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BGC Partners’ & Cantor Fitzgerald’s Charity Day Drives Impact & Inspires Unity

BGC Charity Day was held in BGC offices across the globe including London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, and other locations. In New York, BGC traders were joined by ambassadors including Cindy Crawford, Tony Blair, Rachael Ray, Henrik Lundqvist, John Slattery, Spencer Dinwiddle and many others, while colleagues in London partnered with His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, Damian Lewis, Kit Harrington, Cheryl Cole, Common and many more.

“Charity Day is the positive and enduring legacy for those we lost on September 11th,” said Edie Lutnick, President and Co-Founder of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. “Assisting charities around the globe allows us to honor those we lost by giving back in an uplifting way.”

Every year since 2002, Charity Day has opened trading floors and invited esteemed guests representing participating charities to join licensed brokers in conducting transactions with clients. One hundred percent of global revenue from Charity Day is distributed to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and helps charities around the world further their mission. The organization, which has raised approximately $336 million globally since its inception, was created to commemorate the 658 Cantor employees and 61 Eurobrokers employees lost in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks.

“Transforming 9/11 into a day that focuses on hope and doing good for others is very fulfilling. Charity Day enables us to create a lasting impact locally and globally,” said Shaun D. Lynn, President of BGC Partners. “We are grateful to the luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment and government for their enduring enthusiasm and support.”

This year’s ambassadors representing participating charities joined licensed brokers on the trading floors to conduct transactions with clients: Cindy Crawford, Model (Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund);Tony Blair, Prime Minister (Tony Blair Institute for Global Change); Victor Cruz, NFL (Victor Cruz Foundation); Henrik Lundqvist, NHL (Henrik Lundqvist Foundation); Shannon Elizabeth, Actress (Shannon Elizabeth Foundation); Rachael Ray, Celebrity Chef (Pink Lotus Foundation); David Costabile, Actor (52nd Street Project); Billy Crudup, Actor (52nd Street Project); John Slattery, Actor (Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation); Spencer Dinwiddle, NBA (Dinwiddle Family Foundation); Catriona Gray, Miss Universe (SmileTrain); Chelsie Kryst, Miss USA (SmileTrain); Dr. Ruth, Sex Therapist (Museum of Jewish Heritage); Brooks Nader, Model (City Harvest); Carol Alt, Model (Shelter Chic); Victor Olapido, NBA Player (Sterling  Basketball Scholarship Fund).

To make a donation to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, please call [phone] or visit www.cantorrelief.org.

About BGC Partners, Inc. 

BGC Partners is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC’s offerings include fixed income securities, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange, equities, equity derivatives, credit derivatives, commodities, futures, and structured products. BGC provides a wide range of services, including trade execution, broker-dealer services, clearing, trade compression, post trade, information, and other services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through brands including Fenics, BGC Trader, Capitalab, Lucera, and Fenics Market Data, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC Partners, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

BGC’s customers include many of the world’s largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC’s Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “BGCP”. BGC Partners is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC

Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements contained in subsequent Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q or Forms 8-K.

About Charity Day and the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund:  Every year, BGC Partners and Cantor Fitzgerald, in conjunction with the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, commemorate our 658 Cantor and 61 Eurobrokers employees who perished on September 11, 2001 by distributing 100% of our global revenues on Charity Day to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and dozens of charities around the world. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund initially created to assist families of Cantor employees who were lost on 9/11, has since broadened its mission to provide aid to victims of natural disasters, emergencies, direct service charities and wounded members of the military. Edie Lutnick is the President and Co-Founder of The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund.

Charity Day is our way of turning a tragic day into one that is positive and uplifting by helping others. We invite celebrity guests who represent participating charities into our offices to conduct trades with licensed brokers and their clients. To date, Charity Day has raised approximately $159 million for charitable causes around the world, and since its inception, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund has raised and distributed over $336 million. For information about the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, please visit www.cantorrelief.org.

For information about charities around the world that participate in BGC’s Charity Day, please visit: http://www.bgccharityday.com/

SOURCE BGC Partners, Inc.

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Former Organa Brands Co-Founder Ralph Morgan Enters the Global CBD Marketplace

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ralph Morgan, former co-founder of Organa Brands which was recently acquired by SLANG Worldwide prior to SLANG’s initial public offering on the Canadian Securities Exchange valued at $500 million Canadian, today announced the formation of his new company Collective Hemp Brands.

With this move, Morgan effectively enters the global CBD natural products marketplace with a diverse product line set to debut this weekend, first in the United Kingdom with other countries to follow. Collective Hemp’s product portfolio will build upon the “house of brands” model that helped Organa earn the “Proctor and Gamble of cannabis” moniker. Organa, which sells a product every four seconds and enjoys distribution in 2,000 locations, was one of the first cannabis companies to successfully and fully scale product.

The foundation of Collective Hemp draws upon the traits that made Organa successful such as distribution, product development, regulatory compliance, supply chain economics, mass market retail, branding and marketing, and innovation.

Yet Morgan’s vision for Collective Hemp is to help consumers return to integrative medicine.

“This is the age of natural remedies and the era of CBD,” said Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Collective Hemp. “I traded the marijuana industry to get into cannabinoid therapies because I believe the new movement in healthcare is natural remedies. It is my goal to amass wide scale behavior change and help consumers reconnect with the cannabis plant, its cannabinoid properties, and a more natural wellness regime.”

The impetus behind Morgan’s vision is what spurred the company to partner with a leading global CBD expert and published author, Dr. Dani Gordon, of the UK. Dr. Dani is a double-board certified medical doctor and a recognized expert in cannabinoid medicine and CBD wellness. She will serve as a partner in the company as well as Collective Hemp’s Chief Medical Officer, responsible for formulating a product line and leading the company’s consumer education program while maintaining an independent medical practice.

“Patients are no longer completely relying on their general practitioners for wellness advice and want a more holistic approach to chronic health symptoms and stress-related issues that western medicine, drug-based approaches are not solving well,” said Dr. Dani. “I am formulating products based on botanical medicine and cannabinoid formulations that I have used for years with my patients in addition to my years spent researching cannabinoid medicine.” 

Tomorrow at the Hemp and CBD Expo in Birmingham (UK), the company will unveil its product lines which will feature daily CBD supplements, pet care, and skin and sun care. Pre-orders for all Collective Hemp product lines are now available to UK consumers via e-commerce with November availability. The company will also announce Dr. Dani’s SCINA range of clinical-grade custom formulated supplements and skin care, a co-developed product line.

Collective Hemp has proven in-country and regionally compliant export/import capabilities, GMP and/or ISO certified manufacturing facilities, and products channeled through legal distribution and retailers. Products will only be available to fully legal markets and all adhere to third-party testing.

