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John Hancock Investment Management expands model portfolio reach to more than 50,000 advisors

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TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945

BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – John Hancock Investment Management announced today that it has more than doubled the number of platforms where its model portfolios are available in the past 12 months. Its flagship and custom model portfolios are now available on multiple platforms to an estimated 50,000+ advisors since launching on Envestnet’s Fund Strategist platform last year. Additional platforms include broker-dealers, turnkey asset management platforms, clearing platforms, and model marketplaces to help give advisors seamless accessibility to John Hancock Investment Management’s model portfolio capabilities.

The portfolios are designed by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC. For more than 25 years, Manulife Investment Management has managed multi-asset portfolios using an open-architecture approach, and has been building models for nearly 10 years. This approach is combined with robust manager research and oversight from John Hancock Investment Management’s global manager research team, which together helps strengthen diversification benefits across the range of portfolios. The models are designed to fit investor objectives and risk tolerance while helping advisors and their clients by providing a diversified asset allocation portfolio supported by John Hancock Investment Management’s multimanager network.

“We are seeing good response to our multimanager model portfolios, which are built with the expertise of our asset allocation team and leverage the enormous scope of manager research that’s available. These models enable advisors to truly deliver a diversified portfolio to their clients,” said Jeffrey O. Duckworth, CRPC, head of intermediary distribution at John Hancock Investment Management.

“In addition to the flagship suite of models, we’ve built ETF-only models and launched new income models to meet the demands of investors today,” added Steven L. Deroian, head of asset allocation models and ETF product at John Hancock Investment Management. “We’re excited to see adoption of the portfolios and will continue to structure our capabilities to help advisors meet the needs of their clients.”

To find more information about John Hancock Investment Management’s model portfolios please click here.

Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of principal.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC and Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC are affiliated SEC-registered investment advisers utilizing the brand name John Hancock Investment Management.

© 2020 John Hancock Investment Management. All rights reserved. 

There is no guarantee that any investment strategy illustrated will be successful or achieve any particular level of results. This is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, nor shall it be interpreted or construed as, a recommendation or providing advice, impartial or otherwise, regarding any security, mutual fund, ETF, sector, or index. Investors should consult with their financial professional before making any investment decisions.

John Hancock Investment Management and its affiliates do not offer tax advice. Investors should consult with their tax advisor regarding their specific situation.

Model portfolios are only available through investment professionals. Not all strategies may be available on all platforms, and fees and terms may vary.

About John Hancock Investment Management

John Hancock has helped individuals and institutions build and protect wealth since 1862. Today, we’re one of the strongest and most-recognized financial brands. John Hancock Investment Management, a company of Manulife Investment Management, serves investors globally through a unique multimanager approach: We search the world to find proven portfolio teams with specialized expertise for every strategy we offer, then we apply robust investment oversight to ensure they continue to meet our uncompromising standards and serve the best interests of our shareholders. Our approach to asset management has led to a diverse set of investments deeply rooted in investor needs, along with strong risk-adjusted returns across asset classes.

About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 17 countries and territories. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. 

As of September 30, 2020, Manulife Investment Management had CAD$923 billion (US$692 billion) in assets under management and administration. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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Canterbury Park to Temporarily Suspend Operations Beginning Friday, November 20

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SHAKOPEE, Minn., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, (NASDAQ: CPHC) (“Canterbury Park” or the “Company”), announced today that, in compliance with the November 18, 2020 executive order from Minnesota Governor Walz requiring temporary closure of places of public accommodation as a measure to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Company will temporarily suspend all Card Casino, simulcast and special events operations beginning at 11:59 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020. The executive order provides that the temporary suspension will continue for a four week period through 11:59 pm on Friday, December 18, 2020. Canterbury Park is in active dialog with state and local officials around efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on its operations and the community. The Company’s real estate development operations are not suspended as a result of the November 18, 2020 executive order.

“The health and well-being of our team members and guests will always be our paramount concern,” said Randy Sampson, Canterbury Park President and CEO. “During the time earlier this year that Canterbury Park was closed due to COVID-19 and since the June resumption of operations with certain limitations, we put in place a detailed COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, including enhanced sanitation protocols and the promotion of social distancing throughout our Card Casino and racing operations. We believe this plan has been successful and are unaware of any spread of the virus amongst our team members or guests related to our operations since we reopened. We are committed to maintaining the same high level of diligence around our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan once we are able to resume operations after this temporary suspension.

