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SS&C to Present at Citi’s 2020 Financial Technology Virtual Conference

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WINDSOR, Conn., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), a global provider of software and software-enabled services for the financial services and healthcare industries, today announced that Rahul Kanwar, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at Citi’s 2020 Virtual Financial Technology Conference on Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 10:30 am ET.

Webcast will be made available on SS&C Technologies’ investor relations website at http://investor.ssctech.com.

About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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EXFO to present at TD Securities technology virtual conference

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QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF), the communications industry’s test, monitoring and analytics experts, announced today that CEO Philippe Morin will present at the TD Securities Technology Virtual Conference on November 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Mr. Morin will take part in a virtual fireside chat with TD Securities analyst Dan Chan. A video webcast of the presentation will be available live at www.EXFO.com, under the Investors section. It will also be archived for a limited period.

IR Calendar

  • TD Securities Technology Virtual Conference, Nov. 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, (Video webcast: www.EXFO.com/investors)

About EXFO
EXFO (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF) develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for fixed and mobile network operators, webscale companies and equipment manufacturers in the global communications industry. Our customers count on us to deliver superior network performance, service reliability and subscriber insights. They count on our unique blend of equipment, software and services to accelerate digital transformations related to fiber, 4G/LTE and 5G deployments. They count on our expertise with automation, real-time troubleshooting and big data analytics, which are critical to their business performance. We’ve spent over 30 years earning this trust, and today 1,900 EXFO employees in over 25 countries work side by side with our customers in the lab, field, data center and beyond.

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LiveXLive’s “The Lockdown Awards” Announces Performances By Ally Brooke, Avenue Beat, Icona Pop And Sofi Tukker And Wiz Khalifa

LiveXLive’s Inaugural Award Show Will Honor Artists and Entertainers Who Created Content for Fans Amidst the Pandemic December 11, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LiveXLive Media (NASDAQ: LIVX) (“LiveXLive”), a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture, and owner of PodcastOne, announced today the launch of its inaugural awards show — The Lockdown Awards — airing on December 11, 2020, will feature artists such as Ally Brooke, Avenue Beat, Icona Pop and Sofi Tukker and Wiz Khalifa.

The Lockdown Awards, a first-of-its-kind special event awards program, will honor the best of content created during the time of the pandemic which enhanced greatly the live streaming and at home entertainment boom. The Lockdown Awards will be produced and distributed in-house by LiveXLive and will include performances, special celebrity appearances, and VIP digital meet and greets with nominees and winners.

LiveXLive’s Lockdown Awards will include the ladies that brought you the anthem of the lockdown ‘F2020’, Avenue Beat, a never before seen live performance of Icona Pop and Sofi Tukker’s new single ‘Spa’, and musical appearances by Wiz Khalifa and Ally Brooke.

“The creation of The Lockdown Awards is truly in the spirit of creativity and the community built between artists and fans. From new songs to collaborations and more, the event demonstrates the potency of live music as the fabric of our lives and supports the opportunity to embrace a platform that has proven meaningful for fans and artists. Streaming is here to stay, and at LiveXLive, we are honored to celebrate the exceptional output in this immensely creative and expanding space,” stated Garrett English, Chief Creative Officer of LiveXLive.

LiveXLive has become a go-to platform for live streaming events that combine music with pop culture of podcasting, sports, arts, fashion, culinary, comedy and wellness. From emerging to established artists, LiveXLive has streamed over 1,500 artists since  including a variety of artists and celebrities in 2020 alone: Kygo, Jimmy Buffett, OneRepublic, Zac Brown Band, Michael Franti, Nahko, Trevor Hall, FINK, Big Gigantic, Hot Chelle Rae, Lauren Jauregui, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Chris Rock, Idina Menzel and Jennifer Lopez.


