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The Toy Foundation and Children's Hospital Association Announce 2022 Children's Hospital Grantees

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Foundation (TTF), the charitable organization for the North American toy industry, and Children's Hospital Association, which represents over 200 children's hospitals in the nation, announced the Children's Hospital Play Grants program will fund more than $385,000 in play therapy projects and activities at 19 children's hospitals in the United States. The projects selected are designed to improve pediatric care through the healing power of play at hospitals that serve communities of the greatest need. For the second year, TTF is partnering with Children's Hospital Association to carry out the program.

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  • For the second year, TTF is partnering with Children's Hospital Association to carry out the program.
  • "Congratulations to the children's hospital recipients of this year's TTF's Children's Hospital Play Grants," said Amy Wimpey Knight, president of Children's Hospital Association.
  • Recipients of TTF's Children's Hospital Play Grants 2022/2023 program include:
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Chicago, IL
    Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple, TX
    Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Bronx, NY
    Children's Specialized Hospital - Mountainside, NJ
    Children's Hospital of Orange County - Orange, CA
    Elizabeth Seton Children's Center - Yonkers, NY
    Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital - Orlando, FL
    La Rabida Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL
    Loma Linda University Children's Hospital - Loma Linda, CA
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Network - Tacoma, WA
    MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital - Charleston, SC
    Norton Children's Hospital - Louisville, KY
    Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital - Maryland Heights, MO
    Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital - Memphis, TN
    St. Louis Children's Hospital - St. Louis, MO
    The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis - Tulsa, OK
    University of New Mexico Children's Hospital - Albuquerque, NM
    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center - Worcester, MA
    For more information about The Toy Foundation's Children's Hospital Play Grants program, visit ToyFoundation.org .
  • The Children's Hospital Association is the national voice of more than 200 children's hospitals, advancing child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care.

ICEYE Delivers Flood Insights from Recent Hurricanes to FEMA in Collaboration with New Light Technologies and Bana Solutions

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

HELSINKI, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe solutions and insights, has delivered crucial flood insights over the past several months to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Delivered through ICEYE's partnership with New Light Technologies (NLT) and Bana Solutions (Bana), ICEYE's rapid flood extent and depth information have now supported FEMA's immediate response efforts for four major flood events.

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  • Delivered through ICEYE's partnership with New Light Technologies (NLT) and Bana Solutions (Bana), ICEYE's rapid flood extent and depth information have now supported FEMA's immediate response efforts for four major flood events.
  • "Our unique ability to capture the impacts of flooding as the event is unfolding brings a new level of situational awareness to our government clients.
  • We are proud of our collaboration with the Bana-NLT team and to see our flood data supporting FEMA's immediate response and lifesaving activities," said Andy Read, Global Head of Government Solutions at ICEYE.
  • ICEYE's Flood data has now been delivered to FEMA for the July floods in Kentucky, coastal flooding in Alaska, Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, and Hurricane Ian's affected areas.

Origin Agritech Announces the Appointment of Dr. Shaojiang Chen to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Shaojiang Chen to the Origin Agritech Board of Directorsas an independent directoreffective November 1, 2022.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Shaojiang Chen to the Origin Agritech Board of Directorsas an independent directoreffective November 1, 2022.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chen to the Origin Board," said Dr. Gengchen Han, Origin Agritech's Chairman.
  • He is also very well connected in the agritech community in China, which will benefit Origin on numerous fronts."
  • Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company.

dcbel and LG Energy Solution partner for future-proof home energy solution

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Smart home energy company dcbel has partnered withLG Energy Solution, a leading global manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, to co-market an integrated solution for the residential energy needs of the future.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Smart home energy company dcbel has partnered withLG Energy Solution, a leading global manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, to co-market an integrated solution for the residential energy needs of the future.
  • LG Energy Solution's RESU Prime will be offered as the stationary battery for the dcbel partnership, available in two sizes.
  • "LG Energy Solutionis excited to partner with dcbel and support their innovative approach to renewable home energy.
  • dcbel home energy station perfects the art and science of smart home energy, allowing people to take ownership over their energy supply with one small device.

