Virtas Partners Introduces Compass on Midaxo Platform

New solution set supports clients in acquisition integration and restructuring

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtas Partners announces the launch of a new solution set for M&A transitions, Virtas Compass, supported by a new partnership with Midaxo, for clients across industry sectors. Virtas Partners is a boutique consulting firm helping clients successfully navigate key transitions, including acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, accounting investigations and restatements, restructurings, and capital placements. Midaxo is an international firm providing complete software solutions for M&A and corporate development.

Virtas Partners has leveraged the Midaxo platform to develop its Compass solution set and is now deploying Compass with a number of clients executing major acquisition integration and restructuring programs. A cloud-based integration management tool, Compass centralizes all work — project plans, documents, communications and issues management. Compass enables Virtas consultants to work collaboratively and securely with client teams across the globe. These capabilities will be invaluable to clients in the “new normal” remote working environment and with extreme limitations on travel.

“In 2020, we have experienced amazing growth and continue to invest in our talent and capabilities,” said Neal McNamara, Virtas Partners co-founder and Managing Partner. “As we have been awarded more and more complicated mandates including carve-outs, transformational acquisitions, multi-acquisition programs/roll-ups and operational restructurings, we recognized that a partnership with Midaxo was critical to serving our clients and to our continued growth. We are extremely excited to now be implementing Virtas’ Compass solution on the Midaxo platform.”

McNamara continued, “Being the first boutique consulting firm to bring this solution to the market in North America is a great achievement for us. The response from our clients has further validated the value of Compass. It is well aligned to our brand and capabilities executing complex transactions for Fortune 500, Private Equity and privately held businesses alike.”  

“We are excited to expand our partner network with Virtas Partners,” said Johnathan Millett, Midaxo’s Director of Partnerships. “Virtas is one of our first select boutique partners in North America. We are thrilled to see continued success of our shared clients on the Midaxo platform with the specialized expertise only a firm like Virtas can provide.”

Virtas Partners: Trusted. Proven. Our team aligned for your success. www.virtaspartners.com

Midaxo: Manage Risk. Work Efficiently. Create Value. www.midaxo.com

Contact:        Jon Harmon        [email protected]        (630) 815-6586



CMS Energy Names Amanda Wagenschutz as Vice President of People and Culture Operations

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JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CMS Energy, and its principle subsidiary Consumers Energy, today announced Amanda Wagenschutz, currently executive director of Employee Experience Delivery, will be named vice president of People and Culture Operations, effective November 16, 2020.

Wagenschutz will operationalize the company’s Talent Strategy across the organization. Looking forward, Amanda will focus on the continued approach and focus to cultivate the company’s purpose-driven culture and mindset creating a positive experience for all co-workers.

“Through her heavy emphasis of caring for all of our co-workers, Amanda enables Consumers Energy’s triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity,” said Cathy Hendrian, senior vice president of People and Culture at CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. “I am grateful to Amanda for her leadership, her ability to solidly lead in the toughest of moments. Her commitment to and advocacy for all our co-workers creates an employee experience where everyone can succeed.”

Wagenschutz joined Consumers Energy in 2012 and has held leadership roles aimed at optimizing the employee experience. Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University focused on human resources development with a specialization in training and development. She also holds a master’s degree in management from Walsh College. Amanda has a certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 2008 and obtained her Society for Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification in 2015.

Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For more information about Consumers Energy,
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Cogent Communications CEO and CFO to Participate in Four Upcoming Conferences

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.(“Cogent”) (NASDAQ: CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent’s Chief Executive Officer, and Sean Wallace, Cogent’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following conferences:

The Credit Suisse 24th Annual Technology Conference is being held virtually. Dave Schaeffer and Sean Wallace will be presenting on Monday, November 30th at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2020 Leverage Finance / Credit Conference is being held virtually. Dave Schaeffer and Sean Wallace will be presenting on Tuesday, December 1st at 5:15 p.m. ET.

The Wells Fargo TMT Summit 2020 is being held virtually. Dave Schaeffer and Sean Wallace will be presenting on Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:40 a.m. ET.

The UBS Global TMT Conference is being held virtually. Dave Schaeffer and Sean Wallace will be presenting on Monday, December 7th at 2:50 p.m. ET.

