Month: May 2021

Record Corporate FFO of $2.8 billion Reported for Quarter BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM.A) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Nick Goodman, CFO of Brookfield, stated, “FFO was $2.8 billion in the first quarter, our highest ever for a quarter. This was a result of strong operating performance, significant realized carried interest, and gains generated from capital recycling initiatives. During the quarter we launched the fundraising for two flagship funds which, when combined with other fundraising efforts, will contribute meaningfully to the growth over the next twelve months. The balance of the year looks strong, with planned asset sales, ongoing capital deployment, and the continued economic recovery all expected to...

CHICAGO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that Chris Cartwright, President and CEO, will present at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. BST (8:00 a.m. CDT; 9:00 a.m. EDT). A live webcast of the presentation will be made available at the TransUnion Investor Relations website at http://www.transunion.com/tru. A replay will be available on the company’s website following the conclusion of the presentation. About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU)TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX: EDR, NYSE: EXK) is pleased to share the following letter to shareholders from newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dickson. Dear Shareholders: For almost 20 years, Endeavour Silver has created new opportunities and navigated challenges with innovative thinking, which has transformed us into the company we are today. As I assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, I am keen to build on these strengths while focusing on continued profitability, safety performance and fostering our internal culture aligned with increasingly important ESG principles. Digging deeper in solid ground Looking back upon our company’s journey – to which I have proudly contributed since 2007 when I first joined as Endeavour’s Controller, then CFO – there...

In order to develop the ferry connection between the Estonian islands and the mainland, the Estonian state plans to purchase an additional ferry. According to the initial plan, the ship was to be ordered through AS Tallinna Sadam subsidiary TS Laevad OÜ, but now it is planned to order it through the Transport Administration in order to seize the opportunity to use the modernization fund and CO2 trading revenue to finance the shipbuilding. In connection with the expected increase in demand on the Virtsu-Kuivastu and Rohuküla-Heltermaa ferry lines in the following years, TS Laevad and the Estonian Road Administration (from 01.01.2021 merged into Transport Administration) on 30.04.2020 signed an annex to the public passenger service agreement for ordering additional voyages on the Virtsu-Kuivastu route in summer high-season periods of 2020-2026...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nanotech Security Corp. (TSXV: NTS) (OTCQX: NTSFF) (“Nanotech” or the “Company”), a leader in the development of secure and visually memorable nano-optic security features used in the government and banknote and brand protection markets, announces that President and CEO Troy Bullock will present the Company’s corporate presentation at the Sidoti Virtual Microcap Conference for Investors on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 1:45pm EDT. Mr. Bullock and CFO Monika Russell will host 1-on-1 investor meetings throughout May 19 and 20, 2021. “Nanotech has continued to execute on its fiscal 2021 growth plans, having achieved 30% year-over-year revenue growth in our most recent quarter,” said Nanotech President and CEO Troy Bullock. “We expect to continue building upon this momentum...

~ Fennec Remains on Track to Finalize and Resubmit the New Drug Application for PEDMARK™ to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the Second Quarter of 2021 ~ ~ Company Has Approximately $27 Million in Cash and No Outstanding Debt ~ RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC; TSX: FRX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of PEDMARKTM (a unique formulation of sodium thiosulfate) for the prevention of platinum-induced ototoxicity in pediatric patients, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 and provided a business update. “We remain on track to finalize and resubmit the New Drug Application for PEDMARKTM to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the second quarter of 2021. In a parallel path, we are...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services, announced today that it will participate in the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 18, 2021. Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Snapper, Chief Financial Officer and Chad Keetch, Chief Investment Officer, will review the company’s operations, growth strategy and related information at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time on May 18, 2021. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible at the following link: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3173708/6C0E96F9169696F559F6C7DA13D8D568. The...

Potentially Enabling Around The Globe Intelligent Surveillance And Image Analysis SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is integrating its xCalibre image analysis into its long range radio Infinia system. GBT’s xCalibre (internal project name) is an advanced, real-time, image analysis and recognition conceptual system. Upon full development, xCalibre is intended to offer smart detection and recognition functions with CCTV (Closed Circuit TV) cameras, recorded videos and images. xCalibre is intended to make it possible to collect and analyze information in real-time, identifying humans and objects. The system will be based on GBT’s AI technology and is intended to be able to identify persons-of-interest and/or specific objects. xCalibre’s goal is to identify...

Midland, TX, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Quarter 2021 HighlightsThe Company continued to generate free cash flow with steady utilizationCash balance increased 6.1% to $30.7 million in the first quarter of 2021 from $28.9 million at year end 2020 due to strong operating cash flow and reduced capital expenditures. Utilization remained steady on both a horsepower (65.2% at March 31, 2021 vs. 65.6% at December 31, 2020) and a unit (56.5% at March 31, 2021 vs. 57.3% at December 31, 2020) basis.Rental revenue of $15.3 million, an increase of 4.1% when compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Net loss of $394,000 ($0.03 loss per basic and diluted share) a reduction of $1.5 million when compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Total Adjusted Gross Margins increased 5.5% and 9.8% from the first and fourth quarter of 2020,...