The company has found early success in Germany, selling in 2,100 brick-and-mortar stores as part of a soft launch. In the United Kingdom, Collective Hemp was selected to be the exclusive CBD brand of Natural Trade Brokers due to its American designed yet “EU-made and produced” model.

Collective Hemp BrandsCollective Hemp Brands creates, produces, and delivers cannabinoid-infused wellness products to natural food market retailers with the ability to scale to mass market retail. Headquartered in Colorado, we focus on doing business in fully legal markets.

Contact:Monica [email protected] 303.903.3394

SOURCE Collective Hemp Brands

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Setting trends with sustainable and innovative solutions

“Dawn of a new era” is the promising title of the PRINTING United pre-announcement, as this year all relevant technologies and manufacturers will be present in one place for the first time. For Sappi, this tradeshow is the perfect platform to showcase its ground-breaking portfolio of high-quality speciality papers.

Impressive print results, efficient processesSublimating home textiles, fashion, sportswear, soft signage and hard substrates with impressive results: this is what the Transjet dye sublimation papers from Sappi stand for. Transjet is well-known for its remarkable attributes, including consistent high-quality results, fast ink drying and short transfer time, designed for both low and high speed production. The new Transjet Drive sublimation paper is primarily tailored to industrial printers with a glue-belt system. The exceptionally smooth reverse side is another key feature. This along with the noteworthy fast ink drying on the printing side increases runnability and efficiency during the production process. At the booth, Sappi will present this new sublimation paper along with other sustainable and innovative products.

Coated papers with an outstanding width of 3.10 metres For large-format digital printing used in indoor and outdoor posters as well as technical printing for the construction industry with CAD and engineering, Sappi is showcasing its large-format inkjet papers Swiss Matt, DT-Plot and Scrolljet at the Dallas tradeshow. These special inkjet papers are compatible with many types of inks, including water-based, solvent and HP Latex inks. If customers would like to create realistic prints for city light and mega light systems, Scrolljet is the product of choice. This coated inkjet paper offers high colour brilliance and homogeneity.

We make texture with impactUnique textures are a way for furniture, textile, automotive or shoe manufacturers to stand out from the competition. Because just a simple touch can influence our decisions and evoke emotions and memories. Sappi’s casting and release papers impart superior textures with unmatched quality and performance on the surface of synthetic leathers, coated materials, films, decorative laminates and more. At PRINTING United 2019, Sappi will present a wide range of aesthetic and functional applications to existing and potential customers.

Visitors are very welcome to get in touch with Sappi’s experts to exchange ideas and identify the best solutions to support your vision.

Note to the press:Mark Hittie, Director, Release Business Strategy at Sappi North America, will be available as your contact during the entire show for casting and release papers. Appointments with him can be made by telephone at [phone] or by e-mail to [email protected].

Please get in touch with Margarita Goltz, Marketing Communications Specialist at Sappi Europe, with your questions regarding dye sublimation papers and inkjet papers. You can find here contact details above.

About Sappi

Sappi is a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions, in the fields of dissolving wood pulp, printing papers, packaging and speciality papers, casting and release papers, biomaterials and bio-energy. As a company that relies on renewable natural resources, sustainability is at our core. Sappi European mills hold chain of custody certifications under the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and/or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™) systems. Our papers are produced in mills accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50 001 and OHSAS 18001 certification. We have EMAS registration at eight of our ten mills in Europe. 

Sappi Europe SA is a division of Sappi Limited (JSE), headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with 12,500 employees and 18 production facilities on three continents in nine countries, 37 sales offices globally, and customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more about Sappi at www.sappi.com.

SOURCE Sappi

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AABB – Asia Metals Publishes $0.24 PPS Peer Valuation Analysis

AABB has reported over $2 million in gross profit through the first six months of 2019 and is anticipating achieving $6 million in gross profit through the end of 2019.  Asia Broadband Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Asia Metals Inc., is a resource company focused on the production, supply and sale of precious and base metals, primarily to Asian markets with a particular focus on Gold.  AABB has recently begun expanding an existing shallow gold vein operation.  The research report published yesterday speculates that AABB can support a $0.24 PPS over the next twelve months based on peer valuations and reach a $0.09 PPS over the next 4 to 6 months. 

Investment Highlights:

Generates meaningful revenue growing organically and through acquisitions.

Poised to emerge as one of industry’s fastest growing junior resource companies.

Mgmt seeks to replicate its current model with 2 new acquisitions by year-end.

Emphasis on shallow mines with a history of production and known vein structures.

Existing sales networks in Asia where it sells physical supply to accommodate a strong appetite for its product, thus generating major gross profit (revenue).

High operating and net profit margins.

High cash/low debt position.

Forecasting $6M in gross profit in 2019 and we could see a 4x – 5x rise in 2020

To review the full AABB Research Analyst Report visit Goldman Small Cap Research.

Forward-Looking Statements are contained in this press release within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Asia Broadband Inc.’s (the “Company”) expected current beliefs about the Company’s business, which are subject to uncertainty and change. The operations and results of the Company could materially differ from what is expressed or implied by the statements made above when industry, regulatory, market and competitive circumstances change. Further information about these risks can be found in the annual and quarterly disclosures the Company has published on the OTC Markets website. The Company is under no obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements as future circumstances, events and information may change.

Contact the Company at:

Email: [email protected] Website: www.asiametalsinc.com Phone: [phone] Cervitude Intelligent RelationsNicholas Coriano

SOURCE Asia Broadband Inc.

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Barrick Gold Corporation Announces Court sanction of the Scheme

Barrick Gold Corporation

Friday, September 13, 2019 11:20 AM

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO, OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION

RECOMMENDED SHARE OFFER for ACACIA MINING PLC by BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION intended to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act Court sanction of the Scheme

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2019 / On 19 July 2019, the Boards of Acacia Mining plc (“Acacia“) and Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX)(“Barrick“) announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended offer by Barrick for the ordinary share capital of Acacia that Barrick does not already own (the “Acquisition“), to be effected by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Scheme“). The scheme circular was published by Acacia on 12 August 2019 (the “Scheme Document“) and the Scheme was approved by the Scheme Shareholders at the Court Meeting on 3 September 2019.

Acacia and Barrick are pleased to announce that the High Court of Justice in England and Wales has today made an order sanctioning the Scheme under section 899 of the Companies Act 2006.

Capitalised terms in this announcement, unless otherwise defined, have the same meanings as set out in the Scheme Document.

