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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anomali, the leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions, announced today that the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK), is deploying Anomali to operationalize threat intelligence across its infrastructure. With Anomali, the Bank will enable immediate detection for the most serious threats it faces, gain the ability to respond more quickly to cybercriminals, and strengthen defenses while reducing overall risk.

“As one of the prominent banks in the United Arab Emirates, we manage assets and transactions for thousands of customers. One of our main commitments to our customers is security and we achieve this through solid partnerships with industry experts such as Anomali. They are going to provide intelligent-driven cybersecurity measures and will do everything possible to avoid disruptions that cyberattacks can cause,” said K.S. Ramakrishnan, Chief Risk Officer, RAKBANK. “By bringing in industry experts, we expect to gain advanced levels of security that will help us to further heighten our defenses and intercept any possible exploitation by cybercriminals.”

As an Anomali customer, RAKBANK will utilize our full product suite, which includes Anomali ThreatStream, our threat intelligence platform (TIP), Anomali Lens+, our advanced threat knowledge tool, and Anomali Match, our enterprise threat detection engine. Key to the Bank’s decision to choose Anomali was Match’s ability to automate the detection of threats in networks by continuously correlating all available intelligence and telemetry against every event log.

“The Middle East is home to one of the most vibrant economies in the world today, which isn’t lost on adversaries. This is why it’s also ground zero for an array of advanced threats,” said Khaled Chatila, Anomali Regional Sales Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “We’re honored that RAKBANK chose us to help remain protected against some of the most troubling criminals and fraudsters targeting banks today. We look forward to helping them build an effective threat intelligence program that scales alongside their security operations.”

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About
RAKBANK

RAKBANK, also known as The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (P.S.C), is one of the UAE’s most dynamic financial institutions. Founded in 1976, it underwent a major transformation in 2001 as it rebranded into RAKBANK and shifted its focus from purely corporate to retail and small business banking. In addition to offering a wide range of Personal Banking services, the Bank increased its lending in the traditional SME, Commercial, and Corporate segment in recent years. The Bank also offers Islamic Banking solutions, via RAKislamic, throughout its 27 branches and its Telephone and Digital Banking channels. RAKBANK is a public joint stock company headquartered in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). For more information, please visit www.rakbank.ae or contact the Call Centre on +9714 213 0000. Alternatively, you can connect with RAKBANK via twitter.com/rakbanklive and facebook.com/rakbank.

About
Anomali

Anomali is the leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity. More than 1,500 public and private sector organizations rely on Anomali to see and detect threats more quickly, reduce the risk of security breaches, and improve security operations productivity. Anomali solutions serve customers around the world in nearly every major industry vertical, including many of the Global 2000. As an early threat intelligence innovator, Anomali was founded in 2013 and is backed by leading venture firms including GV, Paladin Capital Group, In-Q-Tel, Institutional Venture Partners, and General Catalyst. Learn more at www.anomali.com.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a special quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share at the December 8, 2020 meeting. The dividend is payable on December 29, 2020, to shareholders of record on December 21, 2020.

Recently, the Company announced strong results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2020. Third quarter sales increased 15.9% to $136.6 million while Consolidated EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 26.5% to $12.8 million. We continue to experience improvement in Wendy’s operating results across our markets and foresee stabilizing sales and costs in 2021. Our restaurant management teams continue to build on our legacy as a responsible consumer choice for speed, convenience and affordability by focusing on providing a safe environment for both customers and crew.

“In 2020, the Company opened seven new Wendy’s restaurants and one new Morning Belle restaurant. Looking ahead to 2021, we are planning to build 22 new restaurants and renovate 30 of our existing Wendy’s restaurants. Our newly built and reimaged Wendy’s restaurants continue to provide a strong catalyst for continued sales and earnings performance which provides for dividend growth commensurate with earnings growth,” stated Meritage CEO, Robert Schermer, Jr.

The Company’s growth plan includes expanding the Wendy’s operations to 400 restaurants and the development of 35 company branded restaurants. Meritage provides best in class results through a performance-based culture committed to operational excellence, strategic acquisitions and real estate development.

Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators, with 341 restaurants in operation located in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Meritage is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operating with a workforce of approximately 10,500 employees. The Company has approximately 9.7 million (fully diluted) common shares outstanding. The Company’s public filings can be viewed at www.otcmarkets.com, under the stock symbol MHGU, or the Company’s website www.meritagehospitality.com.