About LiveXLive Media, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the “Company”) (pronounced Live “by” Live) is a global platform for live stream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture. LiveXLive, which has streamed over 1400 artists since January 2020, has become a go-to partner for the world’s top artists and celebrity voices as well as music festivals concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, and many others. In April 2020, LiveXLive produced its first 48-hour music festival called “Music Lives” with tremendous success as it earned over 50 million views and over 5 billion views for #musiclives on TikTok on 100+ performances. LiveXLive’s library of global events, video-audio podcasts and original shows are also available on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung TVs in addition to its own app, destination site and social channels. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, generates more than 2.1 billion downloads annually across more than 300 podcasts. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter at @livexlive, and YouTube.


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Redfin Survey: 1 in 4 Americans Want to Live Somewhere Else Due to Their Local Government’s Pandemic Response

Fifty-three percent of Americans are uncomfortable with the idea of moving to a big city, up from 39% before the pandemic

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SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Twenty-six percent of Americans said their local government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has made them want to move away from where they currently live or change where they want to move to, according to a new survey from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Twenty-one percent of respondents to the October survey said their local governments’ pandemic response has made them like where they live more.

“2020 has made Americans realize just how much power their local governments have over their way of life,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. “If residents of a certain area feel their local rules are too lax or too strict, they may want to move somewhere where the local leadership is more in line with their personal beliefs. And the rise in remote work means some people can move to a different city or state without changing jobs, removing what’s usually a major barrier to relocation. Americans moving to areas more aligned with their political views could make certain counties and states more liberal or more conservative.”

Forty-two percent of respondents would be hesitant to move to an area where most people have political views different from their own, up from 32% in June. And 24% would want to move to a different state if the Supreme Court were to increase states’ rights with respect to health care, gun laws, etc.

Broken down by political affiliation, 32% of Trump voters said their local government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has made them want to move away from where they currently live or change where they want to move to. That’s compared with 23% of Biden voters.

School shutdowns are also impacting where people want to live. Nineteen percent of survey respondents said school shutdowns have made them want to move away from where they currently live or change where they want to move to. Seventeen percent of respondents say school shutdowns have made them like where they live more.

Most Americans don’t want to move to a big city

Fifty-three percent of Americans are uncomfortable with the idea of moving to a big city, up from 39% before the pandemic, according to the same survey. On the flip side, 25% of respondents are comfortable with the idea of moving to a big city, down from 36% pre-pandemic.

“I’ve seen a lot of folks moving to Albuquerque and its surrounding areas from big coastal cities since the start of the pandemic because they no longer want to live in crowded, dense places,” said Albuquerque Redfin agent Jimmy Martinez. “People who are relocating—mostly remote workers—are looking for big houses with a lot of outdoor space, relatively low cost of living, a laid-back vibe and outdoor recreation. The suburbs are particularly popular because buyers can find a larger lot to create their own private oasis. Housing prices are climbing to record highs, supply is incredibly low and most homes up for sale are receiving multiple offers.”

To read the full report, including graphs and methodology, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/local-pandemic-response-americans-move.

About Redfin

Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered residential real estate company, redefining real estate in the consumer’s favor in a commission-driven industry. We do this by integrating every step of the home buying and selling process and pairing our own agents with our own technology, creating a service that is faster, better and costs less. We offer brokerage, iBuying, mortgage, and title services, and we also run the country’s #1 real estate brokerage search site, offering a host of online tools to consumers, including the Redfin Estimate. We represent people buying and selling homes in over 90 markets in the United States and Canada. Since our launch in 2006, we have saved our customers over $800 million and we’ve helped them buy or sell more than 235,000 homes worth more than $115 billion.

For more information or to contact a local Redfin real estate agent, visit www.redfin.com. To learn about housing market trends and download data, visit the Redfin Data Center. To be added to Redfin’s press release distribution list, email [email protected]. To view Redfin’s press center, click here.

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Aon to Invest $30 Million and Create 10,000 Apprenticeships Nationwide by 2030

Apprenticeship program expansion across the United States to strengthen workforce resilience with collaboration among broad network of employers

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CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, is expanding its pioneering corporate Apprenticeship program with an investment of $30 million over the next five years. The firm will lead the formation of new local Apprentice Networks in six new cities across the United States, building upon the proven approach of programs in the Chicago area and London that have helped bridge the gap between education and employment.

Aon will initiate the Apprenticeship program expansion with a starting class of more than 100 apprentices next year in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Since Aon launched the Chicago Apprentice Network in 2017 with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Zurich Insurance Group with a class of 25 apprentices, the Network has grown to more than 40 employers working with 740 apprentices. With this expansion, Aon will lead the development of a nationwide network of employers to create 10,000 apprenticeships across the United States by 2030.

“The apprenticeship program has brought so many talented colleagues to our firm and we know it has tremendous potential to create new opportunities and professional networks for both apprentices and participating employers across the United States,” said Greg Case, Chief Executive Officer of Aon. “This is an innovative way for employers to attract and retain diverse talent, prepare future leaders and contribute to building a more future-focused, resilient workforce.”

“Illinois has the most talented and dedicated workforce in the nation – but we need tens of thousands of new skilled workers to continue to meet the growing demand for talented employees. My administration is making apprenticeships accessible to students and transitioning workers statewide to help Illinoisans get training for jobs that offer greater long-term opportunity, all while businesses expand their workforce,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “The Chicago Apprentice Network is providing life-changing opportunities for the city’s youth and the Illinois Apprenticeship Program, which my administration recently invested an additional $4.7 million in, is on track to support an additional 17,000 participants by the end of this year.”

“As the proud co-author of the multi-billion-dollar, bipartisan ‘Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act’ that funds workforce training and youth pre-apprenticeship programs across the country, I have seen the direct impact of Aon’s apprenticeship programs in strengthening our workforce and growing our economy,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8). “I look forward to continuing to work with Aon, as well as with all leaders in the Chicago Apprentice Network and like-minded organizations, to provide more pathways to high-paying, in-demand jobs in our community.”

Aon, together with Accenture, JP Morgan Chase, The Hartford and Zurich Insurance, will spearhead the expansion of the Chicago Apprentice Network to other cities. This will include collaboration with educational partners and nonprofits to create the Network’s infrastructure, similar to the approach with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), College of Lake County and One Million Degrees for the Chicago Apprentice Network.

“Advancing our partnership with the Chicago Apprentice Network is a big next step toward closing the training gaps that affect every industry and providing more people with equal opportunity to build thriving careers,” said Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, which has hired more than 120 apprentices in Chicago since 2016. “By bringing professional apprenticeships to additional cities across America, we will help thousands more underserved people become job-ready for the roles of today and tomorrow. These pathways to employment and a more inclusive workforce are a powerful example of how we can truly make a difference for our businesses, our communities and the people in our communities.”

Aon’s Apprenticeship program provides opportunities for diverse professionals to develop vital skills in the workplace while earning as they learn. Apprentices are offered permanent positions with competitive salaries, benefits and financial support for the cost of education. Aon provides apprenticeships across the firm’s solution lines and corporate functions, including areas such as human resources and information technology.

“Apprenticeships are a win-win for career seekers and companies that value diverse perspectives,” said Kathleen Savio, CEO of Zurich North America, which expanded its apprenticeship program from the company’s Chicago-area headquarters to New York this year, while helping to launch Insurance Apprenticeship USA (IAUSA), an insurance industry-focused initiative. “Expanding apprenticeship programs is an investment in a future-ready workforce.”

The Apprenticeship program has helped Aon build a talent pipeline of highly skilled and diverse professionals. As part of Aon’s global commitments to further embed inclusion and diversity into the firm’s culture, expanding the Apprenticeship program will help build a more resilient workforce and drive better outcomes for our clients and greater impact in our communities.

“The Chicago Apprentice Network has played an essential role in deepening City Colleges’ relationship with the business community and accelerating our capacity to connect CCC students to transformational careers,” said Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago. “As Accenture and Aon expand their apprenticeship commitments to other cities, we look forward to supporting our community college colleagues in building models that showcase the incredible talents of community college students.”

Aon launched its apprenticeship program in 2012 in the UK and in 2017 in the United States, training more than 290 apprentices globally. More information about Aon’s Apprenticeship program is available here. For more information about the Chicago Apprentice Network, click here.

