Day: December 9, 2020

LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Meso Numismatics, Inc. (“Meso Numismatics” or the “Company”) (MSSV), a technology and numismatic company specializing in the Meso Region, including Central America and the Caribbean, announced today that “the Company has successfully Eliminated All Convertible Debt In Renegotiation Deal and Files 10K.”Meso announces that it has renegotiated the consolidation of all its convertible debt into non-convertible promissory notes and warrants. The renegotiation deal effectively saves the company from hundreds of millions of shares of possible dilution.“We are very pleased that we have been able to renegotiate our convertible debt,” said David Christensen, President and CEO. “Moving forward, the company will seek minimally dilutive sources of capital.”The company is...

PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (“Hydrofarm”), a leading independent branded hydroponics company with a comprehensive distribution platform, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 8,666,667 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $20.00 per share. In addition, Hydrofarm has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,300,000 shares to cover over-allotments, if any. The shares are expected to begin trading on December 10, 2020 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “HYFM.” The closing of the offering is expected to occur on December 14, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.J.P. Morgan and Stifel are acting as lead book-running managers for the offering and as representatives of the underwriters....

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARCA biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABIO), today announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. MT, now will be held at the company’s offices located at 10170 Church Ranch Way, Suite 100, Westminster, CO 80021, approximately one-quarter mile from the previously noticed location. The meeting location change is due to the COVID-19 related unavailability of the previously noticed meeting location.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, seating capacity will be limited to comply with guidelines promulgated by relevant public health authorities. Social distancing will be observed at all times during the meeting and each attendee will be required to wear a protective face covering. Should more participants want to join the meeting than...

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan” or the “Trust”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has agreed to issue $500 million principal amount of Series AD senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”). This issuance is RioCan’s second Green Bond offering.The Debentures are being offered on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents co-led by TD Securities, RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets and Scotia Capital Inc. The Debentures will be sold at par, carry a coupon rate of 1.974% per annum and mature on June 15, 2026. Subject to customary closing conditions, the offering is expected to close on December 14, 2020. The Series AD Debentures are being issued as Green Bonds under the RioCan Green Bond Framework, which Sustainalytics, a global leader in providing...

At the close of business on 9 December 2020, Morten Opstad, chair of the board of IDEX Biometrics ASA, held the following voting rights in IDEX, for the purpose of the extraordinary general meeting on 15 December 2020:Total 258,443,610 shares or 31.1% of the share capital and votes, consisting of the following:Proxy to represent and vote for 147,524,365 shares or 17.8% of the share capital, including shares held by Mr Opstad and controlled entities.Proxy with voting instructions for 110,919,245 shares or 13.3% of the share capital.For further information contact:Marianne Bøe, Investor RelationsE-mail: marianne.boe@idexbiometrics.comTel: + 47 918 00186Derek P. D’Antilio, Chief Financial OfficerE-mail: derek.dantilio@idexbiometrics.comTel: +1 978 273 1344About IDEX BiometricsIDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX and OTCQB: IDXAF) is a leading...

New York, NY, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carney Technology Acquisition Corp. II (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 35,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) and will begin trading tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, 2020, under the ticker symbol “CTAQU”. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-third of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants are exercisable and will trade.  Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, shares of the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “CTAQ” and “CTAQW,” respectively.The...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeCommerce Holdings Ltd. (formerly, Brachium Capital Corp.) (the “Company”) (TSXV: WE) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” (as defined by Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange“)) involving a three cornered amalgamation where WeCommerce Holdings Ltd., a private British Columbia Corporation, (“WeCommerce”), was amalgamated with a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Qualifying Transaction”). In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the conversion and exchange of the subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) issued in connection with WeCommerce’s previously announced...

YORK, Pa., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. (“Codorus Valley” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVLY), the parent company for PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company (“PeoplesBank”), which is the parent company of PeoplesWealth Advisors, today announced the completion of a private placement of $31.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Unsecured Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to utilize the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.“We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our subordinated debt offering under favorable terms. This debt offering will strengthen the Company’s already strong capital position, provide additional flexibility as we grow our franchise and it will enhance our ability to execute on our long-term business...

TUSTIN, Ca., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDMO) (NASDAQ:CDMOP), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. Avid Bioservices, Inc. also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase from it up to an additional 15% of the shares of common stock offered in the public offering. Avid Bioservices, Inc. intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily for the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and any remainder for general corporate purposes.RBC Capital Markets is acting as sole book-running manager...

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Noront Resources Ltd. (“Noront” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: NOT) announced today that Gregory Honig, Director of Origination, Canada, Resource Capital Funds (“RCF”) has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors.   Mr. Honig’s resignation follows the recently announced agreement that will result in the sale of Resource Capital Fund V L.P.’s beneficial equity and debt interests in Noront Resources to Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd.Noront Chairman Paul Parisotto said, “On behalf of the Noront Board of Directors and Management team, I would like to thank Mr. Honig for his service and extend our appreciation to RCF which was a cornerstone investor in Noront for many years. Their confidence in us and their support was invaluable in helping us advance our projects in the Ring of Fire.”About Noront...