“Over the last eight months, we have focused on conserving cash and maintaining the financial flexibility needed to manage through the pandemic including this new temporary suspension of our operations, while continuing our real estate development operations. Our focus has allowed us to generate positive cash flow in the 2020 third quarter, consistent improvements in our financial performance throughout the third quarter, and momentum carrying forward into the first month of the 2020 fourth quarter. As a result, we have no current borrowings on our line of credit, positioning Canterbury Park with the needed liquidity and flexibility for long-term health and growth.”

“Our dedicated Canterbury family of employees is of utmost importance to us and we greatly appreciate their patience and support during the ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Sampson added. “We will continue to communicate directly with our employees and the greater Canterbury Park community if we become aware of new developments and will post updated information on our website as it becomes available. Our goal is to reopen our Card Casino, simulcast and special events operations following the mandated four week temporary suspension and look forward to a brighter future as restrictions on our operations are lifted.”


About Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: CPHC) owns and operates Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Casino in Shakopee, Minnesota, the only thoroughbred and quarter horse racing facility in the State. The Company generally offers live racing from May to September. The Card Casino hosts card games 24 hours a day, seven days a week, dealing both poker and table games. The Company also conducts year-round wagering on simulcast horse racing and hosts a variety of other entertainment and special events at its Shakopee facility. The Company is redeveloping 140 acres of underutilized land surrounding the Racetrack in a project known as Canterbury Commons™. The Company is pursuing several mixed-use development opportunities for this land, directly and through joint ventures. For more information about the Company, please visit www.canterburypark.com.


Cautionary Statement


From time to time, in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or the investing public, we may make forward-looking statements concerning possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities or plans. These statements are typically preceded by the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in federal securities laws. Shareholders and the investing public should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. We report these risks and uncertainties in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. They include, but are not limited to:
 the ongoing effect on us as an entertainment venue, on spending among our patrons and on the economy caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic or constantly evolving measures to try to contain the virus, such as limits on gatherings, requirements for social distancing, quarantines, shelter-in-place requirements, and business closures; our ability to comply with COVID-19 related executive orders and government guidelines and practices relating to health and safety and the conduct of our operations;  material changes in attendance, including because of visitor concerns about COVID-19; material changes in the level of wagering by patrons; decline in interest in the unbanked card games offered in the Card Casino; competition from other venues offering unbanked card games or other forms of wagering; competition from other sports and entertainment options; increases in compensation and employee benefit costs; increases in the percentage of revenues allocated for purse fund payments; higher than expected expense related to new marketing initiatives; the impact of wagering products and technologies introduced by competitors; the general health of the gaming sector; legislative and regulatory decisions and changes; our ability to successfully develop our real estate; temporary disruptions or changes in access to our facilities caused by ongoing infrastructure improvements; and other factors that are beyond our ability to control or predict.


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Randy Dehmer                                 

Richard Land, Jim Leahy

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer                               

JCIR

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation                     

212-835-8500 or [email protected] 

952-233-4828 or [email protected]   

 

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Apple Rush Company, Inc. Continues winning with Element C and UMIG Distributing

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (US OTC PINK: APRU), announces that it has received its 4th order of Element C from UMIG Distributing and Element C has gained traction at many retailers in the Upper Midwest.  

Jim Buechler, partner in UMIG Distributing, said, “As a supplier of the Element C brand of CBD infused sparkling juices, made by Apple Rush Company Inc., we are excited about the rapid growth for the demand of Element C juices in the Upper Midwest Region. We have seen substantial unit sales increases since starting literally from scratch in July of this year. We feel our growth is amazing considering having to deal with several variables such as the pandemic, uncertainty in the political arena, which could have affected the status of a lot of natural pain relievers, and the misconception of what hemp derived CBD really is. Through extensive consumer education and training in all of our locations, we feel that we have helped to bridge that gap. All of this has been accomplished in many communities that did not realize how a quality product, such as Element C, could help with pain relief. Even though we make no claims that Element C cures anything, it is undeniable, through extensive consumer feedback, that our customers are reporting minor to extreme relief from various maladies.   This, in my opinion, is why we have been successful starting with no retail locations, and growing to over 50 locations and counting.”

Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush, said, “We have put a winning plan together with UMIG in the Upper Midwest and are working on duplicating the plan in Florida, beginning with Southern Eagle Distributing, Inc. It has been great seeing all of their hard work pay off with regular calls updating me of reorders from the retail outlets. The Element C brand has mainstream appeal and is selling in many retail settings including convenience stores, smoke shops, health food stores, restaurants, clubs, and specialty boutiques. It is amazing that with a small team, UMIG has been able to grow rapidly through very difficult times. It is hard to gauge success of a product until you receive the 4th and 5th reorders and we are there in the 5th month. We believe that our product is best in class and we are ramping up production for expansion throughout the Southeast and Upper Midwest. We are also in the process of setting up a new run of Apple Rush sparkling juices in our 8-ounce cans for both sales here in the United States, and also in Japan. We are working through the aluminum can shortage and delivering product as fast as we can to our customers. I am looking forward to a solid end of 2020 and a very strong 2021.”

About The Apple Rush Company, Inc.

The Apple Rush Company, Inc., through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, is a distributor of CPG products under the trademarked Apple Rush brand, Element brand and other labels. The Apple Rush brand has more than 47 years of existence in the natural beverage industry. As a historical leader in the organic and natural beverage sector our goal is to now become a leader in the distribution of anhydrous hemp oil products nationwide. For more information, please go to www.applerush.com, www.aprubrands.com, and www.mistyk.com with our expanded product portfolio.

Safe Harbor Act: Forward-Looking Statements are included within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations including words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements and involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ONGOING INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against JOYY Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

ONGOING INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against JOYY Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of JOYY Inc. (“JOYY” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: YY) for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. JOYY is the subject of a report by Muddy Waters Research released on November 18, 2020. According to the report, titled “YY: You Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Well…Actually You Can,” the Company “is a multibillion-dollar fraud.” The report states, “We conclude that YY’s component businesses are a fraction of the size it reports, and that the company’s reported user metrics, revenues, and cash balances are predominantly fraudulent,” adding that “approximately 84% of YY’s reported consolidated revenue appears to be fraudulent.” Based on this news, shares of JOYY dropped by 26% on the same day.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 1880 Century Park East, Suite 404, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm’s website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

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Brian Schall, Esq.

310-301-3335

[email protected]

www.schallfirm.com

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Global CFO Survey: CFOs Look to Build “Future Ready” Organizations in the Wake of COVID-19

Global CFO Survey: CFOs Look to Build “Future Ready” Organizations in the Wake of COVID-19

NEW YORK & LONDON & MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) announced the release of the Global CFO Survey report by Everest Group, a leading consulting and research firm. The survey polled 300 CFOs and their direct reports from large enterprises across 20 different industries globally to better understand how they are navigating uncertainty associated with a global pandemic and changing their longer-term strategic business imperatives.

As per the survey findings, CFOs see lower customer demand and working capital challenges as top short-term concerns across all industries. In addition, CFOs of manufacturing and life sciences organizations are facing supply chain issues, while pricing pressure was reported as a top concern in the hi-tech, telecom, travel and logistics sectors. Key short-term priorities to address these concerns include implementing successful work from home models, boosting liquidity and increasing digital adoption.

In the long-term, CFOs are also expecting their businesses to face significant challenges. Over half of the surveyed CFOs worry about ensuring their organizations viability through an economic downturn and about increasing liability and risk exposure resulting from new modes of working. In addition, the relevance of existing business models and the need for operational preparedness are also top-of-mind.

To deal with long-term concerns, over 50% of the survey respondents see speed, agility and digital enablement as the key characteristics of a future-ready organization. They believe that their roles will evolve to being business partners and orchestrators of increased collaboration among company functions while contributing to making companies resilient, especially in the wake of the global pandemic.

“As we move closer to the end of 2020, lower sales and supply chain disruptions continue to negatively impact revenues in the majority of organizations. More than 55% of CFOs believe their 2020 revenues would be at least 3% lower than their 2019 revenues. With 47% of CFOs saying they are not very confident committing to investments in the next 6 to 12 months, there are key areas they can address to recover and rebound. We are at a critical juncture where Digital F&A leaders like WNS are in a unique position to help CFOs and organizations transform the future of finance as indicated by the Global CFO Survey,” said Keshav R. Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS.

