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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.94 Per Share Fiscal Year 2020 NAV Performance Up 24%

RYE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.94 per share cash distribution payable on December 29, 2020 to common shareholders of record on November 25, 2020. With this fourth quarter distribution, the total distributions from the Fund for the calendar year 2020 would equate to $1.33 per share, a 70% increase from $0.78 last year.

The Fund’s fiscal year ends September 30, 2020. Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results.

Shareholders who are not members of the Fund’s Automatic Dividend Investment Plan will be given the option to receive the distribution either in cash or in beneficial shares of the Fund. The distribution is taxable to shareholders whether or not they choose to receive cash.

The expiration date of the option is December 16, 2020. Shareholders who do not make an election will receive the distribution in beneficial shares.

The number of shares that holders will be entitled to receive under the share option will be determined on December 17, 2020, either on the basis of the closing market price of the Fund’s beneficial shares or its net asset value, whichever is lower on that date.

The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. Under the Fund’s current distribution policy, the Fund intends to pay a minimum annual distribution of 5% of the Fund’s trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount sufficient to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies.

Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund pays an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification or termination by the Board of Trustees at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

All or part of the distribution may be treated as long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income (or a combination of both) for individuals, each subject to the maximum federal income tax rate for long term capital gains, which is currently 20% in taxable accounts for individuals (or less depending on an individual’s tax bracket). In addition, certain U.S. shareholders who are individuals, estates or trusts and with income that exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare surcharge on their “net investment income”, which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of the Fund.

If the Fund does not generate sufficient earnings (dividends and interest income, less expenses, and realized net capital gain) equal to or in excess of the aggregate distributions paid by the Fund in a given year, then the amount distributed in excess of the Fund’s earnings would be deemed a return of capital. Since this would be considered a return of a portion of a share-holder’s original investment, it is generally not taxable and would be treated as a reduction in the shareholder’s cost basis.

Long-term capital gains, qualified dividend income, investment company taxable income and return of capital, if any, will be allocated on a pro-rata basis to all distributions to common shareholders for the year. Based on the accounting records of the Fund currently available, each of the distributions paid in 2020 to common shareholders with respect to the Fund’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 would include approximately 28% from net investment income and 72% from net capital gains on a book basis. This information does not represent information for tax reporting purposes. The estimated components of each distribution are updated and provided to shareholders of record in a notice accompanying the distribution and are available on our website. The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2020 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All individual shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2020 distributions in early 2021 via Form 1099-DIV.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. More information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information is available by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visiting www.gabelli.com.

About Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $212 million in total net assets. ECF invests primarily in convertible securities and common stock with the objectives of providing income and the potential for capital appreciation, objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long-term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE:GBL).

NYSE American: ECF

CUSIP – 289074106

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November 13, 2020 8:52 am

Nabors Announces Early Results and Extension of Early Participation Date with Respect to Certain Exchange Offers

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nabors Industries, Inc. (“Nabors” or the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Parent”) (NYSE: NBR) today announced the early results of its previously announced offers to all Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) (x) certain aggregate principal amounts of the Company’s (i) 4.625% Senior Notes due 2021, (ii) 5.50% Senior Notes due 2023, (iii) 5.10% Senior Notes due 2023, (iv) 5.75% Senior Notes due 2025, (v) 0.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2024 and (y) certain aggregate principal amounts of the Parent’s (i) 7.25% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2026 and (ii) 7.50% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2028 (together, the “Old Notes”) for up to $300 million aggregate principal amount of newly issued 9.00% senior priority guaranteed notes due 2025 (the “New Notes”).

