Month: February 2021

Elective change of presentation currency to U.S. dollars effective on December 31, 2020Fourth quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.91 (CAD $1.18) up from $0.70 (CAD $0.92) in Q4 2019, while adjusted diluted EPS1of $0.98 (CAD $1.27) increased from $0.72 (CAD $0.95)Fourth quarter operating income from continuing operations of $117.1 million increased from $92.8 million in Q4 2019Fourth quarter net cash from continuing operating activities of $164.9 million increased from $133.3 million in Q4 2019Annual diluted EPS from continuing operations of $3.03 (CAD $4.06) up from $2.86 (CAD $3.80) in 2019, while adjusted diluted EPS1of $3.30 (CAD $4.39) increased from $2.97 (CAD $3.94)MONTREAL, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX: TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics...

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that Heidi Manna has been appointed as an independent director of the Company’s board of directors and as a member of its audit and compensation committees. Following the appointment of Ms. Manna, the Company’s board of directors is comprised of five directors, including three independent directors.“We are pleased to welcome Heidi Manna to the board of directors of Seven Oaks,” said Gary Matthews, chairman and chief executive officer of the Company. “We believe that Heidi’s diverse industry experience and human resource-oriented knowledge will be an invaluable addition to the Seven Oaks ESG mission.”Heidi Manna is an experienced business executive and human capital strategist. She has experience across multiple industries including...

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California BanCorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CALB), the parent company of California Bank of Commerce (the “Bank”), today announced that Julie J. Levenson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.Levenson is a career investment banker and financial adviser. She is a founding partner of La Honda Advisors, a Silicon Valley-based boutique advisory firm that provides M&A and capital markets advice to companies in the technology, consumer and health-tech industries. Previously, she served as a managing director of several investment banking firms, including Cowen and Company, Houlihan Lokey, Bear Stearns & Co. and Merrill Lynch.“We are pleased to have Julie join us,” said Stephen Cortese, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “As the bank expands...

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial and operating results on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, after the market closes. The Company will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2021:10:00 a.m. Pacific12:00 p.m. Central1:00 p.m. EasternThe conference call can be directly accessed from the U.S. and Canada at (800) 697-5978, and accessed internationally at (630) 691-2750. The conference call ID number is 7722827. A live webcast and related presentation slides will be available through the Company’s website at http://www.kaiseraluminum.com. An audio archive will be available on the Company’s website following the call.Company DescriptionKaiser Aluminum Corporation,...

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) announced today that its subsidiary, Matrix Service Inc. (“Matrix Service”) has been selected by American Pacific Borates Limited (“American Pacific” or “APB”) for the first phase of construction of its Fort Cady Borate Mine Facility in southern California. When completed, Phase One A is targeted to produce 20,000 short tons per annum (stpa) of potassium sulfate and 9,000 stpa of boric acid, with amounts increasing in subsequent phases.“We are extremely proud to have been selected by American Pacific for the construction of this critical infrastructure, which will expand their ability to provide the market with these important industrial components,” said Matrix Service Company CEO John R. Hewitt. “We look forward to helping them achieve their...

HOUSTON, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced plans to release 2020 annual results on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Carriage Services has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. central time.What: Carriage Services 2020 Annual Results Earnings Conference CallWhen: Thursday, February 18, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. central timeHow: Live via phone – By dialing 866-516-3867 (conference ID 8569439) or live over the Internet by logging on to the Company’s website atwww.carriageservices.com.An audio archive of the call will be available either by phone until February 23, 2021, by dialing toll-free 855-859-2056 (conference ID 8569439) or on the Company’s...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on targeted protein degradation, today announced that John Houston, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and Ian Taylor, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Guggenheim Healthcare Talks: 2021 Oncology Day on Thursday, February 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET.A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available here and on Arvinas’ website at www.arvinas.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on Arvinas’ website for 30 days following the presentation.About ArvinasArvinas is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through the discovery,...

New York, NY, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Astrea Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ASAXU) (the “Company”) announced that it closed its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit generating total gross proceeds of $150,000,000.  The units were listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “ASAXU” on February 4, 2021.  Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “ASAX” and “ASAXW,” respectively.EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. is acting as the sole book running manager for the offering. The Company has granted the...

MUNSTER, Ind., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (OTC Pink: NWIN) (the “Bancorp” or “NWIN”), the holding company for Peoples Bank, today announced that it is seeking shareholder approval to change its name to Finward Bancorp at a Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 3, 2021.The name change reflects the growth and evolution of the Bancorp in recent years, which has prompted the Bancorp to re-evaluate the name and branding that best captures the progression and advancement of its business and the services Peoples Bank provides its customers.  The name “Finward Bancorp” was selected as an appropriate name to capture the dynamic “forward movement” in the business and strategic direction of the Bancorp, which constitutes a combination of the concepts of financial services and forward movement. ...

HOUSTON, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) today announced the timing of its fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings release and conference call.The Company said it will issue its year-end 2020 earnings release on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, after the close of trading and host a conference call to discuss financial and operational results on Thursday morning, March 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.)Interested parties may participate by dialing (844) 739-3797. International parties may dial (412) 317-5713. Participants should request to be joined to the “W&T Offshore, Inc. Conference Call.” This call will also be webcast and available on W&T Offshore’s website at www.wtoffshore.com under “Investors.”   An audio replay will be available on the Company’s website...