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Origin Materials and Packaging Matters Launch Partnership to Develop Advanced Carbon-Negative Packaging Solutions, Building on Existing 10-Year Supply Agreement

• Packaging Matters and Origin Materials will partner to develop advanced packaging materials, including polyethylene furanoate, “PEF,” a next-generation polymer. The project will leverage Origin Materials’ expertise with FDCA, a chemical from which PEF is made.
• Packaging Matters will transition its virgin petroleum-based PET purchases to sustainable carbon-negative PET from Origin Materials. Origin Materials’ sustainable carbon-negative PET is physically and chemically identical to petroleum-based PET and equally recyclable.
• Origin Materials, the world’s leading carbon-negative materials company, will leverage its patented technology platform, which turns cellulose from sustainable wood residues into cost-advantaged, carbon negative materials that reduce the need for fossil resources.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. & VISALIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin Materials”), the world’s leading carbon negative materials company, and Packaging Matters, a packaging innovation leader, today announced an agreement to develop advanced packaging solutions, including a next-generation polymer, polyethylene furanoate (“PEF”). Packaging Matters had previously entered into a supply agreement to purchase sustainable carbon-negative PET from Origin Materials to create next-generation packaging.

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The partnership represents a potential breakthrough in the commercialization of PEF, a polymer with an attractive combination of performance characteristics for packaging, including enhanced barrier properties, degradability, and other qualities. Origin Materials’ technology platform is expected to produce sustainable carbon-negative FDCA, the precursor to PEF, cost-competitively, and the partnership aims to enable Packaging Matters to be first-mover to bring the novel product to its customers. Furthermore, this development work for PEF is intended to facilitate the creation of additional novel polymers with performance characteristics that meet the needs of consumers and Packaging Matters’ customers, while delivering new types of packaging for today’s decarbonizing economy.

Many of today’s clothing, carpets, automotive parts, and other products are made from chemicals and plastics derived from petroleum. During petroleum extraction and processing, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change. Origin Materials’ technology platform, which is based on sustainable wood residues, can supply molecularly identical replacements for many of these materials normally sourced from petroleum, but with the expected effect of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere rather than adding more.

In the initial phase of the partnership, Origin Materials will supply sustainable carbon-negative PET to Packaging Matters. As the companies make progress on developing suitable PEF applications, some or potentially all of the supply will transition to sustainable PEF with an expected carbon-negative footprint.

Origin Materials’ sustainable carbon-negative PET is physically and chemically identical to petroleum-based PET, making it equally recyclable within the existing recycling infrastructure with no disruption to recycling streams or special sorting or collection requirements. Packaging Matters intends to use the sustainable carbon-negative PET from Origin Materials in its facility in Visalia, CA to manufacture packaging products for its fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads customers.

Origin Materials believes its technology platform, which turns inexpensive, sustainable wood residues into carbon-negative materials, will help revolutionize the production of a wide range of end products, including clothing, textiles, plastics, packaging, car parts, tires, carpeting, toys, and more with a ~$1 trillion addressable market.

In addition, Origin Materials’ technology platform is expected to provide stable pricing largely de-coupled from the petroleum supply chain, which is exposed to more volatility than supply chains based on sustainable wood residues.

“Origin Materials’ mission is to provide carbon-negative material solutions in a world-fast transitioning to net zero carbon,” says Origin Materials co-CEO Rich Riley. “Partnering with Packaging Matters is a natural fit because by creating better-performing, carbon-negative packaging solutions together, we aim to deliver what the most innovative companies in the world are demanding and to show the packaging industry the path to a low-carbon future.”

“Packaging Matters is a leader in packaging innovation with over 70 years of experience,” says Chuck Buff, founder and CEO of Packaging Matters. “By partnering with Origin Materials and purchasing sustainable carbon-negative PET, we are one step closer to achieving our goal of delivering a carbon neutral packaging solution that drops in seamlessly to the existing recycling infrastructure. Packaging Matters has been a pioneer in its use of recycled PET and remains committed to including post-consumer content in its packaging. Yet even with high recycled content, the resin itself represents more than half of the carbon emissions associated with our products. Origin Materials can help solve this problem. By replacing petroleum-based PET with Origin Materials’ sustainable carbon-negative PET and PEF, we aim to create new, better-performing products, with competitive and more stable pricing. And at the same time, we are dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the products our customers purchase. We are thrilled to be working with Origin Materials to create the future of packaging.”