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

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Amid Uncertainty, Investors With Financial Advisers Are More Confident About Their Investment Strategy, Study Finds

Amid Uncertainty, Investors With Financial Advisers Are More Confident About Their Investment Strategy, Study Finds

In turn, those with greater confidence are more likely to engage in economy-boosting public consumption

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Amid pandemic-fueled economic uncertainty, more than one-third (35%) of investors with financial advisers are “very confident” in their investment strategy, compared to those without advisers who are “very confident” (15%). Those with high confidence are in turn more likely to have engaged in consumer behaviors critical to economic recovery — such as reserving a hotel, renting a car or booking a flight. The new findings correlating engagement of a financial adviser with confidence and public consumption come from the Franklin Templeton-Gallup Economics of Recovery Study, an ongoing study of Americans’ propensity and readiness to resume pre-COVID-19 economic behaviors, based on surveys completed by more than 5,000 U.S. adults between Oct. 1 and Oct. 9.

Financial Advisers Are Associated With Greater Confidence in Investment Strategy

The survey found that nearly half of investors (48%) say they are working with a financial adviser. Those who are not are twice as likely to say they are “not too confident” or “not confident at all” in their investment strategy as those who are (30% versus 15%).

Generally, investors with higher incomes are more likely to be confident in their investment strategy. However, the impact of a financial adviser, and the perception of greater economic confidence, is consistent across income groups. Among investors with annual household incomes below $120,000, as well as among those making above that threshold, respondents with advisers are more than twice as likely to express the highest levels of confidence.

Financial Advisers Associated With Greater Confidence Among Both Lower-Income and Higher-Income Investors
 

Stock investors

overall

Investors with a

financial adviser

Investors with no

financial adviser

%

%

%

Household income less than $120K

Very confident

23

 

33

 

14

Somewhat confident

52

 

51

 

54

Not too confident

22

 

14

 

27

Not confident at all

4

 

2

 

5

Household income $120K or more

 

 

 

 

 

Very confident

32

 

42

 

18

Somewhat confident

53

 

46

 

61

Not too confident

13

 

10

 

16

Not confident at all

3

 

1

 

4

 

Franklin Templeton-Gallup Economics of Recovery Study, Oct. 1-9, 2020

Investors with financial advisers are also more likely to have a positive view of the stock market’s performance. Thirty-five percent of investors with an adviser — versus 22% of those without one — say the market is “much higher” or “somewhat higher” today than it was before the pandemic began.

Confidence in Investment Strategy Is Key to Economic Activity and Recovery

Confidence in one’s investment strategy ripples far beyond the realm of investment activity. Among those surveyed, respondents with the highest levels of confidence in their investment strategy are more likely to have engaged in consumer activities in industries especially hard hit by the pandemic, including dining indoors at a restaurant in the past 24 hours, reserving a hotel, renting a car or booking a flight for use within 30 days. These differences are present among both lower-income and higher-income investors.

Investors Who Are “Very Confident” They Have the Best Possible Investment Strategy Are More Likely to Have Engaged in Key Consumer Behaviors
 

Household income less than $120K

Household income $120K or more

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

“Very confident”

investors

 

All other

investors

 

“Very confident”

investors

 

All other

investors

Booked a flight that leaves within 30 days

33

 

13

 

39

 

13

Reserved a hotel for use within 30 days

36

 

12

 

37

 

15

Rented a car for use within 30 days

29

 

8

 

33

 

8

Dined indoors at a restaurant in the past 24 hours

32

 

15

 

46

 

14

 

Franklin Templeton-Gallup Economics of Recovery Study, Oct. 1-9, 2020

“Financial advisers have always helped educate investors about their investment options, but this research shows that their steady hand is also correlated with a stronger sense of control and confidence by investors in their financial future, which translates into broader engagement in consumer activity that the economy needs now,” said Sonal Desai, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. “By laying the groundwork for investor confidence, advisers’ work is enabling the type of consumer confidence needed to stimulate further economic recovery.”

“Identifying the factors associated with increased public consumption confidence will be critical to understanding paths to economic recovery,” said Jonathan Rothwell, Gallup principal economist. “Along with things like confidence in one’s ability to protect oneself from COVID-19, investment confidence is an attitude that will open up consumer spending that can buoy some of the U.S. economy’s hardest-hit industries.”

To learn more about the analysis and study methodology, click here.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company brings extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 70 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Oct. 31, 2020. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com.

About Gallup

Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world.

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Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to Reopen Dec. 22

Caesars Entertainment’s Final Resort to Reopen Company-wide with World-Renowned Comedy-Magic Duo Penn & Teller Returning to the Stage

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars” or “the Company”) today announced plans to resume operations at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, as its final property to reopen company-wide in the U.S. and Canada, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, the hotel will accommodate weekend stays, Thursday through Monday, while the gaming floor will be open seven days a week.


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The resumption of business at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino follows the successful reopening of all Caesars regional casinos and hotels across the country, in addition to the Company’s other Las Vegas properties.

“As the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino prepares to resume operations on December 22, this marks the final Caesars Entertainment resort to reopen in the U.S. and Canada,” said Anthony Carano, President and Chief Operating Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. “The past nine months have been filled with challenges, as well as opportunities including the merging of our two gaming companies to form the new Caesars Entertainment. We recognize the incredible effort it has taken to reopen our resorts and get us to this important milestone, and we look forward to welcoming our Team Members and Guests back to Rio with their health and safety still top of mind.”

The following amenities will open at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino:

Entertainment

  • Penn & Teller – Performance schedule to be announced at a later date. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.riolasvegas.com.

Restaurants

  • All-American Bar & Grille
  • Hash House A Go Go
  • Starbucks (near the hotel elevators)
  • VooDoo Steak
  • Sports Deli

Bars and Lounges

  • Shutters Bar
  • iBar
  • Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar
  • Race & Sports Book Bar
  • Masquerade Bar

Gaming

  • William Hill Race & Sports Book
  • Keno Lounge
  • Slot Machines
  • Table Games

Fitness Center

  • Fitness Center

Retail

  • Rio Logo

Additionally, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will debut the newly branded William Hill Sports Book on reopening day, with new customer offerings that include self-service sports betting kiosks and an expanded betting menu featuring LIVE InPlay Wagering.

Guests can save up to 20 percent on their next stay at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino with Caesars’ Fall Savings Sale from Nov. 2-23, for select travel dates through September 2021. This hotel offer is based on availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer code: FALL20.

During the holiday season, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will also accommodate hotel reservations seven days a week Dec. 23, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021. Self-parking at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will remain free for all guests, but the valet will remain closed at this time.

Caesars Entertainment has reopened all other Las Vegas properties including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Bally’sLas Vegas, The LINQ Hotel + Experience, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and The Cromwell, as well as The LINQ Promenade, High Roller Observation Wheel, FLY LINQ and Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has implemented Caesars’ new health and safety protocols, which enhance its existing plans and practices in these areas. All Caesars properties are focused on the well-being of team members, guests and the community, and continue to work to create an environment with high standards of sanitization and physical distancing practices. Among the enhanced health and safety protocols include more frequent cleaning and sanitization. Caesars has also implemented a health screening program for all employees. Team members and guests are required to wear masks, which the Company makes available, at all Caesars properties.

For more information on the Company’s health and safety protocols, visit: www.Caesars.com/health. 

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.

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This press release includes “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of words such as “plan,” “will,” “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events. You are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and, consequently, the actual performance and results of the Company may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: future actions, new projects, strategies, future performance, the outcomes of contingencies, future financial results of the Company, and uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the impact of the Company’s responses to it; and other factors described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop® Celebrates The Holidays With Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Find the Perfect Gift for the Whole Family at Build-A-Bear Workshop or online at buildabear.com

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop® (NYSE:BBW) brings the fun and magic to the holiday season with an assortment of furry friends including the popular Merry Mission™ line, classic movie characters, new holiday-inspired furry friends and other great gift options for everyone on your list!  Celebrate the season of giving and start a family holiday tradition by visiting a Build-A-Bear Workshop to make personalized “gifts with heart” or you can shop from home from our selection of online exclusives and other great gift ideas.

