SHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Biogen Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

SHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Biogen Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Biogen Inc. (“Biogen” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BIIB) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between October 22, 2019 and November 6, 2020, inclusive (the ”Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 12, 2021.

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 class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Biogen’s larger dataset failed to provide necessary information on aducanumab’s effectiveness. The Company’s EMERGE study also failed to include necessary data on its effectiveness. This failure extended to the Company’s PRIME study of aducanumab. The Company’s submission to the FDA Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee did not support the efficacy of the drug. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Biogen, investors suffered damages.

Join the case to recover your losses.

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

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The Schall Law Firm

Brian Schall, Esq.,

www.schallfirm.com

Office: 310-301-3335

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Announces Increase in the Year-End Cash Dividend

LODI, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB), a bank holding company headquartered in Lodi, California, declared a year-end cash dividend of $7.50 per share of common stock, an increase of 4.90% over the cash dividend declared in November of 2019. The cash dividend will be paid on January 2, 2021, to shareholders of record on December 9, 2020. Cash dividend payments declared over the past year total $14.75 per share.

Kent A. Steinwert, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are pleased that Farmers & Merchants Bancorp’s record third quarter and year-to-date 2020 financial performance allowed for increasing the cash dividend while still providing a level of capital retention that supports the Company’s growth plans. Although the low market interest rates and economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 health crisis are negatively impacting the performance of many financial institutions, we remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp’s financial results in the remainder of 2020. This year marks the 86th consecutive year that Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has paid cash dividends and the 56th consecutive year dividends have been increased. As a result of the reliability of our cash dividends over many decades, we remain a member of a select group of only 30 publicly traded companies referred to as Dividend Kings.”

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp earned record net income of $14.8 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $43.2 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2020, representing increases of 7.8% and 4.5% over the same periods the prior year. Earnings per share of common stock outstanding for the third quarter were $18.66, up from $17.45 in the third quarter of 2019, and for the nine-month period were $54.49, up from $52.64 the prior year. Additionally, the Company’s net income over the trailing twelve months was $57.9 million ($73.03 per share as reported), as compared to $54.4 million for the same period in the prior year. Return on average assets for the third quarter was 1.40%, and for the nine months was 1.44%, and return on average equity was 14.40% for the third quarter and 14.54% for the nine months. Total assets at quarter-end were $4.3 billion, up 20.5% from the third quarter of 2019. As of September 30, 2020 the Company’s credit quality remained strong, with only $498,000 of non-performing loans and leases and a very low delinquency ratio of .04%.

The Company’s tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 9.5% at September 30, 2020, and the total capital ratio was 13.12%, resulting in the highest possible regulatory classification of “well capitalized”. Had the Company not participated in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, the net result would have been an 86 basis point improvement to the September 30, 2020 tier 1 leverage capital ratio, increasing the ratio to 10.36%.

About Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, traded on the OTCQX under the symbol FMCB, is the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, also known as F&M Bank. Founded in 1916, F&M Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank, which proudly serves California through 32 convenient locations. We are the 13th largest bank lender to agriculture in the United States, and the largest community bank lender to agriculture west of the Rocky Mountains. In 2013, the Bank began an expansion into the San Francisco Bay Area with new full-service branches in Walnut Creek and Concord. In early 2018, a loan production office opened in Napa, which converted to a full-service branch in September 2018. The Bank offers a full complement of loan, deposit, equipment leasing and treasury management products to businesses, as well as a full suite of consumer banking products. The FDIC awarded F&M Bank the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” in their CRA evaluation. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has paid dividends for 86 consecutive years and we have increased dividends for 56 consecutive years. As a result, we are a member of a select group of only 30 publicly traded companies referred to as “Dividend Kings.” Additionally, the Bank has maintained a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial for 29 consecutive years, longer than any other commercial bank in the state of California. For more information about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and F&M Bank, visit fmbonline.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the continued impact of COVID-19. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to, loan production, balance sheet management, levels of net interest margin, the ability to control costs and expenses, interest rate changes, the competitive environment, financial and regulatory policies of the United States government, water management issues in California and general economic conditions. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect financial results are included in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

Contact

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
Stephen W. Haley, 209-367-2411
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]



State Auto Financial Declares 118th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

State Auto Financial Declares 118th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable Dec. 29, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 16, 2020. This is the 118th consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared by the company’s board since STFC had its initial public offering of common stock in 1991.