About Origin Materials

Headquartered in West Sacramento, Origin Materials is the world’s leading carbon negative materials company. Origin Materials’ mission is to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. Over the past 10 years, Origin Materials has developed a platform for turning the carbon found in non-food biomass into useful materials, while capturing carbon in the process. Origin Materials’ patented drop-in core technology, economics and carbon impact have been validated by trusted third parties and are supported by a growing list of major global customers and investors. Origin Materials’ first plant is expected to be operational in 2022 with a second, full-scale commercial plant expected to be operational by 2025 and plans for additional expansion over the next decade.

On February 17, 2021, Origin Materials and Artius Acquisition Inc. (“Artius”) (Nasdaq: AACQU, AACQ), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement for a business combination that will result in Origin Materials becoming a public company. Upon closing of the transaction, expected in the second quarter of 2021, the combined company will be named Origin Materials and remain listed on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “ORGN.” The transaction is expected to fully fund Origin Materials until EBITDA positive, and allows Origin Materials to scale and commence commercial production to meet signed customer offtake and capacity reservations of ~$1 billion across a diverse range of industries.

For more information, visit www.originmaterials.com.

About Packaging Matters

Packaging Matters was founded by Chuck Buff. Packaging Matters is active in PET and aluminum packaging and counts several Fortune 100 food companies as customers, with some relationships extending over 50 years. Mr. Buff has built and sold several leading packaging companies responsible for developing microwavable plastic containers as well as fresh produce containers. The Packaging Matters management team has worked with PET for over 40 years, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the sustainability footprint of PET packaging. Packaging Matters currently has three manufacturing facilities in the United States.

For more information, visit www.packagingmatters.com. To learn more about carbon negative PET packaging opportunities, please contact [email protected].

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

In connection with the proposed business combination transaction, Artius filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC on March 9, 2021, which includes a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to holders of Artius’ ordinary shares in connection with Artius’ solicitation of proxies for the vote by Artius’ stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of securities to be issued to Artius’ and Origin Materials’ stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, Artius will mail a definitive proxy statement, when available, to its stockholders. Investors and security holders and other interested parties are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus, any amendments thereto and any other documents filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information about Artius, Origin Materials and the proposed transaction. The documents relating to the proposed transaction (when they are available) can be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Free copies of these documents, once available, may also be obtained from Artius by directing a request to: Artius Management LLC, 3 Columbus Circle, Suite 2215, New York, New York 10019.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including with respect to the proposed transaction between Origin Materials and Artius. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Origin Materials’ business strategy, estimated total addressable market, commercial and operating plans, product development plans and projected financial information. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management of Origin Materials and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Origin Materials and Artius. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including that Origin Materials may be unable to successfully commercialize its products; the effects of competition on Origin Materials’ business; the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Origin Materials; disruptions and other impacts to Origin Materials’ business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health or economic crises; changes in customer demand; Origin Materials and Artius may be unable to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals may not obtained, may be delayed or may be subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the business combination, or that the approval of the stockholders of Artius or Origin Materials may not be obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the amount of redemption requests made by Artius’ stockholders, and those factors discussed in the Registration Statement under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents Artius has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Origin Materials presently does not know, or that Origin Materials currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Origin Materials’ expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Origin Materials anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while Origin Materials may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Origin Materials specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Origin Materials’ assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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Artius, Origin Materials and their respective directors, executive officers and employees and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Artius’ shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information about Artius’ directors and executive officers and their ownership of Artius’ securities is set forth in the Registration Statement described above. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading other documents Artius has filed, or will file, with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination, including the definitive proxy statement when it becomes available.

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This communication is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Artius, the combined company or Origin Materials, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Home Capital Sets Date of Annual and Special Meeting

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX: HCG) (“Home Capital” or “the Company”) announces that it will be holding a virtual Annual and Special Meeting on May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

The Company made the decision to hold a virtual Annual and Special Meeting in the interests of protecting the health and safety of its shareholders, employees and the community. Details on how shareholders can access and participate in the meeting are contained in the Company’s Management Information Circular which is available on its website at www.homecapital.com.

