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CEO’s of Electronic Arts, Peak Fintech, NetEase, and FansUnite Discuss Digital Entertainment and Fintech Megatrends

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wall Street Reporter, the trusted name in financial news since 1843, has published reports on the latest comments and insights from leaders at: Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES), and Peak Fintech Group (OTC:PKKFF) (CSE: PKK).

Accelerating digital transformation is driving new megatrends and revenue growth opportunities worldwide from video games, and music streaming to commercial lending. Wall Street Reporter highlights the latest comments from industry thought leaders:

NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) CEO William Ding: ”Building Global Leader in Digital Entertainment”

“…We grew our net revenues year-over-year by nearly 26% to RMB18.2 billion for this quarter, and our net income from continuing operations attributable to our shareholders grew year-over-year by 35% to RMB4.5 billion.Our online games was up 21% in the second quarter year-over-year, reaching net revenue of RMB13.8 billion, driven by the impressive strength of our existing titles. Our flagship, Fantasy Westward Journey series and Westward Journey series, continued their strong performance in the second quarter. As two of the largest and longest-running game IPs in China, both games consistently attract a loyal crowd…”

“…We are very committed to bringing the richest content to Chinese users by introducing exciting global music and incubating independent musicians. In the second quarter, we launched numerous paid live shows for independent bands, giving them more options to stream online during this uncertain time…Beyond our progress in the domestic market, we have also made multiple headway with our international initiatives. Our overseas online game net revenues hit a new record high in the second quarter, propelled by robust performances from Knives Out and Life-After in Japan…”

“…NetEase is best known for our content creation capabilities. This rings true across our different business segments. As we look to the second half of this year, we are more confident and committed than ever to further expanding our reach and bringing relevant, exciting, new products and services to NetEase players, fans and followers around the world…We are excited to lead our next wave of expansion as we continue to build value for all of our stakeholders…”

NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) Q2 2020 Earnings Highlights:

https://bit.ly/3kFMNK9

Peak Fintech Group (OTC:PKKFF) (CSE: PKK) CEO Johnson Joseph: “China Fintech Revenues Ready to Explode”

NEXT SUPER STOCK conference presenter Peak Fintech Group (OTC:PKKFF) (CSE: PKK) CEO Johnson Joseph, recently spoke with Wall Street Reporter’s investor audience about PKKFF fast growing China fintech business which connects small-medium business with commercial lending solutions. Joseph explained how Peak Fintech has already gained significant traction, generating over C$7.2 million revenue in Q 2020, and is now ready to start scaling revenues as it enters new markets in coming months.

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November 6 – PKKFF hires former People’s Bank of China senior manager, Mr. Wenjun Wu, as a special advisor to assist the Company in various business development capacities and in preparing the Company’s Cubeler Lending Hub platform for China’s upcoming digital currency. Mr. Wu is currently the CEO of Chengfangyun Digital Technology Ltd. (CDT), a Fintech company located in Suzhou that he created to provide products and services designed to help companies, banks and financial institutions conduct transactions in digital yuan. Prior to founding CDT, Mr. Wu was a senior manager at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s Central Bank, where he worked in the Credit Information Centre and Cross-border RMB Settlement departments while also leading the R&D department of the Central Bank’s Nanjing branch. CDT is currently working closely with the PBOC to promote the use and adoption of the digital yuan in Suzhou.

October 20 – PKKFF signed an exclusive agreement with the parent company of national consumer electronics distributor Beijing Dianjing Company Ltd. (“BDC”) to bring financing solutions to BDC’s 60,000 online retail clients.

BDC is a wholesale distributor of consumer electronics whose online retail clients sell laptops, smartphones and other consumer electronic products on China’s top three e-commerce portals: Tmall, JD.com and Pinduoduo. BDC’s clients, who collectively sell about $50B worth of consumer electronics per year, will be able to have up to 90% of the price of the products they purchase from BDC financed. Peak typically earns service fees ranging from 1% to 3% of the value of the credit amounts it helps facilitate, and this represents a total market opportunity of up to $1.35B in annual revenue potential.