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 12, 2020 (the “Original Early Participation Date”), approximately $344.9 million aggregate principal amount of Old Notes had been tendered in the Exchange Offers. Based on the tender results to date, approximately $160.8 million aggregate principal amount of New Notes would be issued upon settlement of the Exchange Offers. Additionally, the Company previously issued $50.5 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Senior Priority Guaranteed Notes due 2025 in a private transaction (the “Private Exchange Notes”) in exchange for $115 million aggregate principal amount of its 0.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2024. The Private Exchange Notes are substantially similar to the New Notes with respect to ranking, covenants and certain other terms. The Private Exchange Notes and the New Notes are referred to herein as the Company’s “Senior Priority Guaranteed Notes.” The issuance of the $50.5 million aggregate principal amount of Private Exchange Notes, when combined with the $160.8 million aggregate principal amount of New Notes to be issued upon settlement of the Exchange Offers based on the tender results to date, would result in approximately $211.3 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Priority Guaranteed Notes outstanding upon the settlement of the Exchange Offers.

In addition, Nabors announced that it has extended the “Early Participation Date” with respect to its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2023, 5.10% Senior Notes due 2023, 5.75% Senior Notes due 2025 and 0.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2024 to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 27, 2020 (the “Amended Early Participation Deadline”). Accordingly, Eligible Holders of such Old Notes who tender their Notes after the Original Early Participation Date and prior to the Amended Early Participation Deadline will continue to be eligible to receive the Total Consideration as set forth in the confidential exchange offering memorandum, dated October 29, 2020 (the “Offering Memorandum”), which includes an early tender payment of $50 principal amount of New Notes per $1,000 principal of such Old Notes (the “Early Tender Payment”). Eligible Holders of the Old Notes for which the Early Participation Date has not been extended, who tender such Old Notes after the Original Early Participation Date, will only be eligible to receive the Exchange Consideration set forth in the Offering Memorandum, which does not include the Early Tender Payment.

Due to the extension of the Early Participation Date for the certain series listed above, Nabors has opted not to exercise its option to have an early settlement for the Exchange Offers. Accordingly, the Exchange Offers will only have one settlement after the expiration of the Exchange Offers.

Except as described herein, the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers remain the same as set forth and detailed in the Offering Memorandum, copies of which were previously distributed to Eligible Holders. Withdrawal rights expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 12, 2020 and tendered Old Notes may no longer be withdrawn.

The Exchange Offers are being made, and the New Notes are being offered and will be issued only (a) to holders of Old Notes who are reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)) and (b) to holders of Old Notes who are persons other than U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance upon Regulation S under the Securities Act. Holders of Old Notes who have certified to the Company that they are eligible to participate in the Exchange Offers pursuant to at least one of the foregoing conditions are referred to as “Eligible Holders.” Only Eligible Holders who have completed and returned an eligibility letter, available from the information agent, may receive and review the Offering Memorandum or participate in the Exchange Offers. Eligible Holders of the Old Notes who desire to obtain and complete an eligibility form should contact the information agent and exchange agent, Global Bondholder Services Inc., at 866-470-3900 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers), or online at https://gbsc-usa.com/eligibility/nabors.

Eligible Holders of the Old Notes are urged to carefully read the Offering Memorandum before making any decision with respect to the Exchange Offers. None of the Company, the Parent, the dealer managers, the trustees or securities administrators with respect to the Old Notes, the trustee with respect to the New Notes, the information and exchange agent or any affiliate of any of the foregoing makes any recommendation as to whether Eligible Holders of the Old Notes should exchange their Old Notes for New Notes in the Exchange Offers, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Eligible Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender their Old Notes and, if so, the principal amount of Old Notes to tender.

The New Notes and the Exchange Offers have not been and will not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act, or any state or foreign securities laws. The New Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States or for the account or benefit of any U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers are not being made to Eligible Holders of Old Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This notice does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy notes in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation would be unlawful, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or an advertisement in respect of notes in any province or territory of Canada other than the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador, and in those permitted provinces only to investors that are “accredited investors” as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions, or the Securities Act (Ontario), as applicable, and “permitted clients” as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events, or developments that we expect, believe, or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “budget,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, among other things, the completion of the Exchange Offers. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors that the Company believes are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Some of these risks are described in the “Risk Factors” section in Part I, Item 1A of the Parent’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak as of the date of this press release. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management’s estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. The Company and the Parent do not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

About the Company

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleets and provides offshore platform rigs in the United States and several international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, tubular services, performance software, and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Leveraging advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors’ highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform the industry.

Media Contact

For further information regarding Nabors, please contact William C. Conroy, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at + 1 281-775-2423 or Kara Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at +1 281-775-4954. To request investor materials, contact Nabors’ corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at + 1 441-292-1510 or via email at [email protected].

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November 13, 2020 8:52 am

KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: Final Deadline Reminder for NIKOLA CORPORATION Investors – NKLA, NKLAW

RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA, NKLAW) (“Nikola”) investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Nikola securities between March 3, 2020 and September 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER:

Nikola

investors may, no later than November 16, 2020, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please click

https://www.ktmc.com/nikola-corporation-class-action?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=nikola

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According to the complaint, Nikola operates as an integrated zero emissions transportation systems provider, which designs and manufactures battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen fueling station infrastructure. The merger of VectoIQ and Nikola closed on June 3, 2020.

The Class Period commences on March 3, 2020 when Nikola issued a press release entitled, “Nikola Corporation, a Global Leader in Zero Emissions Transportation Solutions, to Be Listed on NASDAQ Through a Merger with VectoIQ.” In connection with the merger announcement, Nikola released an investor presentation on March 3, 2020, which touted Nikola founder and Executive Chairman Trevor R. Milton’s (“Milton”) experience in the clean energy and technology field and Nikola’s hydrogen production capabilities.

The complaint alleges that, on September 10, 2020, before market hours, Hindenburg Research published a report describing, among other things, how: (i) Nikola claims to design key components in house, but they appear to simply be buying or licensing them from third parties; (ii) Nikola has not produced hydrogen; (iii) a spokesman for Powercell AB, a hydrogen fuel cell technology company that formerly partnered with Nikola, called Nikola’s battery and hydrogen fuel cell claims “hot air”; (iv) Nikola staged a “test” video for its Nikola Two (a prototype truck); (v) some of Nikola’s team, including Milton, are not experts and do not have relevant experience; and (vi) Nikola did not have five Tre trucks completed. Following this news, shares of Nikola fell $10.24, or 24%, over the next two trading days, to close at $32.13 per share on September 11, 2020.

Then, on September 15, 2020, before trading hours, Hindenburg Research published another report, focused on Nikola’s responses and nonresponses to its initial report, entitled “We View Nikola’s Response As a Tacit Admission of Securities Fraud.” Following this news, shares of Nikola fell $2.96, or 8%, to close at $32.83 per share on September 15, 2020.

Finally, on September 20, 2020, Nikola issued a press release entitled “Nikola Board of Directors Announces Leadership Transition: Trevor Milton Steps Down as Executive Chairman; Stephen Girsky Appointed Chairman of the Board.” Following this news, the price of Nikola’s shares fell in pre-market trading on September 21, 2020, further damaging investors.

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) VectoIQ did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Nikola; (2) Nikola overstated its “in-house” design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities; (3) Nikola overstated its hydrogen production capabilities; (4) as a result, Nikola overstated its ability to lower the cost of hydrogen fuel; (5) Milton tweeted a misleading “test” video of the Nikola Two truck; (6) the work experience and background of key Nikola employees, including Milton, had been overstated and obfuscated; (7) Nikola did not have five Tre trucks completed; and (8) as a result, the defendants’ public statements were false and/or misleading at all relevant times.

Investors who wish to discuss their legal rights or interests with respect to this securities fraud class action lawsuit are encouraged to contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check (James Maro, Jr., Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) at (844) 877-9500 (toll free) or (610) 667 – 7706, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Nikola investors may, no later than November 16, 2020, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed as a lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state and federal law. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world. The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars). The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, please visit www.ktmc.com.

CONTACT:

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
Adrienne Bell, Esq.
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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November 13, 2020 8:48 am

TD Holdings, Inc. achieves third quarter profit by new business segment

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On 13^th, November 2020, TD Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLG) released its financial report for the third quarter of 2020. In a single quarter, it achieved operating income of $7.21 million and net profit of $1.18 million. Compared with the same period in the third quarter of 2019, its operating income and net profit have increased by 1,077.48% and 1,103.69% respectively, which indicates a rapid growth of the performance of each quarter in 2020.

The new business of commodity trading and supply chain services has brought huge space for the company to further develop. Especially after the completion of the acquisition of Shenzhen Qianhai Baiyu Supply Chain Co., Ltd. on October 26, 2020, the company has determined to draw a new picture for the business of bulk commodity and supply chain management.

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November 13, 2020 8:48 am

TD Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) (the “Company”), a commodities trading and supply chain management service provider in China today announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Affected by the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19, the Company expected its used luxurious car leasing business to be subject to continuous losses due to the closure of stores. As a result, the Company sold the used luxurious car leasing business in August 2020 and focus on the commodities trading and its complementary business.

Mrs. Renmei Ouyang, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “We are pleased to report our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We started our commodities trading business in late 2019. We have successfully achieved net income from our continuing operations in the third quarter of 2020. We plan on continuing to develop our commodities trading business in terms of volume, revenues and net profit, and increase its value to our stockholders. In addition, our recent acquisition of Shenzhen Qianhai Baiyu Supply Chain Co., Ltd. has laid a solid foundation for us to further expand our supply chain business in areas including warehousing, logistics, processing, and providing supply chain financing to downstream clients. We expect Qianhai Baiyu to synergize well with Huamucheng’s existing operations as the two businesses will be able to share customer resources and sales channels, increasing our cost efficiency.”

Financial Highlights

In the quarter ended September 30, 2020

Revenues from commodities trading business was $7.21 million, consisting of $3.68 million from sales of commodities products, and $3.53 million from supply chain management services for the quarter ended September 30, 2020;
Net income from continuing operations was $4.17 million, as compared with net loss from continuing operations of $0.26 million for the same period ended September 30, 2019. Net income was $1.18 million, as compared with net loss of $0.39 million for the same period ended September 30, 2019;
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.07, compared with basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations of $0.03 for the same period ended September 30, 2019. Basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.02, compared with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.05 for the same period ended September 30, 2019; and
Shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2020 was $93.9 million, an increase of 1,518.97% compared with $5.8 million as of December 31, 2019.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Revenues from commodities trading business was $12.39 million, consisting of $6.30 million from sales of commodities products, and $6.09 million from supply chain management services for the quarter ended September 30, 2020;
We raised funds aggregating $30 million from issuance of convertible notes, accompanied by warrants to purchase 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants at an exercise price of $1.80, and raised $36 million from the holders of convertible notes upon their conversion of the convertible notes and exercise of the warrants. We therefore incurred noncash amortization of beneficial conversion feature of $3.4 million and amortization of relative fair value of warrants of $3.06 million;
Net income from continuing operations was $0.22 million, as compared with net loss from continuing operations of $2.12 million for the same period ended September 30, 2019. Net loss was $3.32 million, as compared with $3.26 million for the same period ended September 30, 2019; and
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.01, compared with basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations of $0.30 for the same period ended September 30, 2019. Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.08, compared with basic and diluted loss per share of $0.46 for the same period ended September 30, 2019.

Financial Results

In the three months ended September 30, 2020

Revenues

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold non-ferrous metals to six customers at fixed prices, and earned revenues when the product ownership was transferred to its customers. The Company earned revenues of $3,680,944 from sales of commodity products. There was no such revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company earned distribution commission fees of $3,531,885 from facilitating metal product sales between the suppliers and the customers, and did not earn revenues from loan recommendation services.