About Home Capital: Home Capital Group Inc. is a public company, traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (HCG), operating through its principal subsidiary, Home Trust Company. Home Trust is a federally regulated trust company offering residential and non-residential mortgage lending, securitization of residential mortgage products, consumer lending and credit card services. In addition, Home Trust offers deposits via brokers and financial planners, and through a direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial. Home Trust also conducts business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Home Bank. Licensed to conduct business across Canada, we have offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Quebec.

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PureTech Presents Promising Preclinical Data from LYT-210 Immuno-Oncology Program at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

Novel antibody demonstrates highly specific and highly potent targeting of immunosuppressive γδ1 T cells from cancer patients

Enriched in many intractable solid tumors and blood of cancer patients, γδ1 T cells represent important new target for cancer immunotherapy

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PureTech Health plc (Nasdaq: PRTC, LSE: PRTC) (“PureTech” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing highly differentiated medicines for devastating diseases, today announced the presentation of a scientific poster detailing additional promising preclinical results for its LYT-210 antibody at the 2021 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Virtual Meeting.

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LYT-210 is a novel, fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb) directed against T cells bearing γδ1 receptors, which are known to suppress the anti-tumor immune response. The new research shared at AACR demonstrates that LYT-210 is both highly specific and highly potent, rapidly inducing cell death of immune-suppressive γδ1 T cells, while sparing other T cells that play important roles in a healthy immune response. The research was conducted in vitro using both patient blood and cancer tissue. LYT-210 has potential as either a single agent or in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and other anti-cancer treatments.

“The role of γδ1 T cells in cancer immune suppression has come into sharp focus in recent years. We now know that these cells deploy multiple immunosuppressive signals to dampen the anti-tumor response and enable the cancer to grow and spread,” said Aleksandra Filipovic, M.D. Ph.D., Head of Oncology at PureTech. “We are excited by these new data demonstrating that our LYT-210 therapeutic candidate can precisely target and swiftly deplete pathogenic γδ1 T cells. We believe that removing these culprits from the tumor microenvironment systemically may have the potential to reawaken the immune system and contribute to a strong anti-tumor response. Moreover, both we and others in the field have established that a heightened presence of pathogenic γδ1 T cells in tumor tissue and blood is correlated with more aggressive disease, poorer response to some therapies and a lower chance of survival. Given those links, we believe that the biomarker-centric approach we are developing as part of our γδ1 T cell program may have the potential to identify and select the patients who are most likely to benefit from LYT-210 in the clinic and beyond.”

γδ1 T cells are upregulated in multiple solid tumors including breast cancer, glioblastoma, melanoma and pancreatic cancer. They suppress the immune response through multiple mechanisms, including blocking effector T cells, hindering antigen-presenting dendritic cells, restricting the anti-tumoral activity of γδ2 T cells and attracting tumor-associated macrophages and myeloid-derived suppressor cells to the tumor microenvironment. Pathogenic γδ1 T cells are distinct from cytotoxic γδ T cells, which are being used for adoptive T cell transfer or therapeutic engagement with bispecific antibodies. Depleting pathogenic γδ1 T cells has the capacity to modulate both innate and adaptive immunity, and their distinct phenotypic and functional properties make them excellent potential therapeutic targets.

About PureTech Health

PureTech is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing highly differentiated medicines for devastating diseases, including intractable cancers, lymphatic and gastrointestinal diseases, central nervous system disorders and inflammatory and immunological diseases, among others. The Company has created a broad and deep pipeline through the expertise of its experienced research and development team and its extensive network of scientists, clinicians and industry leaders. This pipeline, which is being advanced both internally and through PureTech’s Founded Entities, as of the date of PureTech’s most recently filed Registration Statement on Form 20-F, was comprised of 24 therapeutics and therapeutic candidates, including two that have received FDA clearance and European marketing authorization. All of the underlying programs and platforms that resulted in this pipeline of product candidates were initially identified or discovered and then advanced by the PureTech team through key validation points based on the Company’s unique insights into the biology of the brain, immune and gut, or BIG, systems and the interface between those systems, referred to as the BIG Axis.

For more information, visit www.puretechhealth.com or connect with us on Twitter @puretechh.

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PureTech announced the presentation of a scientific poster detailing additional promising preclinical results for its LYT-210 antibody at the 2021 AACR Annual Virtual Meeting. The new research demonstrates that LYT-210 is both highly specific and highly potent, rapidly inducing cell death of immune-suppressive gamma delta-1 T cells, while sparing other T cells that play important roles in a healthy immune response. (Photo: Business Wire)

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Dates Set for Moody’s Earnings Release and Investor Teleconference

Earnings Release: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Teleconference: 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 28, 2021

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) will release its first quarter 2021 results before the start of NYSE trading on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. A copy of the release will be posted on Moody’s Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com.