BEBUZEE, INC. (OTC: ENGA) Adds Digital Wallet Component To Increase Its Market Share of Revenue Rich Multi-Billion Super App Market With Its Launch Of The First Super App Focusing On Western Countries

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Monday, October 24, 2022

The integrated Digital Wallet gives the Company one of the key & necessary components that have helped drive Southeastern Asia Super Apps to their multibillion-dollar prominence.

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  • The integrated Digital Wallet gives the Company one of the key & necessary components that have helped drive Southeastern Asia Super Apps to their multibillion-dollar prominence.
  • Joseph Onyero, Chief Executive Officer of Bebuzee, Inc., said: There is a palpable feeling of excitement inside company as our launch is coming closer and closer.
  • We have watched how the Super Apps have been frenetically growing across China and Southeast Asia and decided to be at the forefront in the West.
  • And with the global COVID-19 pandemic, the consumer preference for everything remote has driven a sudden surge of mobile apps.

Monro, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 25, 2023 (fiscal 2023) decreased 5.1% to $329.8 million, as compared to $347.7 million for the second quarter of the fiscal year ended March 26, 2022 (fiscal 2022).

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  • Sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 25, 2023 (fiscal 2023) decreased 5.1% to $329.8 million, as compared to $347.7 million for the second quarter of the fiscal year ended March 26, 2022 (fiscal 2022).
  • Gross margin decreased 220 basis points to 35.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 from 37.6% in the prior year period.
  • Interest expense was $5.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to $6.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, principally due to a decrease in weighted average debt.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $.40, compared to $.62 in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

WPP Third Quarter Trading Update

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

GroupM, which was approximately 37% of WPP revenue less pass-through costs in the third quarter, grew 4.7% in Q3 and showed an improving three-year trend from 15.9% in Q2 to 20.0% in Q3.

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  • GroupM, which was approximately 37% of WPP revenue less pass-through costs in the third quarter, grew 4.7% in Q3 and showed an improving three-year trend from 15.9% in Q2 to 20.0% in Q3.
  • Hogarth was the standout performer in the quarter, while Ogilvy and AKQA also saw strong growth.
  • BCW, H+K and FGS Global continued to perform well, reflecting the strong demand from clients for strategic advice in a heightened political environment.
  • Our updated guidance takes into account the strong third quarter performance, ongoing investment in our people, inflationary pressures and the impact of the current outlook for the global economy.

Mercedes-Benz Posts Robust Q3 Profit in a Demanding Environment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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  • The words anticipate, assume, believe, estimate, expect, intend, may, can, could, plan, project, should and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements.
  • We do not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements since they are based solely on the circumstances at the date of publication.
  • With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans.
  • Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the worlds pre-eminent luxury car company is accelerating toward an emissions-free and software-driven future.

Kilroy Realty Signs Leases Totaling 223,000 Square Feet in October

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the company, "Kilroy") today announced it signed approximately 223,000 square feet of new or renewing leases in its stabilized and development portfolio in October.

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  • Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the company, "Kilroy") today announced it signed approximately 223,000 square feet of new or renewing leases in its stabilized and development portfolio in October.
  • Year to date, KRC has signed new or renewing leases on over 785,000 square feet in its stabilized and development portfolio, of which over 355,000 square feet was signed in the third quarter and October.
  • A 15-year lease with Page, a national full-service design firm, for 51,000 square feet of office space at Indeed Tower in Austin.
  • Indeed Tower, acquired in 2021, is a LEED Platinum, 36-story office project totaling approximately 734,000 square feet in the heart of Austins central business district.

Danimer Scientific Announces Date for Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

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  • Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
  • A webcast and conference call will be held that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to review the Companys third quarter results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session.
  • The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Companys website at https://ir.danimerscientific.com .
  • Upon dialing in, please request to join the Danimer Scientific Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call.