Day: August 13, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:  AZO), the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, plans to hire more than 20,000 new AutoZoners (employees) nationwide to meet the growing demands of its Retail and Commercial customers at its more than 5,800 stores throughout the U.S.  “We are fortunate to be in a position to create so many rewarding jobs and career opportunities, especially in this current environment,” said Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and CEO of AutoZone.New job opportunities include Delivery Drivers, Parts Sales Managers and Full and Part-Time Sales Associates.  All applications must be submitted online at the AutoZone Careers site, www.autozone.com/careers.  We have opportunities in all 50 states in addition to our distribution centers...

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGFI) today announced that it has filed preliminary prospectuses with the Canadian securities regulators for the launch of two ETFs (AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity ETF and AGF Global Opportunities Bond ETF) and two mutual funds (AGFiQ Global Balanced ETF Portfolio Fund and AGFiQ Global Income ETF Portfolio Fund). AGFI is also announcing the termination of two ETFs (AGFiQ Global Equity ETF Portfolio (ticker: QGL) (formerly, AGFiQ Global Equity Rotation ETF) and AGFiQ US Long/Short Dividend Income CAD-Hedged ETF (ticker: QUDV)) and one mutual fund (AGFiQ US Long/Short Dividend Income CAD-Hedged Fund).“As we look across our investment management platform we want to ensure our product line-up has the best representation of our strengths while also expanding our distribution...

TORONTO, 13 août 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Placements AGF Inc. (« PAGFI ») a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle a déposé des prospectus provisoires auprès des organismes de réglementation canadiens en matière de valeurs mobilières, en prévision du lancement de deux FNB (le FNB Actions mondiales Croissance durable AGF et le FNB Obligations Occasions mondiales AGF) et de deux OPC (le Fonds Portefeuille FNB équilibré mondial AGFiQ et le Fonds Portefeuille FNB mondial de revenu AGFiQ). PAGFI annonce également la clôture de deux FNB (le Portefeuille FNB Actions mondiales AGFiQ [symbole au téléscripteur : QGL] [anciennement le FNB mondial d’actions Gestion tactique AGFiQ] et le FNB Revenu de dividendes É.-U. – pos. longues/courtes – couv. $CAN AGFiQ [symbole au téléscripteur : QUDV]), ainsi que d’un OPC (le Fonds de revenu de dividendes É.-U....

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“Northview” or the “REIT”) (NVU.UN – TSX), today provided Transaction and coronavirus (“COVID-19”) updates, and disclosed financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.Todd Cook, President and CEO, commented, “Our top priority continues to be supporting the safety and well-being of tenants, execusuite guests, employees, and other stakeholders by managing and controlling the spread of COVID-19, and we are proud of the entire Northview team’s proactive response.”“We are also pleased to see a steady performance in our portfolio, financial results remained consistent with last year, which is positive given the additional COVID-19 related expenses and reduced occupancy in the execusuites. Our recently completed development...

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) (TSX:CAR.UN) announced today that it has purchased a brand new 88-suite apartment property in the West Bedford neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia. CAPREIT paid $22.4 million for the property, financed by CAPREIT’s cash and cash equivalents invested in short-term investments.Located close to key amenities including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and banks, “The Sterling” is only 15 minutes from downtown Halifax. It includes 22 one-bedroom and 66 two-bedroom suites with large average suite sizes ranging from 997 square feet to 1,740 square feet, ideally suited for small families. Featuring stainless steel appliances and luxury finishes, each suite is individually metered for power. The building is fully sprinklered...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atico Mining Corporation (the “Company” or “Atico”) (TSX.V: ATY | OTC: ATCMF) is pleased to inform that the Company officially entered into an inter-institutional cooperation agreement (“The Power Agreement”) between CNEL, the Ecuadorian National Electrical Company and its Ecuadorean subsidiary Compañía Minera La Plata S.A.The Company continues to advance the La Plata permitting process while in parallel advancing different aspects of required work to complete the planned feasibility study. As a major component of this study, finding a solution for clean energy is an important milestone. After several months of productive negotiations with CNEL and the Ecuadorean energy authorities we are pleased with the execution of this strategic agreement as it brings the Company’s...

Revenue of US$1.6 million, a 37% decline compared to prior year periodFree Cash Flow(1) of approximately US$320,000, representing a US$315,000 increase over the prior year periodLiquidity of US$3.1 million(2), including US$1.5 million of Revolver Undrawn CapacityNet Cash(2) of US$127,000Management Actions to Reposition and Align Company to Current Market ConditionsTSXV: OML OTCQX: OLNCFCERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: OML; OTCQX: OLNCF) reported financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, ended June 30, 2020, and information on management actions and cost-saving initiatives completed in and after the fiscal quarter.Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 ResultsSecond quarter fiscal 2020 revenue was US$1.6 million, representing a 37% decrease...

Leverkusen, Germany, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biofrontera AG (shares of Biofrontera AG ISIN: DE0006046113) announced on July 27, 2020 the issuance of the 1.00% qualified subordinated mandatory convertible bond 2020/2021 with pre-emptive subscription rights for shareholders. 2,638,150 qualified subordinated mandatory convertible bearer bonds (“Bonds”) with a nominal value of EUR 3.00 each (ISIN: DE000A3E4548 / WKN: A3E454) were offered for subscription at a subscription or placement price of 100% of their nominal value, corresponding to EUR 3.00 each in cash. The subscription period ends on August 13, 2020.According to the current evaluation, all Bonds have been successfully placed – not considering the demand during the ongoing private placement.Forward Looking Statements:Certain statements in this press...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDTX), a biotechnology company developing long-acting therapeutics to transform the standard of care for patients facing serious fungal or viral infections, today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and provided an update on its corporate activities and product pipeline.“We are pleased to have dosed the first patient in our Phase 3 ReSPECT trial, which is evaluating rezafungin for the prevention of invasive fungal disease in patients undergoing allogeneic blood and marrow transplantation (BMT),” said Jeffrey Stein, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cidara. “BMT patients often follow complex, poorly tolerated drug regimens and rezafungin has the potential to simplify and significantly transform...