Day: January 3, 2022

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, is scheduled to present at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time. A live and on-demand webcast of the presentation can be accessed on the “Investors” section of the Photronics website at www.photronics.com. About Photronics Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) photomasks. High precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits, photomasks are a key element in the IC and FPD manufacturing process. Founded in 1969, Photronics has been a trusted photomask supplier for over 50 years. As of October 31, 2021, the company had 1,728 employees....

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced its Single-Family Green Bond Framework under its Single-Family Green Bond Program, supporting the company’s commitment to promote environmentally sustainable single-family housing to help reduce climate-related risks and increase affordability. Freddie Mac’s Single-Family Green Bond Framework recently received a Light Green Second Opinion rating from CICERO Shades of Green. CICERO provides second opinions on institutions’ frameworks and independent reviews of green bonds. Freddie Mac’s Single-Family Green Bond Framework and associated CICERO Second Opinion are available at FreddieMac.com. “Freddie Mac’s sustainability strategy strengthens our commitment to our mission, helps us drive long-term stakeholder value and makes a difference in communities...

Fortune 500 Home Furnishing Manufacturer Awards IZEA Annual Influencer Marketing Contract ExpansionThe mid-six figure award represents the largest annual commitment IZEA has received since inception of the relationship. The program will be executed over the course of 2022.Orlando, Florida, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands, announced today that it was recently awarded an annual contract for influencer marketing services by a Fortune 500 Home Furnishing Manufacturer in December 2021. The mid-six figure award represents the largest annual commitment IZEA has received since inception of the relationship. The program will be executed over the course of 2022. “Over the past...

On 27 December 2022, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 10 of 21 December 2021. Under the programme Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 350 million during the period 27 December 2021 to 30 December 2022. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price Amount    Monday, 27 December 2021 1,287 563.77 725,573    Tuesday, 28 December 2021 269 574.77 154,613    Wednesday, 29 December 2021 3,795 574.71 2,181,010    Thursday, 30 December 2021 5,027 573.25 2,881,722    – – – –    In...

Nunu Dueman recognized for driving innovation in the transportation industry OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced Nurcan “Nunu” Dueman, Werner EDGE Digital Platform Product Manager, was selected as a recipient of Heavy Duty Trucking’s Emerging Leaders award for 2021. Dueman brings an innovative mindset, strategic thinking and a desire to develop best-in-class solutions to her role at Werner Enterprises. As the product manager for Werner’s digital carrier platform, Dueman leverages her knowledge and experience to drive growth initiatives and profitability. With a data-driven mindset, Dueman has expanded the load board’s capabilities based on usage data and direct driver input since joining the company. She continues to look for...

$NSAV – NSAV TO ACQUIRE MINORITY STAKE IN TECHNICORUM HOLDINGSTechnicorum Holdings Portfolio$NSAV – NSAV TO ACQUIRE MINORITY STAKE IN TECHNICORUM HOLDINGSTechnicorum Holdings PartnersLondon, England, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net Savings Link, Inc. (OTC Pink: NSAV), a cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital asset technology company, today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in Singapore based Technicorum Holdings www.technicorum.com , a global investment and compliance company and further expanding into the $163 billion annual global blockchain market. Under the terms of the agreement, NSAV will acquire a 5% stake in Technicorum Holdings, with an option for an additional stake, putting Technicorum Holdings...

Funded status jumped to 96%, up 8 percentage points during 2021, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The financial health of the nation’s largest corporate defined benefit pension plans improved significantly in 2021 as strong investment returns and rising interest rates help to drive their aggregate funded status to its best level since before the 2008 financial crisis, according to an analysis by Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Willis Towers Watson examined pension plan data for 361 Fortune 1000 companies that sponsor U.S. defined benefit pension plans and have a December fiscal year-end date. The aggregate pension funded status of these plans is estimated to be 96% at the end of 2021, up sharply from 88% at the end...

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, before the U.S. financial markets open. Management will host a video conference call with the investment community at 8:30 AM EST/5:30 AM PST on February 3. A live webcast of the call will be hosted on the company’s website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir. To follow this and other Check Point news visit:Check Point Blog: http://blog.checkpoint.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/checkpointsw Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/checkpointsoftware YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CPGlobal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/check-point-software-technologiesAbout...