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NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the details of its annual holiday festivities. Guests who purchase tickets to visit the world-famous 86^th and 102^nd Floor Observatories will see more than just the iconic views. This holiday season take Lonely Planet’s recommendation and visit the Empire State Building’s Observatory ranked New York City’s #1 attraction.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Star Wars™ fans young and old to visit the ESB Observatory. ESB’s seasonal Fifth Avenue window display, visible only to ESB tenants and ESB Observatory visitors on their exit from the Observatory, features 3D LEGO® models of the Star Wars construction sets which include the AT-AT™, Snowspeeder™, The Child™, The Razor Crest™, Sith TIE Fighter™, Poe Dameron’s X-wing Fighter™, and the Millennium Falcon™ sets, placed in a winter wonderland with LED lights that dazzle. The modern window will also be decorated with clean geometric shapes and textures, as well as a video screen which plays celebratory LEGO® Star Wars holiday video scenes.

ESB’s holiday season will also be celebrated with a first-ever photo opportunity for family holiday portraits. From November 30 – December 1, families and guests are invited to make the Empire State Building the backdrop of their 2020-2021 holiday card. Upon a purchase of a premium ticket to the 102^nd floor Observatory, guests will choose a time slot to have their professional photo taken on the Grand Staircase in the Observatory lobby. Strike a pose, smile, and capture your family in front of the Empire State Building model illuminated in festive red and green. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.esbnyc.com/buy-tickets/2020-holiday-promotion

“We are thrilled to be reopened and a part of New Yorkers’ holiday plans this year—there is no better time to visit the world-famous Empire State Building. With our $165 million reimagined Observatory Experience and new safety protocols which includes reduced capacity and timed ticketing, guests are welcome to experience the joy of the holiday season from the heart of New York City,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, President of the Observatory. 

While the weather outside may be frightful, guests to our world-famous 86^th Floor Observatory will stay warm with heat lamps installed throughout the open-air, 360-degree deck.

Throughout the holiday season, ESB will be decked with holiday decorations and tower lights that will illuminate the New York City skyline in celebration of Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.

For the full tower light schedule, please visit http://www.esbnyc.com/explore/tower-lights/calendar.

About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna top), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the “World’s Most Famous Building.” With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The Empire State Building was named the world’s most popular travel destination in a study conducted by Uber and was named America’s favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.empirestatebuilding.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, https://twitter.com/empirestatebldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg, http://weibo.com/empirestatebuilding, www.youtube.com/esbnyc, https://www.tiktok.com/@empirestatebldg or www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg 

About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the “World’s Most Famous Building.” ESRT is a leader in energy efficiency in the built environment and sustainability and is the first commercial real estate portfolio in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all facility types, focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder education to address a COVID-19 environment now and broader health and safety-related issues into the future.  The Company’s office and retail portfolio covers 10.1 million rentable square feet, as of September 30, 2020, consisting of 9.4 million rentable square feet in 14 office properties, including nine in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and two in Westchester County, New York; and approximately 700,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio. 

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QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – OpSens Inc. (“OpSens” or the “Company”) (TSX:OPS) (OTCQX:OPSSF),  a medical device cardiology-focused company commercializing a second-generation fiber optic pressure guidewire to diagnose and treat coronary disease, has been recognized in Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America,” said Louis Laflamme, President and CEO of OpSens. “OpSens’ mission is to contribute to health through its unique expertise in innovative medical products. This accolade is a testament to our dedication to providing products that aim to improve the clinical outcomes of patients,” Laflamme concluded.

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

About Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™

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

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

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OpSens focuses mainly on coronary physiology products in interventional cardiology. OpSens offers an advanced optical-based pressure guidewire that aims at improving the clinical outcome of patients with coronary artery disease. Its flagship product, the OptoWire, is a second-generation fiber optic pressure guidewire designed to provide the lowest drift in the industry and excellent lesions access. The OptoWire has been used in the diagnosis and treatment of over 100,000 patients in more than 30 countries. It is approved for sale in the United States, European Union, Japan, and Canada.

OpSens is also involved in industrial activities in developing, manufacturing, and installing innovative fiber optic sensing solutions for critical applications.

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• Canadian job market continued to strengthen in Q3 after historic losses resulting from COVID-19’s first wave
• Assets with financially stable tenants on longer-term leases to continue to attract investors in the remainder of 2020
• Consumer and investor confidence expected to return at some point during 2021 assuming some form of resolution of the pandemic and a subsequent improvement in the economic outlook

Morguard Canadian Economic Outlook & Market Fundamentals

Third Quarter Update 2020

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ – During the third quarter of 2020, the multi-suite residential and industrial sectors of Canada’s commercial real estate remained resilient despite the economic slowdown resulting from the pandemic. Meanwhile, the office and retail segments witnessed increased vacancy levels in most Canadian cities as restrictions in response to a second wave of COVID-19 kept Canadians working and shopping from home, according to the latest Canadian Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Report issued by Morguard Corporation (“Morguard”) (TSX: MRC). 

