CentralReach Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for Security Operations and Data Protection Services

Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CentralReach, the leading provider of electronic medical record (EMR), practice management, and clinical solutions that enable Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and related behavioral health practices to deliver quality autism care for superior outcomes, announced today that it has successfully completed a Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 audit making it one of the only EMRs in the ABA software market to receive certification for its best-in-class privacy and security measures.

Conducted by the independent accounting and consulting firm, BDO, the audit found that CentralReach’s operational policies, research and development functions, data protection, and privacy protocols met or exceeded the highest security standards and is wholly committed to safeguarding client data.

SOC 2 Type 2 reports are assurance reports that provide industry-wide acknowledgement that an organization adheres to trust service principles set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. SOC reports deliver valuable information for clients and partners, enabling them to assess the quality of security provided by providers.

“Earning a Type 2 certification underscores our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest levels of privacy and data security in our products and services for our customers,” said CentralReach Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Perry Pappas. “We are proud to have successfully completed our SOC 2 Type 2 audit and we will continue to invest in industry-leading initiatives that enhance the security and performance of our software and services.”

CentralReach also follows other industry best practices including HIPAA standards, verified by BDO as well, and TRUSTe certification of its privacy policies and practices.

More information about CentralReach can be found at www.centralreach.com.

About CentralReach

CentralReach is a leading provider of EMR, practice management and clinical solutions that enable applied behavior analysis (ABA) and related behavioral health practices to deliver quality autism care for superior outcomes. The company is revolutionizing the ABA space with cutting-edge solutions including precision teaching, clinical data collection, scheduling, billing, learning management, fully digital evidence-based programming and more.

Trusted by more than 100,000 clinicians and educators, CentralReach is committed to ongoing product improvement, market-leading industry expertise, world-class client satisfaction, and support of the ABA community to propel industry practitioners into a new era of excellence. For more information, please visit CentralReach.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.



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Healixa Inc. Announces its New Rx Brand Name, PurelyRx

Emerald Organic Products Inc. (d/b/a Healixa Inc.) Announces Further Execution of its PHASE I National Pharmacy Business Rollout

Holbrook, New York, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerald Organic Products Inc. (d/b/a Healixa Inc.) (OTC: EMOR) (the “Company”, “EMOR”, “Healixa”), a people-first digital organization that humanizes care by deploying simplified solutions for complex global challenges, today announces the company’s newly developed brand, PurelyRx. 

On the heels of Company’s recent acquisition of the 5 Star Pharmacy LLC, Healixa announces the Company’s new Rx brand for the digital pharmacy marketplace. The launch of the PurelyRx brand is a continuation of the Company’s extensive rebranding effort, focused on creating “healing” brands that are simplistic and memorable. “I have had the pleasure of being a part of many go-to-market initiatives,” commented Jessica Muzquiz, a recently appointed Advisory Board member of Healixa. “This one in particular is exciting, fresh, and full of creativity. The insight we’ve received from key demographics has been instrumental in developing this brand.”

Healixa continues to execute on its national pharmacy business plan rollout and deployment of the Company’s Rx application, for which Healixa partnered to pilot with a globally recognized, tech-enabled last-mile logistics company. Retail pharmacy is a $500 billion industry that is currently reliant on expensive physical locations to drive foot traffic. Most central processing software systems in the market that manage prescriptions are outdated or unable to integrate their Application Programming Interface (“API”) to newly developed systems within the virtual care market. Healixa has turned these very challenges into opportunities by building a platform that gives all participants, including patients, doctors, pharmacists and payors, a modern digital user experience while simultaneously addressing backend platform flexibility and compatibility.                          

Healixa is well on its way and is laser-focused on creating satellite-fulfilment centers with advanced, proprietary technology, economies of scale, and same-day delivery. “The momentum and support from our internal team, the health care community, and globally recognized channel partners has been tremendous. Together, humanizing care becomes achievable,” said Ian Parker CEO of Healixa Inc. “The PurelyRx brand will create lasting imprint on the ecosystem we are establishing.”