Investors and other interested parties may access live audio webcasts of the conference presentations by going to the “Events” section of Cogent’s website at www.cogentco.com/events.

About Cogent
Cogent (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a facilities-based provider of low cost, high speed Internet access and private network services to bandwidth intensive businesses. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network provides services in over 207 markets across 47 countries.

Cogent is headquartered at 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at [email protected].

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent’s registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

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TEN, Ltd. Announces Date of Third Quarter and Nine Months 2020 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TEN Ltd. (“TEN” or the “Company”) (NYSE:TNP) a leading diversified crude, product and LNG tanker operator, today announced that the Company will report earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended on September 30, 2020, prior to the open of the market in New York on Monday, November 23, 2020.

That same morning, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, TEN will host a conference call to review the results as well as management’s outlook for the business. The call, which will be hosted by TEN’s senior management, may contain information beyond that which is included in the earnings press release.

Conference Call details:

Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1877 553 9962 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0808 238 0669 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)2071 928592 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Tsakos” to the operator.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until Monday, November 30, 2020 by dialing 1866 331 1332 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0808 238 0667 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)3333 00 9785 (Standard International Dial In). Access Code: 90295809#

Simultaneous Slides and Audio Webcast:

There will also be a simultaneous live, and then archived, slides webcast of the conference call, available through TEN’s website (www.tenn.gr). The slides webcast will also provide details related to fleet composition and deployment and other related company information. This presentation will be available on the Company’s corporate website reception page at www.tenn.gr. Participants for the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

ABOUT TEN

TEN, founded in 1993 and celebrating this year 27 years as a public company, is one of the first and most established public shipping companies in the world. TEN’s diversified energy fleet currently consists of 68 double-hull vessels, including one LNG carrier and one suezmax DP2 shuttle tanker under construction, constituting a mix of crude tankers, product tankers and LNG carriers, totalling 7.6 million dwt.

For further information, please contact:

Company

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.
George Saroglou
COO
+30210 94 07 710
[email protected] 

Investor Relations / Media

Capital Link, Inc.
Nicolas Bornozis
Markella Kara
+212 661 7566
[email protected] 



Encompass Health announces the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo in Ohio

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announces the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo, the Company’s fourth inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Ohio.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo, located at 4647 Monroe Street in Toledo, Ohio welcomed its first patient today. The freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital includes 40 private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, therapy courtyard, dining room and dayroom areas.

Complementing local acute care services, the hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. It offers physical, occupational and speech therapies as well as 24-hour nursing care that aim to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.

“At Encompass Health, our goal is to help patients reach their highest level of function and restore independence after experiencing a life-altering illness or injury,” said Barb Jacobsmeyer, executive vice president and president of inpatient hospitals for Encompass Health. “By combining customized care with a specialized care team, advanced technologies and best practices, we will deliver high-quality care that makes a difference in the lives of patients in the Toledo community.” 

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo is Encompass Health’s 137th inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

About Encompass Health 
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 137 hospitals, 242 home health locations, and 83 hospice locations in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, integrated care across the healthcare continuum. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroomTwitter and Facebook.

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Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Receives its 4,000th E-Commerce Order

NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: TAUG) (“Tauriga” or the “Company”), a revenue generating, diversified life sciences company, with a proprietary line of functional “supplement” chewing gums (Flavors: Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Peach-Lemon, Pear Bellini, Mint, Black Currant) as well as two ongoing Biotechnology initiatives, today announced that it has received its 4,000th online E-Commerce Order through its dedicated E-commerce website (www.taurigum.com).  The Company continues to realize positive trends with respect to its highest margin E-Commerce business segment, such as: growing numbers of repeat customers, increase in average $ amount per transaction, numerous testimonials, 5-Star product ratings, and continued robust sales of its Rainbow Pack.  

In other news, the Company is working diligently towards the completion of several important business initiatives.  The Company will notify shareholders, in a timely manner, should any agreements be consummated.  

ABOUT TAURIGA SCIENCES INC.

Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (TAUG) is a revenue generating, diversified life sciences company, engaged in several major business activities and initiatives.  The company manufactures and distributes several proprietary retail products and product lines, mainly focused on the Cannabidiol (“CBD”) and Cannabigerol (“CBG”) Edibles market segment.  The main product line, branded as Tauri-Gum™, consists of a proprietary supplement chewing gum that is Kosher certified, Halal certified, and Vegan Formulated (CBD Infused Tauri-Gum™ Flavors: Mint, Blood Orange, Pomegranate), (CBG Infused Tauri-Gum™ Flavors: Peach-Lemon, Black Currant) & (Vitamin C + Zinc “Immune Booster” Tauri-Gum™ Flavor: Pear Bellini).  The Company’s commercialization strategy consists of a broad array of retail customers, distributors, and a fast-growing E-Commerce business segment (E-Commerce website: www.taurigum.com). Please visit our corporate website, for additional information, as well as inquiries, at http://www.tauriga.com

Complementary to the Company’s retail business, are its two ongoing biotechnology initiatives.  The first one relates to the development of a Pharmaceutical grade version of Tauri-Gum™, for nausea regulation (specifically designed to help patients that are subjected to ongoing chemotherapy treatment). On March 18, 2020, the Company announced that it filed a provisional U.S. patent application covering its pharmaceutical grade version of Tauri-Gum™.  The Patent, filed with the U.S.P.T.O. is Titled “MEDICATED CBD COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT”. The second one relates to a collaboration agreement with Aegea Biotechnologies Inc. for the co-development of a rapid, multiplexed, Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) test with superior sensitivity and selectivity.   

On October 6, 2020, the Company announced that it has been approved to operate as a U.S. Government Vendor (CAGE CODE # 8QXV4)

On October 7, 2020 the Company disclosed a Strategic Alliance with Think BIG, LLC, Social Impact Startup Founded by CJ Wallace, Son of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace.

The Company is headquartered in New York City and operates a regional office in Barcelona, Spain.  In addition, the Company operates a full time E-Commerce fulfillment center located in LaGrangeville, New York.

DISCLAIMER — Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which represent management’s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are often indicated by using words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” believes, “hopes,” “believes,” or plans, and may include statements regarding corporate objectives as well as the attainment of certain corporate goals and milestones. Forward-looking statements are based on present circumstances and on management’s present beliefs with respect to events that have not occurred, that may not occur, or that may occur with different consequences or timing than those now assumed or anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in  forward looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as are not guarantees of general economic and business conditions, the ability to successfully develop and market products, consumer and business consumption habits, the ability to consummate successful acquisition and licensing transactions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and other factors over which Tauriga has little or no control. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in the “Risk Factors” section of Tauriga’s Form 10-K and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release, and Tauriga assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Tauriga Sciences, Inc.

555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor

New York, NY  10022

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Seth M. Shaw

Email: [email protected]

cell # (917) 796 9926

Instagram: @taurigum

Twitter: @SethMShaw

Corp. Website:  www.tauriga.com

E-Commerce Website:  www.taurigum.com



Qualys Extends Partnership with Armor to Include Compliance and Monitoring of Public Clouds

Qualys CloudView App to power Armor Anywhere Cloud Security Posture Management Capabilities

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FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, today announced that Armor, a global provider of cybersecurity software that protects workloads in public, hybrid and private cloud environments, is integrating the Qualys CloudView app, which includes Cloud Inventory and Cloud Security Assessment,  into Armor Anywhere, an industry-leading cloud security platform.

Armor Anywhere with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) lets clients continuously inventory and assess the security and compliance of their public cloud services as per industry standard benchmarks and regulatory mandates (e.g. NIST, FEDRAMP, CIS).

The Qualys CloudView app extends Qualys’ relationship with Armor. Qualys Cloud Agents are already embedded and fully integrated with the Armor platform to deliver asset discovery and inventory, plus vulnerability assessment, including configuration controls, threat prioritization and patch detection. This integration now provides compliance and monitoring of public cloud workloads to Armor customers.

“The Qualys Cloud Platform is highly scalable and easily integrates with Armor’s security and compliance platform,” said Mark Woodward, CEO of Armor. The addition of Qualys CloudView allows us to further accelerate compliance outcomes and protect customers from intentional and accidental risks in their public clouds.”