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FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS) “Positioned for Exponential Revenue Growth in iGaming, E-sports, Online Sports Betting”

In a recent presentation at Wall Street Reporter’s NEXT SUPER STOCK livestream, FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS) CEO Scott Burton explained how the company’s latest distribution deal with a online casino games aggregator, sets the stage for exponential revenue growth opportunities. In the next 12 months, FUNFF plans to expand its current line from three games to twelve – while adding multiple aggregators for each game – reaching millions of new online casino customers worldwide. With each game generating as much as $500,000 in revenue per month for FUNFF – per online casino – and the potential to be in hundreds of online casinos – these numbers can quickly add up. Watch FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) NEXT SUPER STOCK livestream: https://bit.ly/37O1RlX

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Nov 5 – FUNFF’s wholly-owned UK Sportsbook McBookie achieves record 433% increase in revenue and 713% increase in gross margin in October 2020 compared to October 2019. Much of the growth was attributed to the unveiling of McBookie’s live casino games and increased activity in sports betting which resulted in $7.3M in total betting volume being placed during the month

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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) CEO Robert Wilson:”Driving Growth Through New Games and New Platforms“

“..After the biggest first quarter in the history of Electronic Arts, our second quarter of FY 2021 showed continued strength with net revenue and earnings above our guidance. We are driving growth through the breadth, depth and quality of our new games, our industry-leading live services and expansion to more platforms and more ways to play…We delivered eight new games so far this year, and our network has grown to more than 330 million unique accounts as tens of millions of new players have joined to enjoy more of our amazing games and content. EA SPORTS continues to be a leader in sports interactive entertainment. ..

“..Our esports programs are scaling the new records in viewership also. Our new Madden NFL episodic content featuring NFL athletes, celebrities and top Madden NFL players is bringing great entertainment to a much wider audience. And our recent FIFA 21 challenge, which paired esports stars with celebrity soccer players was our most watched esports event to date with viewership that place it amongst top esports broadcast worldwide.”

“A few thoughts on our growth drivers for FY 2022 and beyond: Each previous console generation has grown in the global market and we expect this transition will be the same. We plan to launch at least six new games on the next-gen consoles in FY 2022. These will include a new Need for Speed game that is bringing some astounding visual leaps developed by the Criterion team who have launched some of the most highly rated games in franchise history…”

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) Q2 2021 Earnings Highlights:


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Verizon Public Sector provides next-gen video surveillance and analytics for cities, public safety

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Public Sector today announced updates to Verizon Intelligent Video, a video system that can be used to help safeguard communities, industrial facilities and other locations where video surveillance is a key part of a security program. Cities, public safety agencies, industrial facilities and other organizations use Verizon Intelligent Video for situational awareness, keeping public and private facilities secure with near real-time, actionable data. 

Leveraging BriefCam, the industry leader in video analytics, Verizon Intelligent Video provides near real-time forensic video analysis and data trends dashboards. Traditional video-monitoring solutions for facilities like dams, power plants, sports arenas or storage facilities can require significant investments to align cameras on site and to store video feeds. In addition, streaming and storing data long-term can be costly and tax bandwidth. Verizon Intelligent Video automates video analysis with an easy-to-use interface for cloud or wireless access where users can quickly drill down and filter objects based on a wide range of object classifications, attributes and behaviors.

“Using Verizon Intelligent Video, we were able to collect and analyze data in real-time, enabling us to analyze trends around pedestrian counts, vehicle traffic and jaywalking in minutes rather than needing to commission a months-long study,” said Francisco Contreras, innovation manager for the city of West Hollywood. “From this we gleaned useful insights that helped us identify potential safety issues around the city.”

“Situational awareness from video surveillance tools can be a force multiplier, providing public safety, governments and other agencies access to data that can further investigations or protect against threats,” said Vickie Lonker, vice president public sector product development at Verizon. “Verizon Intelligent Video is a powerful, scalable solution that can help organizations secure key assets in remote locations or more populated areas, protecting people, equipment and intellectual property.”

To learn more, visit the Verizon Intelligent Video web page.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Blackline Safety Ranked 321 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™

Blackline Safety Ranked 321 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™

Strong recurring services and proven cloud-connected safety technology place Blackline on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ for second time with 315% revenue growth

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX.V: BLN), a global leader of cloud-connected safety and gas detection solutions, has ranked number 321 on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Blackline was recognized for its rapid revenue growth of 315% from 2016 to 2019.

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Blackline Safety is a leader in cloud-connected safety wearables for industrial applications (Photo: Business Wire)

Blackline Safety is a leader in cloud-connected safety wearables for industrial applications (Photo: Business Wire)

Blackline’s growth is credited to increased market adoption of its G7 connected safety wearables and cloud services. G7 has set a new standard for keeping workers safe in the industrial workplace with tens of thousands of employees using G7 devices in over 50 countries. G7 products feature integrated communications, gas detection, two-way voice calling, location technology and push-to-talk that works like a walkie-talkie. Businesses around the world are underway with digital transformation and Blackline’s G7 wearables stream data to the Blackline Cloud, empowering businesses with advanced insights and helping them improve safety, efficiency and quality.

“It’s our vision at Blackline to transform the industrial workplace through connected safety technology, and our dedicated teams are making that vision a reality through their unwavering resilience, leadership and commitment to innovation,” said Cody Slater, CEO and Chairman of Blackline Safety. “Our growth and position as a leader in connected worker technology underscores our ability to meet the needs of every customer and scenario, ensuring that workers have the technology they need to get the job done and return home safe.”

“For more than 25 years, we’ve been honoring companies that define the cutting edge and this year’s Technology Fast 500 list is proof positive that technology — from software and digital media platforms, to biotech — truly does permeate so many facets of our lives,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “We congratulate this year’s winners, especially during a time when innovation is needed more than ever to address the monumental challenges posed by the pandemic.”

“Each year the Technology Fast 500 listing validates how important technology innovation is to our daily lives. It was interesting to see this year that while software companies continued to dominate, biotech companies rose to the top of the winners list for the first time, demonstrating that new categories of innovation are accelerating in the pursuit of making life easier, safer and more productive,” said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “We extend sincere congratulations to these well-deserved winners — who all embody a spirit of curiosity and a never-ending commitment to making technology advancements possible.”

Blackline previously ranked 431 as a Technology Fast 500™ award winner for 2018.

About Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™: Now in its 26th year, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2016 to 2019.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $US50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least $US5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a global connected safety leader that helps to ensure every worker gets their job done and returns home safe each day. Blackline provides wearable safety technology, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and increase productivity of organizations in more than 100 countries. Blackline Safety wearables provide a lifeline to tens of thousands of men and women, having reported over 100 billion data-points and initiated over five million emergency responses. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, we ensure that help is never too far away. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Realync Announces $22 Million Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity

Realync Announces $22 Million Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity

CARMEL, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Realync Corp. (“Realync”), one of the multifamily industry’s leading virtual leasing and engagement platforms, today announced it has raised $22 million in growth equity capital from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (“SGE”). As a part of the transaction, Josh Elser and Aaron Flack of SGE will join the Realync Board of Directors.

Realync is a rapidly growing virtual engagement solution for the multifamily housing industry, helping thousands of apartment communities expertly market, lease, and manage their properties. The Company’s virtual services have grown rapidly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In just four months, Realync’s user base tripled while live video tours hosted on the platform have increased by over 11,000%. Across the country, leasing professionals are harnessing Realync’s cloud platform to safely livestream, pre-record and distribute video tours to prospects and residents, facilitating a more transparent and personal housing experience despite these challenging times. Realync anticipates the demand of its platform to continue after the pandemic, given the broader popularity of convenient virtual services among consumers.

“Our team has been driven by the happiness and success of our clients since day one, and Realync has been blessed with an incredible growth path,” said Matt Weirich, Co-founder and CEO of Realync. “We knew that SGE would be the perfect, founder-friendly partner to help us continue to efficiently scale our team, product and business to meet the growing need for virtual services. We’re incredibly excited about this partnership as we further invest in our platform, team and clients.”

Ani Rangarajan, Co-founder and COO of Realync, commented, “Our tightknit team has been the cornerstone of our success thus far. We are incredibly grateful for all of their hard work and never-ending dedication to our clients and mission and look forward to expanding exponentially as SGE supports our team’s next stage of growth.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with Matt, Ani and the Realync team,” said Josh Elser, Director at SGE. “Realync is leading the real estate video revolution as housing communities continue to adapt to virtual services amid these challenging times. We’re excited to be a part of its incredible story.”

Susquehanna has invested in more than 55 growth-stage companies throughout the firm’s 14-year history. The firm prides itself on its ability to provide founders and management teams with capital without a predetermined exit timeline and expertise to help accelerate their growth journeys.

ABOUT REALYNC

Realync is multifamily’s leading virtual leasing and resident engagement platform enabling live video tours, live virtual open houses and DIY pre-recorded videos of properties. Preserving the power of a personal experience and live dialogue, Realync’s platform simplifies and enhances the real estate touring process by providing a more efficient, convenient, and cost-effective way of showing and touring properties. To learn more, please visit us at www.realync.com

ABOUT SUSQUEHANNA GROWTH EQUITY

Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (“SGE”) invests in growth-stage technology companies in the software, information services, internet and financial technology sectors. The firm is backed by a unique and patient capital base that allows management teams the freedom and flexibility to maximize growth. We believe in taking our work seriously, but not ourselves. To learn more, please visit us at www.sgep.com.

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Robyn Tyner

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(312) 298-9827

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Gasthalter & Co.

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Curtiss-Wright Declares Dividend of $0.17 Per Share for Common Stock

Curtiss-Wright Declares Dividend of $0.17 Per Share for Common Stock

DAVIDSON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a dividend of seventeen cents ($0.17) per share on Curtiss-Wright Common Stock, payable December 3, 2020 to stockholders of record as of November 25, 2020.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,300 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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FINEOS and Limelight Health Pledge Charitable Support to The George Center Foundation

FINEOS and Limelight Health Pledge Charitable Support to The George Center Foundation

– Donation to highlight positive impact that music can have on mental well-being

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL), the leading core platform for life, accident and health insurance globally, and Limelight Health, a leading North American provider of quoting, rating and underwriting solutions for group and voluntary employee benefits, partnered with The George Center Foundation to commit charitable support to the organization’s mission of turning music therapy into a nationally recognized healthcare field, and making it more accessible to those in need. The donation took place last Thursday, Nov. 12th during a virtual concert to celebrate Limelight Health’s full transition to FINEOS.

“We have been thrilled by the turnout at our virtual concerts this year. The Limelight Health Sunset Concert was extra special, because we were able to use our platform to raise awareness for mental health and benefit an amazing charity,” said Jason T. Andrew, CEO of Limelight Health. “It was great to see our customers and partners, employees, and their family members share their incredible talents, as well as executives allowing themselves to be vulnerable enough to share their personal journeys and challenges with mental health. We are moved to bring inspiration, innovation and transformation to the market, and music is just one avenue we are using to do so.”

While the concert was a celebration, it was also to raise awareness for the importance of mental health and the positive impact that music can have on mental well-being. With this goal in mind, FINEOS Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) proudly partnered with The George Center Foundation for this virtual concert to shed light on mental health awareness and support them in their mission. The charity aligns closely with the FINEOS vision of “A world where protection from illness, injury and loss is accessible to everyone.”

“At Unum, we see firsthand the impact of stress on the mental health of the 14 million workers and their families we help protect,” said Unum Chief Operating Officer, Mike Simonds. “It’s so important to prioritize mental health – as well as physical health – and efforts like the Limelight Health Sunset Concert help to build momentum and reduce stigma around this topic.”

“At The George Center Foundation we strive to use music as a way to move our hearts and breaths closer to synchrony and eliminate a piece of what makes this pandemic-related aloneness so isolating. Music is truly a means of bringing people together, and we’re so excited to be partnering with Limelight Health and FINEOS for their Sunset Concert as they share our passion for music and music therapy,” said Hannah Rinehart, LPMT, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist and Executive Director at The George Center Foundation. “We’re so thankful to both organizations for their contribution.”

