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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (“VerifyMe,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”), a technology solutions provider specializing in brand protection functions such as counterfeit prevention, authentication, serialization, and track and trace features for labels, packaging and products, today announced the Company plans to spend up to $1.5 million to repurchase shares of its common stock over the next nine months. The company plans to fund the share buyback with cash on hand.   As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $9.0 million of cash. VerifyMe has not purchased any of its shares within the past 12 months.

“By using our strong balance sheet to reduce the number of outstanding common shares, we believe we can increase stockholder value, while maintaining sufficient cash resources to fund our operations. The share repurchase authorization reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the investment value of our common stock while at the same time growing our business,” said, Patrick White, VerifyMe’s President and CEO.

The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by the Company’s board and management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. 

About
VerifyMe
, Inc.
VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME), is a technology solutions provider specializing in brand protection functions such as counterfeit prevention, authentication, serialization, and track and trace features for labels, packaging and products. VerifyMe’s physical technology authenticates packaging, labels and documents with a suite of proprietary security inks and pigments, which work in conjunction with serialization and track and trace software known as VeriPAS™ that allows both consumers and brand inspectors to verify authenticity with their smartphones. VeriPAS™ is a serialization software system that brand owners access through a web portal to monitor, control and protect their products complete life cycle. To learn more, visit www.verifyme.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding revenue opportunities, the use of our products in additional devices and locations, the results of ongoing tests, and roll-out of our products and authentication devices. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, intellectual property litigation, the successful development of our sales and marketing capabilities, our ability to retain key management personnel, our ability to work with partners in selling our technologies to businesses, production difficulties, our inability to enter into contracts and arrangements with future partners, issues which may affect the reluctance of large companies to change their purchasing of products, acceptance of our technologies and the efficiency of our authenticators in the field. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Company: VerifyMe, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.verifyme.com
                 
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, released findings from a new global survey illustrating a significant shift in consumer entertainment behavior. Findings include a strong intent from consumers to pay more for enhanced picture or sound quality, new ways of interacting with friends and family while enjoying entertainment, and insights that people are investing more in their home entertainment. From this survey, it remains clear that consumers continue to want, demand, and are willing to spend more on enhanced experiences, now more than ever.

“Despite all of the challenges of this past year, this study has illustrated the power of entertainment in bringing us together with those that are most important to us,” said John Couling, SVP Commercial Partnerships at Dolby Laboratories. “We take great pride in creating more immersive experiences through our technologies and see the significant growth of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos as proof that consumers are seeking these experiences as well.”

The survey, in partnership with Wakefield Research, polled 5,000 respondents from China, France, India, and the U.S. – examining consumption behavior, device buying decisions, and new habits being formed in the wake of this unprecedented year. With more time than ever before to watch and engage with entertainment, consumers are accelerating their interest in immersive content and new experiences.

The Power of Entertainment as a Shared Experience

One thing that remains clear during this year – the importance of human connection. Given the limitations of in-person experiences, society has shifted to new, virtual-first ways of connecting with friends and family when watching entertainment.

• 86% of global respondents connected with family and friends virtually while enjoying entertainment together over the last six months. This included activities like talking on the phone while watching the same content (45% of global respondents), texting while watching the same content (44%), video chatting while watching the same content (43%), as well as engaging in live chats while watching streaming videos (41%).

° For a significant majority of people, within the last six months was the first time they have ever participated in virtual shared experiences while enjoying entertainment – with 87% of respondents noting this was their first time.

Consumer
s
Desire Better Audiovisual Experiences and are Wil
l
ing to Pay

Led by Gen Z and Millennials, consumers are spending more than ever on entertainment, which is fueled by the desire for human connection. People are also willing to spend more on premium subscriptions in order to receive a better quality experience.

• Consumer spending on content has increased in the last six months and is led by Gen Z and Millennials globally, with Millennials in the U.S. increasing spending by an average of 38%.
• Most global consumers have increased how much they spent on content since the start of the year, including 55% in France, 72% in the US, 94% in China, and 97% in India.
• With this increase in spending, consumers are willing to pay more for a premium subscription to receive enhanced audiovisual experiences with 77% of total respondents indicating they would pay more for better picture or sound quality because it impacts how they connect with content.
• In fact, 64% of respondents stated they had upgraded at least one streaming service to a premium subscription within the past six months.
• The top reasons driving demand for content include the desire to use entertainment as an opportunity to relax (62%), the social experience of watching with others (44%), and escapism from current events (33%).

