Alset Capital Acquisition Corp. Provides Update Regarding Stockholder Redemptions

Bethesda, MD, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alset Capital Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: ACAX) (“Alset”) provided updates today regarding stockholder redemptions.

As of July 28, 2023, Alset’s public stockholders holding 1,934,749 shares, out of a total of 1,976,036 shares of Class A common stock held by public stockholders, submitted requests to redeem their public shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account holding the proceeds from Alset’s initial public offering, leaving 41,287 shares of Class A common stock held by public stockholders remaining. The redemption price as of July 28, 2023 was approximately $10.50.

Alset will be accepting requests by any such redeeming public stockholders to withdraw their previously submitted redemption requests until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Stockholders who wish to withdraw their previously submitted redemption requests may do so by contacting Alset’s transfer agent VStock Transfer, LLC at Attn: DWAC team, Email: [email protected].

About 
Alset Capital Acquisition Corp.

Alset is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Alset began trading on the Nasdaq in February of 2022, and its common stock, warrants, units and rights are traded under the ticker symbols ACAX, ACAXW, ACAXU and ACAXR, respectively.

Forward Looking Statement

The information in this press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the proposed business combination. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the business combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Alset’s securities; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the business combination; (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (iv) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against any of the parties to the business combination agreement following the announcement of the entry into the business combination agreement and proposed business combination; (v) the ability of the parties to recognize the benefits of the business combination agreement and the business combination; (vi) the lack of useful financial information for an accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future revenue; (vii) statements regarding the industry and market size of HWH International Inc. (“HWH”); (viii) financial condition and performance of HWH, including the anticipated benefits, the implied enterprise value, the expected financial impacts of the business combination, the financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, the products, the expected future performance and market opportunities of HWH and (ix) those factors discussed in Alset’s filings with the SEC and that are contained in the registration statement on Form S-4 and the related proxy statement relating to the business combination. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement on Form S-4 and related proxy statement and other documents to be filed by Alset from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and while HWH and Alset may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, subject to applicable law. Neither HWH nor Alset gives any assurance that HWH or Alset will achieve its expectations.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Alset Capital Acquisition Corp.
4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 210 Bethesda, MD 20814
Attn: Anthony S. Chan
[email protected] or 301-971-3955



Peter Derycz and Bristol Investment Fund Ltd. Issue Open Letter to Research Solutions, Inc. Shareholders

Believe Urgent Change is Needed at Research Solutions to Address Underperformance, Poor Operational Execution, and Lack of Accountability

Highlight that Since Roy Olivier Became Chief Executive Officer, Research Solutions’ Share Price Has Declined More than 20%

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peter Derycz, Bristol Investment Fund Ltd. (“Bristol Fund”) and certain of Bristol Fund’s affiliates (collectively, the “Group”), who collectively beneficially own approximately 20% of Research Solutions, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: RSSS) outstanding shares, today issued an open letter from Mr. Derycz to RSSS shareholders regarding why change is needed at RSSS and the Group’s intention to nominate a full slate of highly qualified director candidates to RSSS’ board of directors at RSSS’ 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.

The full text of the letter from Mr. Derycz follows:

August 4, 2023

To My Fellow RSSS Shareholders:

As the Founder, Executive Chairman and one of the largest shareholders of Research Solutions, Inc. (the “Company” or “RSSS”), and as the previous President and Chief Executive Officer, I write to you now with a heavy heart due to the current state of the Company. I believe our Company is at a critical juncture and is in urgent need of change at both the board and management level in order to put the Company back on the right path. While I have repeatedly voiced my concerns to other members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), their inaction and lack of urgency have compelled me to bring these matters to your attention.

When I stepped back from my position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in March 2021 and Roy Olivier took over the role, I trusted that he would be a good steward of shareholder value and take action to make the Company more profitable and valuable. Mr. Olivier had a good business track record and the Board supported the idea of bringing in a “solid operator” to run the Company. My family and I, as large shareholders of the Company, remain heavily invested in the Company’s future, and I was hopeful that Mr. Olivier would generate a positive outcome for all RSSS shareholders.

On the Company’s Q4 2021 earnings conference call, Mr. Olivier shared parts of his strategy and vision for the Company with shareholders. Specifically, Mr. Olivier stated:1

  • “Our primary focus will be on growing recurring revenues from where they are today to over $20 million in three years…”
  • “…we indicated that we wanted to review and update our IR plan, with a focus on expanding our shareholder base and working to garner additional analyst coverage. We have completed our initial review and have two firms providing analyst coverage at this time and we will continue to focus on executing a proactive IR strategy going forward.”
  • “We intend to grow our recurring revenues or ARR from current levels to north of $20 million through accelerating organic growth and acquiring companies that are consistent with our product and business strategy.”