Director resignations and appointments

Acacia further announces that, with effect from the Effective Date (expected to be 17 September 2019), Peter Geleta, Rachel English, Steve Lucas, Deborah Gudgeon, Alan Ashworth and Adrian Reynolds shall resign as directors of Acacia, and Graham Shuttleworth and Martin Welsh shall be appointed as new directors of Acacia.

Next steps

Acacia has confirmed that the Scheme Record Time for the Scheme will be 6.00 p.m. (London time) on 16 September 2019. Scheme Shareholders on Acacia’s register of members at the Scheme Record Time will, upon the Scheme becoming effective in accordance with its terms (“Effective“), be entitled to receive:

For every Scheme Share: 0.168 New Barrick Shares and any Acacia Exploration Properties Special Dividends and any Deferred Cash Consideration Dividends, as described in the Scheme Document.

A request has been made for the suspension of the listing of Acacia Shares on the premium listing segment of the Official List and the admission to trading of Acacia Shares on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, with effect from 7.30 a.m. (London time) on 17 September 2019. The last day of dealing in Acacia Shares will therefore be 16 September 2019 and, once suspended, it is not expected that trading in Acacia Shares will recommence.

It is expected that the Scheme will become Effective on 17 September 2019 and that the listing of the Acacia Shares on the premium listing segment of the Official List and the trading of Acacia Shares on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market will each be cancelled with effect from 8.00 a.m. (London time) on 18 September 2019.

Further announcements will be made when the Scheme has become Effective and when the admission to listing and admission to trading of Acacia Shares have each been cancelled.

The expected timetable of principal events for the implementation of the Scheme is set out on page 5 of the Scheme Document. These dates and times are indicative only and could be subject to change. If any of the key dates or times set out in the expected timetable change, an announcement will be made via a Regulatory Information Service.

A copy of this announcement will be available on Barrick’s website at www.barrick.com, subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions.

Enquiries

Barrick

Kathy du Plessis

Investor and Media Relations Telephone: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

Rothschild & Co (Financial Adviser to Barrick)

Hugo Dryland

Telephone: [phone]

Karina Danilyuk

Telephone: [phone]

Roger Ewart Smith

Telephone: [phone]

Acacia

Telephone: [phone]

Sally Marshak Head of Investor Relations and Communications

Telephone: [phone]

Camarco

Telephone: [phone]

Gordon Poole/Nick Hennis

J.P. Morgan Cazenove (Joint Financial Adviser and Broker to Acacia)

Barry Weir

Telephone: [phone]

James Robinson

Telephone: [phone]

Dimitri Reading-Picopoulos

Telephone: [phone]

RBC Capital Markets (Joint Financial Adviser and Broker to Acacia)

Kevin Smith

Telephone: [phone]

Paul Betts

Telephone: [phone]

Vicky Liu

Telephone: [phone]

Lazard & Co., Limited (Financial Adviser to the Transaction Committee of Acacia)

Spiro Youakim

Telephone: [phone]

William Lawes

Telephone: [phone]

Gustavo Plenge

Telephone: [phone]

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP are retained as legal advisers for Barrick.

Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP are retained as legal advisers for Acacia.

Further information

This Announcement is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the Acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities of Acacia in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.

Rothschild & Co, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively as financial adviser to Barrick and no one else in connection with the Acquisition, this Announcement and the matters described herein, and shall not be responsible to anyone other than Barrick for providing the protections afforded to clients of Rothschild & Co or for providing advice in connection with the Acquisition, this Announcement or any matter referred to herein. Neither Rothschild & Co nor any of its subsidiaries, branches or affiliates owes or accepts any duty, liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Rothschild & Co in connection with the Acquisition, this Announcement or any matter referred to herein.

J.P. Morgan Securities plc, which conducts its United Kingdom investment banking business as J.P. Morgan Cazenove (“J.P. Morgan Cazenove”), is authorised in the United Kingdom by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. J.P. Morgan Cazenove is acting as financial adviser exclusively for Acacia and no one else in connection with the matters set out in this Announcement and will not regard any other person as its client in relation to the matters set out in this Announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Acacia for providing the protections afforded to clients of J.P. Morgan Cazenove, nor for providing advice in relation to any matter referred to in this Announcement.

RBC Europe Limited (trading as RBC Capital Markets), which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom, is acting for Acacia and no one else in connection with the matters referred to in this Announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Acacia for providing the protections afforded to clients of RBC Capital Markets, or for providing advice in connection with the matters referred to in this Announcement.

Lazard & Co., Limited (“Lazard”), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority, is acting exclusively for the Transaction Committee of Acacia and for no one else in connection with the matters set out in this Announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Transaction Committee of Acacia for providing the protections afforded to clients of Lazard nor for providing advice in relation to the matters referred to in this Announcement. Neither Lazard nor any of its affiliates owes or accepts any duty, liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Lazard in connection with this Announcement, any statement contained herein or otherwise.

Overseas jurisdictions

The release, publication or distribution of this Announcement in or into jurisdictions other than Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom may be restricted by law and therefore any persons who are subject to the law of any jurisdiction other than Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Any failure to comply with the applicable restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Relevant clearances have not been, and will not be, obtained from the securities commission or similar regulatory authority of any province or territory of Canada. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the companies and persons involved in the Acquisition disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of such restrictions by any person. This Announcement has been prepared for the purposes of complying with applicable English law, certain applicable securities law in Canada and the United States, the Listing Rules, the rules of the London Stock Exchange and the Code and the information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if this Announcement had been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside of the UK.

Copies of this Announcement and formal documentation relating to the Acquisition will not be and must not be, mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction or any jurisdiction where to do so would violate the laws of that jurisdiction and persons receiving such documents (including custodians, nominees and trustees) must not mail or otherwise forward, distribute or send them in or into or from any Restricted Jurisdiction. Doing so may render invalid any related purported vote in respect of the Acquisition. Each Acacia Shareholder is urged to consult their independent advisers regarding the legal, tax and financial consequences of the Acquisition. If the Acquisition is implemented by way of a Takeover Offer (unless otherwise permitted by applicable law and regulation), the Takeover Offer may not be made, directly or indirectly, in or into or by use of the mails or any other means or instrumentality (including, without limitation, facsimile, email or other electronic transmission, telex or telephone) of interstate or foreign commerce of, or any facility of a national, state or other securities exchange of any Restricted Jurisdiction and the Takeover Offer will not be capable of acceptance by any such use, means, instrumentality or facilities or from within any Restricted Jurisdiction.

Further details in relation to Overseas Shareholders are contained in the Scheme Document and Acacia Shareholders are advised to read carefully the Scheme Document and related Forms of Proxy.