Moody’s Corporation invites you to participate in a teleconference on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2021 results. Robert Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Kaye, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will jointly host the call. Their remarks will be followed by a question and answer period.

Individuals within the United States and Canada can access the call by dialing +1-877-400-0505. Other callers should dial +1-720-452-9084. Please dial in to the call by 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. The passcode for the call is 8834896.

The teleconference will also be webcast with an accompanying slide presentation which can be accessed through Moody’s Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com under “Featured and Upcoming” within “Events & Presentations”. The webcast will be available until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on May 27, 2021.

A replay of the teleconference will be available from 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, April 28, 2021 until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, May 27, 2021. The replay can be accessed from within the United States and Canada by dialing +1-888-203-1112. Other callers can access the replay at +1-719-457-0820. The replay confirmation code is 8834896.

For further information, please contact Investor Relations at +1-212-553-4857.

ABOUT MOODY’S CORPORATION

Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,400 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody’s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com/about.

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TurnKey Lender and Globe Telecom Partnership to Fulfill Thousands of Loan Requests Per Day to Serve More Filipino Customers in Need

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TurnKey Lender is pleased to welcome Globe Telecom as a new addition to its rapidly expanding client family. Globe Telecom, one of leading mobile telecommunication companies in the Philippines, joins more than 170 lenders worldwide that rely on TurnKey Lender’s software platform for best-of-breed digital lending services, from origination and underwriting to repayment and reporting.

“Globe, a world-class telecom, was looking for a loan processing platform that could easily keep up with its extremely high transaction volumes,” said Elena Ionenko, TurnKey Lender’s Chief Business Development Officer. “Of course, that’s right in our wheelhouse. I feel confident that this project will have a major impact both on Globe’s bottom line and the telecom industry in the Philippines in general.”

Globe has been driven by a strong culture of innovation and TurnKey Lender’s expertise in Fintech supported by its out-of-the-box lending solutions is a good fit for the company to expand its mobile airtime loans business. TurnKey Lender has the capability to service high transaction volume per second and near real time availment and collection experience.

“Globe is committed to caring and supporting its customers, especially through this time of crisis. Our investment in technology, as with the partnership with TurnKey Lender, is testament to our convictions around serving the needs of the Filipino consumer. We’ve had good experience in this business because Globe has been doing airtime lending since 2012. We know the relevance of this service to our customers, that’s why we are ready to expand using more innovative solutions that will further respond to our customers’ needs,” said Armelie Go, Head of Globe Loans.

In the solution, TurnKey Lender provided an integrated software service that not only supports core functionalities (availment and collection) but also reporting platforms and webtools that provides ease in tracking and customer service handling.

“We were ready to tackle the unique challenges presented by Globe thanks to the incredible job our technical, risk, analytical, and managerial staff has been doing since the foundation of the company,” added Ionenko.

About TurnKey Lender:

TurnKey Lender provides business with an intelligent, easy-to-use integrated SaaS platform that is easily adjusted to the business needs and includes all the functionality required to make the lending process fully digital. The solution uses AI, proprietary bank-grade technology, and advanced API integrations to automate every step of the lending process from a single cloud-based solution. Different versions of the software are tailored to the needs of traditional (banks and credit unions), alternative (fintech startups, p2p lenders, microlender, etc.), and embedded lenders (any type of business that wants to sell products or services in installments) online or from a store. To learn more, visit https://www.turnkey-lender.com.

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Globe is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It has major interests in financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, and virtual healthcare. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow @enjoyglobe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!: Tilray Reminds Shareholders to Vote FOR the Proposed Business Combination With Aphria Inc.

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production, and distribution, today reminds that holders (the “Shareholders”) of Tilray common shares (the “Shares”) vote FOR the proposals to complete the business combination between Aphria Inc. and Tilray (the “Transaction”). Tilray Shareholders who held Shares as of the March 12, 2021 record date are eligible to vote those Shares at the April 16, 2021 Tilray special meeting. All Shareholders are encouraged to have their voices heard in regard to this very important matter concerning their investment in Tilray, regardless of the number of Shares held.

Special Meeting of Shareholders

The Tilray special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) will take place via live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TLRY2021SM on April 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM (Eastern time).

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT – PLEASE VOTE TODAY

The proxy voting deadline for telephone and Internet is 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Tilray board of directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” each of the proposals to be voted on at the Meeting.

How to Vote

Your vote is important regardless of the number of Shares you own. Registered and beneficial Shareholders may vote using the following methods:

• Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com and enter the 16-digit control number printed on the form of proxy or voting instruction form to access the website and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Telephone: Call the toll-free telephone number provided on the form of proxy or voting instruction form and follow the prompted voting instructions. You will need to enter the 16-digit control number printed on the form of proxy or voting instruction form.

If you hold your Shares through a broker, investment dealer or other intermediary, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction form provided by such broker, investment dealer or other intermediary to ensure that your vote is counted at the Meeting.

Shareholder Questions

If you have questions or need more information about the Transaction, please contact Tilray’s shareholder communications advisor and proxy solicitation agent, Mackenzie Partners, Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-800-322-2885 or by e-mail at [email protected].

About Tilray®

Tilray is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids, currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in 18 countries spanning five continents.

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Certain information in this communication constitutes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (together, “forward-looking statements”) under Canadian securities laws and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any information or statements that are contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements in this communication with regards to: (i) statements relating to the strategic business combination of Aphria and Tilray and the expected timing and closing of the Transaction; the Transaction including, receipt of required shareholder approvals, court approvals and satisfaction of other closing customary conditions; (ii) estimates of pro-forma financial information of the Combined Company, including in respect of expected revenues and production of cannabis; (iii) the expected strategic and financial benefits of the business combination, including estimates of future cost reductions, synergies, including expected pre-tax synergies, savings and efficiencies; (iv) statements that the Combined Company anticipates having scalable medical and adult-use cannabis platforms expected to strengthen the leadership position in Canada, internationally and, eventually in the United States; (v) statements that the Combined Company is expected to offer a diversified and branded product offering and distribution footprint, state-of-the-art cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities; (vi) statements in respect of operational efficiencies expected to be generated as a result of the Transaction in the amount of approximately C$100 million of pre-tax annual cost synergies; (vii) statements regarding the value and returns to shareholders expected to be generated by the business combination; (viii) expectations of future balance sheet strength and future equity; (ix) expectations regarding the Combined Company’s future M&A strategy; and (x) the expectation that the Combined Company’s shares will be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange concurrently with, or as soon as possible after, the closing of the Transaction. Aphria and Tilray use words such as “forecast”, “future”, “should”, “could”, “enable”, “potential”, contemplate”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “project”, “will”, “would” and the negative of these terms or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Certain material factors or assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this communication, including the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary shareholder and court approvals for the Transaction, the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the conditions to closing of the Transaction and other expectations and assumptions concerning the Transaction. Forward-looking statements reflect current beliefs of management of Aphria and Tilray with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to each respective management team including the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management of Aphria and Tilray considering their experience, perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments as well as other factors that each respective management believes to be relevant as at the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievement to be materially different from any future forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks assumptions and expectations described in Aphria’s and Tilray’s critical accounting policies and estimates; the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements; Aphria’s and Tilray’s future financial and operating performance; the competitive and business strategies of Aphria and Tilray; the intention to grow the business, operations and potential activities of Aphria and Tilray; the ability of Aphria and Tilray to complete the Transaction; Aphria’s and Tilray’s ability to provide a return on investment; Aphria’s and Tilray’s ability to maintain a strong financial position and manage costs, the ability of Aphria and Tilray to maximize the utilization of their existing assets and investments and that the completion of the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the Arrangement Agreement. There can be no assurance as to when these conditions will be satisfied or waived, if at all, or that other events will not intervene to delay or result in the failure to complete the Transaction. There is a risk that some or all the expected benefits of the Transaction may fail to materialize or may not occur within the time periods anticipated by Aphria and Tilray. The challenge of coordinating previously independent businesses makes evaluating the business and future financial prospects of the Combined Company following the Transaction difficult. Material risks that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements also include the inherent uncertainty associated with the financial and other projections a well as market changes arising from governmental actions or market conditions in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis; the prompt and effective integration of the Combined Company; the ability to achieve the anticipated synergies and value-creation contemplated by the Transaction; the risk associated with Aphria’s and Tilray’s ability to obtain the approval of the proposed transaction by their shareholders required to consummate the Transaction and the timing of the closing of the Transaction, including the risk that the conditions to the Transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the risk that a consent or authorization that may be required for the Transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the Arrangement Agreement; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the Transaction, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the Transaction; risks relating to the value of Tilray’s common stock to be issued in connection with the transaction; the impact of competitive responses to the announcement of the Transaction; and the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Other risks and uncertainties not presently known to Aphria and Tilray or that Aphria and Tilray presently believe are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained herein. For a more detailed discussion of risks and other factors, see the most recently filed annual information form of Aphria and the annual report filed on form 10-K of Tilray made with applicable securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR and EDGAR. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made as of the date of this communication and neither Aphria nor Tilray undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Aphria and Tilray pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement by and among Aphria and Tilray and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the proposed transaction.

