, licensor and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced that its stockholders have voted to approve the terms of, and the issuance of shares of common stock in connection with, that certain previously announced Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital dated June 27, 2023 (as amended and restated from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company, as purchaser and Aleksandar Milovanović, Zoran Milošević and Snežana Božović, owners of MeridianBet Group, pursuant to which the Company seeks to acquire MeridianBet Group, at a special meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Commenting on the merger Zoran Milosevic, Chief Executive Officer of MeridianBet Group, said:
    "Today marks a major milestone for MeridianBet and I am thrilled that the shareholders of Golden Matrix have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the acquisition of MeridianBet.
  • By joining forces, we are not only expanding our reach but enhancing our ability to provide customers with a diverse and comprehensive offering whilst creating a leading global betting group.
  • The final voting results for each proposal voted on at the special meeting is set forth in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Golden Matrix with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • A full copy of the announcement can be viewed by visiting: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/golden-matrix-stockholders-vote-to-acqui...

ContextLogic Files Definitive Proxy Statement Regarding Proposed Transaction with Qoo10

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Monday, March 18, 2024
SAN, Sale, Wish (company), Special, Hand, Holding company

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) (NASDAQ: WISH) (“ContextLogic” or the “Company”) today announced that a special meeting of its stockholders has been called to consider and vote on its proposed transaction with Qoo10 Pte. Ltd. (“Qoo10”), among other related proposals (the “Special Meeting”). As previously announced on February 12, 2024, a Qoo10 wholly owned subsidiary (the “Buyer”) will acquire substantially all of the Company’s operating assets and liabilities, principally comprising its Wish ecommerce platform (the “Asset Sale”), for approximately $173 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Taking into account the Company’s current estimates of the impact of those purchase price adjustments, the Company estimates that ContextLogic’s cash on hand (including the net proceeds from the Asset Sale) would be approximately $150 million to $157 million if the Asset Sale closes on or about April 16, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The ContextLogic Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously recommends that ContextLogic stockholders vote “FOR” all proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting.
  • The Board also intends to explore the opportunity for a financial sponsor to help ContextLogic realize the value of its tax assets.
  • To facilitate the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Special Meeting, the Company has filed definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
  • The ContextLogic Board mailed the following to stockholders:
    For more information on the transaction, please visit ir.wish.com/ .

TREATMENT.COM AI INC. CLOSES OVER-SUBSCRIBED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF $2,908,200

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Warrant, Special, Sale, News, Indian stock exchange, Prospectus, Unit, FFA, Legislation, Person, Security (finance)

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very encouraged with the overwhelming response to the financing and the subsequent over-subscription.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very encouraged with the overwhelming response to the financing and the subsequent over-subscription.
  • The Company intends to use the proceeds raised from the Offering for working capital purposes.
  • The Units and Broker Warrants are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
  • The Special Warrants and Warrants will not be listed on any stock exchange or over-the-counter market.

Abcourt Announces a Non-Brokered Private Placement for up to $5.0 Million Resulting in the Creation of a Control Person

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Giant, Indian stock exchange, Control, Private placement, TSX Venture Exchange, Private, Minority, Sale, TMX Group, WIRE, News, SARL, Unit, Special, NOT, Multilateral, NEWS, Person, Security (finance)

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 100,000,000 units of the Corporation (“Units”) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,000,000 (the “Private Placement”) as a result of which François Mestrallet, a director of the Corporation, will become a Control Person of the Corporation (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”).

Key Points: 
  • Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Corporation (a “Common Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”).
  • The Private Placement is expected to close on or about March 26, 2024 and remains subject to approval of the TSXV.
  • Shareholders of the Corporation will be asked at the Special Meeting to consider and, if thought fit, to pass a resolution (the “Control Person Resolution”) approving the creation of a Control Person.
  • Additional information regarding the Private Placement and the Control Person Resolution will be provided in the management information circular to be prepared in respect of the Special Meeting.

KULR Secures New Special Permits from the United States Department of Transportation Related to its Patented SafeX Product Suite, Including SafeCASE™ and SafeSLEEVE™

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Recycling, EMR, SAN, Special, Research, Life, Dot, DDR, Safety, KULR, EOL, USD, Legislation, Electric battery

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (“DoT”) recently granted Special Permit 21693 and Special Permit 21704 to the Company.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced that the United States Department of Transportation (“DoT”) recently granted Special Permit 21693 and Special Permit 21704 to the Company.
  • The DoT's approval of these special permits validates the safety standards and reliability of KULR's SafeCASE™ product for transporting and storing lithium-ion batteries which is expected to generate additional opportunities for KULR with both existing and new customers in various industries.
  • Recently, the Company announced a collaboration with Charlotte, North Carolina-based battery recycler Cirba Solutions.
  • KULR's commitment to battery safety and sustainability is in line with global efforts to promote the responsible use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries.