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Tilray® Receives Approvals to Expand and Commercialize Medical Cannabis Products in New Zealand

Tilray® Receives Approvals to Expand and Commercialize Medical Cannabis Products in New Zealand

The Ministry of Health and the Medicinal Cannabis Agency of New Zealand grant Tilray the first approval under the new Medical Cannabis Scheme to launch medical cannabis products across the country

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production, and distribution, today announced that it has received the necessary approvals from New Zealand’s Ministry of Health and the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to launch Tilray medical cannabis products across the country.

Tilray is one of the leading providers of medical cannabis in Australia and New Zealand for commercial, compassionate access, and research purposes and the first Licensed Producer to legally export medical cannabis from North America to Australia and New Zealand from its Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-certified facility in Canada.

Brendan Kennedy, Tilray’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “As medical cannabis regulations continue to progress around the world, we’re incredibly honored to be recognized as a trusted partner in offering the highest-quality medical cannabis products. We are grateful to partner with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health and the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to improve access for patients in need across the country.”

George Polimenakos, General Manager, Tilray Australia, and New Zealand, said, “We are proud to receive the first medical cannabis product approvals according to New Zealand’s new Medical Cannabis Scheme. The rigorous approval process is a testament to the high standards the Ministry of Health upholds for patients and the quality of Tilray’s medical cannabis products.”

Tilray’s product offering in New Zealand approved under the scheme is centered around its Purified CBD products. Patients looking to use medical cannabis have access to Tilray products by obtaining prescriptions through their General Practitioner or Specialist. Tilray expects to have an expanded range of GMP-certified medical cannabis products, including cannabidiol (CBD)-dominant, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-dominant and balanced varieties available for patients by the second quarter of 2021.

In addition to supplying hospitals and pharmacies, Tilray is a proud partner with several leading research institutions, including the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia, studying the effectiveness of Tilray medical cannabis as a treatment for pediatric patients with Intellectual Disabilities suffering from Severe Behavioral Problems; a clinical trial in partnership with The Government of New South Wales and University of Sydney Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to develop a novel treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea, and a study led by the University of Sydney examining the effects of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Tilray looks forward to expanding its product offering further and supplying more patients in-need with high-quality medical cannabis products.

About Tilray®

Tilray is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids, currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in 17 countries spanning five continents.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, or collectively, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions, and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future European market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment and future approvals and permits. Actual results, performance, or achievement could differ materially from that expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements in this press release, and, accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, and they are not guarantees of future results. Please see the heading “Risk Factors” in Tilray’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2021, for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. Tilray does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It

This press release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This press release is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Aphria Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of Ontario (“Aphria”) and Tilray pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement by and among Aphria and Tilray and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the proposed transaction.

In connection with the proposed transaction, Tilray has filed a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A (which is subject to completion and may be amended) containing important information about the Transaction and related matters. Such preliminary proxy statement is subject to review by the SEC before finalization. Such preliminary proxy statement has also been made available by Aphria and Tilray on their respective SEDAR profiles. Tilray will file a definitive proxy statement and Aphria will file a management information circular upon the completion of the SEC review process. Additionally, Aphria and Tilray will file other relevant materials in connection with the Transaction with the applicable securities regulatory authorities. Investors and security holders of Aphria and Tilray are urged to carefully read the entire management information circular and definitive proxy statement (including any amendments or supplements to such documents), respectively, before making any voting decision with respect to the Transaction because they contain important information about the Transaction and the parties to the Transaction. The Aphria management information circular and the Tilray definitive proxy statement will be mailed to the Aphria and Tilray shareholders, respectively, as well as be accessible on the SEDAR and EDGAR profiles of the respective companies.

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

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

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Itron Prices Follow-on Public Offering

Itron Prices Follow-on Public Offering

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) (the “Company”), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 3,888,889 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $90.00 per share. The underwriters will also have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 583,333 shares. The offering is expected to close on or about March 12, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, to repay outstanding term loan borrowings under its credit facility that was initially entered into on January 5, 2018, and to pay all fees and expenses related to the offering and such repayment.

The Company also announced by separate press release that it has priced its previously announced private offering to eligible purchasers of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2026. The initial purchasers of the convertible notes have a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $60 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes. The offering of convertible notes is expected to close on or about March 12, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. The closing of the offering of shares is not contingent upon the closing of the offering of convertible notes (or vice versa).

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering. Wells Fargo Securities is acting as book-running manager for the offering.

A shelf registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 8, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from (1) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, via telephone at 1-866-803-9204 or via email at [email protected] and (2) Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 500 West 33rd Street, New York, New York 10001, via telephone 1-800-326-5897, or via email at [email protected].

