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Xebec Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and VP Global Operations

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b"MONTREAL, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (\xe2\x80\x9cXebec\xe2\x80\x9d), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce Jim Vounassis will be appointed as Chief Operating Officer (\xe2\x80\x9cCOO\xe2\x80\x9d) and Mike Munro will join as the company\xe2\x80\x99s first Vice President Global Operations effective May 31, 2021.\nMr.

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  • b"MONTREAL, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) (\xe2\x80\x9cXebec\xe2\x80\x9d), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce Jim Vounassis will be appointed as Chief Operating Officer (\xe2\x80\x9cCOO\xe2\x80\x9d) and Mike Munro will join as the company\xe2\x80\x99s first Vice President Global Operations effective May 31, 2021.\nMr.
  • Mr. Vounassis was responsible for the operations aspects of the $8 billion revenue business and empowered over 15,000 employees to deliver innovative rail solutions across global markets.\n\xe2\x80\x9cXebec is an exciting cleantech growth company that is looking to solidify and expand its global operations.
  • I believe we should all be doing our part to address climate change and the renewable gas opportunity is a compelling vision.
  • By focusing on environmentally responsible gas generation, Xebec has helped thousands of customers around the world reduce their carbon footprints and operating costs.

Forkast Ltd. raises $1.7 million seed round to expand global coverage

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'Hong Kong, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) Forkast Ltd. , a blockchain-focused multimedia platform, has successfully completed its seed funding round of US$1.7 million, which was oversubscribed.

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  • b'Hong Kong, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) Forkast Ltd. , a blockchain-focused multimedia platform, has successfully completed its seed funding round of US$1.7 million, which was oversubscribed.
  • It is my definitive source on my understanding of Asia.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe funding round took place during the height of Covid-19, which still presents monumental challenges for many startup companies in the region.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAs the pandemic continues to affect many parts of the world, it is crucial for the corporate community to step up support for entrepreneurs,\xe2\x80\x9d said Cindy Chow, executive director of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cOur investment in Forkast not only demonstrates our commitment in fostering the next generation of problem-solvers and thought leaders, but also underscores Alibaba\xe2\x80\x99s unwavering support for forward-thinking female entrepreneurs.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFounded in 2018, Forkast.News is a digital media platform covering all things blockchain and emerging technology at the intersection of business, economy, and finance \xe2\x80\x94 from Asia, to the world.
  • Led by former Bloomberg TV anchor Angie Lau ,\xc2\xa0Forkast.News\xc2\xa0is an authority in this space and has partnered with organizations like OECD, World Economic Forum, IBM, EY, and more.\n'

Vision Marine Technologies Announces Contract with The Limestone Boat Company to supply its E-Motion Powertrain Technology

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Despite the pandemic, Vision Marine has over 1,100 LOI (\xe2\x80\x9cLetters of Intent\xe2\x80\x9d) from OEMs (\xe2\x80\x9cOriginal Equipment Manufactures\xe2\x80\x9d).

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  • Despite the pandemic, Vision Marine has over 1,100 LOI (\xe2\x80\x9cLetters of Intent\xe2\x80\x9d) from OEMs (\xe2\x80\x9cOriginal Equipment Manufactures\xe2\x80\x9d).
  • In a post-COVID environment, Vision Marine is now able to move quickly to convert the LOI\xe2\x80\x99s to orders.
  • Their ground-breaking E-Motion powertrain technology provides what we believe to be a disruptive series production high powered electric outboard system for watercraft.
  • The Limestone Boat Company is publicly traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol BOAT.

IntelGenx Announces Noteholder Approval of Proposed Amendments to Convertible Notes

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b"SAINT LAURENT, Qu\xc3\xa9bec, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (TSX-V:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (\xe2\x80\x9cIntelGenx\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCorporation\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced that the holders (\xe2\x80\x9cNoteholders\xe2\x80\x9d) of its 6.0% convertible unsecured promissory notes due June 1, 2021, originally issued by private placement on May 8, 2018 (the \xe2\x80\x9cNotes\xe2\x80\x9d), have, by written consent in accordance with the terms of the Notes, approved proposed amendments to the Notes.