Healixa is scheduled to unveil PurelyRx’s new site and special features in the weeks to come. The Company is also planning on announcing newly accomplished milestones concurrent with this announcement.

About Emerald Organic Products Inc.

Emerald Organic Products Inc. has recently changed its name to Healixa Inc. in the State of Nevada and continues to trade under the symbol OTC: EMOR. Filings have been made to reflect the name change on the OTC ticker board.  

About Healixa Inc.

Healixa is a technology company with assets in both healthtech and fintech.  Healixa marries code and care to create exceptional experiences in healthtech.  The Company’s people-first approach is designed to humanize care via purpose-driven ethical engineering practices, deploying simple solutions for complex global challenges.

Healixa offers value-based tech solutions to enterprise partner channels across a broad range of industries including employer benefits, travel, pharma, logistics and more.

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Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. For example, forward-looking statements are used when discussing our expected research and development programs, and more. These forward-looking statements are based only on current expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risks and uncertainties related to the progress, timing, cost, and results of Partnerships and product development programs; difficulties or delays in obtaining regulatory approval or patent protection; and competition from other companies. Except as otherwise required by law, Healixa Inc., f.k.a. Emerald Organic Products, Inc., undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



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The Sonic Fund II, L.P. Issues Presentation Correcting Adverum’s Misstatements

The Sonic Fund II, L.P. Issues Presentation Correcting Adverum’s Misstatements

Highlights Numerous Mischaracterizations in Adverum’s Recent Investor Presentation

Sonic’s Sole Aim in this Contest is for Adverum to Have Best Board Possible to Ensure Development and Approval of Company’s Potentially Life-Changing Treatment

Urges Stockholders to Vote on the GREEN Proxy Card Today to Elect Sonic’s Three Independent Director Nominees to Drastically Improve Board

HONOLULU–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Sonic Fund II, L.P. (“Sonic”), which beneficially owns approximately 6.8% of the outstanding common stock of Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADVM) (the “Company” or “Adverum”), today issued a supplemental presentation detailing – and correcting – a number of the Company’s recent misstatements. Sonic has nominated three independent, highly qualified director candidates – Jean Bennett, Jodi Cook and Herbert Hughes (the “Nominees”) – for election to the Adverum Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2021 Annual Meeting”).

The presentation, entitled “Adverum’s Myths: Correcting the Record,” is available at: https://www.saveadverum.com/investor-materials.

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WWE Names Claudine Lilien SVP & Head of Global Sales & Partnerships

WWE Names Claudine Lilien SVP & Head of Global Sales & Partnerships

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Claudine Lilien as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Partnerships. Lilien, who previously held senior leadership roles across FOX Corp., FOX Sports and FOX Networks Group, will report to WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon.

As head of WWE’s Global Sales & Partnerships division, Lilien will be a key member of the company’s senior management team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and leading WWE’s sales organization while expanding its roster of sponsors and promotional partnerships.

“Claudine is a seasoned executive with a strong business acumen and outstanding reputation within the sports and entertainment marketplace,” said McMahon. “I am excited for Claudine to lead WWE’s sales division and look forward to her immediate contributions as we continue to deliver tremendous value to our world-class partners.”

Lilien spent more than 15 years at FOX Corp., most recently as Senior Vice President, Client Management & Solutions, where she was responsible for leading sales and marketing efforts for priority accounts across FOX Sports properties, including WWE Friday Night SmackDown, FOX Bet and FOXBet Super 6. Prior to that, Lilien served in various leadership positions including Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales for Fox Networks Group and Senior Vice President, Sports Sales for FOX Sports Media where she led the team responsible for selling FOX Sports’ marquee properties including the NFL, MLB, NCAA, NASCAR, USGA and UFC.

