Day: October 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that Brenda J. Bacon, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, has been named to Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list, which recognizes the achievements of Directors of Fortune 1000 companies. Ms. Bacon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Brandywine Living, an assisted-living provider she co-founded in 1996. She joined the Board of Directors of FTI Consulting in 2006 and serves as a member of the Compensation Committee and as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Hilton Grand Vacations, where she sits on both the Audit and Governance Committees. “As a member of our Board of Directors, Brenda brings invaluable...

Arye Weigensberg Named Interim Head of Research and Development Search to Identify Permanent Successor Well Underway TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos Group” or the “Company”), an innovative global cannabinoid company, today announced that Dr. Todd Abraham will retire as Chief Innovation Officer, after a distinguished 40-year career, including the last two years at Cronos Group. Arye Weigensberg, General Manager at Cronos Research Labs and Vice President of Research and Technology, has assumed the role of Head of Research and Development on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is named. The Company is conducting a search for Dr. Abraham’s successor and looks forward to appointing a successor in the near term. During Dr. Abraham’s tenure, he helped advance...

BEYOND / HELLO™ Sterling to OpenOn Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m., BEYOND / HELLO™ Sterling will begin serving Virginia medical cannabis patients and registered agents in store, coupled with online ordering through beyond-hello.com and convenient in-store express pickup and delivery. Located at 21290 Windmill Parc Drive in the Dulles Technology Corridor, BEYOND / HELLO™ Sterling occupies an 8,000 sq. ft. anchor position in a newly constructed 16,000 sq. ft. building. The bustling area is famous for its high-tech data centers, modern shopping malls and suburban residential communities.BEYOND / HELLO™ Sterling to Carry Wide Variety of Medical Cannabis ProductsJushi’s newest Northern Virginia dispensary will begin serving medical cannabis patients in store, online and through the Company’s delivery program...

NFI’s New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NGNFI’s New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG – battery-electric, zero-emission, next-generation busST. CLOUD, Minn., Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that San Mateo County Transit (“SamTrans”) has awarded NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) a contract for seven next-generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. SamTrans provides transportation services throughout San Mateo County and into parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto, delivering over 8.5 million bus rides annually on 70 bus routes. This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (PIPE – TSX) Pipestone Energy Corp. (“Pipestone” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully increased its Reserve Based Loan (“RBL” or “Credit Facility”) to $280 million, from $225 million previously. The Credit Facility upsize is driven by Pipestone’s efficient execution of its organic development program, resulting in a significant increase to its proved producing reserve value during 2021. The larger credit capacity provides Pipestone with increased liquidity and flexibility with respect to its go-forward business plans and future shareholder return objectives. Credit Facility Update: Pipestone Energy has closed on its bi-annual RBL redetermination, which effective October 29, 2021, consists of a $250 million syndicated revolving facility (“Syndicated...

DENVER, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mydecine Innovations Group (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) (“Mydecine” or the “Company’), a biotechnology and digital technology company focused on the treatment of mental health disorders and addiction, today announced that it will participate in Microdose’s Wonderland: Miami to be held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, FL on November 8-9, 2021. For more information about the event, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Mydecine management, please request a meeting here or contact KCSA Strategic Communications at MYCO@kcsa.com. About Mydecine Innovations GroupMydecine Innovations Group™ (NEO:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FSE:0NFA) is a biotechnology and digital technology company developing innovative first-and-second-generation novel therapeutics for the treatment...

LOWELL, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (“Rapid Micro” or the “Company”), an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products, today announced that it will be participating in the Stifel 2021 Virtual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Rob Spignesi, President and CEO, and Sean Wirtjes, CFO, are scheduled to participate in a virtual 30-minute question-and-answer session at 6:20am Pacific Time/9:20am Eastern Time. A live webcast of the session will be available on the Company’s website at https://investors.rapidmicrobio.com/. The webcast will then be archived and available for replay for 90 days following the event. About Rapid...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silver Hammer Mining Corp. (CSE: HAMR) (OTCQB: HAMRF) (the “Company” or “Silver Hammer”) is pleased to announce that, effective October 29, 2021, it has commenced trading on the OTCQB® under the symbol “HAMRF”. The Company has chosen to trade on this US marketplace to provide current and future US-based investors with greater access, ease of trading, home country disclosure, current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on www.otcmarkets.com. “Listing on the OTCQB venture exchange market place is an important milestone for the Company,” said Morgan Lekstrom, President and CEO of the Company. “Qualifying for OTCQB® is a natural step for the Company towards broadening exposure of our exploration activities in the U.S. It also demonstrates our commitment to...

Quarterly Financial MetricsDepicts quarterly financial metrics— Improvement in Key Metrics: Revenue Growth, Adj. Gross Profit, Operating Cashflow— Execution in Cannabis as Company Pursues Emerging Nutraceuticals Opportunity TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeist Wellness Inc. (“Lifeist” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LFST) (FRANKFURT: M5B) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF), a wellness company that leverages advancements in science and technology to enable you to find your path to wellness, today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2021. All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Third Quarter 2021 Financial HighlightsGross revenue increased 12% year-over-year to $7.1 million, led by cannabis growth of 34%. Gross profit and margin more than...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has completed a private placement offering of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) for gross proceeds of C$1,535,000 (the “Offering”). The Company may complete additional tranches of the Offering for cumulative gross proceeds of up to $4 million. The Debentures will bear interest from each applicable issuance date at 10% per annum, calculated and paid semi-annually on the last day of June and December of each year. The first interest payment will be made on June 30, 2022 and will consist of interest accrued from and including the closing of each tranche...