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Gatos Silver Reports Record Tonnage and Metal Production During Second Quarter 2021

Gatos Silver Reports Record Tonnage and Metal Production During Second Quarter 2021

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to report record production from the 70%-owned Cerro Los Gatos mine (“CLG”) during the second quarter of 2021 (”Q2”).

CLG Q2 Operating Performance

Gatos Silver achieved strong operating performance in Q2 at the CLG mine which produced a quarterly record of 240,047 ore tonnes. The plant achieved record throughput processing 230,656 tonnes, exceeding the first quarter 2021 (“Q1”) performance by 13%.

CLG production highlights are summarized below:

CLG Production (100% Basis)

Q2 2021

Q1 2021

2020 FY

Tonnes mined (wmt – unreconciled)

240,047

209,832

652,739

Tonnes milled (dmt – reconciled)

230,656

203,479

667,422

Tonnes milled per day (dmt)

2,535

2,261

1,829

Average Grades

 

 

 

Silver grade (g/t)

322

261

229

Gold grade (g/t)

0.35

0.32

0.42

Lead grade (%)

2.51

2.00

2.27

Zinc grade (%)

4.41

3.24

3.64

Contained Metal

 

 

 

Silver ounces (millions)

2.1

1.5

4.2

Gold ounces – in lead conc. (thousands)

1.5

1.1

4.9

Lead pounds – in lead conc. (millions)

11.2

7.6

27.4

Zinc pounds – in zinc conc. (millions)

14.5

8.7

34.2

Recoveries (combined lead and zinc conc.)

 

 

 

Silver

89%

85%

84%

Gold

63%

60%

62%

Lead

90%

87%

87%

Zinc

75%

71%

73%

Stephen Orr, Chief Executive Officer, stated “CLG’s impressive Q2 mine and plant performance produced record results. Mine development during Q2 accessed the expected higher-grade ore forecast to be mined during 2021 and the plant production averaged a record 2,535 tonnes per day, above the design capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day. Record recoveries for silver, lead and zinc achieved in the quarter were also well above design. The higher tonnage and ore grades combined with the plant’s higher throughput and metals recoveries yielded record metals production. As demonstrated by our excellent Q2 performance, we are progressing well against our 2021 production guidance.”

Financial Results Webcast and Conference Call

Gatos Silver will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its Q2 financial results on August 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Conference Call Details:

To register for this conference call, please use this link: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/6861556.

After registering, a confirmation will be sent through email, including dial-in details and unique conference call codes for entry. Registration is open through the live call. To ensure you are connected for the full call we suggest registering a day in advance or at minimum 10 minutes before the start of the call.

Webcast Details:

Title: Gatos Silver Q2 2021 Earnings Call

URL: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3190392/8CE678111DF7A4727D06ACDBE0D566D5

A replay of the webcast will be available following the conference call on the Company’s website, www.gatossilver.com.

About Gatos Silver

Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. To-date, 14 zones of mineralization have been defined within the district and all are characterized by silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralization. More than 85% of the approximately 103,087-hectare mineral rights package has yet to be drilled, representing a highly prospective and underexplored district. The Company recently built and commissioned its first operating mine and mineral processing plant at the Cerro Los Gatos deposit.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. and Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the expected average annual production are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities commissions. Certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, qualifications and procedures which are set out only in the technical report entitled “Los Gatos Project, Chihuahua, Mexico,” dated July, 2020 with an effective date of July 1, 2020 (the “Los Gatos Technical Report”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities commissions. Scientific and technical disclosures in this press release were approved by Philip Pyle, Vice President of Exploration and Chief Geologist of Gatos Silver who is a “Qualified Person,” as defined in NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects of the Canadian Securities Administrators. For a complete description of assumptions, qualifications and procedures associated with such information, reference should be made to the full text of the Los Gatos Technical Report. Gatos Silver expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which such statements are based unless required to do so by applicable law. No assurance can be given that such future results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Adam Dubas

Chief Administrative Officer

[email protected]

(303) 784-5350

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Fox Corporation Hires Brian Nick as Chief Communications Officer & Executive Vice President

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) (the “Company” or “FOX”) today announced the Company’s new head of communications.  Brian Nick has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.  The role will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Lachlan Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation.

“We’re excited to welcome Brian to the FOX team,” said Lachlan Murdoch. “He’s a seasoned communicator who brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles in government and corporate America.” 

Nick will join FOX from Coca-Cola Consolidated, where he leads all internal and external communications.  He previously led crisis communications and national media relations for Walmart, served as Communications Director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Chief of Staff to former U. S. Senator Elizabeth Dole. He begins his new role with FOX at the end of July.

“I’m honored to join a company with such a rich history and an exciting future,” said Nick.  “FOX is a unique and powerful voice in the marketplace with a compelling story to tell and I look forward to being a part of that.”

About Fox Corporation
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develop deeper consumer relationships and create more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that shapes our strategy to capitalize on existing strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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JCP&L Crews Making Progress Restoring Service to Customers Following Severe Thunderstorms

Storms caused gusts exceeding 70 MPH that toppled trees, damaged electric system

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MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric service has been restored to more than 111,000 Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who lost power last evening following damaging thunderstorms that swept through the northern and central parts of the state. Crews are working around the clock to assess damage and restore service to approximately 21,000 customers who remain without power as of 12:30 p.m. today, mostly in the hardest-hit areas of Sussex, Morris, Monmouth, Ocean, Hunterdon and Warren counties.

JCP&L crews are addressing more than 460 safety hazards and 105 road closures while evaluating damage and isolating equipment to enable repairs. Nearly 200 additional workers from JCP&L’s sister utilities will be arriving today to assist the more than 270 JCP&L employees and contractors restoring power after the storm.

“Powerful winds reaching speeds of more than 65 mph, along with lightning and more than 3 inches of rain in some places, brought down trees and debris that damaged JCP&L’s utility poles and equipment and caused numerous power outages. We will work around the clock and deploy additional resources as necessary until all customers have had service restored,” said Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L. “At the same time, we have our eye on Tropical Storm Elsa and are preparing for any potential impacts later in the week. In particular, we’re taking proactive steps to install barriers and other preventive equipment at substations susceptible to flooding.”

Due to the extent of damage from yesterday’s storm, restoration activities are expected continue through the week. The following estimated restoration times have been established for JCP&L customers that were affected by these storms:


  • Central New Jersey
    :

    • Monmouth County:       99.3% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, July 8)

    • Ocean County:       98.7% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Burlington County:       99.8% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Middlesex County:       99.8% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

  • Northern New Jersey
    :

    • Hunterdon County:       79.9% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today; 99.2% by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Morris County:       97.7% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today; 99.7% by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Passaic County:       93.7% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today; 99.5% by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Somerset County:       90.5% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Sussex County:       93.8% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today; 99.3% by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Union County
      : 90.7% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today, with the remaining by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

    • Warren County
      : 97.1% of customers restored by 11:30 p.m. today; 99.4% by 11:30 p.m. tomorrow

The remaining less than one percent of customers will have service restored by 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 9.

Customer-specific restoration estimates will be set as damage is assessed and repair schedules established. For updates, please login to your utility account, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.

After local power lines are repaired and put back in service, damage to individual customer service wires may become apparent. Customers are reminded that if their neighbor’s power is on and theirs is not, the problem may be isolated to their individual service, and service to the neighbor could be fed from a different circuit. Customers are encouraged to report such problems at any time during the restoration process.

During severe weather, customers who are without power are encouraged to call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage or click the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com. Customers should immediately report downed wires by calling 9-1-1. Customers should never go near a downed wire even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled in trees or other debris.

Customers are reminded to never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage in the event of a power outage. Proper generators should be selected and installed by a qualified electrician. When operating a generator, the power coming into the home should always be disconnected. Otherwise, power from the generator could be sent back onto the utility lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers.

For updated information on the company’s current outages, JCP&L’s storm restoration process and tips for staying safe, visit the 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.

JCP&L customers also can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather alerts in advance of major storms, and updates on scheduled or extended power outages. More information about these communications tools is available online at www.firstenergycorp.com/connect.

JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). JCP&L serves 1.1 million New Jersey customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.

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Tetra Tech Announces Planned Dates for Third Quarter 2021 Results and Conference Call

Tetra Tech Announces Planned Dates for Third Quarter 2021 Results and Conference Call

PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today the planned dates for its third quarter 2021 results and conference call.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, after market close, Tetra Tech intends to announce its third quarter 2021 results. On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, Tetra Tech plans to host a conference call to present and discuss the Company’s financial results and forward outlook.

Investors and other interested parties can access a live audio-visual webcast through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com/investors. The webcast replay will be available following the call.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 20,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made in this release represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, Tetra Tech’s actual outcome and results are not guaranteed and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (“Future Factors”), and may differ materially from what is expressed. For a description of Future Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, see the discussion under the section “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Jim Wu, Investor Relations

Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations

(626) 470-2844

KEYWORDS: California United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Professional Services Engineering Technology Manufacturing Telecommunications Consulting

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Georgia Power mobilizes crews to assist in restoration efforts as Tropical Storm Elsa starts to move across the state

Company has moved crews into southern, coastal parts of the state

Georgia Power reminds customers to focus on safety as severe weather moves in

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ATLANTA, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As Tropical Storm Elsa begins to move into Georgia on Wednesday, it will bring with it the potential for heavy rains, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes across the southern and coastal parts of the state. Georgia Power has mobilized crews from other parts of the state to assist in restoration efforts in areas expected to be impacted by the storm. Georgia Power encourages customers to monitor local weather conditions and keep safety first as severe weather moves in.

Customers are encouraged to prepare, stay weather aware and keep safety in mind as dangerous conditions can exist following storms. The company has developed a series of storm videos addressing customers’ frequently asked questions about storm response and restoration that can be found here. Customers should follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter and at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm for storm tips, information about restoration efforts, customer service and more.

Severe weather can happen anytime across Georgia:

  • Before a Storm: Know your risks of flooding and tropical storm or hurricane strength winds. Check your emergency kit, unplug major appliances and charge cell phones in case you lose power.
  • During a Storm: Have several ways to receive emergency notifications and weather updates. Take safe shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors of electricity – appliances, metal objects and water.
  • After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire, including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off power lines or enter areas with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage. Additionally, do not walk or drive through standing water or step onto saturated ground where downed lines may be present.

After the Storm Safety Tips:

  • Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris or fallen trees.
  • Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches from power lines – it can kill.
  • Don’t step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.
  • Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed line out of sight and conduct electricity over great distances.
  • Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If driving, move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it’s the law in Georgia.
  • Protect electronics and appliances. Disconnect or turn off any appliances that will start automatically when power returns to avoid overloading circuits when power is restored.

Additional Tools You Can Use:

  • Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to sign up for Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
  • Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power’s interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
  • Outage Alerts – Subscribe to the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service to receive personalized notifications and updates via text message.

Infrastructure Investment – Reliability and Resiliency
The company continually invests in infrastructure to increase the day-to-day reliability of its systems and shorten outage and repair time. The company’s use of Smart Grid technology and increased automation in recent years mean an increased ability to more quickly isolate outages that do occur to smaller numbers of customers and reroute power remotely for improved reliability.

In addition, Georgia Power’s operational plans, systems, infrastructure and generating plants are all designed to enhance the resiliency of the network to best withstand major occurrences, such as severe weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes and extreme heat or cold. Resiliency investments include upgrading transmission and distribution infrastructure across the power grid, including making power lines more durable.


About Georgia Power
 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). 

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Waters Corporation Q2 2021 Financial Results Webcast Invitation

Waters Corporation Q2 2021 Financial Results Webcast Invitation

MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) will webcast its Q2 2021 financial results conference call live on Tuesday August 3rd, 2021at 8:00 a.m. eastern time. To listen to the conference call, connect to Waters’ website, www.waters.com choose “Investors” and click on the Live Webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available until August 10th, 2021 at midnight eastern time.

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), the world’s leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,400 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 14 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.

Source: Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation

Caspar Tudor,Manager, Investor Relations

John Lynch, Vice President, Corporate Treasurer

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Massachusetts

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Health Manufacturing General Health Research Other Manufacturing Science Biotechnology

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U.S. Physical Therapy to Participate in the CJS 21st Annual Summer Investor Virtual Conference

U.S. Physical Therapy to Participate in the CJS 21st Annual Summer Investor Virtual Conference

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services (the “Company”),today announced Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, and Carey Hendrickson, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the CJS 21st Annual Summer Investor Virtual Conference on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The presentation will cover an overview of the Company.

A copy of USPh’s investor presentation is posted on the Company’s website at www.usph.com.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 575 outpatient physical therapy clinics in 39 states. The Company’s clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages physical therapy facilities for unaffiliated third parties, including hospitals and physician groups. The Company also has an industrial injury prevention business which provides onsite services for clients’ employees including injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance optimization, post-offer employment testing, functional capacity evaluations, and ergonomic assessments.