“As a leading security provider, Armor is a trusted advisor helping companies to secure their hybrid cloud environments,” said Philippe Courtot, chairman and CEO of Qualys. “This expanded partnership enables Armor to further extend visibility into public cloud services to easily manage continuous compliance and risk for their customers.” 

Additional Resources 

About Qualys 
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions with over 15,700 active customers in more than 130 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and consolidate their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.  

The Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated Cloud Apps deliver businesses critical security intelligence continuously, enabling them to automate the full spectrum of auditing, compliance, and protection for IT systems and web applications across on premises, endpoints, cloud, containers, and mobile environments. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has established strategic partnerships with leading cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and the Google Cloud Platform, and managed service providers and consulting organizations including Accenture, BT, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Deutsche Telekom, DXC Technology, Fujitsu, HCL Technologies, IBM, Infosys, NTT, Optiv, SecureWorks, Tata Communications, Verizon and Wipro. The company is also a founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance. For more information, please visit www.qualys.com.  

Qualys and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
 

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IIROC Trading Halt – EMC.WT.A

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 16, 2020 /CNW/ – The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Emblem Corp.

TSX-Venture Symbol: EMC.WT.A

All Issues: No

Reason: Pending Delisting

Halt Time (ET): 12:00 PM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

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NNOX INVESTOR ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Nano-X Imaging Ltd.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action that has been filed on behalf of investors that purchased or acquired the securities of Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (“Nano-X” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNOX) between August 21, 2020 and September 15, 2020 (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you purchased NNOX securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Nano-X Shareholder Lawsuit or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

According to the Complaint, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Nano-X’s commercial agreements and its customers were fabricated; (2) Nano-X’s statements regarding its “novel” Nanox System were misleading as the Company never provided data comparing its images with images from competitors’ machines; (3) Nano-X’s submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) admitted the Nanox System was not original; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.

On September 15, 2020, Citron Research (“Citron”) published a report entitled, “Nano-X Imaging (NNOX) A Complete Farce on the Market – Theranos 2.0”, which summarized Nano-X as “nothing more than a science project with a simple rendering, minimal R&D, fake customers, no FDA approval, and fraudulent claims that are beyond the realm of possibility.”

On this news, Nano-X’s stock price fell $12.41 per share, or more than 25%, over the next two trading days to close at $36.80 per share on September 16, 2020, damaging investors.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 16, 2020. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

If you purchased Nano-X securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit https://www.bernlieb.com/cases/nanoximagingltd-nnox-shareholder-class-action-lawsuit-stock-fraud-308/apply contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. © 2020 Bernstein Liebhard LLP. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414. The lawyer responsible for this advertisement in the State of Connecticut is Michael S. Bigin.  Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Directors of Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE:LGI) has authorized the Fund to declare today, pursuant to a level distribution policy, a monthly distribution of $0.10646 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on December 23, 2020 to shareholders of record on December 11, 2020. The ex-dividend date is December 10, 2020.

Portfolio data as of October 30, 2020, including performance, asset allocation, top 10 holdings, sector weightings, regional exposure, and other Fund characteristics have been posted on Lazard Asset Management’s (“LAM”) website, www.LazardAssetManagement.com. Additionally, any notices required by Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, which provide information regarding the respective estimated amounts of each monthly distribution derived from net investment income, net realized capital gains (short- and long-term) and return of capital, will also be available on www.LazardAssetManagement.com.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund’s net assets are invested in a portfolio of approximately 60 to 80 US and non-US equity securities, including American Depository Receipts, generally of companies with market capitalizations greater than $2 billion, and may include investments in emerging markets. The Fund also invests in emerging market currencies (primarily by entry into forward currency contracts), or instruments whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying emerging market currency, and also may invest in debt obligations, including government, government agency and corporate obligations and structured notes denominated in emerging market currencies.

An indirect subsidiary of Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ), LAM, the Fund’s investment manager, offers a range of equity, fixed-income, and alternative investment products worldwide. As of October 31, 2020, LAM and affiliated asset management companies in the Lazard Group managed $224.2 billion worth of client assets. For more information about LAM, please go to www.LazardAssetManagement.com. Follow LAM at @LazardAsset.

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Hillary Yaffe, +1 212 632 6528

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Investor:

Ben Wulfsohn, +1 800 823 6300

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