Month: January 2021

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —fAp9APPENDIX 3DISCLOSURE FORMSFORM 8.1(a)&(b)(i)IRISH TAKEOVER PANELDISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.1(a) AND (b)(i) OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2013DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREES OR PARTIES ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THEM FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS1.    KEY INFORMATION2.    INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS(b)    Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other than the class dealt in (Note 3)Ap103.    DEALINGS (Note 4)(b)    Derivatives transactions (other than options transactions)(c)    Options transactions in respect of existing relevant securities(i)    Writing, selling, purchasing or varying(ii)    Exercising(d)    Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 4)Ap114.    OTHER INFORMATIONIs...

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 專門研發代替肉以解決氣候問題為目標的日本生物科技企業「NEXT MEAT」正式進軍美國市場。「NEXT MEAT」發言人透露公司正以高速發展本土及海外市場，這次透過特殊目的收購公司（special purpose acquisition company, SPAC） SPAC 上市目標進一步鞏固品牌海外知名度及引進更多關連技術及投資，向公司目標成為世界知名代替肉邁進一步。以「不讓世界終結」為公司理念的「NEXT MEAT」自2017年起於日本致力研發新型代替肉，公司與大學及技術開發企業合作從食品工程的角度研究植物蛋白的同時，研究和開發各種替代蛋白，例如微藻的應用和養殖肉類的研究，目標於2050年能夠取代所有肉類。Next Meats Holdings, Inc.CEO: Ryo ShiraiSTOCK CODE:NXMHCUSIP CODE:65345L100https://www.bloomberg.co.jp/quote/NXMH:US網頁: https://nextmeats.tw/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nextmeats_tw/Twitter:https://twitter.com/NextmeatsTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextmeats.taiwanA photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8893e513-e2a3-48a7-bc75-ef8c231e828a

TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Japanese alternative meat company Next Meats successfully went public on the American OTC Market this week as NEXT MEATS HOLDINGS, INC (NXMH) after acquiring an American SPAC, debuting its presence in the American stock market.With plans to strenuously develop and distribute their products worldwide and invest in related businesses, Next Meats intends to be listed on NASDAQ in the near future as well.About Next MeatsA Tokyo based food-tech venture company specializing in the R&D of alternative meats, Next Meats began their product development in 2017 and was officially established in 2020, when they simultaneously began their overseas expansion as well.Company InformationUSA:Next Meats Holdings, Inc.CEO: Ryo ShiraiCOO: Hideyuki SasakiCFO: Koichi IshizukaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/next_meats/Twitter:...

LOUDON, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Malibu Boats™, the global leader in towboat sales, has proudly achieved over five million safe man hours worked at its Loudon, TN facility. Five million man hours without a lost time injury means the production facility worked for more than 1,680 days or well over four years without incident, making this an extraordinarily rare and prestigious milestone. The achievement exemplifies Malibu’s dedication to the safety of its workforce as they build the world’s best towboats.“It is with great pride that we recognize our Malibu Team for this achievement. While we have a proactive approach to the health and safety, it is each and every Team member that made this happen,” said Jack Springer, Malibu Boats CEO. “In the time that we have achieved this distinguished milestone, Malibu has seen...

/THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO BUY OR SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO BUY ANY SECURITIES. INFORMATION REGARDING THE OFFER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF HANDICARE GROUP AB AS ANNOUNCED IN A SEPARATE PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CERTAIN PERMITTED JURISDICTIONS. NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES/LAVAL, Québec, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS) (“Savaria” or the “Company”), a global leader in the accessibility industry, is pleased to announce that it has made a recommended cash offer to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Handicare Group AB (STO:HANDI) (“Handicare”) for SEK50.00 per share (the “Offer”), representing a total consideration to Handicare shareholders of SEK2.9 billion (CAD452.3...

HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) (www.unitil.com) today announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.38 per share, increasing the effective annualized dividend rate by $0.02 to $1.52 per share.   Also today, the Board declared the first quarter common stock dividend of $0.38 per share, payable February 26, 2021, to shareholders of record on February 12, 2021.“Recognizing the importance of the dividend to our shareholders, I’m pleased that we’ve again increased our quarterly dividend rate,” said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil’s chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “This continues our unbroken record of quarterly dividend payments since trading began in Unitil’s common stock, and reflects the confidence we have in...

GAINESVILLE, Fla., and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that it is offering to sell shares of its common stock and pre-funded warrants, together with accompanying warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. All of the securities in the proposed offering are being sold by AGTC. The offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.Stifel, Wells Fargo Securities and MTS Health Partners are acting as joint book-running managers of the offering.AGTC...

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) — Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) announced its unaudited financial results for the three and twelve months ending December 31, 2020.“Horizon closed 2020 with record quarterly top– and bottom–line results, supported by continued strength in mortgage lending and other fee–generating businesses, the benefits of our work to deleverage and optimize returns on total earning assets, and favorable deferral trends and credit quality metrics,” Chairman and CEO Craig M. Dwight said. “Entering the new year with strong liquidity, capital, and reserves, we see clear opportunities to enhance the bank’s operating efficiency, deepen in–market retail and commercial customer relationships, and help to strengthen our resilient Indiana and Michigan communities...