The event included virtual appearances from:

  • American Public Life
  • Ease
  • Ernst and Young
  • FINEOS
  • Limelight Health
  • Milliman
  • Principal Financial Group
  • PWC
  • Unum

“Raising awareness for this cause and benefitting The George Center Foundation with a virtual concert was the perfect way to honor the Limelight Health brand and celebrate our two companies and cultures coming together,” said Michael Kelly, CEO of FINEOS. “As we sunset Limelight Health, this marks the start of a new dawn for FINEOS as the only complete end-to-end SaaS core insurance product suite for the global life, accident, and health industry.”

The George Center is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that provides therapeutic and educational opportunities to individuals with (and not limited to) neurologic, developmental, and neurodegenerative diseases. As part of this partnership FINEOS together with their employees and clients continue to generously donate and sponsor this wonderful cause.

About FINEOS Corporation

FINEOS is a leading provider of core systems for life, accident and health insurers globally with 7 of the 10 largest group life and health carriers in the US as well as 6 of the largest life insurers in Australia. With employees and offices throughout the world, FINEOS continues to scale rapidly, working with innovative progressive insurers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

The FINEOS Platform provides clients full end to end core insurance administration and includes the FINEOS AdminSuite core product suite as well as add-on products, FINEOS Engage to support digital engagement and FINEOS Insight for analytics and reporting.

For more information, visit www.FINEOS.com.

Victoria Jamison

Marketing Manager

FINEOS Corporation

+ 353 1 639 9767

[email protected]

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NantKwest to Participate in the 32nd Annual Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference

NantKwest to Participate in the 32nd Annual Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
NantKwest, Inc. (NASDAQ: NK), a clinical-stage, natural killer cell-based therapeutics company, today announced its participation in the virtual 32nd Annual Piper Sandler Healthcare conference, which takes place December 1-3, 2020. NantKwest Executive Chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D., and Chief Executive Officer Rich Adcock will participate in institutional investor meetings on Tuesday, December 1; meetings may be requested through Piper Sandler.

Additionally, a pre-recorded fireside chat with Dr. Soon-Shiong and Mr. Adcock will be accessible beginning November 23, 2020 on the Piper Sandler conference site and in the Investors section of NantKwest’s website, NantKwest.com. The recording will be available on the NantKwest website through December 31, 2020.

About NantKwest

NantKwest (NASDAQ: NK) is an innovative, clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on harnessing the power of the innate immune system to treat cancer and infectious diseases. NantKwest is the leading producer of clinical dose forms of off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The activated NK cell platform is designed to destroy cancer and virally-infected cells. The safety of these optimized, activated NK cells—as well as their activity against a broad range of cancers—has been tested in phase I clinical trials in Canada and Europe, as well as in multiple phase I and II clinical trials in the United States. By leveraging an integrated and extensive genomics and transcriptomics discovery and development engine, together with a pipeline of multiple, clinical-stage, immuno-oncology programs, NantKwest’s goal is to transform medicine by bringing novel NK cell-based therapies to routine clinical care. NantKwest is a member of the NantWorks ecosystem of companies. For more information, please visit www.nantkwest.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning or implying that NantKwest will be successful in improving the treatment of cancer or other critical illnesses, including COVID-19. Risks and uncertainties related to these endeavors include, but are not limited to, obtaining FDA approval of NantKwest’s NK cells and MSC as well as other therapeutics and manufacturing challenges.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

These and other risks regarding NantKwest’s business are described in detail in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including in NantKwest’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any obligation to update these statements except as may be required by law.

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FOSTER FARMS REMINDS FAMILIES TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES FOR A SAFE THANKSGIVING; LAUNCHES TURKEY HOTLINE AND WEBSITE FOR HOLIDAY COOKING ADVICE

Family-owned company completes delivery of 96,000 pounds of donated holiday turkey to West Coast food banks

Livingston, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Thanksgiving a week away, Foster Farms reminds families to follow CDC guidelines for a safe Thanksgiving including limiting celebrations to people in their own household, hosting meals outdoors, wearing masks when not eating and limiting the meal to two hours or less. The family-owned company is providing both an online resource and a Thanksgiving phone hotline to support home chefs this holiday – many of whom may be preparing their very first turkey.