Additional information for US investors

The Acquisition is being made to acquire the securities of a UK company by means of a scheme of arrangement provided for under English company law. Any securities issued as a result of this Acquisition by means of a scheme of arrangement will be issued in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act of 1933 set forth in Section 3(a)(10) thereof, and will not be subject to the proxy solicitation and tender offer rules promulgated under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Accordingly, the Scheme will be subject to disclosure requirements and practices applicable in the UK to schemes of arrangement, which are different from the disclosure requirements of the US federal securities laws. Except in relation to non-GAAP financial performance measures, the financial information included in this Announcement and the Scheme documentation has been or will have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and thus may not be comparable to financial information of US companies or companies whose financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the US (“US GAAP”). If Barrick exercises its right to implement the acquisition of the Acacia Shares by way of a Takeover Offer, such offer will be made in compliance with applicable US laws and regulations, including the registration requirements of the US Securities Act of 1933 and the tender offer rules under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

US Holders of Acacia Shares also should be aware that the transaction contemplated herein may have tax consequences under the United States tax laws and, that such consequences, if any, are not described herein. US Holders are urged to consult with independent professional advisors regarding the legal, tax and financial consequences of the Acquisition applicable to them.

It may be difficult for US Holders to enforce their rights and claims arising out of the US federal securities laws, since Barrick and Acacia are located in countries other than the US, and some or all of their officers and directors may be residents of countries other than the US. US Holders may not be able to sue a non-US company or its officers or directors in a non US court for violations of US securities laws. Further, it may be difficult to compel a non-US company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a US court’s judgment.

In accordance with normal UK practice, Barrick or its nominees, or its brokers (acting as agents), may from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, Acacia Shares, other than pursuant to the Acquisition, until the date on which the Acquisition and/or Scheme becomes effective, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn. These purchases may occur either in the open market at prevailing prices or in private transactions at negotiated prices. Any information about such purchases will be disclosed as required in the UK, will be reported to a Regulatory Information Service and will be available on the London Stock Exchange website at www.londonstockexchange.com.

Additional information for Canadian investors

The enforcement by Canadian Holders of civil liabilities under the Canadian securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that Acacia is incorporated or organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than Canada, that some or all of Barrick’s and Acacia’s officers and directors are and will be residents of countries other than Canada, that some or all of the experts named in this Announcement may be residents of countries other than Canada, and that all or a substantial portion of the assets of Barrick, Acacia and such persons are and will be located outside Canada. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for Canadian Holders to effect service of process within Canada upon Acacia, Barrick’s and Acacia’s respective officers or directors or the experts named herein, or to realize against them, upon judgements of the court of Canada predicated upon liabilities under Canadian securities laws. In addition, Canadian Holders should not assume that the courts of England and Wales: (a) would enforce judgments of Canadian courts obtained in actions against such persons predicated upon civil liabilities under Canadian securities laws; or (b) would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against such persons predicated upon civil liabilities under the Canadian securities laws.

The distribution of the New Barrick Shares pursuant to the Acquisition will constitute a distribution of securities that is exempt from the prospectus requirements of Canadian securities law and is exempt from or otherwise is not subject to the registration requirements under applicable securities law. The New Barrick Shares received pursuant to the Acquisition will not be legended and may be resold through registered dealers in each of the provinces and territories of Canada provided that (i) the trade is not a “control distribution” as defined in Canadian securities law, (ii) no unusual effort is made to prepare the market or to create a demand for Barrick Shares, (iii) no extraordinary commission or consideration is paid to a person in respect of such sale, and (iv) if the selling security holder is an insider or officer of Barrick, as the case may be, the selling security holder has no reasonable grounds to believe that Barrick is in default of applicable Canadian securities law.

Canadian Holders should be aware that the Acquisition described in this Announcement may have tax consequences in Canada and should consult their own tax advisors to determine the particular tax consequences to them of the Acquisition in light of their particular circumstances, as well as any tax consequences that may arise under the laws of any other relevant foreign, state, local or other taxing jurisdiction.

Cautionary statement on forward-looking statements

This Announcement contains statements which are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are prospective in nature and are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections of the management of Barrick and Acacia about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “is subject to”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “implies”, “possible”, “proposes”, “seeks”, ” anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “can”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Although Barrick and Acacia believe that the expectations in relation to their respective businesses reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable in light of management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, neither Barrick nor Acacia can give any assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct as they are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions and they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Neither Barrick nor Acacia, nor any of their respective associates or directors, officers or advisers, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this Announcement will actually occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Other than in accordance with their legal or regulatory obligations (including under the Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the FCA), neither Barrick nor Acacia is under any obligation, and Barrick and Acacia expressly disclaim any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No profit forecasts or quantified financial benefits statement

No statement in this Announcement is intended as a profit forecast, profit estimate or quantified financial benefits statement.

Dealing disclosure requirements

Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified.

An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person’s interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.

Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person’s interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the business day following the date of the relevant dealing.

If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they will be normally deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).

Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Takeover Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit on [phone] if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.

The defined terms used in this section “Dealing disclosure requirements” are defined in the Code which can be found on the Takeover Panel’s website.

Publication on website

A copy of this Announcement and the documents required to be published by Rule 26 of the Code will be made available (subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions) on Barrick’s website at www.barrick.com and Acacia’s website at www.acaciamining.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on the business day following the date of this Announcement in accordance with Rule 26.1(a) of the Code. The content of the websites referred to in this Announcement are not incorporated into and do not form part of this Announcement.

Requesting hard copy documents

In accordance with Rule 30.3 of the Code, Barrick Shareholders and Acacia Shareholders may request a hard copy of this Announcement by contacting Computershare Investor Services PLC during business hours at [phone] or by submitting a request in writing to Computershare Investor Services PLC, Corporate Actions Team, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS99 6ZZ. If you have received this Announcement in electronic form, copies of this Announcement and any document or information incorporated by reference into this document will not be provided unless such a request is made.

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Doctors and Med Students Announce Nationwide Stand on September 16 to End America’s Firearms Epidemic

This powerful call for action is being led by a team of prominent Stanford physicians and medical students across the U.S. who have banded together with healthcare providers to create SAFE (“Scrubs Addressing the Firearms Epidemic”) https://www.standsafe.org/.

Advisors to SAFE include a nonpartisan range of physicians, three retired U.S. military generals, former ABC news reporter Bob Woodruff, and medical students and lawyers who specialize in this field.

Next to victims and their families, there are no greater experts on the harm inflicted by gun violence than the physicians and healthcare workers who try to save lives and repair the damage caused by bullets each day in America.

“We are not helpless to fight gun violence,” says SAFE Legislative Affairs Director Dr. Susie MacLean. “Physicians individually and collectively with other health care professionals speak powerfully with both authority and compassion. We are ready to fight for our patients and our communities to save lives from gun violence.”

