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KBRA Assigns AAA, Stable Outlook to State of Wisconsin G.O. Bonds

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Friday, January 26, 2024

KBRA assigns a AAA rating, with a Stable Outlook to the State of Wisconsin's (the State's) General Obligation (G.O.)

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  • KBRA assigns a AAA rating, with a Stable Outlook to the State of Wisconsin's (the State's) General Obligation (G.O.)
  • Refunding Bonds of 2024, Series 1 and 2025, Series 1 (Forward Delivery) will refund certain outstanding G.O.
  • In addition, KBRA affirms the long-term AAA rating with a Stable Outlook on outstanding G.O.
  • Bonds, are a direct and general obligation of the State, secured by its full faith, credit and taxing power.

LITTLEST PET SHOP Experience on Roblox Smashes Expectations with Over 2 Million Visits in First Month

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

In anticipation of its retail debut, LITTLEST PET SHOP is already enchanting fans with over 2 million unique visits of the brand's new digital experience on the global immersive platform for communication and connection, Roblox.

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  • In anticipation of its retail debut, LITTLEST PET SHOP is already enchanting fans with over 2 million unique visits of the brand's new digital experience on the global immersive platform for communication and connection, Roblox.
  • The LITTLEST PET SHOP Roblox experience introduces a host of interactive features, allowing users to care for, customize, and embark on adventures with their favorite bobblin' pets.
  • Fans of LITTLEST PET SHOP have flooded social media platforms with positive reviews, sharing their excitement and experiences within the virtual space.
  • Starting with a December presale that sold out within days, the LITTLEST PET SHOP Generation 7 toy line from Basic Fun!

Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces Establishment of Normal Course Issuer Bids

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Any Equity LP Units and/or Preferred LP Units acquired through the Bids will be cancelled.

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  • Any Equity LP Units and/or Preferred LP Units acquired through the Bids will be cancelled.
  • As of December 15, 2023, there were 70,671,137 Equity LP Units outstanding and 18,767,012 Preferred LP Units outstanding.
  • This is the Partnership’s first normal course issuer bid, and therefore it has not made any purchases of its Equity LP Units or Preferred LP Units.
  • All Equity LP Units and Preferred LP Units acquired by the Partnership under the Bids will be cancelled.

Partners Value Investments Successfully Completes Plan of Arrangement

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Monday, November 27, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments L.P. (TSXV: PVF.UN, TSXV: PVF.PR.U) (the “Partnership”) and Partners Value Investments Inc. (TSXV: PVF.WT) (“PVII”) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced transaction with Partners Limited that was implemented by way of a court approved plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”).

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments L.P. (TSXV: PVF.UN, TSXV: PVF.PR.U) (the “Partnership”) and Partners Value Investments Inc. (TSXV: PVF.WT) (“PVII”) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced transaction with Partners Limited that was implemented by way of a court approved plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”).
  • For further details concerning the Plan of Arrangement, please consult the joint management information circular of Partners Value Investments LP and PVII dated September 29, 2023 as well as the news releases dated September 22, 2023 and November 15, 2023, each of which has been filed on Partners Value Investments LP’s and PVII’s profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .
  • For additional information, please contact Investor Relations at [email protected] or 416-643-7621.
  • Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Partners Value Investments LP and Partners Value Investments Inc. Receive Securityholder and Court Approval for Reorganization

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The effect of the Arrangement is to, among other things, amalgamate Partners Limited with PVII and other related entities, with the resulting entity continuing to be named Partners Value Investments Inc. (“Amalco”), under a newly formed limited partnership named Partners Value Investments L.P. (“New PVI LP”).