Since the CEO transition, I have been monitoring Mr. Olivier’s progress in achieving his stated goals, as well as three key areas with respect to the Company: 1) stock performance, 2) financial performance and 3) management of the operations team. Unfortunately, I have been deeply disappointed on all three fronts, as demonstrated by the following:

  • The Company’s stock price is down approximately 22% since Mr. Olivier took over as CEO.2 Long-term shareholders are losing money and potential shareholders are not excited by what they see or hear.
  • The Company’s annual selling, technology, general and administrative (“SG&A”) run-rate has grown by approximately $3.7 million since Mr. Olivier was appointed as CEO.3 In my opinion, this bloat in SG&A is unnecessary, harmful to the Company’s share price, and significantly reduces the quarterly cash the Company could be generating.
  • High turnover among the senior management team has deprived the Company of valuable personnel and led to concern about the Company’s direction. The senior management team that was in place in late 2021 took years to hire and train, they all had decades of information industry experience and were directly responsible for pivoting the Company to Platform revenue and achieving the highest levels of year over year Platform ARR growth the Company has ever seen to this day. Half of that team is now gone, in addition to numerous other key personnel changes. The super-efficient Chief Financial Officer was let go, the Chief Technology Officer who built all of our systems quit, and the high-performance Chief Revenue Officer was let go despite consistently delivering record new Platform revenue. Quarterly New Platform revenue has dropped by approximately 42% in the year he left and I fear that critical senior management and other key personnel will continue to turnover under the current regime.4

As previously stated, Mr. Olivier forecasted that in three years the Company’s most valuable line of business, Platform annual recurring revenues (“ARR”), could grow from approximately $6 million to approximately $20 million. According to Mr. Olivier this growth would occur both organically and through transformative acquisitions. Now, two and a half years after he first began his tenure at RSSS, the Company is nowhere close to achieving this key metric as ARR is at approximately $9 million as of last reported quarter.Neither the organic growth nor the M&A-driven growth that Mr. Olivier pointed to has materialized and the Platform growth rate has plummeted. The Company’s share price reflects this disappointment, as it remains approximately 22% below the closing price when Mr. Olivier was appointed as CEO and far below the levels it traded when the market expected better things from RSSS.6

I have repeatedly shared my disappointment and my view that the status quo cannot continue with my fellow directors. Their response has been to express unwavering commitment for Mr. Olivier in the apparent hope that by continuing to blindly support him, things will somehow eventually improve. Now after years of poor performance, I believe that maintaining the status quo is no longer tenable and change is needed immediately to right the ship. I believe this change needs to include the replacement of directors who have refused to hold Mr. Olivier accountable and take the actions that are necessary at the Company.

Accordingly, I intend to nominate a majority slate of highly qualified and seasoned director candidates to the Board for election at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders, including:

  • Paul Kessler, founder of Bristol Investment Fund Ltd., one of RSSS’s largest shareholders;
  • Jan Peterson, scholarly and scientific information industry veteran with decades of experience and a former director of the Company;
  • Alan Urban, the Company’s former high performing CFO has 20 years’ experience in the information industry and over 30 years’ experience in corporate finance and accounting;
  • Michael Breen, the Executive Chairman and interim CEO of GT Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTBP);
  • Andrew Ritter, a successful artificial intelligence and healthcare technology entrepreneur; and
  • Myself, Peter Derycz, Executive Chairman and former President and CEO of the Company.

I intend to continue communicating my views to shareholders and I invite any shareholders to reach out to me with their views on the Company. Below, please find additional details on my views of the state of the Company and why change is urgently needed.


Why Change is Needed at Research Solutions, Inc. (RSSS)

• Share Price Underperformance

After two and a half years, CEO Roy Olivier has produced no noticeable shareholder value. In fact, the market price of RSSS stock has decreased 22%, from $2.61 on October 4, 2021 (the date of his appointment as CEO) to $2.05 as of July 28, 2023.7

RSSS Stock Price (10/4/2021 to 7/28/2023)

Source: Yahoo Finance

RSSS compared to NASDAQ Composite Index (10/4/2021 to 7/28/2023)

Source: Yahoo Finance

• Stunning Increase in SG&A Expenses

Mr. Olivier has lacked discipline in controlling SG&A expenses, which have increased a stunning ~39% since Mr. Olivier was appointed interim CEO on March 29, 2021 (~$3.7 million increase in SG&A expenses for the 12 months ended 3/31/2023 compared to 12 months ended 3/31/2021).8

• Distressing Decrease in Net New Platform ARR and Deployments

Since Mr. Olivier was appointed interim CEO on March 29, 2021, there has been a distressing 38% decrease (from $534K to $331K) in net new Platform ARR, and a 51% decrease (from 51 to 25) in platform deployments (3/31/2023 quarter compared to 3/31/2021 quarter).9

• Failure to Translate Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement into Shareholder Value

Mr. Olivier has failed to translate revenue growth and margin improvement into shareholder value due to his inability to properly message and deliver an effective investor relation program, which has led to no significant interest in RSSS stock from current or potential new shareholders.