Homes Are About to Get an Upgrade

Consumer investment in better quality experiences doesn’t stop at content, with respondents in all countries indicating that they plan to purchase new devices in the next six months to upgrade their entertainment viewing experience. While plans to upgrade traditional home entertainment devices remain strong, consumers are also planning to upgrade their mobile viewing experience which is fueled by a majority of consumers who used their smartphone, tablet, or PC as their primary device for consuming entertainment over the past few months.

• 82% of respondents plan to purchase a new device to upgrade their entertainment viewing experience in the next six months.
• 64% plan to purchase a device specifically to upgrade their living room entertainment experience (including a new TV, soundbar, home theater speakers, receiver, or streaming device).

° Millennials are the most likely to make a living room upgrade at 73%, compared to 68% of Gen Xers, 58% of Gen Zers, and 50% of Boomers.
° More than 4 in 5 (81%) of those who have paid to upgrade their streaming services to premium also plan to improve their living room entertainment experience.

• While we have more devices than ever, television still plays a huge role – particularly with older generations. This is true in every market, but particularly in the U.S., where 65% of Boomers say that television is their primary entertainment device; 52% of French Boomers say the same.
• 60% of total respondents used their smartphone, tablet, or PC as their primary device for entertainment over the past six months and 44% of total respondents indicated that they plan to upgrade their mobile device in the next six months to improve their viewing experience.

At Dolby, we are committed to bringing premium, immersive experiences to as many people as possible. Just in the last year, the adoption of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in the home has been widespread. There are hundreds of millions of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled devices in market, with many now available at prices as low as $200 to $300, from the world’s leading device manufacturers.

As this survey shows, the drive for better experiences doesn’t stop at devices. Content adoption is also growing rapidly, completing the ecosystem that we have been building through global partnerships with leading streaming services that continue to release their top shows and films in Dolby technology every month.

“Ultimately, we expect the desire for more human connection to continue in the future and immersive experiences can help fulfill this demand,” added John Couling, SVP Commercial Partnerships at Dolby Laboratories. “Just as entertainment drives cultural conversation, that conversation drives connection across the globe, and we are seeing connections grow stronger every day through elevated entertainment experiences.”

Survey Methodology

Wakefield Research conducted a quantitative research study between October 1st and October 16th, 2020, among Nationally Representative Adults Ages 18+ in China (2,000), France (1,000), India (1,000), and the U.S. (1,000). Quotas have been set in each market to ensure reliable and accurate representation of adults ages 18+.

About Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco with offices in over 20 countries around the globe. Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences. Through innovative research and engineering, we create breakthrough experiences for billions of people worldwide through a collaborative ecosystem spanning artists, businesses, and consumers. The experiences people have – with Dolby Cinema, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Voice – revolutionize entertainment and communications at the cinema, on the go, in the home, and at work.

Media Contact:

Gentry Bennett
Dolby Laboratories
+1-513-253-5033
[email protected]

CBD Unlimited is quickly rising to become the highest quality known brand in CBD.

Cave Creek, AZ, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Endexx Corporation, (OTC: EDXC) (the “Company” or a/k/a “CBD Unlimited”), a lifestyle company focused on the intersection of science, compliance, and formulation of innovative phytonutrient-based food and nutritional products, is pleased to share that it has recently been garnering press and attention for its high-quality brand of products.  Some recent examples include:

• CBD NERDS: In an unusual move, well known CBDNerds’ website published high praise for CBD Unlimited products but went further to endorse the company as a solid stock buy.  Read more here: https://www.thecbdnerds.com/post/what-is-cbd-unlimited-and-why-should-you-know-about-it

• CBD Life Magazine: CBD Magazine made a full review of CBD Unlimited products:

https://cbdlifemag.com/a-full-review-of-cbd-unlimited-premium-blue-range-products/?fbclid=IwAR2OSl9YmtOSIfvQryyM3Oc9bKGBtsOINTCa-jlfU6gp64fhADoG2S7dE0c

• Edge Media: Edge Media Network has recently published two articles about CBD Unlimited highlighting both the high quality as well as guidance to using CBD products featuring our CEO, Todd Davis:

https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=health&id=298874&how_much_is_enough and;

https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=health&sc2=&id=298873&fbclid=IwAR1hKm247xpSSjQlLyru4F3YQsRs3Fz8E56O_KuxFpoAtFxE2pleOeDnsVw

• MERRY JANE: A well-known Marijuana and CBD website endorsing CBD Unlimited tinctures.    https://merryjane.com/culture/just-a-few-drops-here-are-the-top-10-cannabis-tinctures-on-the-market-right-now?fbclid=iwar0iwe8nyaqxqf2kgfmnohfoxcffiu_id8eatwvebv7omicwhidasb0zv1i

More can be found by searching “CBD Unlimited” on the web.  With so much recent news and development in the cannabis world, CBD is becoming a major worldwide highlight as more states and countries continue to legalize cannabis in all forms. 