Whether an experienced Thanksgiving chef or a home cook roasting turkey for the first time, Foster Farms provides resources and guidelines to help home cooks brine, roast, grill, stuff and carve the perfect bird. Foster Farms’ comprehensive Turkey Tips webpage includes a turkey roasting timetable, a step-by-step carving tutorial with slideshow, brining guidelines and a delicious stuffing recipe from Foster Farms co-founder Verda Foster.  

Home cooks looking for live phone support can reach Foster Farms’ turkey hotline at 1-800-255-7227 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST on weekdays with holiday hours Wednesday, November 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PST and on Thanksgiving Day, November 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST.

This week, Foster Farms delivered the last of its turkey donations to San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s annual holiday outreach program. Additional donations were also delivered this week to Merced County Food Bank, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Oregon Food Bank. Foster Farmsstepped up its COVID-19 hunger relief efforts this year, increasing its donated Thanksgiving turkeys by nearly 60 percent over last year to help meet the staggering need for food assistance. The company donated 96,000 pounds of turkey to food banks from San Diego to Seattle to help feed more than 120,000 individuals struggling with food insecurity. Earlier in the pandemic, the company donated more than three million servings of poultry to food banks in California, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, and Louisiana.

Foster Farms reminds consumers to always follow safe handling, preparation and storage guidelines for fresh poultry products. Bone-in turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a meat thermometer to ensure safety.

 

About Foster Farms

Since 1939, West Coast families have depended on Foster Farms for premium quality chicken and turkey products. Family-owned and operated, the company continues its legacy of excellence and commitment to quality established by its founders, Max and Verda Foster. Foster Farms specializes in fresh, all natural chicken and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers. Based in California’s Central Valley, with ranches in the Pacific Northwest, the company’s fresh chicken and turkey are produced in or near each region served. Foster Farms also produces delicious pre-marinated, ready-to-cook and fully cooked products that meet the quality and convenience needs of today’s home cooks, retailers, warehouse clubs and foodservice customers. The company’s commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service and people is a source of great pride, and, a longtime family tradition. Visit www.fosterfarms.com for more.

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Interface Security Systems Introduces New Business Text Messaging App for Restaurant, Retail and Hospitality Businesses

New Two-way Mobile Text Messaging App Enables Businesses to Communicate with Customers Using Existing Published Business Phone Numbers

Earth City, MO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interface Security Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, today announced a new offering that enables its restaurant, retail and hospitality customers to communicate with their patrons via SMS and MMS text messages.

Using their regular published business telephone number, businesses can have real-time two-way text conversations with their guests, inform them when their orders are ready to be picked up, or when their room is ready. Patrons can place orders, ask questions, and inform restaurants when they are waiting outside the store or restaurant for their order.

Available as a  component of the Interface UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) offerings, the new text messaging app does not require businesses to equip their employees with new mobile devices or give out private numbers in order to communicate with customers. Using the ‘Persistent Message’ feature, all messages are securely maintained in the cloud and can be accessed by any iOS or Android mobile device, tablet or computer. Multiple employees can access message threads across multiple devices. This prevents loss of message history and important information with the ability to maintain access on new devices should one of the devices crash or even run out of battery. Designated employees can login to the business text messaging application using single sign-on credentials, turn alerts on or off, search messages, manage settings, and more.

“We are excited to work with our partners at Star2Star to expand our UCaaS suite of services with a new Business Text Messaging app.  Our integrated mobile and desktop text messaging solutions will enable our customers to provide seamless service to their customers by using their existing business phone numbers.  The cloud-based design provides flexibility in deploying this service and the persistent message feature offers ease of use across multiple devices,” said Tom Hesterman, SVP of Product  Development at Interface Security Systems.

 Click here for more information on the business text messaging solution.