MERRY MISSION FURRY FRIENDS ARE BACK!
The Merry Mission collection is back this year as Glisten and friends are ready to help fulfill wishes for kids on the Nice List!  Glisten, the popular sparkly white reindeer, returns as Snow Magical Glisten —with magical snowflake antlers and hooves. Joined by a fuzzy pink and glittery gold Pink Sparkle Llamacorn, a soft and snuggly Grey Gust Moose and colorful and cuddly, Purple Stardust Unicorn, the Merry Mission crew is ready for the holidays. 

TRADITIONAL GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

Timeless Teddy, the cuddly classic teddy bear with a sweet smile, dressed up in holiday attire is the perfect traditional holiday gift. The bear’s paw pads are bright red, and an online version can be personalized with embroidery.

The Build-A-Bear holiday collection is not complete without the new plush Christmas Pine Tree, Playful Penguin, Hanukkah Bear and Jumbo Unicorn.  These online exclusive furry friends are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

AS SEEN IN HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES’ “DELIVER BY CHRISTMAS”
Featured in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Deliver By Christmas”, the Christmas Wishes Teddy Bear bundle includes Timeless Teddy dressed in a Santa suit and a Record-Your-Voice sound chip to send a personalized message, making this the perfect traditional Christmas gift. 

LIGHTS, CAMERA, GIFTS!  FIND ONE-OF-A-KIND FURRY FRIENDS INSPIRED BY CLASSIC HOLIDAY FILMS AND BOOKS
The season isn’t complete without watching your favorite holiday movie!  Bring your favorite characters to life with furry friends inspired by classic holiday films.

Have the Hap-Hap-Happiest Holiday with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Gift Bundles! Even Cousin Eddie would love to get his paws on this cuddly collector’s item. 

He’s a mean one – but he’s also a fun furry friend that’s back after a complete sellout last year! Our back-in-stock Grinch makes it more fun than ever to experience the classic Dr. Seuss story during the holidays!

Just in from the North Pole: surprise everyone on your Nice List this year with their own Buddy the Elf Bear from the film, “Elf”! And don’t forget that elves try to stick to the four main food groups, so be sure to add a syrup wristie and fun outfit!

FRAGILE! Our newest arrival is a major award in teddy bear form! This online exclusive gift set inspired by A Christmas Story makes a beary special gift for the movie fan on your list – includes bunny costume and plush leg lamp!

BRING THE MAGIC OF THE WIZARDING WORLD HOME THIS HOLIDAY
Calling all witches and wizards!  Embark on adventures with furry friends inspired by the Wizarding World as new additions to the collection have arrived into Build-A-Bear Workshop. 

Show off your house pride with the new, online exclusive Harry Potter House bears featuring the Hogwarts House crests, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff or dress your bear in in its Hogwarts house themed robes.  Complete the look with a matching house scarf!  

Whether your furry friend is a chaser, beater, keeper or seeker, the new Quidditch uniforms for every house are perfect for high flying fun!  Your furry friend is sure to be the star of any Quidditch match with the Nimbus 2001 or legendary Firebolt brooms.  The plush wristie broom attaches to your furry friend’s paw so they can take to the skies! 

Check out these magical items and more like the online exclusive plush Hogwarts Express and plush Monster Book of Monsters at buildabear.com or visit your local Workshop!

SHOP THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE STAR WARS™
 FAN IN YOUR LIFE
Our galaxy’s most-sought after furry friends can be found at Build-A-Bear Workshop.  Fans of the Lucasfilm series, The Mandalorian, only on Disney+, can bring home a bounty of hugs with their very own furry friend inspired by The Mandalorian online at buildabear.com.  You can also secure your very own asset inspired by the Child, available online and at select locations.

ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR HOLIDAY
Build-A-Bear continues its partnership with Swarovski with the new Build-A-Bear Season’s Sparklings Collectible decorated with Swarovski® crystals.  This one-of-a-kind bear features emerald green ultra-suede and is embellished with red and clear crystals from Swarovski in a beautiful peppermint swirl pattern on the paw pads.  Available exclusively online, this adult collectible teddy bear is a stunning centerpiece to every collection. 