CBD Unlimited has quickly become a name brand for trusted quality products found in over 6,000 retail stores and growing. 

CBD Unlimited is part of the publicly-traded company, Endexx.  Endexx CEO and Chairman, Todd Davis, commented, “We would like to thank our current shareholders for their continued support as the Company has been able to flourish over the years.  We are excited for the future of CBD Unlimited and appreciate the recent third party attention and positive reviews our products have received.”

About Endexx Corporation and CBD Unlimited

Endexx Corporation, through its operating subsidiary CBD Unlimited, Inc., develops and distributes all-natural CBD products derived from Cannabis Sativa plant (Hemp), containing less than 0.01% THC. Its products range from oils, capsules, topicals, and pet products, all with the shared purpose of therapeutic and pain relief for humans and pets. Phyto-Bites are CBD soft chews for animal use that are formulated to promote health and support the reduction of separation anxiety, pain, and inflammation. The science behind these products involves over half a decade of clinical research in the field and lab work in order to protect the accuracy in dosage and delivery of absorption per each serving.

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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the company, its directors, or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the company’s business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions, and other factors discussed in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact:

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Endexx Corporation

Todd Davis, Chairman, and CEO

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A.I.S. Resources Limited (TSX: AIS, OTCQB: AISSF) (the “Company” or “AIS”) announces that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire the Fosterville-Toolleen and Kingston Gold Projects.

Our
Primary Focus
is the
Fosterville-Toolleen Drill-ready Gold Project

AIS’s primary focus in the near term will be to make Fosterville-Toolleen drill ready. Exploration Licence EL006001 is located only 12 km from and is the closest property to Kirkland Lake’s 9 Moz Au* Fosterville Gold Mine. The Fosterville Mine is the biggest producing mine in Victoria, Australia (619,000oz in 2019) and one of the richest grade mines in the world at 31gm/tgold. To date the Fosterville Mine has produced more than 2million oz of gold worth more than US$3.7 billion at today’s prices. Fosterville-Toolleen covers an area of 26 km²– approximately the same size as the Fosterville Mine’s 28 km².

The AIS management team is delighted with the acquisition because:

• approximately 30-45oz of gold nuggets have been located on the Exploration Licence,
• an open cut alluvial mine has been operated and there are two unnamed historic shafts.

With the Mt Williams fault nearby there are many geological similarities to the Fosterville Mine. There is significant market anticipation on the results of the Dept. of Jobs Precincts and Regions tender for block 3 and block 4, which will be awarded in March 2021 and are adjacent to Toolleen. Earth Resources Victoria estimated that 75 million oz of gold remains undiscovered in central Victoria.

AIS
Resources
Prepares for Drilling

Preparations are being made to conduct a Deep Ground Penetrating Radar (DGPR) geophysics program on the property in December 2020 and a geochemical soil survey to continue the work completed to date. This will enhance the targeting of drill locations, which is scheduled for the new year.

Fig 1.: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7cab1d31-f823-446a-a671-8f1aeedaaaf7 

Fosterville Goldfield’s Rich Geological Structure

The Fosterville goldfield is hosted in Lower Ordovician turbidite sediments and is located in the eastern margin of the Bendigo-Ballarat Geological Zone. The sediments are an undifferentiated sequence of sandstones, siltstones and shales, which have subsequently been folded. The same geology can be seen on the Fosterville-Toolleen property. Faults are well developed throughout the area, with the Fosterville Fault being the dominant structure exhibiting a strike length of >8km. The Fosterville goldfield is composed of numerous deposits, which are located along two main controlling structures: The Fosterville Fault and the O’Dwyers South Line.

The Fosterville Robbin’s Hill open cut mine has total mineral resources of about 1.0m oz averaging 4.0gm/t with much higher grades and resources at depth. They successfully mined the alluvials and subsequently targeted the deeper reef gold in black shales and quartz.

Gold nuggets from the Devonian glacials, transported from nearby reef systems have been found on the EL006001. The Mt Williams fault is on one side of the property and the Whitelaw fault on the other side.