According to the study, CFOs are expecting their Finance and Accounting (F&A) service providers to offer support in strategic tasks such as designing transformation road maps, incorporating actionable insights, and driving process excellence for finance functions across client companies. Interestingly, there is significant openness among organizations that are not currently leveraging third-party or in-house shared services support for F&A about considering these models in the future.

About Global CFO Survey: TheCFO Research study by Everest Group, supported by WNS, aimed to understand the impact of COVID-19 in the current business environment, how CFOs are perceiving their roles to evolve in the new normal, and the key building blocks that they must build to ensure a future-ready organization. Over 300 CFOs and their direct reports across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa – and from more than 20 industry sectors – participated in the survey. Download the full report, here.

About WNS

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. WNS combines deep industry knowledge with technology, analytics and process expertise to co-create innovative, digitally led transformational solutions with over 375 clients across various industries. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of BPM solutions including industry-specific offerings, customer interaction services, finance and accounting, human resources, procurement, and research and analytics to re-imagine the digital future of businesses. As of September 30, 2020, WNS had 41,466 professionals across 60 delivery centers worldwide including facilities in China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.

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This document includes information which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied are discussed in our most recent Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WNS undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Investors:

David Mackey

EVP – Finance & Head of Investor Relations

WNS (Holdings) Limited

+1 (201) 942-6261

[email protected]

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Global Head – Marketing & Communications and Corporate Business Development

WNS (Holdings) Limited

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The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Announces Record Sector Financing in 2020


The regenerative medicine sector attracted $15.9 billion in financing through just the first three quarters of the year, shattering the previous record of $13.5 billion

Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Global financing for the regenerative medicine and advanced therapy sector set an annual record of $15.9 billion through just the first three quarters of 2020, according to data released today by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to realizing the promise of regenerative medicines.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, financing for the cell, gene, and tissue-based therapies sector surpassed the previous record of $13.5 billion set during full-year 2018.

“There is strength across all types of investment and stages of the pipeline, from early-stage cell-based immuno-oncology to late-stage gene therapies,” said Janet Lambert, CEO of ARM. “The outlook for patients has never been brighter.”

Investors remain bullish about the promise of profound, durable, and possibly curative regenerative medicines to treat a range of diseases and disorders.

Public financing continues to drive the sector, through both IPOs ($2.8 billion YTD) and follow-on financings ($5.7 billion YTD). At $4.1 billion year-to-date, venture capital financing is also on track to surpass the previous record of $4.3 billion set in 2019.

“The rapid advancement of the science behind regenerative medicine makes this a very dynamic time for investors and a hopeful time for patients,” said Jason Rhodes, a partner at Atlas Venture. “The breadth of approaches now available — from CRISPR to CAR-Ts to lentiviruses and non-viral gene therapies — enables us to pick the right tool for the specific biology that we’re addressing.”

Highlights from ARM’s third-quarter 2020 data include:

Gene therapy financing was $3.5B in Q3 2020 and $12 billion YTD, up 178% and 114% from 2019 levels respectively; cell therapy financing reached $3 billion in Q3 2020 and $11 billion YTD, up 97% and 242%, respectively; tissue-based therapy financing was $226 million in Q3 2020 and $311 million YTD, up 11% and 311% respectively.*

At the end of Q3 2020, there were 1,109 regenerative medicine clinical trials ongoing worldwide – 373 in gene therapy, 492 in cell-based immuno-oncology, 202 in cell therapy, and 42 in tissue-based therapies.

Of the 1,109 clinical trials, 388 target more prevalent diseases, including prevalent cancers (159), cardiovascular disease (35), diseases of the central nervous system (33), infectious diseases including COVID-19 (38), and diabetes (17).

There are 97 ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials, with regulatory decisions expected in the coming months in the US and Europe for several product candidates across cell, gene, and tissue-based therapies; cell-based immuno-oncology now comprises more than half of the 418 Phase 1 trials.

There are 1,026 regenerative medicine and advanced therapy developers active globally, up from 1,001 in our previous report covering the first half of 2020. Of the current total, 536 are active in gene therapy, 641 are active in cell therapy, and 135 are active in tissue-based therapies.

