Day: February 24, 2021

OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), the world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh avocados, today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2021 after the market closes on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.Conference Call DetailsThe conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-9039 or for international callers by dialing (201) 689-8470. A replay of the call will be available through March 24, 2021 by dialing (844) 512-2921 or for international callers by dialing (412) 317-6671; the passcode is 13716274.The live audio webcast of the conference...

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Elm Capital Corp. (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “GECC,”) (NASDAQ: GECC), a business development company (BDC), today announced that the previously announced first quarter 2021 quarterly cash distribution of $0.10 per share is payable on March 31, 2021 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2021.   About Great Elm Capital Corp.Great Elm Capital Corp. is an externally managed, specialty finance company focused on investing in debt instruments of middle market companies. GECC elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. GECC seeks to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns through both current income and capital appreciation.Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsStatements in this communication...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced the launch of plant-based, edible coatings for produce freshness under the VitaFresh™ Botanicals brand. This launch represents another step forward in AgroFresh’s decades-long commitment to providing the most innovative solutions to extend produce shelf life, reduce food loss/food waste and deliver superior eating experiences to consumers.VitaFresh Botanicals is a proprietary, plant-based portfolio of solutions for a wide variety of crops from citrus to avocados to mangos. For coatings, the products utilize “anti-thirst” technology to boost the skin’s natural protection, creating a “double skin” membrane that reduces dehydration, maintains weight and locks in produce freshness throughout the supply...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS:CMGR) (“Clubhouse Media” or the “Company”), an influencer-based marketing and media firm with a vast aggregate global social media reach, is excited to announce the official launch of its newest major content house, “Society Las Vegas,” a luxurious 10,000-square-foot mansion optimally located in central Las Vegas.“Society Las Vegas is destined for greatness,” commented Chris Young, Co-Founder of Clubhouse Media Group. “The mansion is stunning and sits right in the heart of Vegas. We already have talented influencers in the house gaining rapid traction, and we are actively working to dramatically expand that traction through collaborative activity with heavily followed top influencers at other Clubhouse locations as well as the...

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases, today announced that Company’s Management will provide a corporate update and participate in one-on-one investor meetings at the Raymond James 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:30 PM ET.The presentation will be available through the Raymond James conference portal and an archived webcast will also be accessible in the investor section of 89bio’s website.About 89bio89bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardio-metabolic diseases....

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOK Financial has received the highest rating – “Outstanding” – for its recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).Only 23% of US banks assigned a CRA rating last year received an Outstanding rating. The examination covered the bank’s activities from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019.In granting the rating, the OCC cited BOK Financial’s excellent distribution of borrower income levels across the loan portfolio; investment in and responsiveness to assessment area needs; and accessibility of branch offices to low and moderate income individuals and families. In particular, the OCC singled out BOK Financial’s positive impact on the Kansas City metropolitan area as well as Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAY), the largest mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announced today the addition of three properties in Oklahoma through franchise conversions. The properties are all owned by Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors, Inc. and will be operated by Plano, Texas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company.The properties include:Extended Stay America Bartlesville – Hwy 75, Bartlesville, OklahomaExtended Stay America McAlester – Hwy 69, McAlester, OklahomaExtended Stay America Lawton – Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma“We are extremely excited to be adding these properties into the ESA brand as we expand our presence into the Oklahoma market,” said Judi Bikulege, Chief Investment Officer, Extended...

PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sterling National Bank, the wholly-owned operating bank subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL) today announced that it is working with Google to offer digital checking and savings accounts through the Google Pay platform. As part of Sterling’s Banking as a Service (BaaS) program, this collaboration with Google Pay marks the latest in a series of strategic partnerships and digital technology investments that will drive growth through access to new segments, contemporary value propositions and a highly efficient delivery model.Customers will be able to leverage a fully digital experience to seamlessly open bank accounts at Sterling via the Google Pay app. Google’s smart platform will help to empower clients’ financial decision-making with personalized insights and a simplified...

NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Renalytix AI plc (LSE: RENX) (NASDAQ: RNLX), an artificial intelligence-enabled in vitro diagnostics company, and the University of Utah, one of the top research institutions in the United States, today announced a partnership to improve kidney health and reduce the risk of kidney failure for large scale populations in the earliest stages of kidney disease.The partnership intends to implement RenalytixAI’s in vitro diagnostic platform, KidneyIntelX, in combination with a range of advanced clinical management solutions to optimize patient care and drive towards improved outcomes system-wide at University of Utah Health, which serves millions of patients in six states. KidneyIntelX is designed for the identification of adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease and...