Day: June 9, 2021

The Annual General Meeting in Mowi ASA was held on 9 June and all items proposed on the agenda were adopted. An office translation of the minutes from the AGM is attached. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.  AttachmentMOWI AGM 2021 protocol

EATONTOWN, N.J., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayside Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTG), a value-added IT channel company providing innovative sales and distribution solutions for emerging technology vendors, today announced the appointment of Drew Clark as Chief Financial Officer effective June 7th. “Drew brings an excellent track record of driving results, as a leader in both publicly traded and privately held companies and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team,” said CEO Dale Foster. Throughout his career Drew has played a pivotal role as a finance and operating executive most recently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Medisolv, Inc. where he led all business operations, including finance, while supporting the strategic vision of the company. In addition, Drew will add significant value to Wayside...

Partnership demonstrates support for gender equality and acceleration of women leadership TORONTO, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BDO Canada LLP is pleased to be named a founding member of Velocity, a women’s leadership development program designed to accelerate the personal and professional success of women. Today’s announcement demonstrates BDO’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) and its dedication to supporting the development of women at BDO in Canada and greater gender parity in leadership positions. “Gender equality is more than a women’s issue; it’s a business issue – one that improves culture, fosters innovation and enhances business performance. This is particularly important to BDO as women represent more than 50 per cent of our workforce,” says Giselle Bodkin, Chief Inclusion, Equity...

First Company in the Advertising & Marketing Sector to Publish SASB Report Commits to Set a Science Based TargetWill Source 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030Joins The Climate Pledge co-Founded by Amazon and Global Optimism New York, NY, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today that as part of its growing commitment to addressing ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns, the company is moving forward on an ambitious climate action plan that consists of three simultaneous goals. In addition to these new climate goals, IPG also published its first SASB Report, becoming the first company globally to publish in alignment with SASB’s Advertising & Marketing Sustainability Accounting Standard. This evolution in our ESG reporting and enhanced disclosure is geared toward providing...

What you need to know:Verizon expands LBGTQ+ community support through partnering with Encircle to build community homes with next-gen technology, including 5G, providing resources and tools to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Increases financial support for PFLAG National, reaching a total of $1 million to support LGBTQ+ education and advocacy. Actions build onto the company’s long time commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and championing the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and beyond, to help move the world forward for all.BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon will partner with Encircle, a nonprofit that builds safe spaces by creating homes across the country for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and families to help find support and belonging, with the goal to promote digital inclusion...

Shaw Communications, in partnership with Calgary Pride, Calgary Arts Development, and The City of Calgary will once again celebrate Calgary Pride with public art installations at the four corners of Central Memorial Park – the site of the city’s first Pride rally in 1991 CALGARY, Alberta, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shaw Communications Inc. today announced an open call for Calgary-based 2SLGBTQ+ and ally artists, muralists and artist teams to participate in the second-annual Shaw Pride Marches On public art experience at Central Memorial Park in recognition of Calgary Pride. Beginning today, and extending through Friday, July 9, artists in the Calgary area are encouraged to submit their proposal, including a 250-word description and illustration of their work. Four artists or artist teams will be selected later this summer. Once...

SEOUL, Republic of Korea and LONDON, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OliX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (KOSDAQ: 226950), a leading developer of RNAi therapeutics, and LGC, a global leader in the life science tools sector headquartered in London, announced that the companies signed an exclusive contract to scale production of OliX’s OLX104C, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, also known as hair loss. Under the terms of the agreement, LGC will produce the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for the preclinical and clinical study of OLX104C. The program focuses on a topically administered novel hair loss treatment with the potential for reduced systemic side effects. Earlier this year, OliX announced it had demonstrated efficacy in a preclinical study of OLX104C and plans to...

MCLEAN, Va., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index® (AIMI®) held steady in Q1 2021 as growing net operating incomes (NOIs) and low interest rates bolstered the investment environment for multifamily properties. Overall, the index is down by 0.1% after two consecutive quarters of growth, with the majority of markets in positive territory. “The low rate environment and reliable net operating incomes are propelling the market forward,” said Steve Guggenmos, vice president of Freddie Mac Multifamily Research & Modeling. “With a healthy level of demand and enthusiasm around the reliable asset class, growing property values continue to be the limiting factor in the index.” Over the quarter, AIMI declined by 0.1% in the nation with mixed results at the market...

New ©CivicScience survey results highlight El Pollo Loco as the leader in positive customer experienceEl Pollo Loco Recognized as the Top Quick Service Mexican RestaurantNew ©CivicScience survey results highlight El Pollo Loco as the leader in positive customer experienceCOSTA MESA, Calif., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Pollo Loco Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, has been recognized as the #1 quick service Mexican restaurant for positive customer experience1 amongst national popular Mexican QSR and fast casual chains. El Pollo Loco’s top rating is the result of several years of focused brand building efforts, outlined in the transformation agenda set by El Pollo Loco President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Acoca. El Pollo...