More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Carey Hendrickson, Chief Financial Officer

Email: [email protected]

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer

(713) 297-7000

Three Part Advisors

Joe Noyons

(817) 778-8424

KEYWORDS: United States North America Texas

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Trupanion Partnership with We Rate Dogs Shines Light on Mental Health Challenges Faced by Veterinary Professionals

Ongoing collaboration furthers reach of TruCuddle, a worldwide movement to address and offer support for challenges faced by the veterinary profession

Seattle, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seattle – July 7, 2021 – Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, and WeRateDogs have joined forces to raise awareness of the often unseen challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

Working round-the-clock to keep pets healthy, veterinary professionals are often faced with heartbreaking situations which lead to high levels of burnout, decreased career satisfaction, stress and tragically, suicide.

Trupanion has leveled up its commitment to support the veterinary community with its recently launched “TruCuddle” campaign. Through this worldwide movement, Trupanion is contributing funds that go directly to support grants, scholarships and educational programs to nonprofit organizations that benefit veterinary professionals.

As part of its partnership with Trupanion, WeRateDogs has engaged their community of over 15 million pet lovers worldwide in #EarstoVets, a social media campaign to rally support and share photos and videos to show they’re listening to their veterinarian professionals, not just about medical care, but also to the challenges they’re facing.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Trupanion,” said Matt Nelson, founder of WeRateDogs. “It was important our community be made aware of the challenges in the veterinary industry, because they can be so instrumental in fixing them. They can be a part of the solution, just like Trupanion.”

“As a vet-centric company, Trupanion recognizes the challenges often faced by the veterinary profession,” said Travis Worra, general manager at Trupanion. “We’re excited to work with WeRateDogs, and other organizations that align with our core values, in our ongoing efforts to support a healthier veterinary ecosystem.”

In addition to raising awareness with its #EarstoVets social campaign, WeRateDogs is also featuring extended online video interviews with veterinarians in the field who speak honestly and poignantly about the mental health challenges they have encountered within their profession.

“Every veterinarian we interviewed for #EarsToVets stressed the importance of having a financial plan for your pet’s medical care,” Nelson added. “That’s key to our collaboration with Trupanion and support of the TruCuddle campaign, as medical insurance for your pet allows you and your veterinarian to focus on the health and well-being of your dog, instead of cost.”

Through TruCuddle, Trupanion is also partnering with Not One More Vet (NOMV) and Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) and will contribute $250, to be shared equally by the organizations, every time a new pet hospital in the US or Canada downloads Trupanion’s software, which acts as a payment solution – a solution that can directly reduce economic euthanasia. The campaign will run from June 18 through October 23.

Trupanion also recently announced its single largest charitable donation – a commitment to issue over 50,000 shares of stock, which as of July 6, is worth over $5.5 million to MightyVet in support of veterinary professionals’ career and well-being.

WeRateDogs is also contributing 100% of net proceeds from sales of its “I Heart My Vet” shirt to NOMV and MCVMA in support of their work and mental health resources that keep veterinarians happy and healthy.

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About Trupanion
Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada and Australia with over 600,000 pets enrolled. For over two decades, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet’s recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets. With its proprietary software, Trupanion is the only provider with the technology to pay veterinarians directly in minutes at the time of checkout. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “TRUP”. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by Omega General Insurance Company. Trupanion Australia is a partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance Company. For more information, please visit trupanion.com.

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BMO Announces $50,000 Donation and Relief Program to Support Communities Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia

Canada NewsWire

TORONTO, July 7, 2021 /CNW/ – BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires Appeal to support communities and residents affected by the wildfires in British Columbia.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these devasting fires. As British Columbians, we are in this together and are here to help. Our hope is that this support will alleviate some of the difficulties for those impacted and help those that have been displaced,” said James Kitamura, Regional President, Personal Banking, British Columbia and Yukon Division, BMO Bank of Montreal.