SAFE Co-founder Dr. Dean Winslow is a physician and Stanford University Professor of Medicine, who served as a flight surgeon for 35 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. 

“In my six deployments as a flight surgeon to Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11, I witnessed firsthand the devastating effects that assault weapons have on human bodies,” says Winslow. “These are weapons designed for the battlefield. Easy access to these same types of weapons in the U.S. has resulted in dozens of horrific mass shootings – and handguns cause the deaths of at least 20 veterans each day by suicide.” 

Winslow’s strong opinion on banning assault weapons was recently published in an editorial opinion piece in Silicon Valley’s Mercury News.

“Recently we’ve learned that vaping has caused a handful of deaths,” continues Winslow, “and doctors are energized to take action. Yet, thousands die from gun violence and we remain silent.  Doctors and other health care professions can save lives by pushing a public health message. We’ve seen first-hand the devastation caused by firearms and should commit ourselves to sparing our children and grandchildren from such threats in the future.”

According to MacLean, “we went to Capitol Hill in June 2019 to request federal funding for gun violence prevention research. On Monday, September 16, we will learn what the latest gun violence research shows and what we can do to reduce firearm deaths.”

University of Massachusetts medical student and SAFE student organizer, Deniz Cataltepe adds, “As medical students being trained to protect our patients’ physical and mental health, we were struck by the lack of medical education available on such a devastating issue. With each mass shooting covered in the news, it was clear that we needed to incorporate teaching on firearm safety and gun violence into the medical education curriculum for medical students.”

Students at medical schools across the country will join together on September 16 at 12 p.m. to focus attention on:

The more active role that doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals are taking in attacking this public health crisis.

Advocating that firearm safety education be included in every comprehensive health plan for patients.

Initiatives to develop materials to help physicians and nurses incorporate firearm safety education to keep families healthy.

The crippling legal limitations on gun violence research by government agencies.

For the complete list of participating medical centers and schools, go to https://www.standsafe.org/chapters

About Standsafe.org:                                                           

Founded at Stanford University in 2018, Standsafe.org is an organization made up of U.S. physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals dedicated to eliminating the U.S. firearm violence epidemic through research, education, and evidence-based policy. For more information, please visit https://www.standsafe.org

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Air Methods Celebrates LifeNet of the Heartland’s 40th Year of Serving the Omaha Region

Omaha, NE, Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its LifeNet of the Heartland Omaha base this week. The event, which will occur on Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 3 p.m. will be held at the Flight Deck – 2929 California St Suite #1015, Omaha, NE 68131.Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with crew members from the base about the history of the program as well as how current day air medical services compare to those of 40 years ago. In addition, attendees can view LifeNet aircraft so they can see where the crew works each day. “It has been our honor to serve Omaha and the surrounding region for more than 40 years,” said Ryan Penrose, senior account executive for Air Methods. “Our entire crew is proud to be part of this community and are committed to continuing the tradition of superior air medical service. Nebraska is facing the same challenges that the rest of the United States is where hospitals are closing so air medical services are an increasingly critical part of the healthcare ecosystem. Being engrained in a community is critical for us and for our patients.”Proud History of ServiceLifeNet’s Omaha team has been committed to the region for more than 40 years. Established in 1978, the organization is a full-service air medical transport provider that has completed more than 10,000 transports of patients over the years. In addition, the Omaha base averages 315 flight hours a year, which uses more than 1,680 gallons of fuel. On average, the helicopter can be at a call in 8-10 minutes.When the Omaha base was launched four decades ago, it was located at the old Creighton University Medical Center. Over the years, the base moved, and as has the medical center. Recently, the old hospital was renovated and is now known as the Flight Deck, which is where the ceremony will be held this week.Air medical services provide essential and lifesaving services throughout the country. During missions, highly trained medical teams care for patients with lifesaving interventions, from providing trauma care after an accident to administering clot-busting medications that must be given shortly after a major stroke to significantly improve outcomes. With the continued consolidation of hospitals and the trend towards centers with specialized heart or neurological care, the clinical support and speed of missions are critical to giving patients the best possible outcomes.Editors’ note: Members of the media are invited to cover the 40th Anniversary ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 2929 California St Suite #1015, Omaha, NE 68131. Media may interview crew about the history of the program. Please contact Ryan Penrose, Senior Account Executive at Air Methods, (402) 3280-3252 or by email at [email protected] if you plan to attend.###About Air MethodsAir Methods (www.airmethods.com) is the leading air medical service, delivering lifesaving care to more than 70,000 people every year. With nearly 40 years of air medical experience, Air Methods is the preferred partner for hospitals and one of the largest community-based providers of air medical services. United Rotorcraft is the Company’s products division specializing in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. Air Methods’ fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features more than 450 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.AttachmentLifeNet-Omaha-InfographicMegan Smith Air Methods 4044083379 [email protected]

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August Retail Sales Grew 4.6 Percent Over Last Year But New Tariffs Present ‘Downside Risks’

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Retail sales were up 0.4 percent in August seasonally adjusted from July and up 4.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.

“While consumer attitudes about the economy indicate some retreating optimism, the bottom line is that consumer spending remained resilient in August and continued to be a key contributor to U.S. economic growth,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Trends remain strong, but August grew somewhat slower than July, which could reflect consumers’ concerns about the unpredictability of trade policy. It is too early to assess the impact of the new tariffs that took effect at the beginning of this month, but they do present downside risks to household spending.”

New 15 percent tariffs on a wide range of consumer goods from China took effect September 1 and are scheduled to be expanded to additional goods on December 15, covering a total of about $300 billion in imports. In addition, 25 percent tariffs already in effect on $250 billion worth of imports are set to increase to 30 percent on October 15.

As of August, the three-month moving average was up 4.1 percent over the same period a year ago, compared with 3.5 percent in July. August’s results build on gains of 0.9 percent month-over-month and 5.5 percent year-over-year in July.

NRF’s numbers are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which said today that overall August sales – including auto dealers, gas stations and restaurants – were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from July and up 4.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year.

Specifics from key retail sectors during August include:

Online and other non-store sales were up 14.3 percent year-over-year and up 1.6 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Grocery and beverage stores were up 4.9 percent year-over-year but down 0.2 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Sporting goods stores were up 3.8 percent year-over-year and up 0.9 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Health and personal care stores were up 2.9 percent year-over-year and up 0.7 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 2.3 percent year-over-year but down 0.9 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

General merchandise stores were up 2.2 percent year-over-year but down 0.3 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Furniture and home furnishings stores were down 0.1 percent year-over-year and down 0.5 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Building materials and garden supply stores were down 0.6 percent year-over-year but up 1.4 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

Electronics and appliance stores were down 2.9 percent year-over-year and unchanged month-over-month seasonally adjusted.