In connection with the Transaction, Tilray has filed a joint proxy statement/management information circular (the “Circular”) containing important information about the Transaction and related matters. The Circular has also been made available by Aphria and Tilray on their respective SEDAR profiles. Additionally, Aphria and Tilray will file other relevant materials in connection with the Transaction with the applicable securities regulatory authorities. Investors and security holders of Aphria and Tilray are urged to carefully read the entire Circular (including any amendments or supplements to such documents), respectively, before making any voting decision with respect to the Transaction because they contain important information about the Transaction and the parties to the Transaction. The Circular will be mailed to the Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders and is accessible on the SEDAR and EDGAR profiles of the respective companies.

Investors and security holders of Tilray can obtain a free copy of the Circular, as well as other relevant filings containing information about Tilray and the Transaction, including materials incorporated by reference into the Circular, without charge, at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov) or from Tilray by contacting Tilray’s Investor Relations at (203) 682-8253, by email at [email protected], or by going to Tilray’s Investor Relations page on its website at https://ir.tilray.com/investor-relations and clicking on the link titled “Financials.”

Investors and security holders of Aphria are able to obtain a free copy of the Circular, as well as other relevant filings containing information about Aphria and the Transaction, including materials incorporated by reference into the Circular, without charge, under Aphria’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or from Aphria by contacting Aphria’s investor relations at [email protected].

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KKR Enhances Focus on Renewables Investing with Appointments to Global Infrastructure Team

KKR Enhances Focus on Renewables Investing with Appointments to Global Infrastructure Team

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced three appointments to the firm’s Global Infrastructure team. Energy transition industry veterans Tim Short and Benoit Allehaut joined the firm as Managing Directors and Benjamin Droz as a Principal. Based in New York, Messrs. Short, Allehaut and Droz will focus on sourcing renewable energy and energy transition investments in North America.

“KKR is committed to investing in the energy transition, an initiative only made possible by increasing renewable energy sources. We are eager to continue investing behind this effort and thrilled to add three experienced and talented executives to our team,” said Raj Agrawal, KKR Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure.

Messrs. Short, Allehaut, and Droz join KKR from Capital Dynamics, where Mr. Short and Mr. Allehaut served as Managing Directors of the firm’s dedicated Clean Energy Infrastructure team, and where Mr. Droz served as a Vice President. At Capital Dynamics, Mr. Short and Mr. Allehaut played instrumental roles in building and leading a vertically-integrated clean energy investment platform, executing approximately $14.5 billion in investments and building one of the largest private portfolios of solar energy generation in the U.S.

“Tim, Benoit and Ben’s deep expertise and experience in renewables, storage and electrification will greatly contribute to our investments in support of a clean energy future,” said Brandon Freiman, KKR Partner and Head of North American Infrastructure.

KKR has been an active investor in renewables investing over the last ten years, executing approximately $19.5 billion in investments in renewable assets with a power generation capacity of 12.5 GW. Over the past 12 months, KKR’s infrastructure team has made a number of investments behind this theme globally, including recent investments in or partnerships with Caruna, Finland’s largest electricity distribution company, NextEra Energy, the world’s largest generator of energy from the wind and sun, Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India, and First Gen, one of the Philippines’ largest independent power producers.

KKR first established its Global Infrastructure strategy in 2008 and has since been one of the most active infrastructure investors around the world with a team of more than 50 dedicated investment professionals. The firm currently manages over $27 billion in infrastructure assets and has made over 40 infrastructure investments across a range of sub-sectors and geographies.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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Ranpak Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report

Sustainable packaging leader commits to ambitious targets to advance overall ESG performance

CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ranpak Holdings Corp. (“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2020.