In addition to this donation, BMO is helping affected customers by offering:

  • Deferral of payments on certain personal loans and mortgages
  • Deferral of personal credit card payments
  • Fast tracking of Creditor Insurance claims for clients whose employment is impacted by the wildfires
  • No holds on insurance cheques provided they are payable to the customer only and deposited in the Branch
  • Business banking or commercial clients can also reach out to their BMO relationship manager for support

BMO customers looking for more information are encouraged to visit http://www.bmo.com/relief-program. Customers can also connect in branch or by calling the Customer Contact Centre. Those wishing to help are encouraged to donate to the Canadian Red Cross Fires Appeal online at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

About BMO Financial Group

Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider – the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $950 billion as of April 30, 2021, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

Internet:
www.bmo.com
                                Twitter: @BMOMedia

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ZEGA Financial Launches ZHDG, An Actively-Managed, Buy and Hedge Exchange-Traded Fund

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZEGA Financial, a registered investment adviser and investment manager known for helping investors successfully navigate volatile and uncertain markets through innovative hedging strategies, today announced the launch of the ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF (ticker: ZHDG). The ETF is designed to provide broad U.S. equity large-cap market exposure while seeking to limit downside risk in the event of a material market correction. ZHDG seeks to capture upside market movement to provide long-term capital appreciation while aiming to limit equity losses in any 12-month period.

“Investors want to benefit from the market’s upside but fear severe market downturns. Bonds are becoming less and less of a solution for risk mitigation with rates near all-time lows and inflation on the rise,” said Jay Pestrichelli, Co-Founder and CEO, ZEGA Financial, and co-author of the book, “Buy and Hedge, the Five Iron Rules for Investing Over the Long Term.”

“The ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF is a progressive core holding for investors seeking equity growth while aiming to mitigate overall market downside. It functions like a traditional 60/40 portfolio without losing potentially critical periods of market participation,” said Mr. Pestrichelli.

The ZHDG portfolio invests in index-based equity options and yield-producing assets. The portion of the portfolio invested in equity options provides long-term exposure to the equity markets, seeking upside potential while mitigating downside risk. The portion of the portfolio invested for income seeks cash generation to help purchase the equity options.

The ZEGA team has a 10-year buy and hedge strategy track record with expertise  in using options to shape the risk-reward profiles of its strategies.

ZEGA Financial partnered with the team at Tidal ETF Services to bring ZHDG to market.

ABOUT ZEGA Financial

Founded in 2011, ZEGA Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and investment manager that specializes in derivatives. The firm leverages technology, data, experience, and proprietary strategies to craft products and services for advisors and individual investors. ZEGA Financial helps investors successfully navigate volatile and uncertain markets through innovative hedging strategies. The firm’s founding principles grew out of the bestselling book co-authored by Jay Pestrichelli, ZEGA’s CEO and Co-Founder, entitled “Buy and Hedge, the Five Iron Rules for Investing Over the Long Term.” His book highlights how to bridge the complicated nature of options investing with the needs of the everyday investor. ZEGA is the sub-adviser for the ZEGA Buy and Hedge ETF.

For more information, visit https://zegaetfs.com/

ABOUT TIDAL ETF SERVICES

Formed by ETF industry pioneers and thought leaders, Tidal is a boutique multi-manager ETF platform whose mission is to disrupt the way ETFs have historically been developed, launched, marketed and sold. With a transparent, partnership approach, Tidal offers a comprehensive suite of services, proprietary tools, and methodologies designed to bring lasting ideas to market. As advocates for ETF innovation, Tidal helps institutions and RIAs launch interesting and viable ETFs. For more information, visit tidaletfservices.com.

DISCLOSURES


Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call 


(833) 415-4006


or visit our website at www.zegaetfs.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

FUND RISKS:

Equity Market Risk. The equity securities underlying the Fund’s option investments may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value.

Derivatives Risk. The Fund invests in options, which are a form of derivative investment. Derivatives have risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of such instruments and the underlying assets or index; the loss of principal, including the potential loss of amounts greater than the initial amount invested in the derivative instrument; and illiquidity of the derivative investments. The derivatives used by the Fund may give rise to a form of leverage. Leverage magnifies the potential for gain and the risk of loss.

As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund’s NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility.

The Fund may invest in fixed income securities directly or through ETFs or other investment companies. Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate risk (discussed further herein), call risk, prepayment and extension risk, credit risk (discussed further herein), and liquidity risk. Interest rates may go up resulting in a decrease in the value of the fixed income securities held by the Fund. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer will not make timely payments of principal and interest. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund’s overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio.

New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Leann Gaines
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847.309.5497