CONTACT:
Robert E. Schermer, Jr., CEO
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.
(616) 776-2600

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating claims of violations of federal securities laws on behalf of investors of The Cheesecake Factory (“Cheesecake Factory” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAKE).

Cheesecake Factory is a dining company with more than 200 locations in the United States. The Company misled the investors as to COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on its operations. In its March 23, 2020 and April 3, 2020 disclosures, Cheesecake Factory stated that its restaurants were “operating sustainably” while the Company was losing $6 million per week and had only about 16 weeks’ worth of cash left. The Company tried to raise capital from potential private equity investors but concealed this information from the investors.

On December 4, 2020, the Company announced that it has settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) charges and will pay a $125,000 fine to the SEC for making misleading statements. On this news, the price of Cheesecake Factory shares fell $2.85, more than 7%, to close at $36.65, on December 7, 2020.

If you are a shareholder of Cheesecake Factory and wish to participate, learn more, or discuss the issues surrounding the investigation, please contact our attorneys at (914) 733-7201 or via email at [email protected].

About Lowey Dannenberg

Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

Contact

Lowey Dannenberg P.C.
44 South Broadway, Suite 1100 
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: (914) 733-7256
Email: [email protected]

ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Molluscum contagiosum is a common and highly contagious skin condition caused by a virus. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, the condition mostly affects children — adults are often immune to the infection — and causes pearly, flesh-colored bumps to appear on the skin. The bumps can appear anywhere, and while they are usually harmless, they often multiply and spread to other parts of the body and to other people. During the infection, which can last several months, some molluscum bumps become red, swollen or crusted, which can worry parents. However, these changes are usually a sign that the body is fighting off the virus.

“Molluscum contagiosum spreads through skin-to-skin contact or by touching or sharing things that have the virus on them, such as clothing and towels,” says board-certified dermatologist Elaine C. Siegfried, MD, FAAD, a professor of pediatrics and dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Although the condition will eventually clear on its own in people with a healthy immune system, this takes about one year, and people who have molluscum can easily spread the virus to other parts of their body and to other people.”

To avoid spreading molluscum contagiosum, Dr. Siegfried recommends the following tips:

• Maintain good hygiene. Since molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus, it’s important to practice good hygiene to help stop the disease from spreading. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching any molluscum bumps on yourself or your child. In addition, children with molluscum should avoid sharing a bath with others.
• Avoid sharing personal items, such as clothing, towels, hair brushes and bars of soap, since they can all harbor the virus and spread it to others.
• Leave the bumps alone. Do your best to avoid scratching, picking or touching the bumps. To help, cover them with a bandage, liquid band-aid or clothing.
• Use caution when participating in sports. Since molluscum contagiosum spreads through skin-to-skin contact, keep the infected area covered when participating in contact sports, such as basketball or football, or using shared gear, such as helmets, mats or balls. Do not participate in wrestling unless all bumps can be covered with tight bandages.

“Although molluscum contagiosum is most common in children, teenagers and adults can get the virus too,” says Dr. Siegfried. “When adults get molluscum, it is most frequently sexually transmitted and seen in the genital area.”

If infected, Dr. Siegfried recommends that patients tell their partners that they have molluscum contagiosum and use barrier protection, such as condoms, to prevent spread. She also advises that patients skip shaving the affected area, as shaving can irritate the bumps and spread the virus to other parts of the body.

“While treatment for molluscum contagiosum isn’t always necessary, it can help clear the virus faster so that it can no longer spread to others or to other parts of your body,” says Dr. Siegfried. “Your pediatrician or dermatologist can discuss the best treatment for you.”

These tips are demonstrated in “Tips to Avoid Spreading Molluscum Contagiosum,” a video posted to the AAD website and YouTube channel. This video is part of the AAD’s “Video of the Month” series, which offers tips people can use to properly care for their skin, hair and nails.

To find a board-certified dermatologist in your area, visit aad.org/findaderm.

Contact

Nicole Dobkin, (847) 240-1746, [email protected]

More Information


Molluscum Contagiosum: Signs and Symptoms



Molluscum Contagiosum Causes



Molluscum Contagiosum: Diagnosis and Treatment



Molluscum Contagiosum: Tips for Managing

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