Highlighting its mission to Deliver a Better World^™, the 2020 Ranpak ESG Impact Report sets bold, ambitious goals for the company and its 650 worldwide employees, including commitments by 2030 to:

• Reduce our absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by at least 46% by 2030, which is in line with the global reductions necessary to keep global warming to 1.5°C from pre-industrial levels.
• Source an aggregate paper supply consisting of at least 75% recycled (i.e. post-industrial & post-consumer waste) pulp by 2030.
• Source an aggregate paper supply consisting of at least 25% post-consumer waste or alternative pulp by 2030.
• Sell 100% of our paper products as FSC-certified, all by 2030.

The 2020 Ranpak ESG Impact Report also shares the company’s progress in several key areas affecting its ESG performance, including 2020 benchmarks achieved in:

• Renewable resources of Ranpak raw materials (80%).
• Increased usage of recycled fiber by 3%.
• Recycling of Ranpak total waste generated (96%).
• Diversity & inclusion with a commitment to varied perspectives.

The report also discloses additional ESG data for 2020 including energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, diversity, and safety performance. Lastly, Ranpak noted its commitment to aligning its corporate mission with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015.

“It goes without saying that 2020 has been an unprecedented year. I am extremely proud of the Ranpak team, all of whom have demonstrated remarkable resilience while meeting the needs of our customers for sustainable packaging solutions, and I am equally as proud of the progress we have made against our 2019 ESG goals,” said Omar Asali, Chairman & CEO of Ranpak. “With the release of our 2020 ESG Impact Report, Ranpak is reinforcing our commitment to be proactive agents of positive change both inside and outside our organization.”

David Murgio, Ranpak’s Chief Sustainability Officer & Secretary, added, “Ranpak will continue to advance our overall ESG performance and is excited to establish these important targets for 2030. With these targets, Ranpak looks forward to proving once again that it is possible to both protect our natural environment and produce more sustainable and more effective packaging solutions for the global supply chain.”

In preparing the 2020 ESG Impact Report, Ranpak incorporated several metrics from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for Containers & Packaging, as well as certain Global Reporting Initiative Standards.

Ranpak’s 2020 ESG Impact Report can be found at: http://ir.ranpak.com/sustainability/2020-ESG-Impact-Report.

About Ranpak

Founded in 1972, Ranpak’s goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment. Ranpak’s mission is to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally. The development and improvement of materials, systems and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in e-commerce and industrial supply chain solutions. Ranpak is headquartered in Concord Township, Ohio and has approximately 650 employees. Additional information about Ranpak can be found on its website https://www.ranpak.com.

Source: Ranpak Holdings Corp

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Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2021 Results Conference Call

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

A live webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials can be found on Uber’s Investor Relations website at investor.uber.com. A replay of the conference call will be accessible for at least 90 days.

Additionally, see the Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the SEC containing a company announcement on recent business trends.

Disclosure Information

Uber uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the company’s Investor Relations website, in addition to following the company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts.

About Uber

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its first quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Monday, April 26, 2021. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day.

To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 506-1589 and request to be connected to the Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. earnings conference call. Canadian callers should dial (855) 669-9657 and all other International callers should dial (412) 317-5240 and request to be connected to the same call. Investors may also listen to the call via the “investor information” section of ARLP’s website at http://www.arlp.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available for approximately one week. To access the audio replay, dial U.S. Toll Free (877) 344-7529; International Toll (412) 317-0088; Canada Toll Free (855) 669-9658 and request to be connected to replay access code 10154737.

About Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.

ARLP is a diversified natural resource company that generates income from coal production and oil and gas mineral interests located in strategic producing regions across the United States.

ARLP currently produces coal from seven mining complexes it operates in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia. ARLP also operates a coal loading terminal on the Ohio River at Mount Vernon, Indiana. ARLP markets its coal production to major domestic and international utilities and industrial users and is currently the second largest coal producer in the eastern United States.

ARLP generates royalty income from mineral interests it owns in premier oil and gas producing regions in the US, primarily the Permian, Anadarko, Williston and Appalachian basins.

In addition, ARLP also generates income from a variety of other sources.

News, unit prices and additional information about ARLP, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), are available at http://www.arlp.com. For more information, contact the investor relations department of ARLP at (918) 295-7674 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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