Day: January 4, 2024
Westland continues to grow across Canada with acquisitions in AB
Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance today announced that it acquired Dyberg Insurance Inc. and Prairie Villa Insurance, effective January 1.
Prairie Villa Insurance has roots going back to 1973 in Northern Alberta, now with three longstanding offices located across the Peace Country. Maintaining a firm local focus, they’ve formed deep and lasting ties to their communities. This strategic acquisition grows Westland’s distribution presence in Northern Alberta with a team of talented professionals who can support clients with personal, commercial, and farm insurance solutions.
Established in 1953, Dyberg Insurance is a family-owned brokerage located...
Endeavour Announces CEO Termination
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ENDEAVOUR ANNOUNCES CEO TERMINATION
London, 4 January 2024 – The Board of Directors of Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“Endeavour”, the “Group” or the “Company”) today announces the termination of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Sébastien de Montessus, for serious misconduct with immediate effect. This follows an investigation by the Board into an irregular payment instruction issued by him in relation to an asset disposal undertaken by the Company. The amount of this irregular payment instruction is US$5.9 million. The Board recently became aware of this in the course of a review of acquisitions and disposals, which is ongoing. Sébastien de Montessus has been removed from the Company’s Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Separately, in October 2023 allegations were made against Sébastien...
WENDEL: Sale of Constantia Flexibles to One Rock Capital Partners is completed
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Sale of Constantia Flexibles to One Rock Capital Partners is completed
After obtaining the necessary authorizations, Wendel announced today it completed the sale of Constantia Flexibles (“The Company”) to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”).
The transaction generated net proceeds1 for Wendel of €1,094 million for its shares. Wendel earned upon closing additional proceeds of €27 million from the sale of some Company’s ancillary assets bringing total proceeds to Wendel to €1,121 million, i.e. a valuation over 10% higher than the latest NAV on record before the announcement of the transaction (as at March 31, 2023).
The total amount of this operation reflects a multiple of 2.0x Wendel’s net total investment in Constantia Flexibles since 2015.
This transaction is one of the largest on the European private equity market...
Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Single-Family Home Community in Houston, Texas
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Toll Brothers at Pomona – Orchard CollectionToll Brothers at Pomona – Orchard Collection is now open in Houston, Texas.Toll Brothers at Pomona – Orchard Collection“We’re thrilled to bring the Orchard Collection to Pomona, offering home buyers the opportunity to build a personalized new construction home within this well-established and highly desirable Houston area,” said David Assid, Division President of Toll Brothers in Houston.MANVEL, Texas, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest single-family home community, Toll Brothers at Pomona – Orchard Collection, is now open in the Pomona master plan in Manvel, Texas. Construction is underway and prospective home buyers are invited to visit...
TW Group Joins World Insurance Associates
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Iselin, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of TW Group, Inc. (“TWG”) of Westmont, IL on December 31, 2023. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
TWG was founded in 1946 and provides insurance to individuals and businesses. They specialize in business, personal, life and health insurance.
“Our mission has always been about working hard to establish trusting client relationships,” says Thomas J. Walsh, President, TW Group. “We look forward to joining World and are committed to continuing the tradition that our family founder, Thomas J. Walsh Sr. started—to build relationships with our clients, one customer at a time.”
“On behalf of the World family, I would like to welcome TWG,” says Rich Eknoian, CEO and...
Key Information Relating to Full Redemption of Bond DNO03
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Oslo, 4 January 2024 – DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today announced that the Company will exercise the option to fully redeem its DNO03 bond on 5 January 2024.
Issuer: DNO ASA
ISIN of bond loan: NO0010852643
Original maturity date: 29 May 2024
New maturity date (redemption date): 22 January 2024
Record date: 18 January 2024
Redemption price: 100% of the Nominal Amount, plus accrued interest.
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For further information, please contact:Media: media@dno.noInvestors: investor.relations@dno.no
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DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, the United Kingdom,...
Global Automotive Lighting Market to Reach Value of USD 37.25 Billion by 2030 | Skyquest Technology
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Global automotive lighting market is segmented based on technology, and application. Based on technology, the market can be segmented into halogen, and LED. In terms of application, the market is segmented into exterior lighting, and interior lighting- Industry forecast 2023-2030
Westford,USA, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SkyQuest report, the global automotive lighting market is on the cusp of a notable upswing in demand, projected to manifest during the forecast period. This surge can be primarily attributed to a concurrent increase in production and sales within the industry. A key driving force behind this trend is the relentless advancement of technology, which has become a pivotal factor in shaping the commercial vehicle landscape.
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Urbana Corporation Declaration of Dividend
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Urbana Corporation Announces its Fifth Consecutive Dividend Increase
This Year’s Dividend is 9% Higher than Last Year’s
/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S./TORONTO, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Urbana Corporation (“Urbana” or the “Corporation”) (TSX and CSE: URB, URB.A) announces that today its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share (the “2024 Dividend”), on the issued and outstanding Common and non-voting Class A shares of Urbana. The 2024 Dividend represents a 9% increase from the dividend the Corporation paid in 2023, which was $0.11 per share. The dividend is payable on the 31st day of January, 2024 to the Shareholders of record at the close of business on the 17th day of January, 2024. The ex-dividend date is the 16th day of January,...
First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
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MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2023 financial results on January 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIed9b1a3a96754f9abe7b067d12fe2826)
In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9hsczd2t) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until January 25, 2025.
About First Merchants Corporation
First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie,...
Nextech3D.ai Builds Breakthrough AI Powered Search Engine To Scale 3D Model Production
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New AI Tool Leverages Nextech’s Extensive 3D Model Library For Faster 3D Model Production
TORONTO, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Nextech3D.AI (OTCQX: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: 1SS), an AI-3D model supplier for major e-commerce retailers announces it has gone live with its proprietary AI-Powered 3D model search engine. This groundbreaking AI search engine uses computer vision with AI and is designed to speed-up and scale-up operations for the 3D modeling process. The AI based search engine uses images to search Nextech’s internal library of 3D models and recommends a close match to the given image. This enables the Company to speed up the process of 3D model creation, thus increasing the number of 3D models the company can produce. The Company is continuing to develop patents around its proprietary...