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue primarily consists of purchase costs of non-ferrous metal products and business taxes and surcharges. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company purchased non-ferrous metal products of $3,617,068 from two third party suppliers, and sold non-ferrous metal products to four customers. The Company recorded cost of revenue of $3,697,490. There was no such cost for the three months ended September 30, 2019 because this was a new business launched in December 2019.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $259,945 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 to $292,080 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, representing an increase of $32,135, or 12%. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consisted of salary and employee benefits, office rental expense, business tax and surcharge, professional service fees, office supplies. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase of $79,098 in rental expenses with our launch of our commodities trading business, against a decrease of salary and payroll expenses of $27,012 because our new senior management charged less salary expenses.

Interest income

Interest income was primarily generated from loans made to third parties and related parties. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, interest income was $2,356,000, as compared with $nil for the same period ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to net loans of $83.3 million made to a customer, from which the Company earned interest income of $2.4 million.

Net loss from discontinued operations

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the net loss from discontinued operations was comprised of a net loss of $nil from discontinued operations of the used luxurious car leasing business and a loss of $2,989,116 from disposal of the discontinued operations of used luxurious car leasing business.

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the net loss from discontinued operations was comprised of a net loss of $132,898 from discontinued operations of the used luxurious car leasing business.

Net loss

Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $4,170,658, representing a change of $4,430,603 from net loss from continuing operations of $259,945 for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $1,181,542, representing a change of $1,574,385 from net loss of $392,843 for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Revenues

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold non-ferrous metals to six customers at fixed prices, and earned revenues when the product ownership was transferred to its customers. The Company earned revenues of $6,298,245 from sales of commodity products. There was no such revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company earned $2,332,735 from loan recommendation services from the facilitation of a loan volume of approximately $93.3 million (RMB 652.8 million) with five customers, and earned distribution commission fees of $3,760,338 from facilitating the metal product sales between the suppliers and the customers.

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue primarily consists of purchase costs of non-ferrous metal products and business taxes and surcharges. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company purchased non-ferrous metal products of $6,233,590 from three third party suppliers, and sold non-ferrous metal products to six customers. The Company recorded cost of revenue of $6,322,765. There was no such cost for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 because this was a new business launched in December 2019.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $2,123,191 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to $1,032,660 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, representing a decrease of $1,090,531, or 51%. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consisted of salary and employee benefits, office rental expense, business tax and surcharge, professional service fees, office supplies. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease of stock-based compensation expenses of $884,208, because we issued 502,391 restricted shares as compensation of $884,208 to certain service providers for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, while no such issuance was made for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, and a decrease of $112,061 in salary and payroll expenses because the new senior management of the Company charged less payroll expenses.

Interest income

Interest income was primarily generated from loans made to third parties and related parties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, interest income was $3,965,283, representing an increase of $3,964,647 from $636 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to net loans of $83.3 million made to a customer. The Company earned interest income of $3.82 million from this customer.

Amortization of beneficial conversion feature and relative fair value of warrants relating to issuance of convertible notes

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, there was amortization of beneficial conversion feature of $3.4 million and relative fair value of warrants relating to issuance of convertible notes of $3.06 million relating to the convertible notes which were converted in May 2020.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, no such expenses were incurred.

Net loss from discontinued operations

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the net loss from discontinued operations was comprised of net loss of $552,691 from discontinued operations of used luxurious car leasing business and a loss of $3,541,807 from disposal of the discontinued operations of the used luxurious car leasing business.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the net loss from discontinued operations was comprised of net loss of $1,140,439 from discontinued operations of the used luxurious car leasing business.

Net loss

Net income from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $222,119, representing a change of $2,344,674 from net loss from continuing operations of $2,122,555 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $3,319,688, representing an increase of $56,694 from net loss of $3,262,994 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Cash Flows

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $2.97 million, as compared with $1.78 million as of December 31, 2019.

