Day: March 25, 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, AMD announced that the 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors and AMD Radeon Instinct™ MI25 GPUs are extending performance advantages through Microsoft Azure NVv4 virtual machines (VMs). These VMs, which are now generally available to customers in South Central U.S. and Europe West Azure regions, provide a virtual desktop experience, enabling customers to power remote visualization services and virtual desktops in the cloud to support entry-level workers, as well as graphics-intensive visualization workloads like CAD and simulations.The Azure NVv4 VMs are also the first 2nd Gen AMD EPYC- and AMD Radeon Instinct-powered VMs from any cloud provider, and the first Azure virtual desktop supported by AMD processors.This announcement builds momentum for AMD-powered Azure VMs including...

NEWARK, Calif., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ShotSpotter, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), the leader in solutions that help law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun violence, today announced the results of its annual National Gunfire Index (NGI), reporting that, amongst its customers, San Diego, Palm Beach County, Florida and Salinas, California were among the city areas with the largest reductions in gunfire in 2019 as compared to 2018.The National Gunfire Index is compiled annually based on U.S. cities using ShotSpotter technology during 2019.  ShotSpotter detected 141,452 gunfire events in 2019, an increase of 32 percent over the 107,000 incidents reported in 2018. This increase is primarily due to the expansion of the ShotSpotter customer base and expansion of coverage areas for existing customers.The accuracy of the...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share. The dividend will be payable April 17, 2020, to common shareholders of record on April 8, 2020.About the CompanyBanner Corporation is an $12.6 billion bank holding company operating two commercial banks in four Western states through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.This press release contains statements that the Company believes are “forward-looking statements.” These statements relate to the Company’s...

HOUSTON, March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sharps Compliance Corp. (NASDAQ: SMED) (“Sharps” or the “Company”), a leading full-service national provider of comprehensive waste management solutions including medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous, is providing an update on its continuing efforts to expand its infrastructure and strengthen its service capabilities, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company has been in the process of expanding its capacity to support growth across its service and solution offerings and also in anticipation of what is expected to be a strong 2020 flu and immunization season. The Company believes that industry efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus could also contribute to higher volumes of mailback and associated regulated medical waste treatment, which are utilized by our Retail market...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX), a leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels and high-quality alcohol products in the United States, announced it will release its fourth quarter 2019 financial results after the close of market on Thursday, March 26, 2020.Management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 27, 2020. Neil Koehler, Chief Executive Officer, and Bryon McGregor, Chief Financial Officer, will deliver prepared remarks via webcast followed by a question and answer session.The webcast for the call can be accessed from Pacific Ethanol’s website at www.pacificethanol.com. Alternatively, you may dial the following number up to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (877) 847-6066....

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Combining the Company’s expertise as lifting specialists with the smart technology of its Magnetek® brand, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products and technologies for material handling, launches its Intelli-Crane™ family of products. New from Columbus McKinnon, the Magnetek® brand Intelli-Protect™ System is the first product in the Intelli-Crane portfolio, which leverages automation technology to improve customers’ safety, productivity, and uptime.Intelli-Protect™ Systems featuring no-fly zone technology help protect assets and personnel in working areas while improving facility throughput. No-fly zones refer to protected areas where normal crane operation is limited or entirely restricted. Intelli-Protect allows...

– Unprecedented Demand Within AMMO’s Commercial Ammunition Market Driving a 400% Increase in Purchase Orders Over the Past Two Weeks –– AMMO Deemed an Essential Business and Will Stay Open to Fulfill Heightened Order Demand –SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMMO, Inc. (OTCQB: POWW) (“AMMO” or the “Company”), a premier American ammunition and munition components manufacturer and technology leader, is providing a corporate update amidst unprecedented demand within its commercial ammunition market.Over the past two weeks, AMMO has received a significant amount of purchase orders from various retail partners, representing a 400% increase versus typical monthly orders. Several notable retailers to have placed orders include Bass Pro Shops, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Gander Outdoors and Farm Fleet.AMMO...

NEW YORK, March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tiger Merger Sub Co. (the “Offeror”), an affiliate of certain investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”), announced today that the requisite consents have been received from the holders of Tech Data Corporation’s outstanding (i) 3.700% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) and (ii) 4.950% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes” and, together with the 2022 Notes, the “Notes”) to amend the terms of the Indenture (as defined below) with respect to each series of Notes. As previously announced, on March 10, 2020, the Offeror launched tender offers to purchase for cash (collectively, the “Tender Offers”) any and all of the outstanding Notes of each series. In connection with the Tender Offers, the Offeror...

NEW YORK, March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) (“Valley”)  announces a change of location for the Company’s 2020 Annual Shareholders Meeting via the filing of additional proxy materials with the SEC and this press release.Due to concerns over the health and well-being of all stakeholders given the public impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the Executive Order issued by the Governor of New Jersey prohibiting all gatherings, the Company will hold its 2020 Annual Shareholders Meeting in a virtual meeting format only, via live webcast on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 9:00 am Eastern Time. Shareholders may not attend the meeting in person.Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2020 can attend the virtual meeting via the following link; www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/VLY2020 and...

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United StatesOAKVILLE, Ontario, March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM) (FRANKFURT:KT9) (WKN:A2DUU8) (“Giyani” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received a letter of interest (“LOI”) confirming in- principal project finance support for its K.Hill manganese project in Botswana. The letter was issued by Atradius Dutch State Business (“Atradius”), the official administrator of the Export Credit Agency (“ECA”) of the Netherlands, under the export credit insurance scheme of the Dutch government.Following a preliminary assessment of Giyani’s K.Hill manganese project in Botswana, Atradius, on behalf of the Dutch government, issued an LOI confirming in principle project finance support under the Dutch export credit guarantee...