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of common stock and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration and qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Itron

Itron® enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.

Itron® is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All third-party trademarks are property of their respective owners and any usage herein does not suggest or imply any relationship between Itron and the third party unless expressly stated.

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This release contains, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical factors nor assurances of future performance. These statements are based on our expectations about, among others, revenues, operations, financial performance, earnings, liquidity, earnings per share, cash flows and restructuring activities including headcount reductions and other cost savings initiatives. This document reflects our current strategy, plans and expectations and is based on information currently available as of the date of this release. When we use words such as “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate,” “future,” “strategy,” “objective,” “may,” “likely,” “should,” “will,” “will continue,” and similar expressions, including related to future periods, they are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates. Although we believe the estimates and assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these estimates or assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these estimates and assumptions could be incorrect. Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Actual results and trends in the future may differ materially from those suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that we believe could affect our results include our ability to execute on our restructuring plan, our ability to achieve estimated cost savings, the rate and timing of customer demand for our products, rescheduling of current customer orders, changes in estimated liabilities for product warranties, adverse impacts of litigation, changes in laws and regulations, our dependence on new product development and intellectual property, future acquisitions, changes in estimates for stock-based and bonus compensation, increasing volatility in foreign exchange rates, international business risks, uncertainties caused by adverse economic conditions, including, without limitation those resulting from extraordinary events or circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors that are more fully described in Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors included inour latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Itron undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information in this press release.

The impact caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic includes uncertainty as to the duration, spread, severity, and any resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic including other factors contributing to infection rates, such as reinfection or mutation of the virus, the effectiveness or widespread availability and application of any vaccine, the duration and scope of related government orders and restrictions, impact on overall demand, impact on our customers’ businesses and workforce levels, disruptions of our business and operations, including the impact on our employees, limitations on, or closures of, our facilities, or the business and operations of our customers or suppliers. Our estimates and statements regarding the impact of COVID-19 are made in good faith to provide insight to our current and future operating and financial environment and any of these may materially change due to factors outside our control. For more information on risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, please see Itron’s updated risk in Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors of our latest Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

Itron, Inc.

Kenneth P. Gianella

Vice President, Investor Relations

(669) 770-4643

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Teleflex to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Life Sciences & MedTech Investor Forum

WAYNE, Pa., March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jake Elguicze, Treasurer and Vice President of Investor Relations, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), is scheduled to speak at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Life Sciences & MedTech Investor Forum on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9:15am (ET).

A live audio webcast of the conference presentation, along with the accompanying slide presentation, will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular access, interventional cardiology and radiology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, surgical, urology and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift®, and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

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Gray Television Takes a Stake in One of the Fastest Growing Segments of Sports and Entertainment

Gray leading group of investors in $40 million round for Texas-based Envy Gaming

DALLAS, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE:GTN) and Envy Gaming, Inc. (“Envy”), an esports and entertainment company based in Dallas, jointly announced today that Gray is leading a $40 million investment round for the organization. As the lead investor in Envy’s Series C round, Gray will invest $28.5 million and name two directors to the Envy Gaming board of directors.

Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Gray’s Executive Chairman and CEO said, “We’re excited to lead this investment in Envy Gaming, an organization known for breaking ground and pushing the limits of what the future holds for gaming and entertainment.”

Founded in 2007, Envy includes a growing network of content creators, competitive gamers, and esports teams with global reach across multiple platforms. Envy owns and operates the world champion Dallas Empire team in the Call of Duty League, the Dallas Fuel team in the Overwatch League, and the Team Envy franchise that competes in Halo, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, Valorant and other games.

Gray is one of the largest owners of television stations in the U.S., reaching approximately 24% of U.S. television households. Gray broadcasts over 500 separate programming streams, including roughly 160 affiliates of the Big Four broadcast networks. Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and RTM Studios. It is also the majority owner of Swirl Films.    

Envy’s business has seen significant diversification and growth in the last 12 months, including the following milestones:

  • Superstar Post Malone joining the ownership group.
  • Winning the inaugural Call of Duty League World Championship in 2020, which featured a $4.6 million prize pool.
  • Adding two of the fastest-growing female streamers, Alexandra Botez and Andrea Botez.
  • Fielding top ranked teams in North America in Valorant and Rocket League.
  • Partnering with Belong Gaming Arenas to bring multiple gaming centers to North Texas.
  • Opening a 21,000-square-foot state-of-the-art training facility and live production and content studio in Dallas, Texas.