“The steady performance of multi-suite residential and industrial assets during the pandemic continued to attract investors during the third quarter of 2020,” said Keith Reading, Director, Research at Morguard. “Canada’s job market continued to recoup after the losses seen in the spring, however, office and retail assets are anticipated to underperform in the approaching atypical holiday season. Entering 2021, consumer and investor confidence are anticipated to return, aligned with further developments regarding a COVID-19 vaccine or more effective treatments.”

Commercial Real Estate
Demand for multi-suite residential assets outperformed the office and retail sectors in the third quarter of 2020, continuing with the trend seen since early 2020. The segment’s stable performance is in part attributed to the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic regarding job losses, as many Canadians who had planned to purchase a home in 2020, have decided to continue renting until the economic landscape becomes clearer. For investors, multi-suite residential assets remained a safe, long-term investment. Looking ahead, investment demand for multi-suite residential assets will continue to outpace the supply of available properties in major centres such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

Demand for industrial investment properties also exceeded supply during the third quarter of 2020. More than $1.0 billion in industrial property sales was tallied in the country’s major markets combined. Investment sales have exceeded $1.0 billion mark in every quarter dating back to the first quarter of 2014.

In the office segment, downtown vacancy rose sharply in most Canadian cities in the third quarter of 2020 with a spike in sublease availability and a subsequent increase in supply. Tenants were pushed to reduce their footprints in the core of the country’s most expensive markets due to heightened economic and financial uncertainty. Investors applied caution when purchasing office assets and focused on stable investments with financially stable tenants on longer-term leases as a more forward-looking approach.

Looking ahead, institutional investors are expected to target prime properties in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver most aggressively, which will ensure property values hold firm. The Canadian commercial investment property capital flow is anticipated to remain muted over the near term, barring some form of resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and a subsequent improvement in the economic outlook.

Economic Factors
The proportion of Canadians collecting the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Canada Emergency Student Benefit or Employment Insurance fell to 13.5 per cent in September, down from 16.1 per cent in August, depicting a moderate improvement in Canada’s economy, combined with a bounce back in the job market.

During the third quarter, the Bank of Canada continued to adapt to the economy’s evolving conditions and responded to support Canadian businesses and borrowers. In the same period, global equity markets strengthened as a result of an improved global economic outlook, however, an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country may impact the global equity market forecast for the near term.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased modestly during the third quarter, due largely to subdued domestic services demand. Inflation levels are anticipated to remain muted over the next few months, as a result of excess economic capacity and an overall weakened labour market.

Retail sales grew at a moderate pace in the third quarter after a strong rebound from the losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic closures. Retail sales increased by 2.6 per cent year-over-year as of July. Except for gasoline and clothing, sales were up for all spending sub-categories.

The third quarter update of the 2020 Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Research Report, released today by Morguard, provides a detailed analysis of the 2020 real estate investment trends to watch in Canada. The full report is available at morguard.com/research.

About Morguard Corporation
Morguard Corporation is a major North American real estate and property management company. It has extensive retail, office, industrial, hotel and residential holdings owned directly and through its investment in Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust and Morguard North American Residential REIT. Morguard also provides real estate management services to institutional and other investors. Morguard’s owned and managed portfolio of assets is valued at $19.4 billion. Please visit http://www.morguard.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 13th year in a row. PSEG has a long commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and achievements across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Being named to the DJSI list is further recognition of the company’s ongoing accomplishments on behalf of its customers, communities and employees.

The DJSI recognizes forward-thinking companies based on an appraisal of the company’s strategy, management and performance in dealing with opportunities and risks deriving from ESG factors. The DJSI tracks the performance of the 600 largest U.S. and Canadian companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index and acknowledges the top 20% that lead the field in terms of sustainability.

This year more than ever, considering the collective impacts of climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the social unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, companies have been challenged to show that their purpose is aligned with societal needs and supports positive and systemic change.

“PSEG is proud of our longstanding commitment to sustainability and our performance on ESG issues,” PSEG Chairman, President and CEO Ralph Izzo said. “For 13 consecutive years, our inclusion as part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index has recognized PSEG’s ongoing mission to address climate change, delivering the innovative clean energy solutions our customers and communities need to succeed while also aiming to support their well-being. Public service is part of our company’s DNA, and we’re proud to be recognized for these efforts over such a long period.”

Highlights of PSEG’s ESG leadership include:

Environmental:

• Won approval of a $1 billion investment in energy efficiency, the centerpiece of PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future proposal
• PSE&G is seeking approval to invest over $1 billion in pending Clean Energy Future programs, including Energy Cloud – Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles (EV), and Energy Storage (ES)
• Continuing to increase system adaptation and resiliency against severe weather events via the Energy Strong program
• Announced vision for net-zero emissions by 2050, with advances in technology, public policy and consumer behavior
• Announced plans to explore strategic alternatives for PSEG Power’s non-nuclear fleet
• Nuclear generation fleet provides 90% of New Jersey’s carbon-free energy

Social:

• Comprehensive equity review of employee policies, resulting in updates of programs supporting gender equity, including expanding PSEG’s paid parental leave policy
• Developed and implemented a new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative – Inclusion for All – based on direct employee feedback, reaffirming PSEG’s commitment to DEI, driving culture change at the local business level, and further developing our people managers to lead inclusively
• Launched an immersive talent development program to increase representation of people of color in leadership ranks. The program develops high-potential leaders, increases their internal and external visibility, and will positively impact PSEG’s inclusive leadership, company culture and talent pipeline
• Committed to supplier diversity with a goal of achieving 30% spending allocated to diverse suppliers by 2023
• PSEG and the PSEG Foundation launch the Powering Equity and Social Justice Initiative with a $1 million commitment to fight racial injustice and inequity, including funding a first-of-its-kind police reform initiative by Rutgers University Center on Policing
• PSEG’s Human Rights policy in effect since 2018

Governance:

• Corporate Governance committee exercises oversight over sustainability matters including climate change. Board oversight over risk management, ethics and compliance, internal audit and cybersecurity
• Four new directors since 2018 demonstrating good levels of board refreshment
• Demonstrable board diversity
• Enhanced disclosure in the PSEG proxy statement across ESG topics
• PSEG Standards of Conduct continues to be reviewed, updated and enhanced
• PSEG is committed to transparency in political contributions and disclosure of data via the GRI, SASB, CDP and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) standards

Izzo continued: “The coronavirus pandemic has driven home how much we are all interconnected. Our ability to perform as a company and support the states in which we operate is dependent on the health, safety and well-being of our employees and doing what’s right to support their needs. From expanded paid sick leave and family time off to virtual training and new career development opportunities, PSEG has taken steps to expand the level of support and care we offer our employees.”

Coronavirus support for our customers, communities and employees:

• PSEG Foundation pledged $2.5 million; includes $1 million to NJ Pandemic Relief Fund and $50,000 to the Community FoodBank of NJ; PSEG donated 50,000 N95 masks and 200,000 pairs of gloves to health care providers at the beginning of the pandemic
• For customers, PSE&G and PSEG Long Island extended the deferred payment agreement from 12 month term to 24 months
• Implemented enhanced safety protocols for our employees, across the field work, customer’s premises, office work
• Provided remote access and implemented remote work practice for all employees where job could be performed remotely
• Expanded paid sick leave and family time off to care for relatives with COVID-19. Similarly, PSEG provided temporary PTO time for caregivers to deal with school / daycare closures and interruptions
• Early to introduce a mobile app that allows employees/contractors to complete a health assessment questionnaire regarding COVID-19 risk status prior to entering a PSEG worksite
• Increased virtual learning programs to assist leaders in managing and leading remote teams, and support workers in managing stress, navigating remote work, and improving time management and work-life integration

Additional ESG resources can be found throughout PSEG’s website and via:

• 2020 Climate Report
• 2019 Sustainability Report
• Powering Progress
• PSEG ESG Disclosure Page

The DJSI assessment is conducted each year by sustainability investment specialist RobecoSAM. It is based on a comprehensive review of environmental performance, innovation management, corporate governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and talent attraction and retention, which can be found at https://investor.pseg.com/pseg-esg-disclosures.

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company with approximately 13,000 employees. Headquartered in Newark, N.J., PSEG’s principal operating subsidiaries are: Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), PSEG Power and PSEG Long Island. PSEG is a Fortune 500 company included in the S&P 500 Index and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 13 consecutive years (https://corporate.pseg.com).

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From time to time, PSEG, PSE&G and PSEG Power release important information via postings on their corporate Investor Relations website at https://investor.pseg.com. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to visit the Investor Relations  website to review new postings. You can also use the “Email Alerts” link at https://investor.pseg.com sign up for automatic email alerts regarding new postings.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming January 4, 2021 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired HP Inc. (“HP” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HPQ) common stock between November 6, 2015 and June 21, 2016, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

If you suffered a loss on your HP investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at https://www.glancylaw.com/cases/hp-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.

HP offers personal computers, printers, and related supplies, solutions, and services.  Within HP’s Printing segment is the Supplies division, which consists of printing and computing supplies, such as toner, ink cartridges, and related printing supplies.  Almost 80% of HP’s operating profit is derived from its Printing business.

On June 21, 2016, after the market closed, HP revealed that it would reduce its Supplies channel inventory by $450 million, resulting in a corresponding reduction of $450 million in Supplies revenue over the remainder of 2016. 

On this news, HP’s stock price fell $0.72, or 5.4%, to close at $12.61 per share on June 22, 2016.

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose: (1) that HP’s channel inventory management and sales practices resulted in the sale of supplies to customers that did not need or want the product in order to artificially increase revenues and profits; (2) that HP’s channel inventory management and sales practices resulted in the sale of supplies to customers outside of designated regions at unsustainable discounts in order to artificially increase revenues and profits; (3) that HP’s channel inventory management and sales practices resulted in the sale of supplies at steep discounts to customers to encourage those customers to sell the supplies further down the supply channel, out of HP’s inventory management metrics; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements about the Company’s business condition and prospects were materially false and misleading when made.

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If you purchased or otherwise acquired HP common stock during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than January 4, 2021to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com.  If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

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