• Alarming Disconnect Between Current Stock Price and Implied Price Based on Applicable Valuation Multiples

Prior to the public announcement of the formation of a 13D group by Peter Derycz and Bristol, the price of RSSS stock was $2.05,10 but based on applicable valuation multiples as set forth in the Software Equity Group Quarterly SaaS Report for Q2 2023 and the Berkerey Noyes Q1 2023 Information Industry Trends, we believe it should be $2.57. The alarming ~25% disconnect is further evidence that current and potential new shareholders have grown weary and unimpressed in Mr. Olivier’s uninspiring performance and his inability to take any corrective action after two and a half years.

• Failed SaaS ARR Acquisition Strategy

Despite a well published SaaS ARR acquisition strategy, after two and a half Mr. Olivier has failed to execute on the strategy and has produced no noticeable results or shareholder value. The recently announced acquisition of ResoluteAI, while positive, is simply too little too late.

• Disturbing Lack of Sense of Urgency or Importance of Share Price Underperformance

The Board lacks a sense of urgency and has failed to grasp the critical importance of creating shareholder value. Despite repeatedly raising concerns and urging action, my fellow directors have been unwilling to hold Mr. Olivier accountable for the share price underperformance he has overseen and the Board has not taken needed corrective action after two and a half years.

• No New Ideas Resulting in No New Shareholders and Fatigued Current Shareholders

Despite high hopes, Mr. Olivier has failed to produce any new, creative, or inspiring ideas which has resulted in a lack of new shareholders and fatigued current shareholders. In fact, the “Key Takeaways” slide of the Company’s May 2023 investor presentation is almost identical to the same 4+ year old slide from the Company’s October 2018 investor presentation.11

• Conclusion – Unlikely Shareholder Value Will be Created Unless There is a Refreshed Board, CEO and CFO

We have concluded that it is unlikely shareholder value will be created unless there is a refresh of the current Board and CEO. All shareholders will benefit from a refreshed Board and CEO that are aligned and focused on the critical importance and urgency of creating shareholder value. All shareholders will benefit from a refreshed Board that will hold the CEO accountable for creating shareholder value by executing on an effective and greatly improved investor relation program, properly managing SG&A expenses, focusing on revenue growth, critically evaluating the SaaS acquisition strategy and associated costs, returning capital to shareholders, and inspiring and re-engaging with current and potential new shareholders.

/s/ Peter Derycz
Executive Chairman

About Peter Derycz

Mr. Derycz is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Research Solutions, Inc. and previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Derycz has also founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of several other companies.

About Bristol Investment Fund Ltd.

Bristol primarily focuses on the small cap sector of public companies and private companies with similar valuation metrics where we believe there is the greatest potential for growth. Bristol evaluates the enterprise, financial condition, strength of management, strategy, governance, shareholder constituency, and potential catalysts for growth in identifying those companies best suited for investment allocation.

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1
  https://seekingalpha.com/article/4456841-research-solutions-inc-s-rsss-ceo-roy-olivier-on-q4-2021-results-earnings-call-transcript
2 Closing price of $2.61 on October 4, 2021 compared to closing price of $2.05 July 28, 2023. Yahoo Finance.
3 Comparing Net New ARR March 31, 2023 Quarter to June 30, 2022 Quarter. “Financial Highlights” file as posted on the Company’s investor relations website: https://researchsolutions.investorroom.com/investor-information
4 Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Company filings with the SEC.
Closing price of $2.61 on October 4, 2021 compared to closing price of $2.05 July 28, 2023. Yahoo Finance.
7 Yahoo Finance.
8 Company filings with the SEC
9  “Financial Highlights” file as posted on the Company’s investor relations website: https://researchsolutions.investorroom.com/investor-information
10 As of July 28, 2023.
11 May 2023 Investor Presentation: https://researchsolutions.investorroom.com/products

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Contact

Peter Derycz
(310) 990-8085
[email protected]

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund Announces a Third Quarter Distribution: 9.25% Annual Rate for IPO Investors

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund Announces a Third Quarter Distribution: 9.25% Annual Rate for IPO Investors

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: STK) (the Fund) declared a third-quarter distribution, pursuant to its managed distribution policy, in the amount of $0.4625 per share, which is equal to a quarterly rate of 2.3125% (9.25% annualized) of the $20.00 offering price in the Fund’s initial public offering in November 2009. The third-quarter distribution of $0.4625 per share is equal to a quarterly rate of 1.49% (5.96% annualized) of the Fund’s market price of $31.04 per share as of July 31, 2023.

The distribution will be paid on August 22, 2023 (the Payment Date) to Stockholders of record on August 14, 2023. The ex-dividend date is August 11, 2023. It is anticipated that the Fund will make a subsequent distribution under its managed distribution policy in the month of November.