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  • b"SAINT LAURENT, Qu\xc3\xa9bec, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (TSX-V:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (\xe2\x80\x9cIntelGenx\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCorporation\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced that the holders (\xe2\x80\x9cNoteholders\xe2\x80\x9d) of its 6.0% convertible unsecured promissory notes due June 1, 2021, originally issued by private placement on May 8, 2018 (the \xe2\x80\x9cNotes\xe2\x80\x9d), have, by written consent in accordance with the terms of the Notes, approved proposed amendments to the Notes.
  • IntelGenx's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offers full service by providing lab-scale to pilot- and commercial-scale production.
  • For more information, visit www.intelgenx.com .\nThis document may contain forward-looking information which involves substantial risks and uncertainties.
  • Words such as \xe2\x80\x9cexpects\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9ccontinue\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9cwill\xe2\x80\x9d, \xe2\x80\x9canticipates\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cintends\xe2\x80\x9d or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Trivago Joins Chelsea Football Club as Official Training Wear Partner

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'D\xc3\x9cSSELDORF, GERMANY\xe2\x80\x94\xc2\xa019 May 2021\xc2\xa0\xe2\x80\x94 Chelsea Football Club fans have always followed their club over land and sea.

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  • b'D\xc3\x9cSSELDORF, GERMANY\xe2\x80\x94\xc2\xa019 May 2021\xc2\xa0\xe2\x80\x94 Chelsea Football Club fans have always followed their club over land and sea.
  • The partnership and integrated campaign, Let\xe2\x80\x99s Go, will bring together the best of football and travel in a uniquely Chelsea way.
  • With a global platform that is truly best-in-class, we will be proud to wear the trivago name on our Men\xe2\x80\x99s, Women\xe2\x80\x99s and Academy training wear.\xe2\x80\x9d\ntrivago CEO Axel Hefer said: \xe2\x80\x9cWhen the opportunity to partner with Chelsea came up, we jumped at the idea.\xc2\xa0We at trivago are very passionate about football.
  • These experiences will range from opportunities to meet the players, get coaching sessions from the Chelsea trainers and access to the exclusive trivago suite at the stadium.

Microchip Technology Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'CHANDLER, Ariz., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) (\xe2\x80\x9cMicrochip,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cwe\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cour\xe2\x80\x9d) announced today the pricing of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due September 1, 2024 (the \xe2\x80\x9cNotes\xe2\x80\x9d) which will bear interest at an annual rate of 0.983%.

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  • b'CHANDLER, Ariz., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) (\xe2\x80\x9cMicrochip,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cwe\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cour\xe2\x80\x9d) announced today the pricing of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due September 1, 2024 (the \xe2\x80\x9cNotes\xe2\x80\x9d) which will bear interest at an annual rate of 0.983%.
  • The offering of the Notes is expected to close on May 28, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.\nMicrochip intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with borrowings under Microchip\xe2\x80\x99s revolving credit facility (the \xe2\x80\x9csenior credit facilities\xe2\x80\x9d), to repay the $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.922% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 and related fees and expenses of the offering.\nThe Notes will be guaranteed on a joint and several basis by certain of Microchip\xe2\x80\x99s subsidiaries that guarantee obligations under our senior credit facilities as well as our outstanding 4.333% Senior Secured Notes due 2023, 2.670% Senior Secured Notes due 2023, and 0.972% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (collectively, the \xe2\x80\x9cexisting secured notes\xe2\x80\x9d).
  • The Notes and the related guarantees will be secured on a pari passu first lien basis with our senior credit facilities and our existing secured notes by the collateral that secures such obligations.\nThe Notes will be sold only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the \xe2\x80\x9cSecurities Act\xe2\x80\x9d), and outside the United States only to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.
  • Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.\nThe Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA and other countries.