About State Auto Financial Corporation

State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company. STFC stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, which represents the top fourth of all NASDAQ listed companies.

The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group. The State Auto Group markets its insurance products throughout the United States, through independent insurance agencies, which include retail agencies and wholesale brokers. The State Auto Group is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual, Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and Bloomington Compensation. Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC.

Investor contact: Natalie Schoolcraft, [email protected], 614.917.4341

Media contact: Kyle Anderson, [email protected], 614.917.5497

KEYWORDS: United States North America Ohio Indiana Kentucky

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Insurance Professional Services

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ATSG to Webcast its Investor Presentation at the 2020 Stephens Investment Conference

ATSG to Webcast its Investor Presentation at the 2020 Stephens Investment Conference

WILMINGTON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATSG) today announced that it will make a webcast presentation on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time at the virtual 2020 Stephens Investment Conference.

Rich Corrado, president and chief executive officer, and Quint Turner, chief financial officer, will discuss the company’s business model and its strategy as the leading independent provider of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft, with a full range of complementary services.

They also will review recent developments, including the company’s third-quarter 2020 financial results, recent Boeing 767 freighter aircraft leasing agreements, and its outlook for additional leases in 2021.

ATSG will offer a live audio webcast of its “fireside chat” discussion with Stephens analyst Jack Atkins via a link on its website, www.atsginc.com. The webcast will be available via the same site for 10 days.

About ATSG

ATSG is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services to domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world’s largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. Through its principal subsidiaries, including three airlines with separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. ATSG’s subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., including its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For more information, please see www.atsginc.com.

Quint O. Turner, ATSG Inc. Chief Financial Officer

937-366-2303

KEYWORDS: United States North America Ohio

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Air Transport Logistics/Supply Chain Management Transportation Travel Other Transport

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Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock

Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on 13 series of preferred stock.

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Financial documents (Photo: Wells Fargo).

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A quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share was declared on its 7.50% noncumulative perpetual convertible class A preferred stock, Series L, liquidation preference $1,000 per share, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrL”. The Series L dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $325.00 per share was declared on its 5.20% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series N, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.325 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series N preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrN”. The Series N dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $320.31 per share was declared on its 5.125% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series O, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.32031 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series O preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrO”. The Series O dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $328.13 per share was declared on its 5.25% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series P, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.32813 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series P preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrP”. The Series P dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $365.63 per share was declared on its 5.85% fixed-to-floating, noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series Q, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.36563 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series Q preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrQ”. The Series Q dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $414.06 per share was declared on its 6.625% fixed-to-floating, noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series R, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.41406 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series R preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrR”. The Series R dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $375.00 per share was declared on its 6.00% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series T, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.375 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series T preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrT”. The Series T dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $375.00 per share was declared on its 6.00% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series V, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.375 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series V preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrV”. The Series V dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $356.25 per share was declared on its 5.70% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series W, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.35625 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series W preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrW”. The Series W dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $343.75 per share was declared on its 5.50% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series X, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.34375 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series X preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrX”. The Series X dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $351.56 per share was declared on its 5.625% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series Y, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.35156 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series Y preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrY”. The Series Y dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $296.88 per share was declared on its 4.75% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series Z, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.29688 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series Z preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrZ”. The Series Z dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

A quarterly cash dividend of $153.40 per share was declared on its 4.70% noncumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series AA, liquidation preference $25,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.15340 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000 interest in a share of Series AA preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrA”. The Series AA dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to holders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 30, 2020.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.92 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,200 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com), and mobile banking, and has offices in 31 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 30 on Fortune’s 2020 rankings of America’s largest corporations.

News Release Category: WF-CF

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Ancel Martinez, 415-222-3858

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Investor Relations

John Campbell, 415-396-0523

[email protected]

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Ford’s Kumar Galhotra to Describe Customer, Company Benefits of Commercial Vehicle Ecosystem at Barclays Automotive Conference Nov. 19

Ford’s Kumar Galhotra to Describe Customer, Company Benefits of Commercial Vehicle Ecosystem at Barclays Automotive Conference Nov. 19

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Kumar Galhotra, president of Ford’s Americas and International Markets Group, is scheduled to speak at the Barclays Global Automotive Conference on Nov. 19.

Galhotra will provide an update on key launches and will discuss how Ford’s commercial vehicle ecosystem – highlighted by all-electric versions of the E-Transit van, unveiled Nov. 12, and F-150 pickup truck – will deliver new forms of value for customers and drive growth for Ford.