 

About Interface Security Systems

Interface Security Systems is a leading managed services provider delivering business security managed network,  UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. We improve security, streamline connectivity, optimize operations, and reduce IT costs, maximizing ROI for the nation’s top brands. Learn more and follow us on our blog Making IT Happen and on LinkedIn.

 

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Organicell Announces Additional Site for Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Zofin™ for Treatment of COVID-19

CORRECTING and REPLACING Organicell Announces Additional Site for Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Zofin™ for Treatment of COVID-19

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Phase number of the clinical trial in the first paragraph, first sentence of release should read: Phase I/II (instead of Phase I/I).

The updated release reads: 

ORGANICELL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SITE FOR PHASE I/II CLINICAL TRIAL OF ZOFIN™ FOR TREATMENT OF COVID-19

Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. (OTCBB: BPSR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of regenerative therapies, announced today that it is now enrolling patients at an additional site, Larkin Hospital North located in Hialeah, Florida for its Phase I/II clinical trial for the use of its Zofin™ therapeutic in treatment of COVID-19.

This multi-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase I/II clinical trial is being conducted to investigate the safety and potential efficacy of intravenous infusion of Zofin™ for the treatment of moderate to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) related to COVID-19. The study will be enrolling 20 participants. As of November 17, 2020, several patients have already begun treatment at Larkin Hospital South, located in South Miami, Florida.

“The addition of this clinical trial site is another step towards determining whether to apply for FDA approval for the use of Zofin™ as a COVID-19 treatment, and increases our capacity for participating patients in order to finalize this clinical trial by year’s end,” said Albert Mitrani, Chief Executive Officer of Organicell.

“To date, we have successfully enrolled several patients who have begun treatment in this trial, with no reported serious adverse events. We are looking forward to continued progress as we enroll additional patients in the coming weeks. Most of all, we are eager to begin enrollment at Larkin Community Hospital North this week,” said Dr. Luis Mendez-Mulet, Infectious Disease Specialist at Alternative Research Associates and Larkin Community Hospital.

“We are excited to sign on Larkin Hospital North as a second clinical trial site. We look forward to working with their research team as we advance our trial for using Zofin™ to treat moderate to severe acute respiratory syndrome due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani, Chief Science Officer of Organicell.

About Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc.:

Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that harnesses the power of nanoparticles to develop innovative biological therapeutics for the treatment of degenerative diseases. The Company’s proprietary products are derived from perinatal sources and manufactured to retain the naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent. Based in South Florida, the Company was founded in 2008 by Albert Mitrani, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Maria Ines Mitrani, Chief Science Officer. To learn more, please visit https://organicell.com/.

About Larkin Hospital

Larkin Community Hospital is an integrated healthcare delivery system accredited by the Joint Commission with locations in South Miami, Hialeah and Hollywood, Florida. Our network of acute care hospitals provides a complete continuum of healthcare services, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, home health agencies, Skilled Nursing facilities, Rehab centers and Assisted Living facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward County. To learn more, please visit http://larkinhospital.com/.

About Zofin™:

Zofin™ is an acellular biologic therapeutic derived from perinatal sources and is manufactured to retain naturally occurring microRNAs, without the addition or combination of any other substance or diluent. This product contains over 300 growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines as well as other extracellular vesicles/nanoparticles derived from perinatal tissues. Zofin™ is currently being tested in a phase I/II randomized, double blinded, placebo trial to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of intravenous infusion of Zofin™ for the treatment of moderate to SARS related to COVID-19 infection vs placebo.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain of the statements contained in this press release should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. We remind you that actual results could vary dramatically as a result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: potential issues related to our financial condition, competition, the ability to retain key personnel, product safety, efficacy and acceptance, the commercial success of any new products or technologies, success of clinical programs, ability to retain key customers, our inability to expand sales and distribution channels, legislation or regulations affecting our operations including product pricing, reimbursement or access, the ability to protect our patents and other intellectual property both domestically and internationally and other known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors. Specific information included in this press release may change over time and may or may not be accurate after the date of the release. Organicell has no intention and specifically disclaims any duty to update the information in this press release.

Jeffrey Freedman

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Health Infectious Diseases Hospitals Clinical Trials Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

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