Lilien currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Lafayette College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. The Company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Riyadh, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business, results of operations and financial condition; entering, maintaining and renewing major distribution agreements; a rapidly evolving media landscape; WWE Network (including the risk that we are unable to attract, retain and renew subscribers); our need to continue to develop creative and entertaining programs and events; the possibility of a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties associated with international markets including possible disruptions and reputational risks; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with applicable regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property rights; the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the event of accidents or injuries occurring during our physically demanding events including without limitation, claims alleging traumatic brain injury; large public events as well as travel to and from such events; our feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and online operations; privacy norms and regulations; a possible decline in general economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts receivable; our indebtedness including our convertible notes; litigation; our potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K. McMahon exercises control over our affairs, and his interests may conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a substantial number of shares are eligible for sale by the McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of those shares could lower our stock price; and the volatility of our Class A common stock. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made and are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company to update or revise them. Undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

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GlycoMimetics to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 3, 2021

GlycoMimetics to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 3, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
GlycoMimetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLYC), today announces that it will host a conference call and webcast to report first quarter financial results on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The dial-in number for the conference call is (844) 413-7154 for domestic participants or (216) 562-0466 for international participants, with participant code 9891637. Participants are encouraged to connect 15 minutes in advance of the call to ensure that all callers are able to connect.

A webcast replay will be available via the “Investors” tab on the GlycoMimetics website for 30 days following the call. A dial-in phone replay will be available for 24 hours after the close of the call by dialing (855) 859-2056 for domestic participants and (404) 537-3406 for international participants, participant code 9891637.

About GlycoMimetics, Inc.

GlycoMimetics is a biotechnology company with a focus in hematology-oncology and a pipeline of novel glycomimetic drugs, all designed to address unmet medical needs resulting from diseases in which carbohydrate biology plays a key role. GlycoMimetics’ drug candidate, uproleselan, an E-selectin antagonist, was evaluated in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial as a potential treatment for AML and is being evaluated across a range of patient populations including in a Company-sponsored Phase 3 trial in relapsed/refractory AML under Breakthrough Therapy Designation. Rivipansel, a pan-selectin antagonist, is being explored for use in treatment of acute VOC in sickle cell disease. GlycoMimetics has also completed a Phase 1 clinical trial with another wholly-owned drug candidate, GMI-1359, a combined CXCR4 and E-selectin antagonist. GlycoMimetics is located in Rockville, MD in the BioHealth Capital Region. Learn more at www.glycomimetics.com.

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Bank of America Announces $1.5 Million Commitment to Advance Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity in Massachusetts

Bank of America Announces $1.5 Million Commitment to Advance Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity in Massachusetts

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Bank of America today announced a $1.5 million commitment as part of its work to advance racial equality and economic opportunity in Massachusetts. King Boston, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, which offers support and assistance to the state’s 52 community health centers, will both receive funding. The grant funding is aligned to the bank’s $1.25 billion, five-year commitment, which further accelerates work already underway to address racial inequality and catalyze similar efforts across the private sector.

King Boston, founded in 2017 to create a memorial and related programming honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King’s legacy, will receive a $1 million grant from Bank of America. The grant will support: the creation of the memorial, named The Embrace, on the Boston Common; a new Center for Economic Justice in Nubian Square to promote solutions to further racial and economic justice; and a public ideas series that engages the community in anti-racist discourse through the arts and humanities.

“It is with generous contributions from large, established institutions that we are able to interrogate racism and advocate for the issues that Dr. and Mrs. King fought for over 50 years ago – wealth, housing, racial equity and public education,” said Imari Paris Jeffries, executive director of King Boston. “Thanks to our corporate partners like Bank of America for investing in change, and for their ongoing commitment to everything King Boston represents – convening, learning, healing, appreciating and honoring.”

The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, which together serves more than one million people across the state, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from Bank of America to address critical health equity concerns with COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The state’s community health centers are uniquely positioned in communities of color to address these gaps as the vaccine rollout expands and accelerates.

“Bank of America’s generous contribution recognizes the need for both an urgent infusion of funds and support for building longer-term responses to inequities. Immediate funding will go far in helping us meet expanding demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in the communities we serve – the same communities that have been unduly battered by the pandemic,” said Michael Curry, President & CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. “At the same time, the flexibility of this funding will give us room to respond to community-specific needs and support social, health and economic recovery as we work our way out of this pandemic.”