These gold nuggets are mostly well water-worn but some nuggets are attached to quartz, which implies a local source. Quartz reefs are known to be in the vicinity in addition to multiple older leads and they could both be the source of the nuggets at Toolleen.

Toolleen
Initial Exploration Strategy
– Alluvial
L
eads

The initial exploration strategy
for Toolleen
focusses on assessing the potential of the alluvial leads that have been a source of gold for Fosterville in their open pit mining. The DGPR tests were conducted to confirm the location of the alluvial terraces and gain an understanding of their shape and dimensions. Shallow air core drilling followed. To date, only a small section of the EL006001 has been explored.

The survey results are interpreted to show alluvial terraces down to approximately 10m depth and up to 50m width, with internal gutters. AIS Resources intends to use geophysics to improve targeting of the drill holes, and conduct bulk sampling in past pits and unnamed shafts.

Fig 2.: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/436b391e-f8f4-4dc3-9f0d-ff48cc12ae24 

Toolleen-Fosterville Acquisition Terms 
AIS will acquire 100% interest by paying AU$375,000 (CAD$356,250) and issuing AIS shares equal to AU$375,000 (CA$356,250) to the Vendor. A 1% NSR is payable on all gold production. AIS has paid a deposit of AU$200,000 and will pay the balance of the cash and issue the shares upon acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Kingston Acquisition Terms
AIS will make a partial payment of AU$125,000. Upon receipt of TSXV acceptance AIS will pay an additional AU$125,000 and issue 4,000,000 common shares of the Company and 4,000,000 share purchase warrants exercisable at CAD$0.15 for a period of five years. The Vendor will retain a 1% NSR up to a cap of 50,000 oz of gold. In summary, AIS will receive 15% of gold sales revenue from the Vendor’s mining activities outside of the Vendor’s PL007020 on the EL006318 where the shaft started inside PL007020. AIS’s plans for Kingston will be described in a dedicated news release to be issued in the near future.

Private Placement Financing

In conjunction with the signing of the definitive agreements AIS announces a non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,0000 units (“Units“) at a price of $0.07 per unit for gross proceeds of $700,000. (the “Private Placement“). The proceeds will be used for acquisition and exploration costs and general working capital purposes.

Each Unit consists of one common share and one transferrable share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share for a period of 12 months from the closing date of the offering at a price of $0.10 per common share provided that if the closing price of the common shares of the Company on any stock exchange or quotation system on which the common shares are then listed or quoted is equal to or greater than $0.15 for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive trading days, the Company will have the right to accelerate the expiry of the warrants to a date that is not less than ten (10) business days from the date notice is given. The Company may pay finders fees of up to 8% cash and 8% finders warrants on a portion of the placement.

Closing of the Private Placement is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued in connection with the Private Placement will be subject to a four-month hold period from the closing date under applicable Canadian securities laws.

Certain directors and officers are expected to participate in the Private Placement. Such participation is considered a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The related party transaction will be exempt from minority approval, information circular and formal valuation requirements pursuant to the exemptions contained in Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the gross securities to be issued under the Private Placement nor the consideration to be paid by the insiders will exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. A material change report will be filed less than 21 days before the closing date of the transactions contemplated by this news release. The Company believes this shorter period is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances.

The Private Placement securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), or under any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, or delivered within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy such securities in the United States.

Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Phillip Thomas, CEO of AIS, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by the National Instrument 43-101.

About A.I.S. Resources Limited

A.I.S. Resources Limited is a publicly traded investment issuer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on precious and base metals exploration. AIS’s value add strategy is to acquire prospective exploration projects and enhance their value by better defining the mineral resource with a view to attracting joint venture partners and enhancing the value of its portfolio. The Company is managed by a team of experienced mining and geological professionals, with a track-record of successful capital markets achievements. In November 2020, AIS acquired the NSW Yalgogrin Gold Project JV, the Fosterville-Toolleen Gold Project and the Kingston Gold Project in Victoria Australia.

Phillip Thomas
CEO

A.I.S. Resources
ltd.