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $1.64 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared with cash used in operating activities from continuing operations of $1.20 million for the same period of 2019. Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.94 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared with cash used in operating activities from continuing operations of $2.02 million for the same period of 2019.

Net cash used in investing activities was $81.71 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $5.46 million for the same period of 2019.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $81.05 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $7.40 million for the same period of 2019.

About TD Holdings, Inc.

TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) is a commodities trading and supply chain management service provider in China. Our commodities trading and supply chain management businesses are conducted under the brand names “Huamucheng” by Shenzhen Huamucheng Trading Co., Ltd. and “Qianhai Baiyu” by Shenzhen Qianhai Baiyu Supply Chain Co., Ltd., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries in Shenzhen. For more information please visit http://ir.tdglg.com.

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November 13, 2020 8:48 am

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $2.25 Per Share Fiscal Year 2020 NAV Performance Up 20%

Bancroft Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $2.25 Per Share Fiscal Year 2020 NAV Performance Up 20%

RYE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $2.25 per share cash distribution payable on December 29, 2020 to common shareholders of record on November 25, 2020. With this fourth quarter distribution, the total distributions from the Fund for the calendar year 2020 would equate to $3.12 per share, an 81% increase from $1.72 last year.

The Fund’s fiscal year ends October 31, 2020. Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results.

The expiration date of the option is December 16, 2020. Shareholders who do not make an election will receive the distribution in beneficial shares.

Long-term capital gains, qualified dividend income, investment company taxable income and return of capital, if any, will be allocated on a pro-rata basis to all distributions to common shareholders for the year. Based on the accounting records of the Fund currently available, each of the distributions paid in 2020 to common shareholders with respect to the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2020 would include approximately 27% from net investment income and 73% from net capital gains on a book basis. This information does not represent information for tax reporting purposes. The estimated components of each distribution are updated and provided to shareholders of record in a notice accompanying the distribution and are available on our website. The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2020 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All individual shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2020 distributions in early 2021 via Form 1099-DIV.

About Bancroft Fund Ltd.

Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $194 million in total net assets. BCV invests primarily in convertible securities with the objectives of providing income and the potential for capital appreciation, objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE:GBL).

NYSE American – BCV

CUSIP – 059695106

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Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights

Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report today, reflecting for the first time its recent acquisition of TD Ameritrade. Company highlights for the month of October 2020 include:

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Core net new assets brought to the company by new and existing clients totaled $25.6 billion. Core net new assets excluding mutual fund clearing totaled $25.7 billion.
Total client assets were $5.88 trillion as of month-end October, up 53% from October 2019 and up 34% compared to September 2020.
Average interest-earning assets on the company’s balance sheet were $442.1 billion in October, up 66% from October 2019 and up 13% compared to September 2020.

Prior to the closing of the acquisition on October 6, 2020, TD Ameritrade recorded the following client operating metrics for the period of October 1 through October 5:

Daily Average Trades (DATs): 3,932 thousand
Net New Assets: $1.0 billion
New brokerage accounts: 32 thousand

Please note that while these standalone TD Ameritrade metrics are not included within the October Monthly Activity Report table, all metrics have been calculated using Schwab’s methodologies.

About Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with 29.0 million active brokerage accounts, 2.1 million corporate retirement plan participants, 1.5 million banking accounts, and $5.9 trillion in client assets as of October 31, 2020. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiaries, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, Inc., and TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc., (members SIPC, https://www.sipc.org), and their affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent, fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services. Its primary banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender), provides banking and lending services and products. More information is available at https://www.aboutschwab.com.

