Day: June 21, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, “our”, or “the Company”) (TSX:PKI) is pleased to announce plans to launch the largest network (by site count) of Electric Vehicle (“EV”) ultra-fast chargers in British Columbia (“BC”), Canada. Strategically located on major highways and in key cities and towns across Parkland’s extensive retail portfolio, this network of approximately 25 high-quality sites will stretch from Vancouver Island to Calgary and is expected to open to customers in 2022. “Parkland’s purpose is to power journeys and energize communities and for over 50 years we have served our customers’ evolving energy and convenience needs,” said Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Coupled with our track record of renewable fuel manufacturing, our ultra-fast charging...

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (Capital Power) provides initial response to BC Hydro’s draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) submitted to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) today. The draft IRP references two natural gas-fired independent power facilities, including Capital Power’s Island Generation facility at Campbell River on Vancouver Island, for which BC Hydro is not currently intending to renew the long-term Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) expiring in April 2022 as set out in the excerpt below: The 275 MW Island Generation facility (located in the South Coast region) operates as a dispatchable facility based on system requirements and market conditions. Generally, we operate the facility on an infrequent basis in favour of other lower cost resources,...

RALEIGH, N.C., June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 0.650% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”), $900 million aggregate principal amount of 2.400% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $900 million aggregate principal amount of 3.200% Senior Notes due 2051 (the “2051 Notes” and, together with the 2023 Notes and the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2023 Notes will mature on July 15, 2023, will have an interest rate of 0.650% per annum and will be issued at 99.988% of par value.  The 2031 Notes will mature on July 15, 2031, will have an interest rate of 2.400% per annum and will be issued at 99.937% of par value.  The 2051 Notes will mature on July 15, 2051,...

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its second quarter and year-to-date 2021 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, July 19, 2021 and host a conference call on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #8765066 or a simultaneous audio-only web cast may be accessed via the Company’s web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.   An accompanying slide presentation for those participating in the call or listening via web cast will be available on the Company’s web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link. A replay of the audio-only webcast and an accompanying slide presentation...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AFC Gamma, Inc. (“AFC Gamma”) (Nasdaq: AFCG), a commercial real estate finance company that provides loans to operators in the cannabis industry, today announced that it has launched an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,750,000 shares of its common stock. AFC Gamma intends to grant the underwriters of the Offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 412,500 shares of common stock. AFC Gamma intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund loans related to unfunded commitments to its existing borrowers, to originate and participate in commercial loans to companies operating in the cannabis industry that are consistent with its investment strategy, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Jefferies, Cowen, and JMP Securities...

STRATHROY, Ontario, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eve & Co Incorporated (“Eve & Co”, “we”, “us” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: EVE; OTCQX: EEVVF) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Natural MedCo Ltd. (“NMC”) successfully shipped its first order of new cannabis-infused bath bombs “The Optimist CBD Bath Bomb” to retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan. The Optimist CBD Bath Bomb is the fourth cannabis-infused bath bomb product released in Eve & Co’s cannabis 2.0 line. This product is handmade with CBD isolate, high-quality, nourishing ingredients, and infused with natural peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. This formulation of The Optimist CBD Bath Bomb is virtually THC-free with specific terpene and aromatic properties and is meant to relax the mind and restore the body. “We...

HOUSTON, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) (“Targa” or the “Company”) announced today that representatives from the Company will participate in investor meetings at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power & Renewables Conference via video conference on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. A copy of the slides used for the conference meetings will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.targaresources.com, or by going to https://www.targaresources.com/investors/events. About Targa Resources Corp. Targa Resources Corp. is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream infrastructure companies in North America. The Company owns, operates, acquires and develops a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream infrastructure...

ATHENS, Greece, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK) today announced the commencement of a secondary public offering of 2,382,775 of the Company’s common shares by funds affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (the “Selling Shareholders”). Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references, mean Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and, where applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries. Funds affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. beneficially own approximately 30.66% of the Company’s common shares prior to this offering. The Company is not selling any common shares and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Company’s...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES MONTRÉAL, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goldstar Minerals Inc. (“Goldstar” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V: GDM) announces a correction to its press release entitled “Goldstar Closes Second and Final Tranche of Private Placement” issued on June 17, 2021 (the “Initial Press Release”). The Initial Press Release incorrectly stated that, at closing, the Corporation issued to finders an aggregate of 152,976 common shares in payment of finders’ fees. The Corporation actually issued to finders an aggregate of 146,176 common shares in payment of finders’ fees. This correction does not change any other information reported in the Initial Press Release. Goldstar now has 26,358,769 shares outstanding. For further information, please contact: David CrevierChairmanTelephone:...

NEW YORK, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNT) (“we,” “our,” “PNNT” or the “Company”) announced today that it has appointed Richard Cheung as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 21, 2021. Mr. Cheung most recently served as Senior Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investment Accounting at Guggenheim Partners, LLC (“Guggenheim”), where he has served in various roles since 2008. Prior to joining Guggenheim in 2008, Mr. Cheung spent the majority of his career at Ernst & Young LLP in its financial services industry practice where he managed audits for a variety of funds. Mr. Cheung holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business. “We are extremely pleased that Richard will be joining the Company as...