E-Transit is part of a Ford investment in electrification of more than $11.5 billion through 2022. The all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E begins arriving later this year, while the all-electric F-150 starts hitting dealers in mid-2022. In North America, Ford is the first full-line automaker to announce plans to produce both an all-electric full-size pickup truck and a full-size van for customers – including fleet owners.

“Ford is North America and Europe’s commercial truck and van leader, so the transition of fleet vehicles to zero emissions, especially for the fast-growing last-mile delivery segment, is critical to achieve our carbon neutrality goal by 2050,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “Ford is ready to lead the charge, starting with the all-electric Transit and all-electric F-150 on the way. This is good for the planet and a huge advantage for customers to help lower their operating costs and provide connected fleet management technologies that will help their businesses.”

Galhotra’s presentation will begin at 2:05 p.m. ET and be followed by a question-and-answer session. Webcast information is available here and at shareholder.ford.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com.

Equity Investment Community:

Lynn Antipas Tyson

914.485.1150

[email protected]

Fixed Income Investment Community:

Karen Rocoff

313.621.0965

[email protected]

Shareholder Inquiries:

1.800.555.5259 or 313.845.8540

[email protected]

Media:

Ford Media Center

[email protected]

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Cronos Group Inc. to Present at the Jefferies Virtual West Coast Consumer Conference

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos Group” or the “Company”), an innovative global cannabinoid company, today announced that Mike Gorenstein, Executive Chairman, will speak at the Jefferies Virtual West Coast Consumer Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:10 p.m. EST.

The webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at ir.thecronosgroup.com/events-presentations.

About Cronos Group Inc.

Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos Group’s portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS™, a global health and wellness platform, two adult-use brands, COVE™ and Spinach™, and three hemp-derived CBD brands, Lord Jones™, Happy Dance™ and PEACE+™. For more information about Cronos Group and its brands, please visit: www.thecronosgroup.com.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain information that may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute Forward-looking Statements. In some cases, Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar expressions intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Some of the Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release include the Company’s intention to build an international iconic brand portfolio and develop disruptive intellectual property. Forward-looking Statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, financial results, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those Forward-looking Statements and the Forward-looking Statements are not guarantees of future performance. A discussion of some of the material risks applicable to the Company can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (as amended), the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020 and the Company’s definitive proxy statement dated April 28, 2020, all of which have been filed on SEDAR and EDGAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively. Any Forward-looking Statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Cronos Group disclaims any obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statement. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any Forward-looking Statement.

Cronos Group Contact

Anna Shlimak
Tel: (416) 504-0004
[email protected]

GOGL – Invitation to presentation of Q3 2020 Results

In connection with the release of Golden Ocean’s third quarter 2020 results in the morning (CET) of Thursday, November 19, 2020, a teleconference/webcast will be held as described below:

Teleconference and webcast

A conference call will be held at 03:00 P.M. CET (09:00 A.M. New York Time) on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The presentation will be available for download from the Investor Relations section at www.goldenocean.bm (under “Presentations”) prior to the teleconference/webcast.

In order to listen to the presentation you may do one of the following:

a. Webcast
Click the “Webcast” link on www.goldenocean.bm

b. Conference Call
PARTICIPANTS DIAL IN TELEPHONE NUMBERS

International Dial In/UK Local #: +44 (0) 2071 928000
United Kingdom (toll free): +44 (0) 8003 767922
Norway Toll Free #: 800 518 74
USA #: +1 631-5107-495

Participants will be asked for their full name & Conference ID. The Conference ID is 8433555.

Please download the presentation material from www.goldenocean.bm in order to follow the presentation slides while listening to the conference.

REPLAY DETAILS (available for 7 days)

Replay Access Number: 8433555
International Dial In/UK Local #: +44 (0) 3333 009785
Norway #: +47 21 03 42 35
USA #: +1 917-677-7532

Participant list information required: Full Name & Company

November 13, 2020

Hamilton, Bermuda

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements of section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

 

 



CPESN® USA Named Federal Pharmacy Partner for the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Cary, N.C., Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPESN USA, a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks created to advance community-based pharmacy practice, was announced today as a Federal Pharmacy Partner (Network Administrator) for the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Click here to see the full announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“We are humbled to be able to participate in the federal COVID-19 vaccine program, said Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, executive director with CPESN® USA. “We strongly believe that local pharmacies are trusted and accessible – two critical elements for a successful nationwide campaign to immunize against this pandemic.”