TD Ameritrade, Inc. and TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation. TD Ameritrade is a trademark jointly owned by TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc. and The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

The Charles Schwab Corporation Monthly Activity Report For October 2020

	2019						2020																				Change
	Oct		Nov		Dec		Jan		Feb		Mar		Apr		May		Jun		Jul		Aug		Sep		Oct		Mo.	Yr.
Market Indices (at month end)
Dow Jones Industrial Average	27,046		28,051		28,538		28,256		25,409		21,917		24,346		25,383		25,813		26,428		28,430		27,782		26,502		(5%)	(2%)
Nasdaq Composite	8,292		8,665		8,973		9,151		8,567		7,700		8,890		9,490		10,059		10,745		11,775		11,168		10,912		(2%)	32%
Standard & Poor’s 500	3,038		3,141		3,231		3,226		2,954		2,585		2,912		3,044		3,100		3,271		3,500		3,363		3,270		(3%)	8%
Client Assets (in billions of dollars)
Beginning Client Assets	3,768.4		3,854.6		3,942.2		4,038.8		4,051.6		3,862.8		3,496.9		3,778.3		4,009.0		4,110.1		4,278.0		4,489.7		4,395.3
Net New Assets⁽¹⁾	35.2		12.0		30.1		20.9		24.4		27.9		15.3		97.5		24.6		11.2		20.0		20.0		1,596.9		N/M	N/M
Net Market Gains (Losses)	51.0		75.6		66.5		(8.1	)	(213.2	)	(393.8	)	266.1		133.2		76.5		156.7		191.7		(114.4	)	(113.7	)
Total Client Assets (at month end)	3,854.6		3,942.2		4,038.8		4,051.6		3,862.8		3,496.9		3,778.3		4,009.0		4,110.1		4,278.0		4,489.7		4,395.3		5,878.5		34%	53%
Core Net New Assets⁽²⁾	24.1		12.0		30.1		20.9		24.4		27.9		15.3		17.6		13.7		2.7		20.0		20.0		25.6		28%	6%
Receiving Ongoing Advisory Services (at month end)
Investor Services	324.6		330.8		337.1		336.8		323.2		291.5		309.9		339.8		345.2		355.6		366.8		361.2		378.8		5%	17%
Advisor Services ⁽³⁾	1,691.6		1,728.2		1,769.7		1,773.2		1,694.0		1,531.3		1,647.9		1,711.7		1,747.5		1,818.5		1,900.5		1,870.1		2,552.0		36%	51%
Client Accounts (at month end, in thousands)
Active Brokerage Accounts	12,189		12,247		12,333		12,431		12,521		12,736		12,866		14,007		14,107		14,220		14,311		14,393		29,013		102%	138%
Banking Accounts	1,374		1,384		1,390		1,403		1,411		1,426		1,439		1,448		1,463		1,480		1,493		1,486		1,496		1%	9%
Corporate Retirement Plan Participants	1,735		1,743		1,748		1,732		1,726		1,721		1,696		1,714		1,716		1,712		1,715		1,722		2,072		20%	19%
Client Activity
New Brokerage Accounts (in thousands) ⁽⁴⁾	142		127		164		167		159		283		201		1,250		201		206		202		184		14,718		N/M	N/M
Client Cash as a Percentage of Client Assets ⁽⁵⁾	11.3	%	11.3	%	11.3	%	11.3	%	12.0	%	15.1	%	14.3	%	14.0	%	13.6	%	13.0	%	12.5	%	12.8	%	13.4	%	60 bp	210 bp
Derivative Trades as a Percentage of Total Trades	12.0	%	11.7	%	10.7	%	12.0	%	11.5	%	7.0	%	10.2	%	12.2	%	10.6	%	13.1	%	13.8	%	14.5	%	20.5	%	600 bp	850 bp
Mutual Fund and Exchange-Traded Fund
Net Buys (Sells) ^(6,7)(in millions of dollars)
Large Capitalization Stock	900		1,406		991		845		(178	)	984		(693	)	(768	)	(1,254	)	(2,536	)	(1,422	)	(1,360	)	(935	)
Small / Mid Capitalization Stock	(458	)	73		201		(314	)	(531	)	(954	)	151		(401	)	(1,063	)	(1,476	)	(441	)	(497	)	(753	)
International	340		735		993		1,360		132		(2,116	)	(2,207	)	(1,953	)	(1,580	)	(773	)	230		370		168
Specialized	618		484		455		762		397		333		2,059		1,512		1,020		1,505		906		115		215
Hybrid	(202	)	(290	)	(96	)	615		(257	)	(4,790	)	(860	)	(518	)	(97	)	(769	)	(124	)	(12	)	(553	)
Taxable Bond	2,813		2,274		4,710		5,714		3,830		(23,142	)	1,642		5,469		9,215		7,314		7,680		5,734		5,904
Tax-Free Bond	809		860		1,255		1,481		1,066		(5,229	)	(242	)	805		1,710		1,297		1,648		1,123		861
Net Buy (Sell) Activity (in millions of dollars)
Mutual Funds ⁽⁶⁾	(473	)	(761	)	1,097		2,684		(565	)	(34,382	)	(3,863	)	(564	)	1,768		(147	)	2,568		757		(2,260	)
Exchange-Traded Funds ⁽⁷⁾	5,293		6,303		7,412		7,779		5,024		(532	)	3,713		4,710		6,183		4,709		5,909		4,716		7,167
Money Market Funds	7,059		4,768		1,515		1,911		1,312		(1,233	)	8,465		4,833		(5,673	)	(9,039	)	(5,614	)	(6,627	)	(4,021	)
Selected Average Assets (in millions of dollars)
Average Interest-Earning Assets ^(8,9)	266,089		268,254		274,911		279,437		278,966		317,850		353,018		361,814		373,986		379,521		384,690		392,784		442,119		13%	66%
Average Bank Deposit Account Assets ^(9,10)	–		–		–		–		–		–		–		–		–		–		–		–		132,030		N/M	N/M

