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Relay & Fio to Deploy Fionet Platform Through USAID in 144 Remote Community-Based Healthcare Sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
United States Agency for International Development

USAID and FRR have identified the first 144 remote community-based health sites to receive the medical platform which combines point-of-care, connected handheld devices, and AI-powered data software services.

Key Points: 
  • USAID and FRR have identified the first 144 remote community-based health sites to receive the medical platform which combines point-of-care, connected handheld devices, and AI-powered data software services.
  • Our Fionet Platform is a valuable tool against many outbreaks such as malaria and COVID-19, said Dr Michael Greenberg, CEO of FRR.
  • USAID has subscribed for a year of Fionet deployment in 144 clinics, representing only 2% of the 6,000 clinics that USAID supports in the DRC.
  • Malaria respects no borders and once the Fionet Platform is deployed, operational, and producing results, we expect to deploy Fionet throughout central Africa.

EarthRenew Announces First 6 Months Revenue and Option Grant

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Options, Corporate finance, Financial economics, Finance, Stock market, Contract law, Exercise, Money, Revenue, Stock

EarthRenew is also reporting power generation revenue for the first 6 months of 2021 totalling $0.65 million.

Key Points: 
  • EarthRenew is also reporting power generation revenue for the first 6 months of 2021 totalling $0.65 million.
  • EarthRenew has granted a total of 3,890,000 stock options to certain officers, directors, employees, and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Companys stock option plan.
  • The stock options vest immediately and may be exercised at a price of $0.25per option for a period of five years from the date of grant.
  • EarthRenew benefits from multiple revenue streams including, primarily, the sale of regenerative fertilizers, but also enjoys secondary revenue from generating power and selling surplus electricity.

Partners Value Investments to Issue CDN$150 Million of Notes

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Investment, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, S&P/TSX 60, Certificate of deposit, Private placement

TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments LP (the “Partnership”, TSXV: PVF.UN and PVF.PR.U) and its subsidiary, Partners Value Investments Inc. (the “Issuer” and together with the Partnership, the “Companies”, TSXV: PVF.WT), announced today that the Issuer has agreed to issue CDN$150 million of senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually and will mature on November 15, 2028. The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on or about August 10, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S.WIRE SERVICES
    TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments LP (the Partnership, TSXV: PVF.UN and PVF.PR.U) and its subsidiary, Partners Value Investments Inc. (the Issuer and together with the Partnership, the Companies, TSXV: PVF.WT), announced today that the Issuer has agreed to issue CDN$150 million of senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the Notes).
  • The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually and will mature on November 15, 2028.
  • The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • The Notes will be sold on a private placement basis to accredited investors in Canada, with CIBC Capital Markets acting as agent.

Partners Value Investments to Issue CDN$150 Million of Notes

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Investment, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, S&P/TSX 60, Certificate of deposit, Private placement

TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments LP (the “Partnership”, TSXV: PVF.UN and PVF.PR.U) and its subsidiary, Partners Value Investments Inc. (the “Issuer” and together with the Partnership, the “Companies”, TSXV: PVF.WT), announced today that the Issuer has agreed to issue CDN$150 million of senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually and will mature on November 15, 2028. The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on or about August 10, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES
    TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Investments LP (the Partnership, TSXV: PVF.UN and PVF.PR.U) and its subsidiary, Partners Value Investments Inc. (the Issuer and together with the Partnership, the Companies, TSXV: PVF.WT), announced today that the Issuer has agreed to issue CDN$150 million of senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the Notes).
  • The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually and will mature on November 15, 2028.
  • The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes.
  • The Notes will be sold on a private placement basis to accredited investors in Canada, with CIBC Capital Markets acting as agent.

RioCan and BentallGreenOak expand on strategic partnership with agreement to co-invest in a GTA-based portfolio

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Sun Life Financial, Institution, Economy of Canada, Articles, Companies

The transaction for the three properties is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction for the three properties is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • "Through our relationship with BentallGreenOak, we are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Sun Life, particularly at this juncture as we accelerate our growth trajectory while market activity rebounds.
  • The quality of our assets and our established management expertise have laid a strong foundation for our partnership with BentallGreenOak to thrive, said Jonathan Gitlin, President and Chief Executive Officer of RioCan.
  • We will continue to capitalize on new opportunities as they arise to attract institutional investment and monetize the value that we have created in our portfolio.

