Year: 2019

New York, NY, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplitude Healthcare Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) and trade under the ticker symbol “AMHCU” beginning November 20, 2019. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant enabling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants will trade and are exercisable. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “AMHC” and “AMHCW,” respectively.The Company is a blank...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novoheart Holdings Inc. (“Novoheart” or the “Company”) reports financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2019. Amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars and are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (“NYMT” or the “Company”) announced today that it priced an underwritten public offering of 25,000,000 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $152.5 million. The underwriter may offer the common stock from time to time to purchasers directly or through agents, or through brokers in brokerage transactions on The Nasdaq Global Select Market, or to dealers in negotiated transactions or in a combination of such methods of sale, at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. NYMT also granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 shares of common stock. The offering...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) announced the opening of its restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The new BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse opened on Monday, November 18, 2019, on a free standing pad on Colfax Avenue at Denver West Village. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet, seats approximately 230 guests and features BJ’s extensive menu, including BJ’s signature deep-dish pizza, award-winning handcrafted beer and famous Pizookie® dessert. BJ’s unique, contemporary décor provides the perfect environment for all dining occasions. Hours of operation are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.“We are excited to open our last restaurant of the year in Lakewood, Colorado,”...

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CORDY OILFIELD SERVICES INC. (the “Corporation” or “Cordy”) (CKK: TSX-V) released today its third quarter 2019 results.THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019For the nine month period ended September 30, 2019, Cordy’s consolidated revenues increased by $0.4 million or 3 percent, from the comparative period in 2018. Cordy’s consolidated operating earnings increased $0.4 million or 30 percent from the comparative period. Cordy’s net earnings was $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to a net loss of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, representing a 219 percent increase over prior year.The Environmental Services saw marginally increased revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, of $0.4 million, from the comparative...

STUART, Fla., Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) (“Seacoast”), the holding company for Seacoast National Bank (“Seacoast Bank”), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire First Bank of the Palm Beaches (“First Bank”) in a transaction that will expand Seacoast’s presence in the attractive Palm Beach County market.Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, First Bank, headquartered in West Palm Beach, will be merged with and into Seacoast Bank. Organized in 2006, First Bank has deposits of approximately $172 million and loans of $150 million and will increase Seacoast’s deposits in Palm Beach County by 25% to approximately $821 million.Palm Beach County has the highest median household income in Florida and is one of the fastest growing economies in the...

Mingchen Xia and Collwyn Tan named Co-Heads of Asia InvestmentsJeff Armbrister elevated to Global Head of Co-InvestmentsBALA CYNWYD, Pa., Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading private markets asset management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) today announced new leadership roles across its investment business, naming Jeff Armbrister as Global Head of Co-Investments, and appointing Mingchen Xia and Collwyn Tan as Co-Heads of Asia Investments.Mario Giannini, CEO of Hamilton Lane, commented: “Today, Hamilton Lane manages more than $65 billion in discretionary assets across our investment platform globally. As our business continues to grow within geographies and sectors, we believe the appointments of Jeff, Mingchen and Collwyn will best position our global investment teams for future success.”*In connection with his role, Armbrister...

HOUSTON, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that Michael Foster will join the company as chief information and technology officer, effective December 2. He will serve as Sysco’s senior technology leader with responsibility for all aspects of our global technology agenda, and will partner with other Sysco leaders in helping to shape the company’s broader strategic direction and future growth agenda.“We are very pleased to welcome Michael to Sysco,” said Tom Bené, Sysco’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “His deep background in complex supply chain and logistics businesses, as well as his experience leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization and business integration initiatives at a global scale are critical to Sysco as we look to increase the...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glacier Media Inc. (“Glacier” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Hugh McKinnon has joined the Company’s board of directors.Mr. McKinnon is President, CEO and sole shareholder of Norscot Investments Ltd., a privately held company with interests in media and residential/commercial real estate developments in Washington, British Columbia and Alberta.He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Okanagan Skeena Ltd., a radio broadcasting and cable television business, and President and CEO of Nornet Broadcasting Ltd. and Central Island Broadcasting Ltd., both radio broadcasting businesses. Mr. McKinnon also served as the sole outside director of Castanet Media Ltd. for 18 years. Castanet.net is the leading source of news and community information...

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: DGS, DGS.PR.A) Dividend Growth Split Corp. (the “Fund”) announces a pro-rata redemption of preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) to maintain an equal number of class A shares (the “Class A Shares”) and Preferred Shares outstanding.  In connection with the extension of the Fund’s term for an additional five years, holders of both Class A Shares and Preferred Shares had a special retraction right.  Class A shareholders retracted 1,189,759 more shares than Preferred shareholders.  As a result, the Fund is required to redeem 1,189,759 Preferred Shares on a pro-rata basis pursuant to the Fund’s constating documents.  This is the first pro-rata redemption the Fund has had to effect since inception in December 2007.  Each Preferred shareholder of record on November 28, 2019 will receive...