Add some festive sparkle to your tree with a beautiful Build-A-Bear Ornament decorated with Swarovski® crystals! A teddy bear ornament adorned with Swarovski® crystals around the trim makes a dazzling holiday gift that they’ll cherish for years to come.

EASY, CONVENIENT SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES
Start your holiday shopping early and get great savings at the Build-A-Bear Giftshop, an online shop that makes it easy to find the perfect gift this holiday season.  Featuring classic Holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, gifts under $25, and gift cards.  Send your own personalized message with a Record Your Voice sound chip for the ultimate customization of a one-of-a-kind furry friend.  Build-A-Bear Workshop has gifts for everyone on your list!  Plus, your furry friend selection will be delivered safely to your front door or the home of your desired recipient. 

In a hurry, running late, or want to add to your furry friend to your collection before the holidays?  Check out the new Buy Online, Pickup In Store option!  Do all your shopping at home and we’ll have your furry friend ready to pick up at your favorite local Workshop.

If you’re looking to continue your holiday traditions, or create a new one, by visiting Build-A-Bear in person, we want you to know that new safety standards have been implemented throughout our memorable experience.  Associates wear friendly bear masks and the number of associates and Guests in the store at one time is limited.  Plus, changes have been made to the iconic in-store process to encourage social distancing while maintaining the special Build-A-Bear experience, in addition to having hand sanitizer available through the store and enhanced cleaning processes.

More than ever, we are dedicated to our mission to “add a little more heart to life,” and provide multiple ways to safely shop this holiday season. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! THE NO-LINE, ON-LINE BEAR BUILDING SALE IS BACK FOR BLACK FRIDAY
Get great savings on some of Build-A-Bear Workshop’s most popular furry friends in the Black Friday No-Line, On-Line Bear Building Sale.  To be among the first to know more about this great savings event, sign up for the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club today!

THE FUN IS ALWAYS ON AT BUILD-A-BEAR RADIO™
To turn up the Christmas spirit, families can also listen in to Build-A-Bear Radio™ as the station plays the holiday hits that kids and parents love.  You can also listen to Story Time on Build-A-Bear Radio every day at 2pm CST/12pm PST to hear children’s authors read from their holiday themed books.  Story Time is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit for children of all ages.  New episodes will air each week, from November 16 through December 14.

Build-A-Bear Radio is a streaming radio station featuring the songs and stories behind today’s established and emerging, family-friendly pop artists as well as curated shows and segments. Additionally, Build-A-Bear Radio will be available on iHeartRadio Family, a stand-alone app custom-designed just for kids featuring music and radio stations perfect for families.

More information about Build-A-Bear holiday stuffed animals, gifts, events and deals can be found at buildabear.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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ABOUT BUILD-A-BEAR®
Build-A-Bear is a global brand kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart to life. Build-A-Bear Workshop has over 500 stores worldwide where Guests can create customizable furry friends, including corporately-managed stores in the United States, Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, third party retail locations and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and South America. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of $338.5 million in fiscal 2019. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

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PharmaNutra S.p.A.: Registration of the Brands Cetilar® and SiderAL® Granted in the USA

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The American administrative body for patents, USPTO, communicates registration of the figurative and word marks of the two flagship PharmaNutra brands.

PISA, Italy, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PharmaNutra S.p.A. (AIM Ticker: PHN) communicates that it has obtained registration of the Cetilar® and SiderAL® trademarks for the USA, a fundamental element laying the grounds for important future developments.

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The USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), the administrative body assigned to issue patents and trademarks registered in the United States of America, has finalised registration of the figurative and word marks Cetilar® and SiderAL®, the two flagship brands of the pharmaceutical company founded in 2003 by the brothers Andrea and Roberto Lacorte.

Cetilar® is an innovative Cetylated Ester-based (CFA) product line for muscles and joints, available in the Cream, Patch and Tape with menthol formulas, the latter presented officially on 3 November last. SiderAL® is a nutritional supplement based on Sucrosomial® Iron, a technology developed and patented by PharmaNutra. It enables a reduction in the collateral effects commonly found when other types of iron are taken. Available in several formulas, SiderAL® is leader on the oral iron market, as is shown in the latest IQVIA source market data, formalised by Feder Salus.