“The health and humanitarian crisis has demonstrated just how far we have to go in correcting longstanding inequities in our society,” said Miceal Chamberlain, President of Bank of America Massachusetts. “The time for action is upon us and our hope is that by continuing to take specific steps to address economic and racial disparities, we can serve as a catalyst for a broader response across the private sector.”

To date, the bank has made more than $350 million in various investments from its initial $1 billion commitment, announced in June 2020, across the primary focus areas of health, jobs/reskilling, affordable housing and small business, including providing support to Pine Street Inn, Innovation Studio, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, La Colaborativa and Asian American Civic Association locally in Boston.

About Bank of America

At Bank of America, we’re guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection. We’re delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. ESG is embedded across our eight lines of business and reflects how we help fuel the global economy, build trust and credibility, and represent a company that people want to work for, invest in and do business with. It’s demonstrated in the inclusive and supportive workplace we create for our employees, the responsible products and services we offer our clients, and the impact we make around the world in helping local economies thrive. An important part of this work is forming strong partnerships with nonprofits and advocacy groups, such as community, consumer and environmental organizations, to bring together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com, and connect with us on Twitter (@BofA_News).

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Curtiss-Wright to Host Virtual Investor Day on May 26, 2021

Curtiss-Wright to Host Virtual Investor Day on May 26, 2021

DAVIDSON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it will host a Virtual Investor Day on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. EDT to approximately 11:30 a.m. EDT.

The event will include presentations from members of Curtiss-Wright’s senior management team including Lynn M. Bamford, President and Chief Executive Officer, K. Christopher Farkas, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Kevin M. Rayment, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as other executives, and will be followed by a question and answer session. The agenda will include the Company’s strategy for long-term profitable growth and the introduction of new long-term financial targets.

A live webcast of the presentations and question and answer session will be available through the Company’s Investor Relations section of Curtiss-Wright’s website at investors.curtisswright.com. Registration for the event is encouraged and can be completed in advance on the Investor Day 2021 Registration Site.

An archived replay of the webcast and slides shown during the presentations will be available following the completion of the event for one year.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the Aerospace and Defense markets, and to the Commercial markets including Power, Process and General Industrial. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,200 people worldwide. For more information, visitwww.curtisswright.com.

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals Receives Notice of Allowance for Methods of Use Patent for Maralixibat in Alagille Syndrome

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Receives Notice of Allowance for Methods of Use Patent for Maralixibat in Alagille Syndrome

Methods of use patent expected to provide patent protection through 2040.

FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM) today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a patent application No. 16/994,368. The allowed patent application covers methods of treating Alagille syndrome using maralixibat, an investigational treatment being evaluated for patients with Alagille syndrome, a rare and life-threatening cholestatic liver disease. The patent application is expected to issue in 2021 and will provide patent protection in the United States of the claimed methods of use of maralixibat into 2040.

Mirum has submitted a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for maralixibat for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome one year of age and older. In March 2021, the NDA was accepted for priority review by the FDA and issued a PDUFA date of September 29, 2021. Maralixibat is also being evaluated in clinical studies for the treatment of patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and biliary atresia, both of which are also cholestatic liver diseases.

A notice of allowance is a written notification issued after the USPTO makes a determination that a patent can be granted from an application. The majority of patent applications that receive a notice of allowance will proceed to issue as a U.S. patent. However, a notice of allowance is not a guarantee of patent issuance.