Bitcoin Well Enhances Board of Directors With the Appointment of Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'EDMONTON, Alberta, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Well (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cBTCW\xe2\x80\x9d) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mich\xc3\xa8le D. McCarthy and Alice Reimer to our board of directors effective immediately.

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  • b'EDMONTON, Alberta, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Well (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cBTCW\xe2\x80\x9d) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mich\xc3\xa8le D. McCarthy and Alice Reimer to our board of directors effective immediately.
  • Her past public company board seats span across several sectors including mining, financial services, technology as well as several Crown corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
  • She co-founded and is a current director of The51, a Financial Feminist\xe2\x84\xa2\xc2\xa0platform providing access to female-capital for female-led businesses.
  • Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our business.\n'

Ayr Wellness Announces Opening of Florida City Dispensary Location

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'TORONTO, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (\xe2\x80\x9cAyr,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cAyr Wellness,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cwe,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cus,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cour,\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), today announced the upcoming opening of a new dispensary in Florida City, Florida under the Liberty Health Science (\xe2\x80\x9cLHS\xe2\x80\x9d) banner.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (\xe2\x80\x9cAyr,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cAyr Wellness,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cwe,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cus,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cour,\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), today announced the upcoming opening of a new dispensary in Florida City, Florida under the Liberty Health Science (\xe2\x80\x9cLHS\xe2\x80\x9d) banner.
  • The new location, which is expected to open on Friday, May 21, 2021, will be Ayr\xe2\x80\x99s 35th in Florida.\nLHS Florida City is located at 33497 S Dixie Highway, Florida City, FL 33034.
  • Florida City is a Miami suburb in Miami-Dade County, bordered by Homestead to the north and east.
  • LHS will be the first dispensary to open in the Greater Homestead/Florida City area.

Taro Provides Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2021

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b"Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (\xe2\x80\x9cTaro\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) today provided unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021.\nQuarter ended March 31, 2021 Highlights \xe2\x94\x80 compared to March 31, 2020\nNet sales of $148.3 million decreased $26.6 million.

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  • b"Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TARO) (\xe2\x80\x9cTaro\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) today provided unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021.\nQuarter ended March 31, 2021 Highlights \xe2\x94\x80 compared to March 31, 2020\nNet sales of $148.3 million decreased $26.6 million.
  • Excluding the impact from the settlement and loss contingencies charges, net income was $141.4 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.70.\nCash flow provided by operations for the year ended March 31, 2021, was $45.8 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents reflects the impact from a $102.8 million payment under the DOJ settlement agreement and share repurchases of $24.2 million.\nMr.
  • Bee Rx\xe2\x84\xa2 products are manufactured in New Zealand, using a clinically proven, unique combination of medical grade kanuka honey and bee venom.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Triumph Rail LLC, Series 2021-2

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to Triumph Rail LLC, Green Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2021-2, Class A Notes and Class B Notes issued by Triumph Rail LLC (the \xe2\x80\x9cIssuer\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cTRP 2021-2\xe2\x80\x9d), a railcar leasing securitization.

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  • b'Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to Triumph Rail LLC, Green Secured Railcar Equipment Notes, Series 2021-2, Class A Notes and Class B Notes issued by Triumph Rail LLC (the \xe2\x80\x9cIssuer\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cTRP 2021-2\xe2\x80\x9d), a railcar leasing securitization.
  • The Issuer is a special purpose entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of TRIP Rail Holdings LLC (\xe2\x80\x9cTRIP Rail\xe2\x80\x9d) and has been structured to issue multiple series of notes, including Series 2021\xe2\x80\x912 (\xe2\x80\x9cTRP 2021-2\xe2\x80\x9d).
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority.
  • KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005923/en/\n'