For further information, please contact:
Phillip Thomas, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +1-747-200-9412
Email: [email protected]
Or
Martyn Element, Executive Chairman
Tel: +1-604-220-6266
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aisresources.com

*

Fosterville Mine’s past and present resources of 9Moz Au as reported by Earth Resources, Victoria State Government

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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More
particularly,
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statements
concerning the anticipated use of the proceeds of the Private
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Although the Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking
statements
are
reasonable,
undue reliance should not be placed on them
because
the
Corporation
can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since
forward-looking
statements address
future
events
and
conditions,
by their very nature they involve
inherent
risks and
uncertainties.
The
intended
use of the proceeds of the Private Placement by the Corporation might change
if
the
board
of directors of the Corporation
determines
that it would be in the best
interests
of the Corporation
to
deploy the proceeds for some other purpose. The forward-looking
statements
contained in this
press
release are made as of the date hereof and the Corporation
undertakes
no
obligations
to
update
publicly or revise any
forward-looking
statements
or
information, whether
as a result of
new
information,
future
events
or
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TULSA, OK, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — AppSwarm, Corp. (OTC: SWRM), a software development company and aggregator of mobile applications, announces SwarmConnect video conferencing solution to help bring friends and families together over the internet for the holidays.

SwarmConnect video conferencing is a great way for families and friends to stay connected over the holiday season while maintaining safe social protocols.

Our video conferencing packages allow up to 20 friends and family members to join in on a virtual video celebration to meet, laugh, and share greetings from wherever they may be. Users can also play video and audio from around the web, and exchange images and chat during their virtual live holiday events.

SwarmConnect would like to provide a platform solution for family and friends to remain in touch, and maybe share a laugh and not feel as separated from one another during these difficult times.

Together we can get through these trying times, and SwarmConnect would like to do its part in helping keep us connected to the ones we love.

Create an Account

Customers interested in trying the service can go to the site and ‘signup’ for a free trial at https://swarmconnect.io/signup

About SwarmConnect

SwarmConnect offers video communication services such as video, voice, chat, and content sharing through mobile devices, desktops, and laptop computers. SwarmConnect Webinars enable users to conduct large-scale online events, such as town hall meetings, workshops, training, and marketing presentations. For more information and a free trial please visit https://swarmconnect.io/

The implementation of SwarmConnect was a collaborative effort led by Deep Sky Wireless, a technology consulting and research lab in the areas of smart home, 5G, and IoT solutions. https://www.deepskywireless.com/

About APPSWARM

AppSwarm is a technology company specializing in accelerated development and publishing of mobile apps and other software platforms for gaming and business applications and seeks to acquire symmetric business opportunities. AppSwarm partners with and assists other development firms in technology development, business management, and funding needs. www.app-swarm.com

For more information, visit us at www.app-swarm.com or follow us on www.facebook.com/AppSwarm  Twitter https://twitter.com/AppSwarm or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/appswarm/

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Investor and Media Contacts:

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• Patient-specific guides require less procedural steps, reduce OR time for total ankle replacement surgeries
• Jointly developed end-to-end solution through collaboration with Exactech, which makes joint replacement implants, instruments, and technologies

ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for the Vantage^® Ankle PSI – its patient-specific total ankle surgical planning and 3D printed instruments. The product includes pre-surgical planning and a patient-specific 3D-printed instrument set that guides resections in the tibia and talus for total ankle replacement surgery using Exactech’s Vantage Total Ankle System. Vantage Ankle PSI increases operating room efficiency, reliability, and improves soft-tissue preservation around the joint. This innovation is a result of the collaboration between 3D Systems and Exactech (Gainesville, Florida), a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and computer-assisted technologies for joint replacement surgery.

Patient-specific orthopaedic instruments are an enabling technology that help surgeons prepare the skeletal anatomy to receive an implant. The Vantage Ankle PSI product, the only solution to facilitate direct patient-specific osteotomies in the ankle, is designed to increase surgical efficiency by allowing the surgeon to reduce the number of steps required to prepare the anatomy with a patient-matched 3D-printed instrument set. Features unique to the product include a large footprint that helps to reliably seat the guide on the bone anatomy, improved visibility to alignment, and a corrugated design on the cutting slots that aid surgical irrigation. This is complemented by soft tissue offsets which are designed to preserve the periosteum, the outer fibrous layer of the bone which aids in its healing and recovery.

“3D Systems was founded on a spirit of innovation, and we are constantly looking for opportunities to expand the applications that can be addressed with our VSP^® surgical planning solutions to benefit the medical community,” said Menno Ellis, EVP, healthcare solutions, 3D Systems. “Through our collaboration with Exactech, we drew upon our collective expertise in orthopaedics to develop an end-to-end solution for total ankle replacements that is unique to the market. The combination of pre-surgical planning and 3D-printed, patient-specific instruments allows the surgeon to visualize the patient anatomy and surgical approach in three dimensions, and then perform the surgery more efficiently with improved surgical outcomes.”