* Some companies utilize multiple technology types, and financings for these companies are included in each of the applicable categories.

About the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) is the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to realizing the promise of regenerative medicines and advanced therapies. ARM promotes legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives to advance this innovative and transformative sector, which includes cell therapies, gene therapies and tissue-based therapies. Early products to market have demonstrated profound, durable and potentially curative benefits that are already helping thousands of patients worldwide, many of whom have no other viable treatment options. Hundreds of additional product candidates contribute to a robust pipeline of potentially life-changing regenerative medicines and advanced therapies. In its 11-year history, ARM has become the global voice of the sector, representing the interests of 370+ members worldwide, including small and large companies, academic research institutions, major medical centers and patient groups. To learn more about ARM or to become a member, visit http://www.alliancerm.org.

Stephen Majors
404.630.8138
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Blackline Safety Enhances G7c Cloud-Connected Safety Wearables With 4G

Blackline Safety Enhances G7c Cloud-Connected Safety Wearables With 4G

G7c devices now connect directly to the Blackline Cloud using 4G wireless, supported by the industry’s largest global network for connected safety

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX.V: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, announced today that it has expanded its G7c gas detection and safety monitors to include 4G connectivity, enabling its devices to operate on 350+ mobile networks across 100+ countries. G7c wearables use a combination of wireless communications, multiple sensors and location technology to automatically detect safety and health incidents, including falls, lack of movement, exposure to environmental gases and close proximity to other employees.

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Blackline Safety adds 4G wireless capability to G7c cloud-connected safety wearables (Photo: Business Wire)

Blackline Safety adds 4G wireless capability to G7c cloud-connected safety wearables (Photo: Business Wire)

To provide optimum compatibility with wireless networks on a global scale, G7c wearables now combine 4G with 3G or 2G connectivity that continues to be offered by many network providers around the world. Blackline clients further benefit from multi-carrier coverage in most countries, yielding a super-footprint comprised of two or more wireless networks, including across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and most European countries.

“Every day, tens of thousands of workers around the world trust Blackline Safety and our G7 cloud-connected wearables to help keep them safe in the field and throughout facilities,” said Barry Moore, VP Product Development at Blackline Safety. “Equipped with 4G connectivity, G7c devices now feature additional bandwidth to support new and innovative capabilities that we’ll offer in the future. Combined with the industry’s largest global coverage footprint, Blackline is uniquely positioned to help businesses enhance the sustainability and safety of their operations, ensuring that workers return home at the end of the day.”

Blackline’s updated G7c wearable featuring 4G technology from u-blox (SIX: UBXN), a partner and global leader in wireless communications and positioning technologies based in Thalwil, Switzerland. With the support of u-blox, G7c devices now offer greater network compatibility, a larger global coverage footprint, significantly faster data speeds and industry-leading assisted GPS location technology.

“Our collaboration with Blackline Safety demonstrates that our technology is reliable in the most critical environments around the world,” said Randy Walston, Regional Sales Director at u-blox. “With our technology, the workers that Blackline Safety helps protect will be connected at all times, enabling organizations to advance their digital transformation and expand their operations, all while knowing their people will remain safe.”

To improve safety, efficiency and quality, many businesses are transforming digitally, taking advantage of connectivity and data throughout their worksites and operations. Featuring advanced 4G technology, G7c becomes a digital hub at the heart of businesses’ digital transformations, empowering 24/7 live monitoring, emergency response and evacuation management, two-way communications, connected gas detection and push-to-talk.

Learn more about Blackline Safety’s 4G-equipped G7c device by visiting www.blacklinesafety.com/g7c-wireless-gas-detector.

About u-blox: u‑blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u‑blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost‑effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. www.u-blox.com

About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a global connected safety leader that helps to ensure every worker gets their job done and returns home safe each day. Blackline provides wearable safety technology, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and increase productivity of organizations in more than 100 countries. Blackline Safety wearables provide a lifeline to tens of thousands of men and women, having reported over 100 billion data-points and initiated over five million emergency responses. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, we ensure that help is never too far away. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Telephone: +1 403 451 0327

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Tyler Technologies Named a Top Workplace in Troy, Michigan

Tyler Technologies Named a Top Workplace in Troy, Michigan

Tyler ranked 12th in the large company category

TROY, Michigan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) has been named to the Detroit Free Press “2020 Top Workplaces” list in Michigan for the fourth consecutive year. Tyler improved its ranking from #48 in 2019 to #12 in 2020 out of 150 companies named to the Top Workplaces list.