About Maralixibat

Maralixibat is a novel, minimally absorbed, orally administered investigational drug being evaluated in several rare cholestatic liver diseases. Maralixibat inhibits the apical sodium dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT), resulting in more bile acids being excreted in the feces, leading to lower levels of bile acids systemically, thereby potentially reducing bile acid mediated liver damage and related effects and complications. More than 1,600 individuals have received maralixibat, including more than 120 children who have received maralixibat as an investigational treatment for Alagille syndrome (ALGS) and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). In the ICONIC Phase 2b ALGS clinical trial, patients taking maralixibat had significant reductions in bile acids and pruritus compared to placebo, as well as reduction in xanthomas and accelerated growth long-term. In a Phase 2 PFIC study, a genetically defined subset of BSEP deficient (PFIC2), patients responded to maralixibat with an increase in transplant-free survival. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted maralixibat Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of pruritus associated with ALGS in patients one year of age and older and for PFIC2. Maralixibat was generally well-tolerated throughout the studies. The most frequent treatment-related adverse events were diarrhea and abdominal pain. Until maralixibat is approved and available for prescribing, the medication is available to patients with ALGS through Mirum’s expanded access program. For more information, please visit ALGSEAP.com. For more information about the Phase 3 study for maralixibat in pediatric patients with PFIC, visit PFICtrial.com.

About Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of a late-stage pipeline of novel therapies for debilitating liver diseases. Mirum’s lead product candidate, maralixibat, is an investigational oral drug in development for Alagille syndrome (ALGS), progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), and biliary atresia. Mirum has submitted an NDA for maralixibat in the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with ALGS. The NDA has been accepted for priority review by the FDA with a PDUFA action date of September 29, 2021. Additionally, Mirum’s marketing authorization application for the treatment of pediatric patients with PFIC2 has been accepted for review (validated) by the European Medicines Agency. Mirum is also developing volixibat, also an oral ASBT-inhibitor, in primary sclerosing cholangitis, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, and primary biliary cholangitis. For more information, visit MirumPharma.com.

To augment its pipeline in cholestatic liver disease, Mirum has acquired the exclusive option to develop and commercialize two gene therapy programs, VTX-803 and VTX-802 for PFIC3 and PFIC2, respectively, from Vivet Therapeutics, following preclinical evaluation and IND/CTA-enabling studies.

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First American Awarded 30th U.S. Patent, Further Demonstrating Its Leadership in Title and Settlement Innovation

First American Awarded 30th U.S. Patent, Further Demonstrating Its Leadership in Title and Settlement Innovation

—Patent for artificial intelligence-driven enhancement to optical character recognition is the latest in the company’s portfolio of patents spanning automated title underwriting and production, mortgage loan risk assessment, and data extraction—

SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company a patent for an innovative improvement to optical character recognition (OCR) technology that leverages artificial intelligence. The patented enhancement applies artificial intelligence to rapidly, efficiently, and accurately validate and correct text obtained from a document image via OCR, fueling more accurate automated title underwriting and production on key text-based components of the title policy.

“The new patent for OCR Error Correction is the eighth patent we have been awarded in the last 12 months and further demonstrates First American’s continuing leadership in driving innovation within the title and settlement services industry,” said Dennis J. Gilmore, CEO, First American Financial Corporation. “First American has been at the forefront of title and settlement innovation for decades, leading the industry shift to computer-based title plants in the late 20th century, and continues to drive innovation today, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of the real estate settlement process.”

The U.S. Patent No. 10,896,292 titled “OCR Error Correction” is the 30th active patent in First American’s portfolio, which includes:

  • Patents on technologies that facilitate the automated underwriting and production of title insurance;
  • Patents on technologies that enable risk assessments of mortgage loans;
  • Patents on technologies that improve the speed and precision of data collection or extraction from source documents, including documents essential to the underwriting of title insurance policies;
  • Patents related to optical character recognition technologies that help to unlock and structure the data held in millions of public records, powering automated title production breakthroughs, as well as enhancing the breadth and accuracy of title plant data.

The company also has an additional 12 patent applications pending that include technologies that will further advance First American’s efforts to transform the title and settlement services industry.

The latest patent reflects First American’s commitment to invest in technologies that support automated title production and to the application of new technologies to title and settlement processes.

