Month: January 2022

New York, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AIB Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”), a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and led by Chief Executive Officer, Eric Chen, and Chairman, Axel Hoerger, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 8,625,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, which includes 1,125,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $86,250,000. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “AIBBU” on January 19,...

CITY OF QUEBEC, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Please note that there was an error in a press release issued by Robex Resources Inc. (TSXV: RBX) under the same headline on January 18, 2022, at 09:30 am EST. The corrected release follows: Robex Resources Inc. (“Robex”, the “Group” or the “Company”) (TSXV: RBX) Record December production ROBEX Resources Inc. is pleased to announce a record production in December 2021 with a monthly tonnage of 192,024 tonnes at a grade of 0.94 g/t, producing 166 kg (5,337 oz of doré). This production rate continues with 95,877 tonnes of ore processed during the first 15 days of January. The new mining plan established this year enabled us to optimize the Nampala resources. The results confirm this strategy’s effectiveness:Period Tonnage(tonnes) Grade (g/t) Stripping(S/M) Production(Oz)Q1 2021 472,410 0.75 5.70 10,642Q2...

GREELEY, Colo., Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pilgrim’s, a leading global food company and the largest employer in Graves County, Ky., today announced a $4.5 million annualized wage increase for team members at its Mayfield production facility to help support the local community recently impacted by a devastating tornado. The $2 per hour pay increase will elevate starting wages to $16.50 per hour at the Mayfield facility. “The community of Mayfield has suffered through an incredibly challenging time and as a critical employer in the county, Pilgrim’s is committed to help bring back Mayfield stronger than ever,” said Fabio Sandri, Pilgrim’s CEO. “We previously committed $1 million in tornado relief and today, we are significantly increasing wages for the men and women of Mayfield who produce food for families everywhere. We are...

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: CXI; OTCBB: CURN), will report its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and 2021 Fiscal Year End (ended October 31, 2021) pre-market open on Thursday January 27, 2022. Following the release, Currency Exchange International Corp. will host an earnings conference call with management on Friday January 28, at 8:30 a.m. EST, in which they will discuss these recent financial and operational results. CXI Financial Reporting and Conference Call Details: Financial Results Release: The Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and 2021 fiscal year end, pre-market open on Thursday January 27, 2022. Earnings Conference Call Details: The Company plans to host a conference call on Friday January 28, 2022 at 8:30am...

New York, NY, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: TAUG) (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), a New York based diversified Life Sciences Company, today announced that it has received its 9,000th E-Commerce order.  The Company is continuing to execute on an aggressive marketing campaign and is excited about potential future partnerships.   In addition, the Company is pleased with the progress that it continues to realize – with respect to its ongoing Pharmaceutical development efforts. ABOUT TAURIGA SCIENCES INC. Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (TAUG) is a revenue generating, diversified life sciences company, engaged in several major business activities and initiatives.  The company manufactures and distributes several proprietary retail products and product lines, mainly focused on the Cannabidiol...

CHINO, Calif., Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Chino Commercial Bancorp (OTC: CCBC), the parent company of Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., announced the results of operations for the Bank and the consolidated holding company for the fourth quarter, and year ended December 31, 2021. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021, were $707 thousand, or an increase of 1.2%, as compared with earnings of $699 thousand for the same quarter last year. Net earnings per basic and diluted share was $0.26 for the fourth quarter of 2021, and for the same quarter last year. Net earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 increased by 19.3% or by $506 thousand to $3.1 million, as compared to $2.6 million for fiscal year 2020. Net earnings per basic and diluted share was $1.17 for the fiscal year 2021, and $0.98...

Justin Jennings, Executive Vice President, Operations Officer, Columbia BankJustin Jennings, Executive Vice President, Operations Officer, Columbia BankFAIR LAWN, N.J., Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome, Justin Jennings, the new Executive Vice President, Operations Officer, effective immediately. Jennings, who replaces Brian Murphy upon his retirement in April 2022, is responsible for the Operations division including Card Services, Deposit Operations, Loan Servicing and the Customer Service Center. Mr. Jennings spent his entire career at JPMorgan Chase & Co., beginning in the Operations Management Development Program and progressed through various leadership roles, most recently serving as Executive Director, Head of Treasury Services for Community Development Banking. In...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         BIC LAUNCHES ITS SECOND ESG SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM Clichy, France – January 21, 2022 – BIC announces today the launch of a 40 million euros ESG Share Buyback program1. The purchase period will start on Monday, January 24, 2022, and end on December 22, 2022, at the latest. The maximum purchase price per share shall not exceed 100 euros. Exane BNP Paribas will execute the program under the authorization granted by SOCIETE BIC Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 19, 2021, and under the Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (the “Safe Harbour Regulation”). This program, the second of its kind for the Group, is aligned with BIC’s Corporate Responsibility Program, and its vision and mission to create and share value with all stakeholders....