Inclusion in the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination program would not have been possible without tireless support of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

“NCPA continues to the trumpet the important role independent, community-based pharmacies can play in the vaccine effort,” offered Jay Williams, director of marketing and communications for CPESN® USA. “Their role in getting us involved – along with other Federal Pharmacy Partners who represent independent pharmacies – cannot be understated.”

CPESN® Networks continue to expand across the country with 50 local networks in 45 states plus the District of Columbia. These pharmacy providers have emerged and joined the movement to provide patients, physicians, and payers with enhanced medication-use and patient-care services that have been proven to improve patient health and lower costs.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been life altering for Americans,” said Cody Clifton, PharmD, director of practice transformation and clinical programs for CPESN® USA. “Now, CPESN pharmacies are able to exemplify their trusting relationships with patients in their local communities to take a major step in getting our country back to normal. We believe this is a great opportunity to demonstrate the value of community-based pharmacies!”

About CPESN® USA
CPESN® USA a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks structured to advance community-based pharmacy practice. They empower community-based pharmacies that are deeply rooted within their community by fostering their ability to provide high quality, patient-centered enhanced services. CPESN® pharmacies integrate with other healthcare providers on the patient’s care team to coordinate medical treatment. The results are better medication adherence, higher patient satisfaction, and lower healthcare costs. You can find CPESN® Networks of pharmacy providers in 45 states across America. To learn more, please visit www.CPESN.com.

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CPESN USA
614.824.9750
[email protected]

CI Financial Announces Change to Executive Management

CI Financial Announces Change to Executive Management

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CI Financial Corp. (“CI” or the “Company”) (TSX: CIX) today announced that Douglas Jamieson has informed the Company of his intention to resign from his position as CI’s Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities.

Mr. Jamieson and the Company have agreed that he will remain in his current position until an orderly transition of his responsibilities is completed. CI has initiated a search for his successor. Mr. Jamieson’s decision to resign is not the result of any issues or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, financial statements, internal controls, policies or practices.

“On behalf of the entire company, I want to thank Doug for his 15 years of service as CI’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Chief Executive Officer of CI. “Doug has been an integral part of executive management and a contributing force to our firm’s growth over many years. He has my sincerest gratitude for his dedication and commitment to CI.”

Mr. Jamieson joined CI in 1995 and has held positions that have included President and Chief Financial Officer of CI subsidiary CI Investments Inc. He has been Chief Financial Officer of CI since 2005.

About CI Financial

CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX) is an independent company offering global asset management and wealth management advisory services. CI’s primary asset management businesses are CI Global Asset Management and GSFM Pty Ltd., and it operates in wealth management through Assante Wealth Management (Canada) Ltd., CI Private Counsel LP, Aligned Capital Partners Inc., CI Direct Investing (WealthBar Financial Services Inc.), CI Investment Services Inc., Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, The Cabana Group, LLC, Congress Wealth Management, LLC, One Capital Management, LLC, and Surevest LLC. Further information is available at www.cifinancial.com.

CI Global Asset Management is a registered business name of CI Investments Inc.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations with respect to CI Financial Corp. (“CI”) and its products and services, including its business operations, strategy and financial performance and condition. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “believe”, “expect”, “foresee”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “goal”, “plan” and “project” and similar references to future periods, or conditional verbs such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “could” or “would”. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements about the transitioning of Mr. Jamieson’s responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer and the timing of his departure from CI. These statements and other forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management beliefs regarding future events, many of which by their nature are inherently uncertain and beyond management’s control. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements involve risks and uncertainties. The material factors and assumptions applied in reaching the conclusions contained in these forward-looking statements include that the investment fund industry will remain stable and that interest rates will remain relatively stable. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, among other things, general economic and market conditions, including interest and foreign exchange rates, global financial markets, changes in government regulations or in tax laws, industry competition, technological developments and other factors described or discussed in CI’s disclosure materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and the reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as specifically required by applicable law, CI undertakes no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement after the date on which it is made, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations

Jason Weyeneth, CFA

Vice-President, Investor Relations & Strategy

416-681-8779

[email protected]

Media Relations

Canada

Murray Oxby

Vice-President, Communications

416-681-3254

[email protected]

United States

Trevor Davis, Gregory FCA for CI Financial

610-415-1145

[email protected]

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