Month: May 2020

DENVER, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), a leading compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®) shows in the wake of many states reopening, online cannabis orders and pickup as a fulfillment method have started to decline. “The number of delivery orders skyrocketed in March and April, but in May we’re seeing a shift back towards in person transactions. The average number of daily deliveries kept climbing through April but appears to be trending downward in the last two weeks, so we may have hit a peak,” said Aryeh Primus, vice president of analytics, Akerna. “We continue to see that the in-store interaction between consumer and budtender is key for people purchasing...

New York, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOQI International Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: BIMI) (“BIMI” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)  to acquire Chongqing Shanfeng Zhiyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (“Chongqing Shanfeng Zhiyuan”) through its wholly-owned subsidiary Beijing Xin Rong Xin Industrial Development Co., Ltd.Chongqing Shanfeng Zhiyuan is an innovator, manufacturer and supplier of medical devices, disinfection supplies and cosmetics in Southwest China. It has a manufacturing plant covering about 18,298 square feet and has 51 employees including a 6-person R&D team. Chongqing Shanfeng Zhiyuan’s products include hand sanitizers, skin care products, antipruritic ointments, hemostatic toothpaste, antimicrobial agents, washing machine cleaners, etc. Its independently-developed...

Almere, The NetherlandsMay 18, 2020, 9 p.m. CETInternational N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces the voting results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 18, 2020, at its offices in Almere, the Netherlands.The shareholders approved all resolutions as proposed to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.The main approved resolutions include the following:Mr. Benjamin Loh was appointed member of the Management Board as successor of Mr. Chuck del Prado.Mrs. Monica de Virgiliis and Mr. Didier Lamouche were appointed as Supervisory Board members for a term of four years. And Mr. Van Pernis was re-appointed for a period of two years. At the same time Mr. Ulrich Schumacher retired as member of the Supervisory Board having reached the end of his third term of appointment.Furthermore the financial statements for...

LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI) announced today that it will release its 2020 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, and host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET that day.The conference call may be accessed live over the phone by dialing (323) 794-2423.  A replay will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET that day and may be accessed by dialing (412) 317-6671; the PIN number is 5912266.  The replay will be available until June 9, 2020. The call will be webcast live from the Company’s website at www.everi.com (select “Investors” followed by “Events & Presentations”).About Everi HoldingsEveri (NYSE: EVRI) is a leading supplier of imaginative entertainment and trusted technology solutions for the casino, interactive, and gaming...

– Revenues and EBITDA Increased 144% and 136%, respectively Over Prior Period For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2020Charlotte, North Carolina, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Manufactured Housing Properties Inc. (OTC:MHPC), which acquires, owns, and operates 20 manufactured housing communities containing approximately 1,308 developed sites, today announced operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Total revenues and EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 were $1,306,137 and $474,002, respectively, compared to $536,374 and $200,590, respectively for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.Raymond M. Gee, Chairman and CEO of Manufactured Housing Properties Inc. commented, “Our 2020 first quarter results reflect our growing stable portfolio as we continue our efforts to maximize returns to our investors and continue...

Reno, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — — Dakota Territory Resource Corp (OTCQB: DTRC) (“Dakota Territory” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the Company has increased its land holdings in the Black Hills through the staking of 70 unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 1,120 acres located on the western margin of the structural corridor that extends north of the Homestake Gold Mine.  The West Corridor property is located just south of the mineral property Dakota Territory acquired from Deadbroke Mining Company in the Maitland Area in March of 2014, just north of the producing Wharf Mine (Coeur Mining) and just to the south and east of the former Richmond Hill Mine (Barrick Gold).  We believe that the Property is a target for both Homestake Iron Formation hosted gold mineralization...

PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:  X) today announced that Duane Holloway, senior vice president, general counsel and chief ethics & compliance officer, has been recognized as “Chief Compliance Officer of the Year.” The recognition was given by Compliance Week Magazine in the organization’s inaugural Excellence in Compliance Awards.“Ethics and compliance are central to U. S. Steel’s values,” said president and chief executive officer David B. Burritt. “That’s why we are so proud to have Duane Holloway as a key member of our executive leadership. Duane and his team developed a remarkably engaging, well-received framework to our company’s culture of compliance, the S.T.E.E.L. Principles, and I applaud their continued work.”“Duane will be the first to credit his team and it’s true...

Portland, Oregon, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Sortis Holdings, Inc. (SOHI), a Portland, Oregon-based alternative investment fund manager, announces the launch of its sixth investment fund, the Sortis Distressed Opportunity Fund, which will look to capitalize on “once-in-a-cycle” real estate and business opportunities created as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.The Sortis team does not estimate a lengthy recession following the pandemic, but they do believe the crisis will have a deep enough impact on certain areas of the real estate market to create special situation opportunities. While the fund will remain asset class agnostic, the management team is eyeing a few particular areas within the real estate market initially.  The Sortis Distressed Opportunity Fund will look to acquire qualified distressed...

HERSHEY, Pa., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the election of Victor L. Crawford to its board of directors. Crawford is the newest Hershey board member and was elected at the company’s recent Annual Stockholder’s Meeting. Crawford brings deep executive and leadership experience to the Hershey board. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical Segment, for Cardinal Health, Inc., a global healthcare services and products company.  He has held senior management positions at several leading companies across the food and beverage, hospitality and healthcare services industries. He also has a broad range of experience in digital transformation, managing fast moving consumer goods, and logistics and supply chain management.“Victor is a seasoned executive and he will bring...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (Nasdaq/GS: CVTI) announced it plans to release its first quarter earnings after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. will hold a live conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings release on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.  Individuals with questions may dial in at 877-271-1828 (U.S./Canada) and 800-756-3333 (International), access code 33298438.   An audio replay will be available for one week following the call at 877-919-4059, access code 90929390. In addition, you will be able to listen to the audio replay for an extended period of time on our investor website, under the icon “Audio Archives”.  For additional financial and statistical information regarding...