Day: August 18, 2021
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K Certificates), which includes a class of floating rate bonds indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The approximately $799 million in K Certificates (K-F119 Certificates) are expected to settle on or about August 31, 2021. The K-F119 Certificates are backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages with 10-year terms, which are SOFR-based.
K-F119 PricingClass
Principal/Notional Amount (mm)
Weighted Average Life (Years)
Discount Margin
Coupon
Dollar PriceAS
$799.715
9.48
21
30-day SOFR avg + 21
100.000XS
Non-OfferedDetailsCo-Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Co-Managers: BMO Capital Markets Corp., Nomura...
Aktia simplifies its group structure with mergers of subsidiaries
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Aktia Bank PlcPress release18 August 2021 at 5.30 p.m.
Aktia simplifies its group structure with mergers of subsidiaries
Aktia Bank Plc initiates merger procedures aiming at merging the wholly owned subsidiary Aktia Wealth Management Ltd with Aktia Bank Plc. At the same time, Aktia initiates merger procedures between its two subsidiaries, where Aktia Fund Management Company Ltd merges with AV Fund Management Oy (former Taaleri Fund Management Ltd). After the planned merger, the fund management company’s name will be Aktia Fund Management Company Ltd. Both mergers are a part of the combination and integration of Aktia and Taaleri’s asset management operations, where an essential part is the simplification of the group structure.
The Boards of Directors of Aktia Bank Plc and the said subsidiaries have approved the merger plans, and the planned...
North Media: Improved H1 earnings – FY 2021 guidance upgraded
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Announcement no. 18/-2021
18 August 2021
Q2 2021 highlights (Q2 2020 comparative numbers in brackets): North Media improved its earnings in the second quarter even though revenue was affected by new growth initiatives and timing differences. Both Last Mile (FK Distribution) and the Digital Services growth businesses improved their EBIT margins, to 27.9% and 20.9% respectively.Consolidated revenue was up by 2% to DKK 259m (DKK 254m).
The Last Mile business area (FK Distribution) recorded 1% growth. The volume of printed matter for distribution by FK Distribution normalised after the COVID-19 lockdowns had impacted volumes in January and February.
The Digital Services business area (BoligPortal, Ofir and Bekey) reported 13% growth. Ofir, the jobs platform, produced a 102% increase in revenue, while BoligPortal and Bekey had growth rates...
Operations Resume at Highland Valley Copper
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced that the wildfire evacuation order for Highland Valley Copper Operations (HVC) issued by the District of Logan Lake previously announced on August 15 has been lifted. HVC has resumed operations and is now in the process of ramping back up to full production.
Teck is focused on protecting the health and safety of employees and contractors and we are continuing to closely monitor wildfire and regional air quality conditions.
Teck’s copper production guidance will be updated as necessary after the risk of further effect on operations from wildfires subsides.
About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major...
EAB Acquires Seramount—the Leading Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Firm—from Bonnier Corp.
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Combined expertise in educational equity, workplace diversity, and best practice research will help schools and employers eliminate opportunity gaps
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EAB, the leading provider of education research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions, announced today its acquisition of Seramount from Bonnier Corp. Seramount is one of the largest and most comprehensive providers of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) services today, partnering with more than 450 of the world’s biggest and most well-known corporate brands, including half of the Fortune 100. Seramount sets the standard for best practices around inclusive corporate policies and encourages the implementation of programs that improve company culture. Subha V. Barry will continue to lead the Seramount team as its...
American Airlines to Webcast Remarks at Raymond James Diversified Industrials Conference
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) Chief Revenue Officer Vasu Raja will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 2021 Raymond James Diversified Industrials Conference Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 8:20 a.m. CT.
A live audio webcast of the conference will be available at aa.com/investorrelations.
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Tulikivi is revising its guidance for 2021 upward: Net sales are expected to be between EUR 32 and 35 million, and the comparable operating profit is expected to improve substantially
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Tulikivi is revising its guidance for 2021 upward: Net sales are expected to be between EUR 32 and 35 million, and the comparable operating profit is expected to improve substantially
Previous guidance for 2021 (published on 5 May 2021): Net sales are expected to be between EUR 30 and 32 million, and the comparable operating profit is expected to improve substantially.
Tulikivi is now revising its earlier estimate of the 2021 net sales upward. The net sales in 2020 were EUR 29.2 million and the comparable operating profit was EUR 1.2 million. According to the new estimate, net sales in 2021 are expected to be EUR 32 to 35 million and the comparable operating profit is expected to improve substantially. The improved outlook is based on a strong order intake from Finland and abroad during the summer.
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ReadyForce Holdco acquires Valley Mechanical to meet growing customer demand
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TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ReadyForce Holdco, a division of the Metro Group of Companies, announced today the acquisition of Valley Mechanical Inc. in a bid to enhance its competitive edge and offer its customers greater choice, value, and flexibility. The agreement is effective from August 1st, 2021.
With the deal, Valley Mechanical of Scarborough, Ontario becomes sister companies with Ready Machinery Movers, a leading machinery moving company based in Milton, Ontario that has been servicing customers in Canada and the U.S. since 1982. The deal allows the companies to offer a more comprehensive service, strengthens their position within the industry and enables accelerated future growth in this competitive market.
Valley Mechanical Inc. specializes in industrial, commercial and process mechanical contracting. Under...
Battery Market worth USD 324.18 Billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 15.34% – Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)
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New York, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Batteries Market Overview: According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Batteries Market Research Report, Type, Application and Region – Forecast till 2028” the market is projected to be worth USD 324.18 Billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 15.34% during the forecast period (2021 – 2028), The market was valued at USD 115.42 Billion in 2020.
Rising Demand Automotive & Grid-Scale Solar Energy Storage Systems Drive Market
Major batteries market trends are the spurring rise in automotive sectors worldwide and augmenting demand for grid-scale solar energy storage systems. Besides, the rising consumption of batteries for reliable storage of power substantiates the batteries market growth.
Most energy generation success revolves around renewables,...
Metrospaces Acquires $3.85 Million Houston Office Building
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Metrospaces, Inc.Brazos Atrium Office BuildingProject to Launch Real Estate Tokenization Platform Powered by Shokworks
NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Metrospaces, Inc. (OTC: MSPC), a PropTech company powered by Shokworks, has acquired a 50.6% equity stake in a 60,295 square-foot Houston, Texas office building as a component in the company’s plans to revolutionize tokenized real estate opportunities through its new blockchain-fueled platform.
Located in a burgeoning area of Houston adjacent to Spring at 3303 FM 1960, the Brazos Atrium building is a Class-B space with a current occupancy rate of approximately 99%, made up predominantly of small businesses and nonprofits. The building was acquired at a 12% capitalization rate and represents significant potential upside due to...