“Esports and gaming is the fastest-growing area across all of media and entertainment,” said Adam Rymer, CEO of Envy Gaming. “Building global communities through content and engagement, similar to what the world has seen in the music, film and TV industries, is an endeavor we’re incredibly excited to work on with Gray as our partner.”

The ownership group at Envy Gaming includes esports industry pioneer Mike Rufail, Post Malone and Ken Hersh, a minority owner of the Texas Rangers. Additional partners include prominent Texas families and select national investors.

“From the first time we talked to Gray, it became evident to me that our leadership team and winning culture at Envy had found a perfect partner to help continue our great success,” said Rufail.  

Truist served as financial advisor on the investment for Envy Gaming. Jones Day served as legal counsel for Gray. O’Melveny & Myers LLP (“OMM”) served as legal counsel for Envy Gaming.

For more information on Gray, visit gray.tv.

For more information on Envy Gaming, visit envy.gg.

About Gray Television

Gray Television is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States (“U.S.”). Gray currently owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 94 television markets that collectively reach approximately 24% of U.S. television households. During 2020, Gray’s stations were ranked first in 70 markets, and ranked first and/or second in 86 markets, as calculated by Comscore’s  audience measurement service. Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content, and is the majority owner of Swirl Films.

About Envy Gaming
Envy Gaming, Inc. is an entertainment and esports company based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2007, Envy is one of the most winning esports organizations in the world and has grown to include a network of competitive gamers, content creators, and streamers with global reach. The company owns the Dallas Empire team in the Call of Duty League, the Dallas Fuel team in the Overwatch League, and the Team Envy franchise. Envy’s ownership group includes superstar Post Malone and esports industry pioneer Mike Rufail. For more information, visit Envy.gg.

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Gray Television Contact:
Press contact: Rick Burns, Vice President, Corporate Relations, 323-493-0123
Investor relations: Jim Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 404-504-9828

Envy Gaming, Inc. Contact: 
Press contact: Greg Miller, [email protected]
Investor relations: Jake Martinez, [email protected]

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Active Impact Investments raises $41M for new climate tech fund in eight weeks

First West Credit Union joins first close; second close with institutional investors scheduled for next quarter

Vancouver, BC, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Active Impact Investments recently launched a new fund to help start-ups across North America accelerate climate tech solutions. The team conducted a first close with $41 million in just eight weeks, which they attribute to the success of the founders in their Fund I portfolio. The majority of venture funds report a minimum of 12 months to raise capital but Active Impact was fortunate to have investors in Fund II include a large number of returning limited partners as well as some new noteworthy investors including First West Credit Union. The fund will close in the next quarter, with additional capital already committed from a group of institutional investors.

As global forces continue to place significant pressure on our planet, Active Impact sees early stage businesses as a key contributor to local and global systems change. Investing in an impact fund is an investment in a system that leverages the power of capitalism as a force for positive change. It is a win-win-win scenario where investors don’t have to choose between high returns and impact. In fact, companies in Active Impact Investment’s portfolio have grown their revenue an average of 515% over an average hold period of 17 months. 

“We’re grateful to work with some of the best founders in North America. Their relentless pursuit of solutions to improve the health of our planet inspires us everyday, and has driven exceptionally impressive growth for many of them as the world awakens to the urgency of a changing climate,” says Mike Winterfield, Founder & Managing Partner of Active Impact. “Thanks to our cohort of Limited Partners, we’re thrilled to be launching this new fund to support the next great wave of climate tech entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.”

With the vast majority of investors in Fund I also participating in Fund II, Active Impact is excited to welcome new noteworthy investors including First West Credit Union. “First West Credit Union is thrilled to be an investor in Active Impact Investments Fund II. The team’s early track record and commitment to excellence is inspiring. Their dedication to quantifiable environmental impact and sustainability aligns with our values at First West, and supports a vision for a world we hope to see,” says Mark Moreland, Senior Vice-President, Finance at First West Credit Union.

In addition to injecting capital into early-stage climate tech companies, Active Impact acts as a positive catalyst for growth by providing founders with senior expertise, horsepower and connections to scale faster. According to Steph Spiers, CEO of Solstice, “Mike has provided coaching for team members, helped us raise capital, interviewed candidates, shared customer leads and hosted private webinars for our benefit. It’s refreshing to work with a VC that has such strong values alignment and such a deep appreciation for the work we are doing. I genuinely feel they are willing to do whatever we ask to help.” 