Prior to the managed distribution policy, the Fund paid distributions pursuant to a level rate distribution policy. Under its former distribution policy and consistent with the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Fund could not distribute long-term capital gains more often than once in any one taxable year.

In October 2010, the Fund received exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more often than once in any one taxable year. After consideration by the Fund’s Board, the Fund adopted the current managed distribution policy which allows the Fund to make distributions of long-term capital gains more than once in any taxable year.

The following table sets forth the estimated breakdown of the distribution noted above, on a per share basis, from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source.

 

Breakdown of Distribution

Sources

%

US Dollar

Net Investment Income

0.00%

$0.0000

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

0.00%

$0.0000

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

30.44%

$0.1408

Return of Capital or other Capital Source

69.56%

$0.3217

Total

100.00%

$0.4625

The following table sets forth the estimated breakdown, on a per share basis, of all distributions made by the Fund during the year-to-date period ended on the Payment Date of the above distributions (includes the distribution payment noted in the table above) from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source.

 

 

Breakdown of All Distributions Paid Through

Year-To-Date Period Ended on the Payment Date of

the Current Distribution

Sources

%

US Dollar

Net Investment Income

0.00%

$0.0000

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

4.11%

$0.0571

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

72.70%

$1.0087

Return of Capital or other Capital Source

23.19%

$0.3217

Total

100.00%

$1.3875

As of the payment date of the current distribution, the Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains. Therefore, all or a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital or other capital source. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” This could change during the remainder of the year, as further described below.

The amounts, sources and percentage breakdown of the distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for, and should not be used for, tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts, sources and percentage breakdown of the distribution for tax reporting purposes, which may include return of capital, will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.

The following table sets forth (i) the average annual total return of a share of the Fund’s common stock at net asset value (NAV) for the 5-year period ended July 31, 2023 and (ii) the Fund’s annualized distribution rate, for the same period, expressed as a percentage of the NAV price of a share of the Fund’s common stock at July 31, 2023.

 

Average Annual Total NAV Return for the 5-year Period Ended July 31, 2023 

 

17.08

%

 
 

Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of July 31, 2023 NAV Price

(For the 5-year Period ended July 31, 2023)

 

 7.36

%

 

The following table sets forth (i) the average annual total return of a share of the Fund’s common stock at net asset value (NAV) for the period since inception of Fund investment operations through the period noted and (ii) the Fund’s annualized distribution rate, for the same period, expressed as a percentage of the NAV price of a share of the Fund’s common stock at July 31, 2023. Average annual total return of a share of the Fund’s common stock at NAV for the period since inception of Fund investment operations through the period noted includes the 4.50% sales load assessed to IPO investors.

 

Average Annual Total NAV Return for the Period Since Inception of Investment

Operations (November 30, 2009) Through July 31, 2023

 

14.41

%

 
 

Annualized Distribution Rate as a Percentage of July 31, 2023 NAV Price

(For the Period Since Inception of Investment Operations (November 30, 2009) through July 31, 2023)

 

6.85

%

 

The following table sets forth (i) the cumulative total return (at NAV) of a share of the Fund’s common stock for the year-to-date period ended July 31, 2023 and (ii) the Fund’s distribution rate, for the same period, expressed as a percentage of the NAV price of a share of the Fund’s common stock at July 31, 2023

 

Cumulative Total NAV Return for the Year-to-Date Period Ended July 31, 2023

 

32.86

%

 
 

Distribution Rate as a Percentage of July 31, 2023 NAV Price

(For the Year-to-Date Period Ended July 31, 2023)

 

3.19

%

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the distributions noted in the tables above or from the terms of the Fund’s distribution policy.

The Fund or your financial professional will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions on your US federal income tax return. For tax purposes, the Fund is required to report unrealized gains or losses on certain non-US investments as ordinary income or loss, respectively. Accordingly, the amount of the Fund’s total distributions that will be taxable as ordinary income may be different than the amount of the distributions from net investment income reported above.

The Board may change the Fund’s distribution policy and the amount or timing of the distributions, based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the amount of the Fund’s undistributed net investment income and net short- and long-term capital gains and historical and projected net investment income and net short- and long-term capital gains.

The Fund is a closed-end investment company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Important Disclosures:

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund’s most recent periodic reports and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting www.columbiathreadneedleus.com. These reports and other filings can also be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.

The Fund expects to receive all or some of its current income and gains from the following sources: (i) dividends received by the Fund that are paid on the equity and equity-related securities in its portfolio; and (ii) capital gains (short-term and long-term) from option premiums and the sale of portfolio securities. It is possible that the Fund’s distributions will at times exceed the earnings and profits of the Fund and therefore all or a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital as described below. A return of capital is a return of your original investment. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the Fund’s distribution policy.

Distributions that qualify as a return of capital are a return of some or all of your original investment in the Fund. A return of capital reduces a stockholder’s tax basis in his or her shares. Once the tax basis in your shares has been reduced to zero, any further return of capital may be taxable as capital gain. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor or tax attorney for proper treatment.

Distributions may be variable, and the Fund’s distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the net earnings on the Fund’s portfolio investments and the rate at which such net earnings change as a result of changes in the timing of, and rates at which, the Fund receives income from the sources noted above. As portfolio and market conditions change, the rate of distributions on the shares and the Fund’s distribution policy could change.

The market prices of technology and technology-related stocks tend to exhibit a greater degree of market risk and price volatility than other types of investments. These stocks may fall in and out of favor with investors rapidly, which may cause sudden selling and dramatically lower market prices. These stocks also may be affected adversely by changes in technology, consumer and business purchasing patterns, government regulation and/or obsolete products or services. Technology and technology-related companies are often smaller and less experienced companies and may be subject to greater risks than larger companies, such as limited product lines, markets and financial and managerial resources. These risks may be heightened for technology companies in foreign markets.

The Fund’s use of derivatives introduces risks possibly greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the investments underlying the derivatives. A relatively small price movement in an underlying investment may result in a substantial gain or loss.

The Fund should only be considered as one element of a complete investment program. An investment in the Fund should be considered speculative. The Fund’s investment policy of investing in technology and technology-related companies and writing call options involves a high degree of risk.

There is no assurance that the Fund will meet its investment objectives or that distributions will be made. You could lose some or all of your investment. In addition, closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset values, which may increase your risk of loss.

The Fund is not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involves investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. This material is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

© 2023 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Stockholder contact:

Kevin Howley

617-385-9517

[email protected]

Media contact:

Carlos Melville

617-897-9384

[email protected]

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Herc Holdings Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.6325 per share

Herc Holdings Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.6325 per share

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.6325 per share.

The dividend is payable September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2023.

About Herc Holdings Inc.

Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers with approximately 373 locations in North America. With over 58 years of experience, we are a full-line equipment rental supplier offering a broad portfolio of equipment for rent. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction and lighting. Our equipment rental business is supported by ProSolutions®, our industry specific solutions-based services, which includes power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, trench shoring, studio and production equipment, and our ProContractor professional grade tools. Our product offerings and services are aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively and safely. The Company has approximately 6,900 employees who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Herc Holdings’ 2022 total revenues were approximately $2.7 billion. All references to “Herc Holdings” or the “Company” in this press release refer to Herc Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. For more information on Herc Holdings and its products and services, visit: www.HercRentals.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements as that term is defined by the federal securities laws, including statements concerning our business plans and strategy, projected profitability, performance or cash flows, future capital expenditures, our growth strategy, including our ability to grow organically and through M&A, anticipated financing needs, business trends, our capital allocation strategy, liquidity and capital management, and other information that is not historical information. Forward looking statements are generally identified by the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “looks,” and future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could” or “may,” as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and, there can be no assurance that our current expectations will be achieved. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on the risks that may affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Leslie Hunziker

Senior Vice President,

Investor Relations and Communications

[email protected]

239-301-1675

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VanEck Announces Reverse Split for its Constant Maturity (CM) Commodity Index Fund

VanEck Announces Reverse Split for its Constant Maturity (CM) Commodity Index Fund

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Trustees of VanEck Funds has approved a 1-for-15 reverse share split for all share classes of VanEck’s Constant Maturity (CM) Commodity Index Fund (“the Fund”). The reverse share split is scheduled to be in effect on or about September 11, 2023. Each share class of the Fund will retain the same CUSIP and ticker symbols as set forth below.

Fund Name (with Share Class)

Ticker

CUSIP

 Reverse Split Ratio

CM Commodity Index Fund-Class A

CMCAX

921075313

1:15

CM Commodity Index Fund-Class I

COMIX

921075297

1:15

CM Commodity Index Fund-Class Y

CMCYX

921075289

1:15

A reverse split reduces the number of outstanding shares of each share class of the Fund and proportionately increases the net asset value (NAV) per share. In this case, shareholders will receive one share in exchange for every 15 shares of the Fund.

The reverse share split will not alter the total value of a shareholder’s investment in the Fund nor will there be any impact to the overall value of the Fund itself. A reverse share split is not a taxable event for shareholders.

About VanEck

VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends that are likely to create impactful investment opportunities. We were one of the first U.S. asset managers to offer investors access to international markets. This set the tone for the firm’s drive to identify asset classes and trends – including gold investing in 1968, emerging markets in 1993, and exchange traded funds in 2006 – that subsequently shaped the investment management industry.

Today, VanEck offers active and passive strategies with compelling exposures supported by well-designed investment processes. As of June 30, 2023, VanEck managed approximately $77.8 billion in assets, including mutual funds, ETFs and institutional accounts. The firm’s capabilities range from core investment opportunities to more specialized exposures to enhance portfolio diversification. Our actively managed strategies are fueled by in-depth, bottom-up research and security selection from portfolio managers with direct experience in the sectors and regions in which they invest. Investability, liquidity, diversity, and transparency are key to the experienced decision-making around market and index selection underlying VanEck’s passive strategies.

Since our founding in 1955, putting our clients’ interests first, in all market environments, has been at the heart of the firm’s mission.

Important Disclosures

This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities/financial instruments mentioned herein. The information herein represents the opinion of the author(s), but not necessarily those of VanEck, and these opinions may change at any time. Non-VanEck proprietary information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Historical performance is not indicative of future results. Current data may differ from data quoted. Any graphs shown herein are for illustrative purposes only.

You can lose money by investing in the Fund. Any investment in the Fund should be part of an overall investment program, not a complete program. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, metals, and agriculture. Commodities and commodity-linked derivatives may be affected by overall market movements and other factors that affect the value of a particular industry or commodity, such as weather, disease, embargoes or political or regulatory developments. The value of a commodity-linked derivative is generally based on price movements of a commodity, a commodity futures contract, a commodity index or other economic variables based on the commodity markets. Derivatives use leverage, which may exaggerate a loss. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, but are not limited to, risks related to active management, commodities and commodity-linked derivatives, commodity regulatory, credit, derivatives counterparty, derivatives, government-related bond, index tracking, industry concentration, investments in money market funds, interest rate, LIBOR replacement, market, operational, and subsidiary investment risk, all of which may adversely affect the Fund. The use of commodity-linked derivatives such as swaps, commodity-linked structured notes and futures entails substantial risks, including risk of loss of a significant portion of their principal value, lack of a secondary market, increased volatility, correlation, liquidity, interest-rate, valuation and tax risks. Gains and losses from speculative positions in derivatives may be much greater than the derivative’s cost. At any time, the risk of loss of any individual security held by the Fund could be significantly higher than 50% of the security’s value. Investment in commodity markets may not be suitable for all investors. The Fund’s investment in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investment in traditional securities.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for a free prospectus and summary prospectus. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Van Eck Securities Corporation

666 Third Avenue,

New York, NY 10017

800.826.2333

Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation.

Chris Sulivan / Julia Stoll

Craft & Capital

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New York, NY 10010

212.473.4442

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Maury Microwave Completes Acquisition of Wireless Telecom Group

Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “WTT”), a leading test & measurement solutions provider, today announced that Maury Microwave, a leading provider of state-of-the-art RF measurement and interconnect solutions for wireless communication technologies, completed its previously announced acquisition of WTT.

“The combination of Maury Microwave and WTT, including its prominent test and measurement divisions Boonton, Holzworth, and Noisecom, will enable us to provide even more comprehensive solutions and superior service to our customers,” Maury Microwave Executive Chairman Bill Pezza said. “We welcome the talented team from WTT to the Maury organization and look forward to a future of innovative growth together.”

Daniel Monopoli, WTT’s General Manager stated, “At WTT, we are all excited to collaborate with the Maury team to usher in the Company’s next phase of growth and look forward to developing a complementary technology portfolio that provides even greater value to our customers, suppliers, and employees.”

The all-cash transaction was announced on May 25, 2023. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Maury acquired all the outstanding shares of the Company for cash consideration of $2.13 per share. Payment of the merger consideration will be made as promptly as practical following receipt of written confirmation of administrative approval by the State of New Jersey, which is expected in approximately seven business days.

In connection with the completion of the transaction, WTT’s common stock ceased trading and is no longer listed on the NYSE American.

Advisors

CDX Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP served as legal counsel to WTT. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP served as legal counsel to Maury Microwave.

About Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.

Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., comprised of Boonton, Holzworth, and Noisecom, is a global designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave components, modules, systems, and instruments. Serving the wireless, telecommunication, satellite, military, aerospace, and semiconductor industries, Wireless Telecom Group products enable innovation across a wide range of traditional and emerging wireless technologies. With a unique set of high-performance products including peak power meters, signal generators, phase noise analyzers, signal processing modules, noise sources, and programmable noise generators, Wireless Telecom Group enables the development, testing, and deployment of wireless technologies around the globe. Wireless Telecom Group is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, in the New York City metropolitan area, and maintains a global network of Sales and Service offices for excellent product service and support. Wireless Telecom Group’s website address is http://www.wirelesstelecomgroup.com.

About Maury Microwave, Inc.

Headquartered in Ontario, CA, Maury Microwave, Inc. designs and manufactures state-of-the-art RF measurement and interconnect solutions that enable the world’s best wireless communication technologies and networks to get better, faster, and stronger.

For more information, please visit https://www.maurymw.com

Contacts
Michael Kandell
25 Eastmans Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Tel: (973) 386-9696
Fax: (973) 386-9191
www.wirelesstelecomgroup.com



Better Choice Company Makes Its Interim CFO Permanent

NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Choice Company (NYSE: BTTR) (“Better Choice” or “the Company”), a pet health and wellness company, today announced it has appointed Carolina (“Nina”) Martinez as Chief Financial Officer, giving its interim CFO the role on a permanent basis effective August 7, 2023. Nina will lead the Company’s financial strategy and function, and will report directly to Kent Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Better Choice.

“I am pleased to welcome Nina to the Better Choice executive management team,” said Cunningham. “Nina brings valuable restructuring and process improvement experience along with proven judgment, and I am thrilled to team up with her to lead the way to profitable growth.”

Martinez joins Better Choice from ONE10 Advisors, a consultancy of strategic finance and accounting solutions, where she most recently served as Interim CFO for a consumer packaged goods company, leading through IPO readiness to initial S-1 filing. Prior to joining ONE10, she spent eight years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a leading global professional services provider, in Assurance leadership roles in the retail and consumer sector. Martinez holds a M.S. in Accounting from the University of Tampa, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. She is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida. 

“Better Choice and its Halo brand portfolio have significant opportunities to unlock profit,” said Martinez. “Our recent restructuring positions us to achieve financial and operational stability in the near future. We are focused on our core strengths and continued margin improvement for the balance of year and into 2024. I look forward to continuing working with Kent and the leadership team in executing the company’s path to profitability.”

“We are very pleased to have Nina take over the leadership role of CFO at Better Choice following the restructuring that the Company has executed. We are confident that Nina’s addition as the CFO is a pivotal step in the future growth of Better Choice,” commented Michael Young, Chairman of Better Choice.

About Better Choice Company, Inc.

Better Choice Company Inc. is a pet health and wellness company focused on providing pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier, and longer lives. We offer a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness products for dogs and cats sold under our Halo brand across multiple forms, including foods, treats, toppers, dental products, chews, and supplements. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success and are well positioned to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. Our products consist of kibble and canned dog and cat food, freeze-dried raw dog food, and treats, vegan dog food and treats, oral care products and supplements. Halo’s core products are made with high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients for natural, science-based nutrition. Each innovative recipe is formulated with leading veterinary and nutrition experts to deliver optimal health. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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. The Company has 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. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not be achieved. Further information on the Company’s risk factors is contained in our filings with the SEC. 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. The Company undertakes 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.

Investor Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
T: 212-896-1254
[email protected]



CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A and Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

SOMERSET, N.J., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

CareCloud
, Inc.
 (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDP, CCLDO), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared monthly cash dividends for its 11% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) and its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) for September, October and November 2023. This represents 97 consecutive months of dividends declared since the Series A Preferred Stock was initially sold in November 2015.

The following table shows the monthly dividends and associated record and payment dates:

  Sept.
20
2
3
Oct.
202
3
Nov.
20
2
3
Series A dividend per share $0.22917 $0.22917 $0.22917
Series B dividend per share $0.18229 $0.18229 $0.18229
Ex-dividend date Sept. 28, 2023 Oct. 30, 2023 Nov. 29, 2023
Record date Sept. 30, 2023 Oct. 31, 2023 Nov. 30, 2023
Payment date Oct. 16, 2023 Nov. 15, 2023 Dec. 15, 2023
       

Holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 11% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $2.75 per annum per share). Holders of shares of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 8.75% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $2.1875 per annum per share).

Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock are cumulative and payable monthly on the 15th day of each month; provided that if any dividend payment date is not a business day, then the dividend may be paid on the next succeeding business day. Dividends are payable to holders of record on the applicable record date, which shall be the last day of the calendar month, whether or not a business day.

About
CCLD
P

CareCloud’s Series A Preferred Stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “CCLDP.” The Company may, at its option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ written notice, redeem additional shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to, but not including, the date fixed for redemption.

About
CCLD
O

CareCloud’s Series B Preferred Stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “CCLDO.” Commencing on February 15, 2024, the Company may, at its option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ written notice, redeem the Series B Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, for cash at redemption prices of either $25.75 per share (for redemptions on and after February 15, 2024 and prior to February 15, 2025), $25.50 per share (for redemptions on and after February 15, 2025 and prior to February 15, 2026), $25.25 per share (for redemptions on and after February 15, 2026 and prior to February 15, 2027), or $25.00 per share (for redemptions on and after February 25, 2027), plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to, but not including, the date fixed for redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company may, at its option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ written notice, redeem the Series B Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, within 120 days after the first date on which such Change of Control occurred, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

About
CareCloud

CareCloud (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDP, CCLDO) brings disciplined innovation to the business of healthcare. Our suite of technology-enabled solutions helps clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows and improve the patient experience. More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to improve patient care, while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs. Learn more about our products and services, including revenue cycle management (RCM), practice management (PM), electronic health records (EHR), business intelligence, patient experience management (PXM) and digital health, at www.carecloud.com.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.carecloud.com. To listen to video presentations by CareCloud’s management team, read recent press releases and view our latest investor presentation, please visit ir.carecloud.com.