3D Systems is recognized as a pioneer in the personalized medicine space. The Company has manufactured more than 1 million medical device implants and supports 85+ CE-marked and FDA-cleared products. 3D Systems’ VSP surgical planning solutions include a service-based approach to personalized surgery, combining expertise in medical image processing, surgical planning, and 3D printing. The company has a long history in surgical planning with more than 10 years of expertise in craniomaxillofacial applications. To date, 3D Systems has worked with surgeons to plan and guide more than 140,000 patient-specific procedures.

“Our collaboration with 3D Systems represents a meaningful advancement that will accelerate the success of our Vantage Ankle prosthesis,” said Exactech CEO Darin Johnson. “Their expertise in surgical planning, as well as medical device design, regulatory, and manufacturing was invaluable in developing this patient-specific solution. The Exactech team is eager to bring this solution to market to simplify ankle arthroplasty’s surgical technique and enhance the patient and surgeon experience.”

3D Systems and Exactech have entered into a distribution agreement for the Vantage Ankle PSI product offered exclusively with Exactech’s Vantage Total Ankle System. The Vantage Ankle PSI is currently in pilot launch with full market availability expected in late 2021. Interested surgeons can contact their Exactech sales representative directly, visit Exactech’s website or join a live webinar on December 1, 2020 to learn more about this product.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “anticipates” or “plans” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs, assumptions, and current expectations and may include comments as to the company’s beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at which such performance or results will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included are made only as of the date of the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.

About 3D Systems

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading Additive Manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction – empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in Healthcare and Industrial markets such as Medical and Dental, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, and Durable Goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.

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PHOENIX, AZ, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Today American Green’s (ERBB:OTC) president, David Gwyther, announced that cannabis recreational use has finally come to Arizona following the overwhelming passage of Arizona’s Proposition 207 — the measure that legalizes recreational use of cannabis throughout the state.  Coupled with the President-elect’s promise to decriminalize cannabis on a federal level, American Green believes that this coming year is shaping up to be its best year yet. 

The Company now plans to ask our State’s Congressional Delegation to consider federally legalizing cannabis, even if the bill included the ability of states who are not willing to go along to exempt themselves from the regulation if they so desired — similar to the legislation that passed to end prohibition. “We anticipated recreational use happening in Arizona for the past 2 years, and the timing of the AZ bill’s passage couldn’t have worked out better for the company,” said David Gwyther, American Green’s president and chairman. 

The company’s news on Oct 28th announcing its plan to triple its current cannabis production under American Green’s management seems perfectly timed.  Since the company’s recently announced search to expand in late October, American Green has identified several prospective cultivation sites in the Phoenix area and anticipates keeping its shareholders and other interest-holders informed of its property selection as the process progresses.

According to its grow division manager, American Green doesn’t just grow cannabis…the company delivers some of the best cannabis available in Arizona on behalf of its licensor.  With few exceptions (for security purposes) the American Grow Operation can be viewed LIVE every weekday by going to https://americangreen.com/live/  on your web browser. 

The grow is also available by going to YouTube or by clicking HERE.  (Be sure to subscribe)

In other news, The American Green CBD Emporium is well stocked with some very high quality CBD offerings — all at very reasonable prices with its Thanksgiving Specials. Check out American Green’s newest product offerings including its: 50mg CBD Capsules (Sleep Formula), 25mg Water Soluble Powder (10 Pack) and our 1000mg CBD Balm. Or, shop our top selling products (based on order frequency) which include our CBD Capsules, CBD Oils and CBD Pet Treats.

Why Shop American Green?

●      Free Shipping On All Orders

●      Large Selection of Products (over 140 items and growing)

●      100% USA Made Products

●      All Products are THC-FREE (they contain 0.00% THC)

●      20% Discount For Shareholders (promo code INVESTOR)

●      Weekly Deals (new deals every week)

American Green accepts: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club (which are securely processed in the USA).

Shareholders and interest holders may also stay current with American Green Updates:

American Green’s Main Website at www.americangreen.com

Twitter:  @American__Green (two underscores), or

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/americangreenusa

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/americangreenusa/

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/magicalnipton/

About American Green, Inc.

American Green, Inc. became, in 2009, America’s second publicly-traded company in the cannabis industry. American Green now, with its more than 50,000 certified beneficial shareholders, is one of the largest (in shareholder count) in the cannabis sector.  American Green’s mission is to lead the cannabis and premium CBD industry. Leveraging our team of professionals in cultivation management, manufacturing, extraction, wholesale, retail, and community outreach, we strive to develop sustainable initiatives in the cannabis-adjacent and CBD industries, laser-focused on adding company and shareholder value.