“Automated title production and accelerating the digital transformation of real estate transactions depend upon obtaining accurate, structured data from document images. This patented method allows us to transform unstructured data pulled from public records and other sources into structured data more rapidly and with greater accuracy than conventional OCR validation and error correction techniques,” said Mark Fleming, senior vice president of Decision Sciences at First American. “This patent builds on our rich history of innovation, including pioneering a variety of OCR technology advancements and other data extraction techniques that help move our automated title underwriting and production efforts forward.”

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First American also provides title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $7.1 billion in 2020, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2021, First American was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the sixth consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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Jakks Pacific and Disguise Announce U.S. Rights to PAW Patrol: The Movie

Jakks Pacific and Disguise Announce U.S. Rights to PAW Patrol: The Movie

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), the leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, and Disguise, Inc., the Halloween costume division of JAKKS, today announced new rights in the U.S. for the upcoming theatrical release, PAW Patrol: The Movie, commencing in 2021. The major motion picture animated feature film, is a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies, and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. PAW Patrol: The Movie, based on the award-winning preschool series produced by Spin Master Entertainment and broadcast by Nickelodeon, is scheduled to be released into theatres on August 20.

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Paw Patrol Movie Fly Wheel (Photo: Business Wire)

Paw Patrol Movie Fly Wheel (Photo: Business Wire)

JAKKS will design, manufacture, market, and sell PAW Patrol: The Movie branded toy product lines including Foot to Floor Ride Ons, Ball Pits, Tents, Activity Tables, Music Activity Mats and Kids Furniture. For the first time ever, Disguise will design, market, manufacture and distribute costumes, costume accessories, adaptive costumes and trunk-or-treat kits for this iconic brand.

“Disguise is proud to be working with ViacomCBS Consumer Products for the very first time on costumes to support the massively popular PAW Patrol brand as it takes to the big screen for the first time. We have received tremendous support from all retailers on the robust line of costumes and accessories that the Disguise team has created in anticipation of the new film, including our new adaptive PAW Patrol costumes. I expect to see many kids dressed up as Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the pups this Halloween!” said Tara Hefter, EVP and GM of Disguise, Inc.

Owned by JAKKS Pacific, Inc, Disguise is a world leader in design and development of inventive and cutting edge Halloween costumes and accessories with distribution across the world. PAW Patrol: The Movie brings a fun and adventurous group of characters into the fold and expands Disguise’s strong line of licensed preschool costumes.

JAKKS products will hit shelves and online stores in time for the movie. Disguise’s Halloween costumes and accessories for PAW Patrol: The Movie will be available online, at major retailers and Halloween specialty stores Fall 2021.

About Spin Master

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs, manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®, Bakugan®, Erector® by Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has received 110 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 30 wins across a variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year. To date, Spin Master Entertainment has produced nine television series, including the relaunched Bakugan: Battle Planet and current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over 1,600 people in countries around the world including Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.

About ViacomCBS Consumer Products

ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) oversees all licensing and merchandising for ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, VCP’s portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, VCP is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, VCP oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.:

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include; Fly Wheels™, Kitten Catfe™, Perfectly Cute™, ReDo™ Skateboard Co, X-Power™, Disguise®, Moose Mountain®, Maui®, Kids Only!®; a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties; and C’est Moi™, a new generation of clean beauty. Through JAKKS Cares, the company’s commitment to philanthropy, JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkstoys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (JAKKS Pacific).

©2021 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Disguise, Inc.:

Since 1987, Disguise has been a leader in the Halloween industry creating innovative and trend setting costumes and accessories. Based in San Diego, Disguise produces costumes and accessories under many of the world’s leading licensed brands, as well as its own proprietary brands for the nation’s largest retailers including specialty, party and pop up stores. Disguise designs and manufactures millions of costumes for U.S. and other international markets each year bringing smiles and creating memories for kids and adults alike. To see Disguise’s extensive Halloween collection, please visit www.disguise.com and follow us on Instagram (@disguise.costumes), Twitter (@DisguiseInc) and Facebook (Disguise Costumes).

Disguise is a trademark of Disguise, Inc.

Whitney Hatfield

858-391-3639

[email protected]

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