Registration of both trademarks for the United States is an essential step for future PharmaNutra strategies. However, that is not all. It is also indisputable confirmation of the products’ high value and the solidity of the company itself. Excellent conditions for entering a complex market like the US.

“Registration of our trademarks Cetilar® and SiderAL® in the United States is very important news for PharmaNutra, as its growth on the Italian and international markets is based on strong defence of intellectual property, a strategic, indispensable asset for developing unique, innovative products”, explains the President, Andrea Lacorte. “It is a first and in no way obvious success, on a front that has been open for several years. Officially consolidating our brands in the USA means creating the best conditions for entering the United States market with the utmost determination”.


PharmaNutra S.p.A.

Founded and led by the President Andrea Lacorte and Vice President Roberto Lacorte, PharmaNutra was established in 2003. It develops unique nutritional supplements and innovative nutritional devices, handling the entire production process, from proprietary raw materials to finished product. www.pharmanutra.it

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Prominent Government Relations Expert Joins SOBR Safe Team

Stephen Scofes to Serve as Senior Director of Government Affairs/Public Sector Procurement

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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SOBR™ Safe, Inc. (OTC: SOBR) (www.sobrsafe.com), developers of the patented SOBR® Safe™ system, and its latest proprietary development, the non-invasive alcohol detection and screening system SOBR®Check™, announced today that it has contracted with Stephen Scofes for him to serve as Director of Government Affairs/Public Sector Procurement, with a focus on state legislature, law enforcement and public safety.

Steve is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of leading government relations and procurement firm Scofes & Associates Consulting, and brings to SOBR Safe a ready-built team of experts in their respective fields – including Steve’s partner, General Wesley Clark (ret.). Professionally involved in governmental affairs since 1985, Steve’s primary areas of expertise include legislative and political strategy, as well as business development, providing clients a sound strategy in the procurement of state, local and federal contracts. He currently represents and has represented some of the largest companies in the United States, such as Toyota, Kroger, Koch, Eli Lilly, Dell Technologies, Google, Cisco, Nokia, Blackstone and US World Meds to name a few – including work especially relevant to SOBR Safe in the manufacturing and transportation industries. Scofes & Associates has offices in Lansing, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, Austin and Washington D.C.

“Steve is not just an expert at navigating the complex inner workings of government – he is also a proven producer with a track record of driving substantial returns,” stated SOBR Safe CEO Kevin Moore. “We believe he can open critical doors for us nationwide, stimulating material interest in and support for SOBR®Check™ and subsequent solutions. That a leader as accomplished as Steve has chosen to join SOBR Safe at this stage we feel speaks to our technology’s potential to create safer environments and safer lives.”

Scofes added, “My passion has always been to exercise our legislative system to create positive change, and rarely have I had the opportunity to work with a team possessing such conviction and innovative spirit – or a solution so potentially far-reaching. Communities across the country are ready to prevent the problem, and it is this company mission that has inspired me to join the SOBR Safe team.”

Each year, alcohol-related injuries, deaths and lost productivity costs American employers and insurers up to $63 billion; another $42 billion is spent on substance abuse treatment…a combined $105 billion crisis. One-half of all industrial accidents involve alcohol, and commercial fleets suffer from over 11,000 alcohol-related accidents each year. SOBR Safe believes its solution addresses this problem, and once successfully tested will be immediately applicable for delivery, service, and school bus fleet management, as well as workplace access control in manufacturing facilities and warehouses.

About SOBR® Safe™, Inc. (www.sobrsafe.com)

SOBR Safe, Inc. is developing the patented SOBR® Safe™ system, and its latest proprietary product, the non-invasive alcohol detection and screening system SOBR®Check™. SOBRCheck is a potentially disruptive solution in alcohol consumption detection – a touch-based technology with anticipated applications in school buses, commercial trucking fleets, facility access control and more. Across industries, the headlines are consistent: alcohol is a clear and present danger – impaired operation destroys lives, families and companies alike. SOBR Safe’s mission is to eliminate the destructive impact of alcohol on our roadways and workplaces…with just the touch of a finger.

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