Month: September 2023

Icelandair transported 547 thousand passengers in August and has transported around three million passengers in the first eight months of 2023, 21% more than in the same period last year. In June, July and August, which are historically the largest months in terms of traffic numbers, Icelandair transported 1.6 million passengers. In August, passengers travelling to Iceland were 249 thousand, from Iceland 51 thousand, via passengers were 223 thousand and domestic passengers were 25 thousand. Load factor was 83.9% and on time performance was 78.9%. Sold block hours in leasing increased by 18% compared to last year and the increase in Freight Tonne Kilometers was 43%. Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair CEO: “We are happy to see continued growth between years and our passenger numbers are getting closer to what they were in 2019. The North American...

NEW YORK, NY, RALEIGH, NC, and LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – American Picture House Corporation (OTC: APHP), an entertainment company with a focus on producing feature films, limited series, and entertainment enhancing technologies, today provided a corporate update for shareholders. Industry Strikes –  American Picture House supports the ideals behind the two current industry strikes — brought by the Writers Guild of America (“WGA”) and the Screen Actors Guild (“SAG”) — and joins the many reasonable voices urging for a fair and timely resolution. Update on Feature Films – American Picture House commenced preproduction on two feature films, ASK CHRISTINE and DEVIL’S HALF ACRE. Both productions are subject to interim agreements with SAG, with production for each project...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM) (the “Company”), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its common shares (the “Reverse Split”) primarily to comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. The Reverse Split will be effective on September 7, 2023, and the Company’s common stock will trade on a post-split basis under the same symbol, GROM, commencing with the opening of trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 7, 2023. Following the effectiveness of the Reverse Split, the CUSIP number for the Company’s common stock will be 39878L 506. As a result of the Reverse...

SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) (“RYVYL” or the “Company”), a leading innovator of payment transaction solutions leveraging proprietary blockchain ledger and electronic token technology for the diverse international markets, today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a ratio of 1-for-10. The reverse stock split does not require the approval of the Company’s stockholders, as it was approved in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.207. The reverse stock split is expected to become legally effective on September 6, 2023 (the “Legal Effective Date”), and the shares are expected to begin trading on the...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TaskUs, Inc (Nasdaq: TASK), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world’s most innovative companies, today announced that Balaji Sekar, Chief Financial Officer will participate in the following investor event: Citi’s 2023 Global Technology ConferenceDate and Time: Thursday, September 7th, 2023Fireside Chat Time: 11:15 AM – 11:55 AM ET The fireside chat will be available via live audio webcast and archived replay on the investor relations section of the TaskUs website: https://ir.taskus.com/. About TaskUs TaskUs is a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world’s most innovative companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands....

RNG/RSG sought to meet carbon reduction requirements and goals. SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avista, through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking to secure renewable natural gas (RNG) or responsibly sourced gas (RSG) resources for its customers over the long term. RNG is derived from organic waste streams that would otherwise release methane to the environment as they decompose. These sources include, for example, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, food waste and dairy waste. RNG is produced by capturing that methane that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere and purifying it to make it very similar to conventional natural gas. RSG is natural gas that has undergone independent third-party assessments for environmental best practices. In 2021, Avista announced aspirational goals to reduce natural...

Good evening, Please find enclosed BGHL August 2023 Newsletter. Best regards, Enquiries: Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management, LLP Email: info@bgam-uk.com This document is issued by Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management, LLP. which is authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. This document is for information purposes only and is not an offer to invest. Boussard & Gavaudan Holding Limited is a closed-ended investment company incorporated under the laws of Guernsey. Boussard & Gavaudan Holding Limited is registered with the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets as a collective investment scheme under article 1.107 of the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act. All investment is subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee...

Good evening, Please find enclosed BGHL August 2023 Newsletter. Best regards, Enquiries: Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management, LLP Email: info@bgam-uk.com This document is issued by Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management, LLP. which is authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. This document is for information purposes only and is not an offer to invest. Boussard & Gavaudan Holding Limited is a closed-ended investment company incorporated under the laws of Guernsey. Boussard & Gavaudan Holding Limited is registered with the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets as a collective investment scheme under article 1.107 of the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act. All investment is subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee...