Day: April 30, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Town and Country Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTC Pink: TWCF) today announced record financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Key highlights included:Record first quarter 2021 net income of $2.8 million, after a quarterly provision for loan losses of $600 thousand and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fee income of $534 thousand. Net revenue of $11.4 million, driven primarily by strong mortgage volumes in addition to continued growth in net interest income. Mortgage banking fees of $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. Tangible book value per share of $25.11 at March 31, 2021. Announced transition of Bloomington/Normal loan production office to full-service branch.Micah R. Bartlett, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “We are pleased to...

Oslo (Norway), 30 April 2021 – PCI Biotech (OSE: PCIB), a clinical-stage biopharma company developing innovative therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs in cancer today announced that the first US patient has been enrolled into the fimaChem pivotal RELEASE study with registration intent in inoperable bile duct cancer patients. The RELEASE study spans across Europe, USA and Asia, with patient enrolment initiated in all continents. Per Walday, CEO, said: “It is reassuring to see screening activity and enrolment picking up across the geographies of the RELEASE study, despite Covid-19 still having an impact on the healthcare systems. We are focused on optimal execution of the RELEASE study, to bring a new treatment option to a patient group with a high unmet medical need.“ Contact information:        Per Walday, CEO        pw@pcibiotech.noMobile:...

Icelandair Group hf. and Nordic Visitor hf. have agreed on heads of terms regarding the sale of 100% stake in Iceland Travel. The proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions for transactions of this kind, such as due diligence, approval from The Competition Authorities and the parties reaching final terms of a share purchase agreement. The sales process was initiated following an announcement dated January 19, 2021, and significant interest was expressed in the possible acquisition of the company. This sale is in line with Icelandair Group’s strategy to focus on its flight operations, its core business, while at the same time preserving the interests of Icelandic tourism, the company’s employees, and other stakeholders. Iceland Travel has been a leading travel company, tour operator and destination management company (DMC)...

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Corp. (“AppTech”) (OTC: APCX) a fintech company, announced today the retirement of Michael Gross and appointment of Michael Yadgar to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Yadgar is a corporate lawyer and strategic advisor. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of nDigital Holdings SPC, a holding company for operational fintech assets; nDigital Ventures, a holding company for fintech investments and joint ventures; NEC Payments B.S.C. (“NECP”); and Apiso W.L.L. (“Apiso”). Virgil Llapitan, AppTech President & COO, stated, “With more than 20 years of experience counseling and directing clients on general corporate, acquisition, divestment, strategy, and investment matters, Michael will play a pivotal role on our Board during this time of expansion...

TORONTO, April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer Park Brand Acquisition Corp. (NEO: BRND.A.U; OTCQX: MRCQF; “Mercer Park Brand” or the “Company”), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) which has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with GH Group, Inc. (the “Glass House Group Transaction”), California’s leading fully-integrated cannabis business, announced it has filed a non-offering preliminary prospectus (“the Prospectus”) with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The prospectus can be found under the Company’s SEDAR profile. As previously announced, the Company and Glass House Group announced a business combination to create the largest cannabis brand-building platform in California, the world’s largest cannabis market. Glass House Group intends to support its existing and future portfolio...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) (“Laurentian Bank”) today announced the size and pricing of its previously announced offering (the “Offering”) of Limited Recourse Capital Notes, Series 1 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (Subordinated Indebtedness) (the “Notes”). Laurentian Bank intends to issue $125 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.300 per cent annually, payable semi-annually, for the initial period from the date of issue to, but excluding, June 15, 2026. Thereafter, the interest rate on the Notes will reset every five years at a rate equal to the prevailing 5-year Government of Canada Yield plus 4.334 per cent. The Notes will mature...