About NRF

The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 42 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. NRF.com

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INVESTIGATION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against SmileDirectClub, 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 that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of SmileDirectClub, Inc. (“SmileDirectClub” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SDC) for false and misleading SEC filings.

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 424-303-1964, 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.

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

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

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Ping Identity to Present the Future of Identity Security at IDENTIFY 2019

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ping Identity, a pioneer in Intelligent Identity, today announced details of its 2019 IDENTIFY customer conference series, taking place in Chicago, London, New York, Sydney and Melbourne. With a focus on driving innovation across the enterprise, attendees will hear from CISOs and identity and access management (IAM) thought leaders at some of the world’s most prominent organizations, including Allied Irish Banks, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, TDC, Thomson Reuters and TIAA.

In their presentations, experts from Ping Identity, customers and partners will underscore how identity solutions can help drive revenue, achieve digital transformation and simplify cloud, on-premises and hybrid IT deployments. The discussions will explore a variety of themes and trends, such as:

Methods to secure APIs, an exponentially growing attack vector.

Ways to implement risk-aware, passwordless authentication.

Paths to take toward a mature Zero Trust architecture.

Approaches to simplify and automate cloud identity deployments.

Strategies designed to help meet the demands of data protection regulations and more.

“At Ping Identity, we power exceptional user experiences for our customers. The IDENTIFY customer conference series provides the opportunity to connect as a community, and explore the critical impact identity security continues to have across the modern digital enterprise,” said Kevin Sellers, CMO, Ping Identity.

Experience the Ping Identity Community Firsthand

IDENTIFY events are exclusive for Ping Identity customers, partners and prospects. Register for one of the following locations:

Partners

Ping is delighted to welcome as sponsors members of its global Ping Identity Partner Network, CTI Global, CyberArk, Delivery Centric, Focal Point, iC Consult, IDMWORKS, intragen, iovation, KPMG, LikeMinds Consulting, Persistent Systems, ProofID, Raidiam, SailPoint, Versent and Zscaler. The sponsorship of these partners demonstrates their innovative work as critical members of the Ping Identity ecosystem to support the organization’s customers.

For more information, visit www.pingidentity.com/identify.

About Ping Identity

Ping Identity is pioneering Intelligent Identity. We help enterprises achieve Zero Trust identity-defined security and more personalized, streamlined user experiences. The Ping Intelligent Identity™ platform provides customers, employees, partners and, increasingly, IoT, with access to cloud, mobile, SaaS and on-premises applications and APIs, while also managing identity and profile data at scale. Over half of the Fortune 100 choose us for our identity expertise, open standards leadership, and partnership with companies, including Microsoft and Amazon. We provide flexible options to extend hybrid IT environments and accelerate digital business initiatives with multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, access management, intelligent API security, directory and data governance capabilities. Visit www.pingidentity.com.

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Info Tech Partners with OMES Construction & Properties to Bring Online Bidding to Oklahoma

GAINESVILLE, Fla.,–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Info Tech, Inc., a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, announced today an agreement with the Oklahoma Office of Management Enterprise Services (OMES) Construction & Properties to use the Bid Express® service to advertise and accept bids online. Bringing online bidding to public agencies throughout Oklahoma supports Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s “Digital Transformation” initiative to modernize state processes.

The statewide contract enables both agencies and contractors to use a proven electronic bidding system for their procurement needs, granting time and cost savings to many organizations. With this contract in place, any state or local agency in Oklahoma can use Bid Express without having to go through a request for proposal process. Key benefits of Bid Express for agencies and bidders include:

● A reduction in paperwork

● Ability to safely submit bids early

● Notifications of upcoming projects for bid

● Automatic error-checking and omission alerts

● Electronic bid bond validation

● Improved bid processing for the owner-agency

OMES Construction & Properties advertised their first letting on June 28, 2019.

“We are already seeing the benefits of an online solicitation process. By implementing online bidding, we have been able to take a major step forward in achieving our Digital Transformation goals,” Kelly Thompson, Central Operations Manager of OMES Construction & Properties, said. “Bid Express has streamlined our pre-existing manual bidding processes and created departmental efficiencies.”

Info Tech has provided online bidding through Bid Express for 20 years, serving agencies across 39 states. The statewide agreement with OMES Construction & Properties marks a significant milestone for Info Tech, as it represents a major expansion for Bid Express and vertical construction procurement.

“We’ve been diligently working with agencies and contractors across Oklahoma to understand their needs and priorities in electronic bidding on projects beyond road and bridge construction,” said Will McClave, President of Systems at Info Tech. “We’re excited to see the many benefits of Bid Express expand to vertical construction throughout the state.”

About Info Tech, Inc.

Info Tech consists of two core businesses: Info Tech Systems and Info Tech Consulting. Info Tech Systems develops cutting-edge digital solutions to support paperless environments and e-Construction initiatives through automated infrastructure construction management and Internet bidding solutions. Info Tech Consulting provides expert statistical and econometric litigation consulting services and support. With a diverse workforce and collaborative, relaxed environment, Info Tech is a Gainesville-born pioneer of innovation, committed to its family of employees, customers and community. For more information, visit www.infotechfl.com or www.infotechconsulting.com.

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The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.23 per share payable December 5, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2019.

About The TJX Companies, Inc.

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. As of August 3, 2019, the end of the Company’s second quarter, the Company operated a total of 4,412 stores in nine countries, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands, and Australia, and three e-commerce sites. These include 1,260 TJ Maxx, 1,107 Marshalls, 783 HomeGoods, 39 Sierra, and 23 Homesense stores, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierra.com in the United States; 274 Winners, 132 HomeSense, and 91 Marshalls stores in Canada; 580 TK Maxx and 72 Homesense stores, as well as tkmaxx.com, in Europe; and 51 TK Maxx stores in Australia. TJX’s press releases and financial information are available at tjx.com.

