Day: January 25, 2021

CONCORD, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMK) today announced that it will release financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2020 after the U.S. market close on Thursday, February 11, 2021. AssetMark will host a conference call and webcast that day at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its results.AssetMark invites shareholders and other interested parties to listen to its financial results conference call live, either over the Internet or via dial in.Listeners can access the webcast at the AssetMark Investor Relations website at ir.assetmark.com.Alternatively, listeners can pre-register for the conference call here: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/4646665. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, passcode and unique registrant ID....

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) and its subsidiaries donated more than $1.7 million to community organizations and customers in 2020, exceeding 2019 contributions by an estimated $500,000. The increase was due to elevated community need, as many of the utility’s service areas were impacted economically by the pandemic.Group’s contributions went to organizations that provide veteran services, assistance for at-risk or underserved communities, educational services, disaster response, healthcare, and animal welfare services; groups that support economic growth and environmental sustainability; and local first responders.The utility also provided college scholarships totaling $80,000 to 12 local students, an increase of $20,000 from previous scholarship cycles.Additionally,...

NEWARK, Ohio, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 (three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020). The board of directors increased Park’s quarterly cash dividend, declaring it as $1.03 per common share. The board also declared a special cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on March 10, 2021 to common shareholders of record as of February 19, 2021.Park’s net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $45.2 million, an 88.8 percent increase from $23.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Fourth quarter 2020 net income per diluted common share was $2.75, compared to $1.45 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Park’s net income for the full year of 2020 was $127.9 million, a 24.6 percent increase...

New Directors Appointed and Board and Executive Committee to Consider Recommendations for Further Expansion, Simplified Voting Structure and Elimination of Executive CommitteeLeon Black to Retire on or before July 31, 2021 as CEO and to Remain Chairman, Marc Rowan Named SuccessorNEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today announced that Chairman and CEO Leon Black has informed the Board of Directors that he will retire as CEO effective on or before July 31, 2021 consistent with best-in-class governance practices. The Executive Committee, with the support of the Board, unanimously approved Marc Rowan as CEO to succeed Mr. Black who will continue as Apollo’s Chairman.In addition, Apollo’s Board will be expanded and will include...

Judd Vein #1 (“J1 Vein”) 1235 Level development extended to 288 metres, representing a 65-metre extension (“the extension”) since the November 23, 2020 press release. Development has encountered higher grades as it advances to the South, with the extension recording an average J1 Vein thickness of 3.8 metres at 18.70 g/t gold equivalent (“AuEq”)(1)or 17.13 g/t Au, 0.82% Cu and 37 g/t Ag from channel sampling.Mineralization style from development drive continues to be intrusive related, gold-copper-silver, and similar to Kora. Since higher grades were first encountered in September 2020, the latest 179 metres of development has recorded an average J1 Vein thickness of 3.7 metres at 15.39 g/t AuEq or 13.99 g/t Au, 0.80% Cu and 26 g/t Ag from channel sampling.The development drive extension reported solid geotechnical competency, multiple...

An All-Stock $31.2 Million Transaction Agreed to at Significant Premium of $2.00 Per Share of GreenBox POS Common Stock Transaction is Immediately Accretive Adding Approximately $14 Million in EBITDA and $500 Million Annually in Processing VolumeSAN DIEGO, CA, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenBox POS (OTCQB: GRBX) (“GreenBox” or “the Company”), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions, has entered into a non-binding MOU to acquire ChargeSavvy LLC, a financial technology company specializing in payment processing and POS systems, for total consideration of $31.2 million in restricted GreenBox POS common stock.The transaction, reflecting $2.00 per share of GreenBox stock is expected to be immediately accretive. The all-stock transaction is subject...

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medivolve, Inc. (“Medivolve”) (NEO:MEDV; OTC:COPRF; FRA:4NC) released a statement on the passing of its strategic advisor, Larry King. With great sadness, we honor the death of our advisor and friend. Larry King was a pioneer in broadcasting, a respected colleague, and a kind-hearted soul who was committed to working towards a better and brighter future. When our company began, Larry saw potential in our company and promise in our work, which was focused on sustainability and the improvement of our planet. We benefited greatly from his wise counsel. Investors can watch a video interview between Medivolve advisors Dr. King and Richard Dolan on YouTube.“We lost a national treasure to COVID with the passing of Larry King,” said Doug Sommerville, Medivolve CEO. “There will never be another...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) released its 2021 tax season ad campaign showcasing how Block’s expert care is easily available to all customers from home, in offices, or anywhere.“This year is vastly different than any other in recent history. Hardworking people have faced unemployment, reduced income, and countless financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, making taxes feel more uncertain than ever before,” said Julius Lai, chief product and experience officer at H&R Block. “Rather than focusing on the increased challenges this tax season holds, we opted to bring levity and awareness to our new ad campaign, showcasing the convenient, easy, customer-centric experience clients can expect from H&R Block. Whether you want to do it yourself, get some help,...

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elixxer Ltd. (TSX-V: ELXR) (OTC-QB: ELIXF) (FRA: 2LQA) (“Elixxer” or (the “Company) announces that, effective immediately, Mazen Haddad has ceased to be the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Haddad continues to serve as a non-executive director of the Company. The Board of Directors has named Mr. Ferras Zalt, the Company’s Chairman, to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Elixxer.About Elixxer Ltd. (www.Elixxer.com)Elixxer is a Canadian public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V: ELXR) and the US OTC-QB exchange (OTC-QB: ELIXF).Through its partners, Elixxer presently has significant interests in Australia, Jamaica, Switzerland, Italy and Canada.For further information please contact: Ferras Zalt, Chairman and Interim CEO: ferras@elixxer.com Caution Regarding...

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Southeast Bank announced Pamela Perdue has joined as Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer. She will be responsible for leading the company’s compliance organization and activities and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines. She will be based at the company’s corporate offices in McDonough, GA.Perdue has broad expertise in financial and regulatory technology, compliance, training, and auditing gained from more than 30 years of serving in compliance and regulatory roles at financial organizations. An alumna of The Ohio State University, she also holds credentials from the Institute of Certified Bankers, and the Dearborn Financial Institute and professional certifications from the American Institute of Banks, the Dearborn Financial Institute, and the University...