⁽¹⁾		October 2020 includes an inflow of $1.6 trillion related to the acquisition of TD Ameritrade. July 2020 includes an inflow of $8.5 billion related to the acquisition of Wasmer, Schroeder & Company, LLC. June 2020 includes an inflow of $10.9 billion from a mutual fund clearing services client. May 2020 includes an inflow of $79.9 billion related to the acquisition of the assets of USAA’s Investment Management Company. October 2019 includes an inflow of $11.1 billion from a mutual fund clearing services client.
⁽²⁾		Net new assets before significant one-time inflows or outflows, such as acquisitions/divestitures or extraordinary flows (generally greater than $10 billion) relating to a specific client. These flows may span multiple reporting periods.
⁽³⁾		Excludes Retirement Business Services.
⁽⁴⁾		October 2020 includes 14.5 million new brokerage accounts related to the acquisition of TD Ameritrade. May 2020 includes 1.1 million new brokerage accounts related to the acquisition of the assets of USAA’s Investment Management Company.
⁽⁵⁾		Schwab One^®, certain cash equivalents, bank deposits, third-party bank deposit accounts, and money market fund balances as a percentage of total client assets.
⁽⁶⁾		Represents the principal value of client mutual fund transactions handled by Schwab, including transactions in proprietary funds. Includes institutional funds available only to Investment Managers. Excludes money market fund transactions.
⁽⁷⁾		Represents the principal value of client ETF transactions handled by Schwab, including transactions in proprietary ETFs.
⁽⁸⁾		Represents average total interest-earning assets on the company’s balance sheet.
⁽⁹⁾		October 2020 averages reflect a full month of Schwab balances and 26 days of TD Ameritrade balances following the acquisition closing on October 6, 2020. Calculating the consolidated daily average from the closing date onwards would result in Average Interest Earning Assets and Average Bank Deposit Account Assets of $450,004 million and $157,414 million, respectively.
⁽¹⁰⁾		Represents average TD Ameritrade clients’ uninvested cash sweep account balances held in deposit accounts at third-party financial institutions.
		N/M – Not meaningful

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Charles Schwab

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Charles Schwab

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Banking Professional Services Finance

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