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SMART Embedded Computing Releases PCIe Card to Enable Cloud Gaming-as-a-Service in 5G and FTTH Networks

NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMART Embedded Computing, a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: SGH) and a leading manufacturer of embedded computing solutions offering high-reliability platforms for Industrial, Defense and Communication, and low-profile embedded computing modules for connected devices, today announced the availability of a powerful new PCI Express card, the PCIE-7217. SMART EC’s PCIE-7217 features Intel’s latest processor for cloud gaming, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, along with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics, which will bring the transition to cloud gaming into the mainstream. Integrated with SMART EC’s MaxCore® MC4100 high-performance server and running cloud gaming software such as that offered by Gamestream®, the new PCIE-7217 add-in card will enable telecom/cable operators and hospitality providers to create branded gaming-as-a-service offerings for their customers. Enabled by 5G and fiber-to-the-home networks currently in deployment, consumers would have access to premium games through an internal OTT-like service.SMART EC estimates that the performance of its cloud gaming solution could offer up to three times better performance using one-third of the power and one-third of the rack space of currently available competing server solutions.“Consumers wanting a premium gaming experience will be able to pay a nominal monthly subscription rather than buying and regularly updating their console or other gaming hardware, completely changing the way video games are deployed and played,” commented Todd Wynia, Vice President of Product Management at SMART EC. “The cloud gaming service can be delivered to any connected device so Telco’s can monetize cloud gaming while hotels, cruise ships, airplanes and even hospitals can extend their screen-based entertainment to include the latest games.”The SMART EC PCIE-7217 card and MaxCore server platform will be powering a live cloud gaming demonstration in the Intel meeting space (Hall 15 MS30 and MS31) at the IBC2019 conference and exhibition in Amsterdam from September 13-17, 2019.Lynn Comp, Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Visual Cloud Division part of Intel’s Data Center Group said, “Cloud gaming is a new and exciting visual experience that many service providers are pioneering today. I’m excited to see SMART EC take a leadership role with their new solution combining the Intel Xeon Scalable platform with their high-performance gaming accelerator card to address latency and edge density.”The PCIE-7217 has been designed specifically to work in the 4U MaxCore™ MC4100 platform created by Artesyn Embedded Computing and now part of SMART EC, taking advantage of special features such as a second connector for cable-free auxiliary power and integrated 1G Ethernet for a management network.Built into the Intel Core i7-8705G are two GPUs, the Intel® HD Graphics 630 and the Radeon™ RX Vega M GL. This CPU with dual-GPU architecture allows the SMART EC PCIE-7217 card to simultaneously service multiple gamers at different resolutions. Each processor complex has a dedicated M.2 for local storage of large game libraries. Additionally, an optional SSD can be soldered down for each processor to provide up to 512GB of memory for the operating system or other uses.About SMART Embedded ComputingSMART Global Holdings recently created SMART Embedded Computing through the acquisitions of Artesyn Embedded Computing and Inforce Computing. Providing standard and custom products for over 35 years to a wide range of customers, this combined set of companies makes SMART Embedded Computing a leader in the design and manufacture of highly reliable embedded computing solutions offering an entire range of Industrial, Defense and Communication products covering system infrastructure to end user IIoT application nodes. SMART Embedded Computing’s high-end advanced computing system solutions include application-ready platforms, enclosures, blades, edge servers and network accelerator cards. Its low profile embedded computing modules include System-On-Modules (SOMs) and Single-Board-Computers (SBC) for connected devices. SMART Embedded Computing is a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc.See www.smartembedded.com for more information.Media Contact:Shreek Raivadera Sandstar Communications [phone] [email protected] and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. ©2019. All rights reserved.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0b3f0b7a-3d35-40e0-9726-25866069c305

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The Eye Institute of Utah Among First in State to Offer PanOptix Trifocal IOL and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens System

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Eye Institute of Utah, a leader in comprehensive eye care and vision correction surgery, announces that their eye surgeons are among the first in Utah to commercially offer two new advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs). The Eye Institute of Utah is excited to be among the first practices in the nation to offer AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular Lens and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens System. The FDA approval of PanOptix Trifocal IOL and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens System significantly expands vision correction opportunities for patients undergoing cataract surgery. According to the National Health Institute, over 24 million Americans over the age of 40 are affected by cataracts. In addition to restoring vision that has been diminished by cataracts, these lenses can correct a variety of refractive errors. Patients who would like to significantly improve vision and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses can benefit from the advanced technology of these IOLs.   About PanOptix Trifocal IOLPanOptix is the first and only trifocal IOL approved for use in the United States. While PanOptix recently received FDA approval, it is already popular in over 70 countries worldwide. PanOptix uses ENLIGHTEN® Optical Technology to improve vision at near, intermediate and distance ranges. This lens is unique in its ability to ease the effects of presbyopia, which is the cause of age-related near vision loss. By addressing intermediate and near visual acuity while maintaining distance vision, PanOptix is able to reduce the need for reading glasses. Investigational results reported impressive patient satisfaction, with over 99% of patients stating that they would choose PanOptix again.Dr. Robert J. Cionni, Medical Director of The Eye Institute of Utah, was a clinical trial investigator for PanOptix, and one of just a handful of U.S. surgeons chosen to implant the trifocal IOL during the investigational period in 2017. Dr. Cionni reports that patients who have received PanOptix are very satisfied with their outcomes. He says, “ Patients are thrilled with the range of vision.” Regarding his initial patients, Dr. Cionni says, “I was very cautious about what I would tell patients regarding their reading vision.” He had experience with other advanced lenses that did not truly eliminate the need for reading glasses, but with PanOptix he says, “We’re finding that that’s not the case and they’ve been thrilled with their reading vision. It just seems to flow. It truly is a win for the patient.”About the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens SystemThe RxSight Light Adjustable Lens System offers the first and only IOL that can be adjusted after cataract surgery for more precise vision improvement. The RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (RxLAL) is made of photo-sensitive material that allows the eye doctor to customize the prescription after surgery by using the RxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD™).Prior to the RxLAL, if a cataract surgery patient was unsatisfied with their IOL prescription, their only option was additional surgery to correct the prescription. Now, patients with the RxLAL can work with their eye doctor to adjust their prescription after surgery. The post-surgical customization of the implanted lens begins once eyes are healed, approximately 2 weeks after surgery. The UV light treatments with LDD generally take 90 seconds and can be repeated 2 to 4 times to achieve vision goals. Six months after cataract surgery, patients using the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens System were found to have uncorrected vision of 20/20 or better at approximately twice the rate of patients with a standard, monofocal cataract lens.About The Eye Institute of UtahThe Eye Institute of Utah has served Salt Lake City since 1980 and is a premier eye care practice in the Intermountain West. Procedures offered include cataract surgery, LASIK and other vision correction surgeries,  as well as treatments for glaucoma, dry eye, retinal diseases, and more. The experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah are dedicated to providing quality vision care with personalized treatment plans, as well as encouraging the advancement of ophthalmology through ongoing medical research and clinical studies.For more information about The Eye Institute of Utah, please visit theeyeinstitute.com or facebook.com/theeyeinstitute. 1https://www.nei.nih.gov/eyedata/cataract 2AcrySof IQ PanOptix Directions For Use3Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (SSED) of Light Adjustable Lens and Light Delivery Device systemThe Eye Institute of Utah 755 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84107 [phone]

