Month: January 2022

Vaisala CorporationInside informationJanuary 27, 2022, at 4.45 p.m. (EET) Vaisala accelerates growth of its weather and environmental data business by acquiring US-based AerisWeather Vaisala acquires US-based Whether or Knot, LLC (dba AerisWeather), a subscription-based software company providing weather and environmental information. The purchase price (cash and debt free) is USD 26 million, and the acquisition will be financed with cash. The acquisition supports execution of Vaisala’s Weather and Environment business area’s strategy to drive growth in Data as a Service and Software as a Service recurring revenue businesses. “The overall usage of accurate weather and environmental data continues to increase significantly, as extreme weather phenomena become more frequent and in practice all business sectors optimize further their...

Save Foods’ Treatment Reclaimed 80% of Fresh Raspberries That Would Otherwise Have Gone to Waste Miami, FL, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Save Foods (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), an Agri-Food Tech company specializing in eco crop protection that helps to reduce food waste and ensure food safety, is extending the range of applications of its eco crop protection treatment after successfully applying it to fresh berries in a recent trial. The results showed a significant reduction in produce waste while maintaining freshness over time.While both healthy and popular with consumers, fresh berries present a major problem for growers, packers and retailers; they have a propensity for rapid bacterial growth, which leads to decay and waste. This translates to a very short shelf life, for example around five...

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), today announced that it will release its results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 after the market closes in New York on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Star Bulk’s management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Conference Call details:Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 (877) 553‐9962 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(808) 238‐0669 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0) 2071 928592 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Star Bulk.” Slides and audio webcast:There will...

London, England, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net Savings Link, Inc. (OTC Pink: NSAV), a cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital asset technology company, today announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of a significant 10% stake in leading cryptocurrency exchange, BQEX Ltd https://bqex.ltd/, and thereby closing NSAV’s largest transaction since its entrance into the $2 trillion global cryptocurrency market. BQEX Exchange has over 4 million registered users and is owned and operated by Metaverse Network LLC. (MNC) https://metaversenetwork.llc/. Based on published reports placing a $95.00 value on each registered user, 4 million registered users would value BQEX Crypto Exchange at an estimated $380 million, and therefore value NSAV’s 10% stake at an estimated $38 million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cojP0UvbIrk...

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaycaychella, Inc. (OTC Pink: VAYK) today announced the company has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) agreement to acquired Definancial, Inc., a technology firm that has developed a proprietary cryptocurrency exchange technology solution.  VAYK is an early-stage business building a portfolio of technology solutions to further democratize participation in the tourism market extending more opportunity to individuals and small and medium (SMB) business operators.  VAYK is developing and scaling its portfolio of technology solutions to further democratize participation in the tourism industry based on its hands-on experience with an initial and ongoing pilot project consisting of ten beach house properties and a small boutique hotel where VAYK provided the financing for small businesses...

Global retailer is once again designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a leading, global, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, today announced it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the sixteenth year in a row. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. It evaluates corporations’ non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, inclusive workplace cultures, and corporate social responsibility programs. Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria...

RENTON, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, of $2.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $2.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income was $12.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.6 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. “The final quarter of 2021 showed continued improvement in our funding base, with our average cost of funds declining to 0.55% from 0.64% in the quarter ended...