Year: 2020

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSEParis, le 24 décembre 2020Fin du contrat de liquidité conclu avec CM-CIC etannulation à venir de 676 actions auto-détenuesLes sociétés SOFRAGI et Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC) ont mis fin au contrat de liquidité conclu le 8 mars 2019. Cette résiliation a pris effet le 21 décembre 2020 après bourse en vue de permettre l’annulation des actions auto-détenues par voie de réduction de capital, dans le cadre de sa transformation en Société d’Investissement à Capital Variable (SICAV) non cotée avec effet au 1er janvier 2020.Au cours de la période du 1er juillet 2010 au 21 décembre 2020, il a été négocié un total de :• 239 titres à l’achat pour un montant de 351 320 euros ;• 228 titres à la vente pour un montant de 336 730 euros.Sur cette même période, ont été exécutés :• 124 transactions à l’achat ;• 122 transactions...

MARKHAM, Ontario, Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSXV: STC) (the “Company” or “Sangoma”) announced that, as a result of a ransomware cyber attack on one of the Company’s servers, private and confidential data belonging to the Company was posted online yesterday.The Company has launched a comprehensive investigation to fully ascertain the extent of this data breach and is working closely with third-party cybersecurity experts to support these efforts.There is no initial indication that customer accounts were compromised, nor that any Sangoma products or services were affected as a result of this breach.  While the investigation is continuing, and out of an abundance of caution, the company recommends that customers change their Sangoma passwords.“We are committed to using all available measures...

MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) has been informed by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that it has received an application from a group of employees to revoke the COPE – Local 434 accreditation covering all unionized employees of the Laurentian Bank. These employees work mainly in the branches in the province of Quebec, as well as some in the Corporate Offices in Montreal. According to applicable legislation, a CIRB Officer has been designated to supervise the next steps of this motion. ​Caution regarding forward-looking statementsWe may, from time to time, make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including in this document and the documents incorporated by reference herein, and in other documents filed with Canadian...

MONTRÉAL, 24 déc. 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La Banque Laurentienne (TSX:LB) a été informée par le Conseil canadien des relations industrielles (CCRI) que ce dernier avait reçu une requête d’un groupe d’employés visant à révoquer l’accréditation syndicale du local SEPB 434 couvrant tous les employés syndiqués de la Banque Laurentienne. Ces employés travaillent principalement au sein des succursales de la province de Québec, ainsi que, pour certains d’entre eux, dans les bureaux corporatifs de Montréal. Aussi, conformément à la législation applicable, un agent du CCRI a été désigné pour superviser les prochaines étapes du dossier. ​Mise en garde concernant les énoncés prospectifsNous pouvons, à l’occasion, formuler des énoncés prospectifs, écrits ou oraux, au sens des lois applicables en matière de valeurs mobilières,...

Highlights:The Company has closed its strategic acquisition of Terrace Global, creating an entity with a strong balance sheet and global footprint.The Board of Directors and shareholder base now includes former founders of MedReleaf Corp., ICC Labs Inc. and Bedrocan Canada Inc.Simultaneously, through liability management, the Company is expected to achieve meaningful debt reduction and amendments to the Company’s senior credit facility before the end of 2020.As part of the transaction, 9,266,538 common shares and 9,266,538 warrants of Flowr held by Terrace Global were cancelled resulting in a significant decrease to the issued and outstanding share capital.Overall indebtedness expected to be reduced by approximately $16.4 million upon completion of the conversion of the Company’s subordinated convertible debentures.  Previously announced...

RESTON, Va., Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that it has received Patent No. 036359 from the Eurasian Patent Office for its innovative nuclear fuel assemblies, comprising of multi-lobe fuel rods arranged in a mixed grid pattern. Lightbridge is developing its advanced metallic fuel designed to make both existing and new nuclear power plants more efficient, more cost competitive, and even safer.Seth Grae, President & Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Corporation, commented, “This latest patent award from the Eurasian Patent Office is another example of Lightbridge’s ongoing commitment to protecting our research and development. We have a remarkably strong team that has developed our growing portfolio of highly innovative...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VVC Exploration Corporation (“VVC” or the “Company“) (TSX-V:VVC) announces the following:Acquisition of 100% of Samalayuca CobrePursuant to agreements entered into with three arm’s length parties in August and September 2020, as per the news release of November 3, 2020, VVC completed the acquisition of 83,333 additional shares of Samalayuca Cobre S.A. de C.V. (“SCSA”), representing 66.25% of the outstanding shares of SCSA. In consideration, VVC issued 27,200,000 common shares of VVC and 32,500,000 warrants to other three shareholders of SCSA. The shares and warrants will be subject to the Statutory 4-month Hold Period in Canada expiring April 22, 2021.   Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an...

VICTOR, N.Y., Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted the proposed consent order in connection with its transaction with E. & J. Gallo Winery to divest a portion of Constellation’s wine and spirits portfolio principally priced at $11 retail and below, including certain related facilities located in California, New York, and Washington state. This transaction is scheduled to close the week of January 4, 2021, upon which time final transaction details will be provided.The FTC’s acceptance of the proposed consent order also includes Constellation’s separate transactions with Sazerac to divest the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand and with Vie-Del Company to divest certain...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX / TSX: CDV) (Cardinal or the Company) notes the announcement made today by Shandong Gold Mining (HongKong) Co., Ltd. (Shandong Gold) that Shandong Gold has received aggregate acceptances in respect of its unconditional off-market takeover offer for Cardinal (Shandong Gold Offer) in excess of 50% of all Cardinal Shares.Shandong Gold has accordingly acquired a controlling shareholding in Cardinal.Shandong Gold has also now formally confirmed the variation of offer price of the Shandong Gold Offer to A$1.075 per Cardinal Share, and has noted it intends to extend the Shandong Gold Offer so as to close not earlier than 12 January 2021 (to the extent that it is not automatically extended under the Corporations Act). Shandong Gold has stated that it will proceed...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX / TSX: CDV) (Cardinal or the Company) notes the press release made this morning by Dongshan Investments Limited (Dongshan) (attached for reference) which states that Dongshan intends to make an off-market takeover offer of A$1.20 per share to acquire all of the issued capital of Cardinal, subject to a number of conditions set out below (Dongshan Indicative Offer).It is important to note that, other than the Dongshan Indicative Offer, there has been no formal proposal or offer from Dongshan to acquire Cardinal shares that is currently capable of acceptance, nor is it certain that a formal proposal will ultimately be made.The Dongshan Indicative Offer is subject to, amongst other matters:Dongshan obtaining a relevant interest in at least 50.1% (by number) of...