Day: November 8, 2023

Rating change to BBB- by S&P Global Ratings Worldline maintains Investment Grade Paris La Défense, 08 November 2023 – S&P Global Ratings (S&P) lowered the issuer credit rating of Worldline (the “Company”) from BBB to BBB-, with a stable outlook. The company takes note of the decision, which is driven by a longer than expected deleveraging process. S&P’s perception of Worldline as a solid business remains intact, while the group’s liquidity level is classified as “exceptional”. This rating change should have marginal impacts on the company’s financing.Worldline benefits from ample liquidity resources (€1.2bn cash position and undrawn €1bn RCF as at Jun-23) and faces no short-term maturities as 2024 bonds have already been pro-actively addressed via a new bond issuance in September 2023 and bonds buyback. Worldline...

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank (the “Bank”), announced that it will be presenting at a virtual bank conference hosted by Sycamore Analytics and Pendragon Capital Management on November 9, 2023 from 10:25 to 10:55 AM. In addition, Sundie Seefried, CEO of SHF Holdings, Inc. and Mike Godby, Managing Director of Janney Montgomery Scott will be presenting. To register for the event visit www.VirtualBankConference.com. About Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Ponce Financial Group, Inc., is the holding company for Ponce Bank. Ponce Bank is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank’s business primarily consists of taking deposits from...

Commissioning of the Montclar solar farm Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, announces the start of production of the Montclar solar farm, located in the commune of the same name in the Alpes de Haute Provence department in South Region. The 3.7-megawatt Montclar power station, installed over an area of 4.2 hectares, comprises around 8,400 solar panels. It will supply the equivalent of the annual consumption of more than 2,500 inhabitants with green energy. The solar farm benefits from one of the best solar deposits in the country. Construction was a challenge, as the site is located in a mountainous landscape with steep slopes at an altitude of 1,350 metres. The commune is famous for its ski area, in one of the only self-managed resorts in France. Next on the agenda: Q4...

Adds another 500+ stores BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading biotechnology company focused on utilizing advanced plant technologies to improve health and wellness with reduced nicotine tobacco, hemp/cannabis and hops, today announced that it has again expanded its VLN® retail presence with more than 500 additional locations across 11 states. With these latest additions, 22nd Century Group’s FDA-authorized VLN® reduced nicotine content cigarettes can now be found at more than 5,100 store locations spanning 23 states, including the addition of Washington, Oregon, Kentucky, and Louisiana. “The addition of over 500 new VLN® sales locations has propelled us beyond the noteworthy milestone of 5,100 stores. Our VLN® sales presence now extends to 23 states, making VLN® available...

Luxury home builder hosting open house event – Saturday, Nov. 11 – featuring new designer-appointed homes with 2023 and early 2024 move-insToll Brothers in Northeast FloridaToll Brothers invites home buyers to an open house event on Nov. 11th to tour the Company’s quick move-in homes and professionally decorated model homes in Northeast Florida.Toll Brothers in Northeast Florida“Our spectacular quick move-in homes offer the luxury home our buyers want, even when they don’t have the luxury of time,” said Greg Netro, Group President of Toll Brothers in Florida.JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced it has a number of quick move-in homes available now at its new home communities across Northeast Florida....

RISHON LEZION, Isreal, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (“BOS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BOSC), today provides an update to its investors and stakeholders amidst the ongoing security situation in Israel. Eyal Cohen, BOS’ CEO stated: “Despite the challenges BOS and its subsidiaries remain steadfast in their commitment to growth and progress. The Company’s workforce and production facilities have not so far been affected by the War and there has been no interruption to its operations. I am very proud of our team that has come together to work through this situation. In addition, our customers and suppliers are resilient and experienced in working during challenging times. BOS operates through three business divisions. The Supply Chain and the Robotic divisions, which accounted for 70% of...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN Inaugural Eurobonds priced earlier today; three tranches of EUR 700 million, EUR 700 million and EUR 600 million Maturities of 3.5, 6.5 and 10 years, carrying fixed coupons at 3.97%, 4.22% and 4.50%, respectively Proceeds to repay bridge loan facility and for general corporate purposesBasel, November 8, 2023 – Sandoz, the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced the issuance of three highly successful inaugural Eurobonds, with total gross proceeds of EUR 2.0 billion. Following a debut transaction in CHF last month, this issuance marks the entry of Sandoz into the EUR debt capital market. Today’s issuance, through subsidiary Sandoz Finance B.V., turned out to be equally successful and concludes the company’s immediate refinancing...

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced Acme United’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Walter Johnsen will present at the Sidoti Micro Cap Conference being held virtually on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16, 2023 The Company’s presentation will be webcast starting at 10:45 AM ET on Thursday, November 16 and can be accessed live here. Acme United will also participate in virtual one-on-ones with investors on Thursday, November 16, 2023. To register for the presentation or one-on-ones, visit www.sidoti.com/events. Registration is free and participants do not need to be a Sidoti client. About Acme United ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware,...