For more information –

Contact:

American Green, Inc.

Investor Relations

2902 W. Virginia Ave

Phoenix, AZ  85009

480-443-1600 X555

[email protected]

NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for any historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports and filings. Certain statements contained in this release that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by that Act. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as estimates, anticipates, projects, plans, expects, intends, believes, be should and similar expressions and by the context in which they are used. Such statements are based upon current expectations of the Company and speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which they are made.

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today business.com, a trusted source of information for small to medium-sized business looking to start, run or grow their operations, unveiled four new resource hubs dedicated to the topics most important to small business owners. The new hubs including Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Sales and Technology will feature resource guides, product reviews, expert advice, and tips to help small business owners navigate the challenges posed by starting, running and/or growing a small business. By focusing content, community forums, expert advice and reviews around these business segments, visitors can more easily navigate business.com to quickly uncover new ideas and solutions to address mounting challenges. To learn more about the new hubs visit HERE.

“As a small business owner, I am always in search of best practices, lessons learned and expert advice on how to effectively run and grow my business,” said Nicole Krug, Principle & Digital Strategist, Social Light. “The business.com resource hubs make it easy to find more specific information to quickly address my most pressing questions and concerns and the camaraderie among community members is a lifeline as I continue to learn from my peers on how to improve the way we do business, serve our customers and support our employees.”

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  Finance
  
  • Delivered in partnership with Rapid Finance, the dedicated financial hub offers ongoing editorial focused on the top financial concerns small business owners face including how to get your business loan application approved and the top 10 small business grants for minorities. The hub also features product reviews of the best financial products and services including credit card processors, merchant services and business loans, among others, and expert advice from finance professionals in the community including Matthew Gilman of SMB Compass and Angela Roberts of U.S. Money Reserve.
• Human Resources
  • Presented in partnership with PayChex, the dedicated human resources hub delivers the essential strategies, tactics, and tools needed to manage and grow human capital. With regularly updated editorial focused on pressing HR topics including conflict resolution, engaging a virtual workforce and building diversity and inclusion into a company DNA, the new hub also features reviews of the best HR products and services including Online Payroll Services, Time & Attendance Services and HR Outsourcing Services. Small business owners will also benefit from expert insights from leading HR professionals in the community including Dr. Rosina Racioppi, president & CEO, WOMEN Unlimited and Biron Clark, founder of Career Sidekick.
• Marketing & Sales
  • The new dedicated marketing hub offers everything small business owners need to know to drive new sales and keep an existing customer base engaged. With ongoing editorial focused on hot topics ranging from how to adapt your marketing plan during a pandemic to how social selling can improve your sales process, the portal offers reviews of the best products and services for finding new customers such as Email Marketing Services, Text Message Marketing and CRM Software. Visitors can also hear directly from top marketing professionals including Hailey Friedman, co-founder, Growing Marketing Pro and Alex Migit, Founder & CTO of Revenue Source on best practices to grow and scale a business.

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  Technology
  – The comprehensive technology hub was designed to keep small business owners up to speed on the latest software and security tools needed to streamline and secure business functions. Featured editorial includes stories on why small businesses need to digitize documents, what SMBS need to know about electronic logging devices and best practices for protecting your online store. The hub also features reviews of the best technology solutions for a growing business including Best Business Phone Systems, Document Management Software and Cloud Storage and Online Backup Services. Visitors can also seek out advice from some of the brightest minds in technology including Sarah Fruy, director of online marketing, Pantheon, Erik Day, VP & GM NA Small Business, Dell Technologies and Katherine Kostereva, CEO, Creatio.

“As the de facto resource for small business owners across the country, we are dedicated to continuously improving our platform to deliver the information and resources needed to support Main Street, particularly amid these trying times,” said Doug Llewellyn, CEO, business.com. “These focused hubs were thoughtfully developed to reflect the most important topics SMBs face each day. Our mission is to address those concerns with thorough editorial, comprehensive product reviews and access to some of the top professionals across each field to arm small business owners with the insight they need to thrive.”

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usiness.com

Business.com is a comprehensive resource for small and medium-sized businesses who want to start, run or grow their business. Backed by a community of experts, our platform is designed to connect small business owners, industry experts, and vendors through an array of services, tools, and insights. Featuring relevant content and proven strategies, business.com provides information business owners you can trust. Our company is privately held and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. To learn more or to join our growing community, visit www.business.com.