“We are honored to once again be recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a top workplace in Michigan,” said Bryan Proctor, president of Tyler’s Public Safety Division, which is headquartered in Troy. “Our team members have continued to execute at a high level through alignment on our shared mission to serve the public sector, and I am proud to be a part of this company.”

The Detroit Free Press partnered with Energage, an employee research and culture technology firm, to administer an employee engagement survey related to workplace culture. The rankings are based on employee survey feedback, which is analyzed based on Energage’s objective criteria.

With the growth of the Troy office, Tyler moved from the midsize to large company category. More than 500 employees work in Tyler’s Troy office, home to its Public Safety Division, which develops software solutions for police, fire, and EMS agencies. The Troy location is also home to the company’s New World™ ERP staff, who provide integrated public administration solutions. Tyler has nearly 5,500 employees and approximately 30 offices across the U.S. and Canada.

About Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector. Tyler’s end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate more efficiently and connect more transparently with their constituents and with each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler’s solutions are transforming how clients gain actionable insights that solve problems in their communities. Tyler has more than 26,000 successful installations across more than 10,000 sites, with clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler was named to Forbes’ “Best Midsize Employers” list in 2019 and has been recognized three times on Forbes’ “Most Innovative Growth Companies” list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.

Jennifer Kepler

Tyler Technologies

972.713.3770

[email protected]

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Discovery, Inc. To Host Presentation And Investor Briefing To Discuss The Launch Of A Global Streaming Service

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NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced it will host a presentation followed by an investor briefing on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET, to discuss its plans to launch a global streaming service, including the overarching strategy for the platform.

The presentation will be held virtually at 12:00 p.m. ET, followed by a separate investor briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET. The webcasts will be available on both the corporate homepage https://corporate.discovery.com/ and the Company’s Investor Relations’ website https://ir.corporate.discovery.com/. Select financial information and replays of both webcasts will also be made available on the Investor Relations’ website.

About Discovery:

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.

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Zynex Ranked 13th in Revenue Growth Among Medical Device Companies

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI), an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, stroke rehabilitation, cardiac monitoring and neurological diagnostics today announced it has been ranked 13th in revenue growth among all medical device companies in the U.S. and Canada on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500.  Zynex was ranked 388th for revenue growth between 2016 and 2019 across all companies in North America.  Zynex’s revenues grew 242% over that period, with 2019 revenue reaching $45.5 million.  The company estimates 2020 revenue between $80.0 and $81.0 million. The 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list can be found at www.fast500.com.

“It is an honor to be recognized for the second year in a row by Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500 for revenue growth,” said Thomas Sangaard, CEO and founder of Zynex Inc.  “This award truly reflects the strong commitment of our Zynex team and gives me an opportunity to thank everyone here for their dedication and hard work.  We appreciate this award and look forward to continued revenue growth in the years ahead.”


About Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 26th year, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies—both public and private—in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2016 to 2019.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute  to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year  operating revenues of at least $50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Zynex 
Zynex, founded in 1996, markets and sells its own design of electrotherapy medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation; and the Company’s proprietary NeuroMove device designed to help recovery of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Zynex is also developing a new blood volume monitor for use in hospitals and surgery centers.  For additional information, please visit: Zynex.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, forecasts, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore you should not rely on any of these forward looking statements.  The Company makes no express or implied representation or warranty as to the completeness of forward looking statements or, in the case of projections, as to their attainability or the accuracy and completeness of the assumptions from which they are derived. Factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the need to obtain CE marking of new products, the acceptance of new products as well as existing products by doctors and hospitals, larger competitors with greater financial resources, the need to keep pace with technological changes, our dependence on the reimbursement for our products from health insurance companies, our dependence on third party manufacturers to produce our goods on time and to our specifications, implementation of our sales strategy including a strong direct sales force, the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as well as our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Contact:

Zynex, Inc.
(800) 495-6670


Investor Relations Contact:

Amato and Partners, LLC
Investor Relations Counsel
[email protected]

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