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650 Group Research Focuses on Telecom’s $490B Open Source Network Opportunities

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As presented today in a keynote session at the ONF Connect 2019 conference, attended by operators AT&T, Google Cloud, Deutsche Telekom, China Unicom in Santa Clara, a founding analyst of 650 Group presented on the Total Addressable Market (TAM) for open source hardware and software in communications service provider networks. The report: Open Source on Communication Service Provider Capital Spending, includes a focus on CORD-based cloud, access and edge data center solutions spanning Broadband Access, Metro Ethernet, RAN, Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Optical Transport, SD-WAN, VPN, SP Router, NFV and CDN. Large Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) see events like the widening IoT and 5G networks at the edge as a significant source of new customer revenue and have the scale to build out these networks across the globe. “This huge $490B equipment spending opportunity over the next 5 years in communications service provider networks is large but is also complex; and the impact of next-generation SDN is making broadband and 5G deployment easier,” said Chris DePuy, founding analyst for 650 Group. “Operators are now moving to open source on a project and a technology basis gradually. Operators expect to achieve considerable Opex savings while also improving service agility.” For more information about the report, contact the sales department at 650 Group at [phone] or [email protected] or www.650group.com.   About 650 Group 650 Group is a leading Market Intelligence Research firm for communications, data center and cloud markets.  ​Our team has decades of research experience with telecom operators, systems integrators, equipment vendors and is a strategic partner to communications service providers.  650 Group focuses on leading edge market research and is frequently cited as being first in identifying new market trends. Media Contact: Greg Cross [email protected]

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FDA finds impurity in popular heartburn medicine Zantac that could cause cancer

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Federal health officials have learned that Sanofi‘s heartburn medication Zantac includes an impurity that could cause cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

The FDA said it has been investigating the carcinogen, called N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA, in blood pressure and heart failure medicines since last year, and is evaluating whether low levels pose a risk to patients.

“The FDA is not calling for individuals to stop taking ranitidine at this time; however, patients taking prescription ranitidine who wish to discontinue use should talk to their health care professional about other treatment options,” the FDA said in the statement.

Ranitidine medicines are used to treat stomach acidity and heartburn.

Shares of Sanofi dipped on the news before rebounding. They were about flat in mid-morning trading. Sanofi declined to immediately comment.

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CIO Leadership: Upcoming HMG Strategy Minneapolis CIO Summit to Explore Digital Disruption and the CIO of the Future

Prominent technology executives speaking at the 2019 Minneapolis CIO Executive Leadership Summit will include Robin Brown, CIO, Protein Group, Cargill; Rahoul Ghose, CIO, ECMC Group; Jeff Kubacki, VP and CIO, Winnebago Industries; Sean Lennon, CIO, Medtronic; and Daniel Ritch, VP Connected Services and CIO, HoneywellMINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As they look to the future, enterprise executives must establish innovative, customer-centric business models today to position themselves for competitive advantage tomorrow. At the heart of these digital transformations will be forward-thinking CIOs who envision how advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and cloud computing can be used to enrich the customer experience. Trailblazing CIOs and IT executives must demonstrate a growth mindset, bold leadership and the ability to join forces with the C-suite and board of directors to drive their digital agenda and propel the business into its future state.These topics and more will fuel the conversation at the 2019 Minneapolis CIO Executive Leadership Summit, produced by HMG Strategy. The event will take place on September 24, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.To learn more about the Minneapolis CIO Summit and register for the event, click here.“The CIO of tomorrow will know how to turn digital disruption to their advantage,” said Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy. “By combining a deep understanding of emerging technologies with sophisticated soft skills and pioneering leadership, forward-thinking CIOs will set a culture of innovation and collaboration that yields successful business transformation.”The Minneapolis CIO Summit will open with an HMG Lead, Innovate, Disrupt Interview with Sean Lennon, SVP and CIO of Medtronic, followed by an HMG Lead, Innovate, Disrupt Tech Talk from a UiPath executive.Other noteworthy sessions will include:An HMG Lead, Innovate, Disrupt Tech Talk featuring Harry Moseley, CIO of Zoom, who will share his thoughts on the future of work, video communications, team collaboration, office design and how AI will ultimately make video meetings better than in personAn executive briefing from Ed Soo Hoo, Data Center Evangelist at Lenovo, who will explain how CIOs must integrate strategies and tactics to empower and inspire their teams to be more agile, deliver solutions faster—and ultimately enable the business to connect more effectively with customersA panel of IT thought leaders who will share use cases for the ways that CIOs can help their organizations bolster competitive advantage by leveraging technologies such as AI, analytics, blockchain and IoT to seize upon emerging customer and market trends, boost operational efficiencies and accelerate time to marketLuncheon updates from Harold Knutson, Board President of SIM MinnesotaA group of prominent executive recruiters who will offer coaching on how CIOs can supercharge their career trajectory by establishing their brand as thought leaders, to serve as talent magnets and position themselves attractive candidates for sought-after board seatsAn executive briefing from Mike Spencer, VP of Hosting and Managed Services at ICF OlsonA team of distinguished IT leaders who will outline proven mitigation strategies and advanced threat protection approaches that position the business for agility, growth and innovation while securing the enterprise against escalating cyber risksAn executive panel examining the role that CIOs play in identifying and employing digital technologies to power customer-focused business models—and how they can work with the C-suite and board to do soPresenting Partners at the Minneapolis CIO Summit will be Lenovo, Nutanix, UiPath and Zoom. Platinum Partners will include Citrix, Forescout Technologies and Rimini Street. Gold Partners will be CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Info-Tech Research Group, OutSystems, Pure Storage and Zerto. Supporting Partners will be Arctic Wolf and RangeForce. Strategic Partners will include Egon Zehnder, Heidrick & Struggles, Korn Ferry and Spencer Stuart. Alliance Partners will be Amplify Partners, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia. The Association Partner will be SIM Minnesota.To visit the Minneapolis CIO Summit website and register for the event, click here.About HMG StrategyHMG Strategy is the world’s largest independent and most trusted provider of executive networking events and thought leadership to support the 360 degree needs of technology leaders. Our regional CIO and CISO Executive Leadership Series, newsletters, authored books, and digital Resource Center deliver proprietary research on leadership, innovation, transformation, and career ascent.The HMG Strategy global network consists of over 400,000 senior IT executives, industry experts and world-class thought leaders.To learn more about the 7 Pillars of Trust to HMG Strategy’s unique business model, click here. Tom Hoffman 203-221-2702 [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4c0235a8-10f8-4691-9d43-4999f19eb749

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