Follow CareCloud on LinkedInTwitter and Facebook.

Disclaimer

This press release is for information purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations or future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” “expects,” “plans,” “goals,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” or “continue or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements reflecting management’s expectations for future financial performance and operating expenditures, expected growth, profitability and business outlook, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our financial performance and business activities, and the expected results from the integration of our acquisitions.

These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our (or our industry’s) actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to manage growth, migrate newly acquired customers and retain new and existing customers, maintain cost-effective global operations, increase operational efficiency and reduce operating costs, predict and properly adjust to changes in reimbursement and other industry regulations and trends, retain the services of key personnel, develop new technologies, upgrade and adapt legacy and acquired technologies to work with evolving industry standards, compete with other companies’ products and services competitive with ours, and other important risks and uncertainties referenced and discussed under the heading titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there is uncertainty about the spread of the Covid-19 virus and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s services, and economic activity in general.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligations to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

SOURCE CareCloud

Company Contact:

Bill Korn
Chief Strategy Officer
CareCloud
[email protected]

Investor Contact:

Asher Dewhurst
ICR Westwicke
[email protected]

Media Inquiries:

Alexis Feinberg
ICR Westwicke
[email protected]



Advent Technologies Announces Date for Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call

Advent Technologies Announces Date for Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call

Company to Report Q2 2023 Results on August 11, 2023

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent” or the “Company”), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Friday, August 11, 2023 and will host a conference call the same day at 9:00 AM ET to discuss its results.

To access the call please dial (888) 660-6182 from the United States, or (929) 203-0891 from outside the U.S. The conference call I.D. number is 3273042. Participants should dial in 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

A replay of the call can also be accessed via phone through August 25, 2023, by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the U.S., or (647) 362-9199 from outside the U.S. The conference I.D. number is 3273042.

About Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in California, Greece, Denmark, Germany, and the Philippines. With more than 150 patents issued, pending, and/or licensed for fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enables various fuels to function at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, suitable for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors. For more information, visit www.advent.energy.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company’s ability to realize the benefits from the business combination; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq; future financial performance; public securities’ potential liquidity and trading; impact from the outcome of any known and unknown litigation; ability to forecast and maintain an adequate rate of revenue growth and appropriately plan its expenses; expectations regarding future expenditures; future mix of revenue and effect on gross margins; attraction and retention of qualified directors, officers, employees and key personnel; ability to compete effectively in a competitive industry; ability to protect and enhance our corporate reputation and brand; expectations concerning our relationships and actions with our technology partners and other third parties; impact from future regulatory, judicial and legislative changes to the industry; ability to locate and acquire complementary technologies or services and integrate those into the Company’s business; future arrangements with, or investments in, other entities or associations; and intense competition and competitive pressure from other companies worldwide in the industries in which the Company will operate; and the risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2023, as well as the other information we file with the SEC. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.

Naiem Hussain

[email protected]

Chris Kaskavelis

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Massachusetts United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Technology Manufacturing Other Energy Telecommunications Other Defense Defense Alternative Energy Environment Energy Engineering Hardware

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Hayward Holdings Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of 22,259,780 Shares of Common Stock by Selling Stockholders

Hayward Holdings Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of 22,259,780 Shares of Common Stock by Selling Stockholders

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (the “Company” or “Hayward”), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool and outdoor living technology, today announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) by funds affiliated with CCMP Capital Advisors, LP and a subsidiary of Alberta Investment Management Corporation (the “Selling Stockholders”), of 22,259,780 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $14.30 per share pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the net proceeds from this Offering. No shares are being sold by the Company.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as the underwriter for the Offering.

An automatic shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to the Offering was filed with the SEC on May 2, 2022 and became effective upon filing. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and the documents incorporated by reference in that registration statement as well as the prospectus supplement related to this Offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the Offering may also be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, prospectus department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing [email protected].

The offering of these securities will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. Any offer to buy the securities may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time prior to notice of its acceptance given after the effective date.

About Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of pool and outdoor living technology. With a mission to deliver exceptional products, outstanding service and innovative solutions to transform the experience of water, Hayward offers a full line of energy-efficient and sustainable residential and commercial pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitizers, LED lighting, and water features all digitally connected through Hayward’s intuitive IoT-enabled SmartPad™.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, including statements about the completion, timing and size of the proposed public offering. Each forward-looking statement is subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions and no assurance can be given that the public offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described or at all. Completion of the proposed public offering and the terms thereof are subject to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the control of Hayward, including, without limitation, market conditions, failure of customary closing conditions and the risk factors and other matters set forth in the prospectus included in the registration statement, in the form last filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Hayward undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Investor Relations:

Kevin Maczka

[email protected]

Media Relations:

Tanya McNabb

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: North Carolina United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: IOT (Internet of Things) Technology Other Construction & Property Residential Building & Real Estate Manufacturing Construction & Property Other Manufacturing

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