Allied Announces Pricing of $500 Million Green Bond Offering

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Mortgage, Personal finance, Refinancing, Climate bond, Finance, Money

TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN) (“Allied”) announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering, and has agreed to issue $500 million aggregate principal amount of series I senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”). The Debentures will bear interest at a rate of 3.095% per annum and will mature on February 6, 2032. The Debentures are being offered on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents led by Scotia Capital Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and CIBC World Markets Inc. The offering is expected to close on or about August 6, 2021. DBRS Limited has provided Allied with a provisional credit rating of “BBB” with a “Stable” trend relating to the Debentures. Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. has provided Allied with a provisional credit rating of “Baa2” relating to the Debentures.

Key Points: 
  • DBRS Limited has provided Allied with a provisional credit rating of BBB with a Stable trend relating to the Debentures.
  • The Debentures are Allieds second Green Bond issuance under its previously announced Green Financing Framework, which is available on Allieds website at https://www.alliedreit.com/company/esg/.
  • Allied intends to allocate the net proceeds of the offering to fund the financing and/or refinancing of eligible green projects (Eligible Green Projects) as described in the Allied Green Financing Framework (the Framework).
  • Prior to allocation of the net proceeds of the offering to Eligible Green Projects, Allied intends to use the net proceeds of the offering (a) to prepay approximately $494 million aggregate principal amount of first mortgages and (b) for general trust purposes.

IFIC Statement on the CSA on SRO Framework Consultation

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, IFIC, Investor, Investment fund

A single national SRO will deliver significant benefits to investors by enhancing the investor experience, reducing investor confusion, and ultimately improving investor outcomes, said Paul Bourque, President and CEO, IFIC.

Key Points: 
  • A single national SRO will deliver significant benefits to investors by enhancing the investor experience, reducing investor confusion, and ultimately improving investor outcomes, said Paul Bourque, President and CEO, IFIC.
  • The industry stands ready to assist with the efforts to successfully integrate the two organizations in a timely manner.
  • IFIC intends to make a submission in response to the CSAs Position Paper.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.

Garfin Zeidenberg LLP regrets to announce the passing of John Tibor Syrtash, one of Canada’s leading family law lawyers

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

His door was always open to colleagues, and his four decades of family law experience made his advice and approach invaluable.

Key Points: 
  • His door was always open to colleagues, and his four decades of family law experience made his advice and approach invaluable.
  • Johns passing will be felt at Garfin Zeidenberg and by all who knew him for many years to come, said Jordan N. Potasky, LL.B, Senior Partner.
  • John will be sorely missed at Garfin Zeidenberg LLP and the family law bar in general.
  • About Garfin Zeidenberg LLP: Garfin Zeidenberg LLP is a full-service law firm located in Toronto, Ontario.

Aptose Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptose Biosciences Inc. (“Aptose” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APTO, TSX: APS), a clinical-stage company developing highly differentiated agents that target the underlying mechanisms of cancer, today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • General and administrative expenses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 were $11.7 million as compared with $14.9 million for the comparative period, a decrease of approximately $3.2 million.
  • Stock-based compensation decreased by approximately $3.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared with the six months ended June 30, 2020.
  • Aptose will host a conference call to discuss results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 today, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.
  • Many factors could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements described in this press release.

SureHire and Highmark Interactive Forge Partnership Enabling Real-time Mental Wellness Assessments

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Psychiatry, Self, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health

This may include engaging with healthcare professionals earlier leading to improved mental and brain health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • This may include engaging with healthcare professionals earlier leading to improved mental and brain health outcomes.
  • This integration enables businesses to take a more proactive, data-driven approach to manage mental wellness risks and help optimize employee health and productivity.
  • With EQ at Work, we help organizations deliver an easier, faster, and more relevant way to assess mental wellness and brain health based on a unique understanding of dynamic brain function, said Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, CEO of Highmark Interactive.
  • Highmark Interactives unique solution is revolutionizing how individuals experience brain and mental health care, as well as unlocking insight for precision medicine and creating a modern model for delivering mental health and neuro rehab services.