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Sarah Murray
Attune Communications
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SAN FRANCISCO and MIAMI LAKES, Fla., Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BankUnited, N.A. has chosen to partner with Derivative Path to assist with its customer hedging program.

After a diligent search for the right platform, the bank decided to partner with Derivative Path, Inc. to bolster its commercial interest rate derivatives offering. BankUnited, with $35 billion dollars in total assets as of September 30, 2020, will leverage DerivativeEDGE^® (an end-to-end cloud-based OTC derivative trading platform) and the Derivative Path team to structure, execute, market and manage its customer interest rate derivatives portfolio.

Derivative Path’s flexible support model and best-in-class technology will allow BankUnited to take more of its customer hedging program in-house, providing the scalability and operating leverage that banks typically cannot achieve without making a significant investment in an enterprise platform. BankUnited is one of many new clients Derivative Path has onboarded in 2020, as banks have focused on maximizing non-interest income and digitization of legacy processes and systems.

Thomas M. Cornish, Chief Operating Officer at BankUnited, stated, “Our bank has grown significantly over the last few years, and as such, so has our customer hedging program. To lay a foundation for further growth, we knew we had to upgrade to a cost-effective, highly-scalable, and efficient platform. After completing a thorough review of the solutions available, we have decided to move forward with Derivative Path. This platform gives us access to the expertise and support we need today, and their technology will be a differentiator for us as we continue to serve our clients. Derivative Path seamlessly onboarded our existing portfolio to DerivativeEDGE and has worked closely with us to train our team on the straightforward, intuitive interface. We look forward to building our partnership with Derivative Path.”

Commenting on the new partnership, Derivative Path’s Head of Business Development, Zack Nagelberg, stated, “We are elated that BankUnited has chosen to partner with us. BankUnited is a growing publicly traded bank so their decision to work with us reinforces the strength and differentiation of our offering. We’re proud to have built a highly scalable and powerful technology solution that will allow BankUnited to bring certain elements of their program in-house. The BankUnited team has the full support of our team and technology in managing their derivatives offering, and we look forward to providing an infrastructure that will set them up for continued success in the future.”

About Derivative Path, Inc.

Derivative Path is a San Francisco Bay Area-based FinTech company with additional offices in New York City and Chicago. The company provides a technology-led solution to assist financial institutions, buy-side, and commercial end-users in executing and managing their over-the-counter interest rate derivative and foreign exchange transactions. The Derivative Path team is comprised of derivative industry veterans who have held senior positions with some of the world’s largest capital markets firms, such as Wells Fargo, ABN AMRO, Société Générale, Bank of America, Barclays, AIG, Brown Brothers Harriman, and JPMorgan Chase. For more information about Derivative Path, visit www.derivativepath.com.

About BankUnited, N.A.

BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, provides a full range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers through banking centers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area.  BankUnited, N.A. also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms. BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $35 billion at September 30, 2020, is the bank holding company for BankUnited, N.A.

For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.Official and on Twitter @BankUnited.

PR Contacts:

BankUnited, N.A.: Donna Crump-Butler, Community Public Relations Manager, (305) 231-6707 [email protected]

Derivative Path: Zack Nagelberg, Head of Business Development, 212-651-9050

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Molecular diagnostics company Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; Nasdaq: GENE, “Company”) is pleased to announce its interim-CEO, Dr. Jerzy Muchnicki, will share insight into the company’s recent developments during an investor webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. ET. A live Q&A session with Dr. Muchnicki will follow the presentation.

To participate in the webinar, please register at: https://www.redchip.com/corporate/webinar_register/78

Questions can be pre-submitted to victor@redchip.com or on the website during the event.

About Genetic Technologies Limited

Genetic Technologies Limited is a diversified molecular diagnostics company. GTG offers cancer predictive testing and assessment tools to help physicians proactively manage patient health. The Company’s lead products GeneType for Breast Cancer for non-hereditary breast cancer and GeneType for Colorectal Cancer are clinically validated risk assessment tests and are first in class. Genetic Technologies is developing a pipeline of risk assessment products.

For more information, please visit www.gtglabs.com 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements related to the Company’s anticipated use of proceeds and plans and prospects and other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that could cause future results to materially differ from the recent results or those projected in forward-looking statements include the known risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company’s prior filings and from time to time in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any change in such factors, risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to in such statements. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release and the Company does not undertake any duty to update this information, including any forward-looking statements, unless required by law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Investor Relations and Media (US)

Dave Gentry, CEO
RedChip Companies
Office: 1 800 RED CHIP (733 2447)
Cell: US 407 491 4498
[email protected]