Key Points: 
  • The effect of the Arrangement is to, among other things, amalgamate Partners Limited with PVII and other related entities, with the resulting entity continuing to be named Partners Value Investments Inc. (“Amalco”), under a newly formed limited partnership named Partners Value Investments L.P. (“New PVI LP”).
  • New PVI LP will have substantially the same capital structure and unit terms as the Partnership.
  • The Partnership and PVII have now received board, securityholder and court approval, all material regulatory approvals have been obtained, and the shareholders of Partners Limited have approved the Arrangement.
  • No securities have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S.

goTenna demonstrates significant milestone for narrowband mesh radio voice capability; Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in goTenna

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.
  • Powered by goTenna's Aspen Grove protocol suite, this next-generation radio will transform existing voice operations by turning each node into a relay, significantly improving connectivity in urban and austere environments.
  • Along with this noteworthy technology milestone, goTenna announced an investment by Lockheed Martin through its venture fund in goTenna's ongoing Series 1 fundraise.
  • "goTenna's current and future products, combined with the resources provided through Lockheed Martin Ventures, will allow operators across the world to stay connected during their critical operations."

HBCU Bobblehead Series 2 Unveiled

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Friday, August 25, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • In February, the Museum released the first HBCU Bobblehead Series featuring the first bobbleheads for 13 HBCU schools.
  • The HBCU Bobbleheads in Series 2 are scheduled to arrive between now and November depending on the school, and the bobbleheads from Series 1 recently arrived.
  • "We're excited to be expanding the HBCU Bobblehead Collection with the addition of 16 additional bobbleheads," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said.

Silicon Labs Announces Next Generation Series 3 Platform to Create a Smarter, More Efficient IoT

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At their fourth annual Works With Developers Conference, Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) today announced their next-generation Series 3 platform, purpose-built for embedded IoT devices. With a move to the 22 nanometer (nm) process node, new Silicon Labs Series 3 devices will be designed to offer industry-leading compute, wireless performance, and energy efficiency with the highest levels of IoT security architected to the silicon. To help developers and device manufacturers streamline and accelerate product designs, Silicon Labs also announced the next version of their developer tool suite, Simplicity Studio. With support for Silicon Labs' entire portfolio, including Series 3, Simplicity Studio 6 will allow developers to utilize some of the most favored integrated development environments (IDEs) on the market, while giving developers the latest tools to support their continued development on Series 2 as well as Series 3.

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  • "Our Series 3 platform is built for a more connected world that demands development flexibility and that more intelligence be pushed to the edge," said Silicon Labs CEO Matt Johnson.
  • In large part, this is because they formed a platform with many commonalities that developers could leverage, and Series 3 follows in the same mold.
  • Simplicity Studio 6 will bring the latest development tools to the entire Silicon Labs portfolio of devices, including Series 1 and Series 2, will giving developers a bridge to Series 3.
  • "We recognize that development is not a one-size-fits-all approach," said Michael Norman, Senior Product Manager of IoT Development at Silicon Labs.

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc., Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc., Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. Announce Results of Stockholder Votes at Special Meeting of Stockholders Relating to Proposed Mergers

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc. (NYSE: MNP) today announced the results of the votes cast at MNP’s re-convened Special Meeting of Stockholders held on August 11, 2023.

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  • Western Asset Municipal Partners Fund Inc. (NYSE: MNP) today announced the results of the votes cast at MNP’s re-convened Special Meeting of Stockholders held on August 11, 2023.
  • The merger of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund Inc. (NYSE: SBI) with and into MMU did not receive sufficient favorable votes from SBI stockholders at SBI’s re-convened Special Meeting of Stockholders and was consequently not approved.
  • Previously, on July 14, 2023, stockholders of MMU voted to approve the Merger in accordance with the MGCL.
  • MMU, SBI and MNP are each managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, (“LMPFA) and sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”).

Audicus introduces new line of hearing aids and innovative monthly subscription program that makes it easier than ever to try hearing aids

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Audicus was the first company to offer fully customizable hearing aids by subscription in 2020 and will retire the Audicus Plus program in favor of the company’s new, more flexible subscription offering, Audicus Premier.

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  • Audicus was the first company to offer fully customizable hearing aids by subscription in 2020 and will retire the Audicus Plus program in favor of the company’s new, more flexible subscription offering, Audicus Premier.
  • Audicus Premier offers a low upfront fee of $249, with monthly payments of $99 for Spirit Series 2 hearing aids and $149 for Omni Series 2 hearing aids.
  • Along with the introduction of Audicus Premier, Audicus has also introduced a new line of hearing aids, the Spirit Series 2 and Omni Series 2.
  • Hearing aids from the Series 2 line are 10 percent smaller than Audicus’ Series 1 products.