About Active Impact Investments

Founded in 2018, Active Impact Investments is a Certified BCorp based in Vancouver, BC, whose mission is to support environmental sustainability through profitable investment. With two limited partnership funds with over $50M in assets under management, the venture capital firm provides funds and talent to accelerate the growth of early-stage climate tech companies with $200K to $3M in revenue and significant growth potential. Active Impact’s portfolio includes and is seeking some of the most successful startups in North America that are capable of achieving venture scale and becoming extremely profitable while solving the most urgent environmental issues. For more information, click here to view a 3-minute video, visit activeimpactinvestments.com or follow @active_impact on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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HEXO Corp wins complete dismissal of US federal shareholder class action

OTTAWA, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEXO Corp (“HEXO”, or the “Company”) (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) announced today that it has won a complete dismissal in the federal US securities class action pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. As previously disclosed, HEXO and certain of its current and former officers and directors were named in shareholder class action lawsuits filed in the Southern District of New York, the New York State Supreme Court for the County of New York, and the Province of Quebec. The suits alleged that HEXO made material misstatements and omitted material information in its prior disclosures to investors regarding various issues, including but not limited to its estimated sales revenues during Q4 2019 and fiscal year 2020, its supply agreement with the SQDC, and the facilities acquired from Newstrike.

In a 60-page opinion dated March 8, 2021, the Southern District of New York granted HEXO’s motion to dismiss “in its entirety.” The court agreed with HEXO that the plaintiffs “failed to allege actionable misstatements or omissions” under the US securities laws. The court also rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations that HEXO engaged in fraudulent or reckless conduct with respect to the disclosures. Plaintiffs have a right to appeal.

“We are gratified by the Court’s thorough opinion dismissing the plaintiffs’ claims and emphatically rejecting their arguments that HEXO made any material misstatements,” said HEXO General Counsel Roch Vaillancourt. “This ruling should help reduce the litigation burdens facing our company as we continue to build our global brand.”


About HEXO

HEXO Corp is an award-winning consumer packaged goods cannabis company that creates and distributes innovative products to serve the global cannabis market. The Company serves the Canadian adult-use markets under its HEXO Cannabis, Up Cannabis and Original Stash brands, and the medical market under HEXO medical cannabis. For more information please visit hexocorp.com.


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Tanla’s DLT platform Trubloq built to enforce TRAI regulation

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– Trubloq empowers customers and enables enterprises by curbing spam calls, messages

HYDERABAD, India, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tanla Platforms Limited said today that the company is supporting enterprises in meeting the TCCCPR requirement to register content templates with the telecom regulator to ensure smooth flow of commercial communication between businesses and their customers. Trubloq, Tanla’s blockchain-based stack which was built to solve the unsolicited commercial communication is in accordance with the TRAI Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulation (TCCCPR). The SMS and OTPs, when sent by enterprises are checked against the templates pre-registered by them on this blockchain platform.

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Trubloq enforces regulatory requirements by empowering customers and enabling enterprises and regulators in curbing the menace of spam calls and messages. Customers can own, control, and manage commercial communication directed to them, safeguarding themselves from fraudulent SMS and calls. Enterprises that have registered their content templates enable an ecosystem of trust by making certain all commercial communication to their customers is safe from fraud and is delivered on time without any delays.


Uday Reddy, Chairman & CEO, Tanla Platforms Limited said, “Tanla’s Trubloq is built for enterprises to enrich customer experience and create an ecosystem of trust in commercial communication. Towards this, Tanla is committed to support all enterprises in ensuring speedy adoption and compliance of the said regulation.”

“Tanla is supporting the enterprises in complying with the TCCCPR requirement in registering their content templates for commercial communication. Tanla’s customer support, technology and leadership teams are hand-holding customers and have been working with them round the clock to ensure regulatory protocol is met with within the seven-day extension granted by the TRAI,”
Uday Reddy added.

Trubloq was launched commercially in September 2020 in response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s request to combat the widespread problem of unsolicited commercial communication, to protect user information, as well as the integrity of the telecom sector. Since the launch, the platform is operating at full efficiency. Tanla has onboarded more than 34,000 enterprises and the DLT platform currently processes around 70% of A2P traffic in India, topping more than 1 billion interactions in a single day recently.

About Tanla:

Tanla Platforms Limited (NSE: TANLA) (BSE: 532790) transforms the way the world collaborates and communicates through innovative CPaaS solutions. Founded in 1999, it was the first company to develop and deploy A2P SMSC in India. Today, as one of the world’s largest CPaaS players, Tanla processes more than 800 billion interactions annually and about 70% of India’s A2P SMS traffic is processed through its distributed ledger platform-Trubloq, making it the world’s largest Blockchain use case. Tanla touches over a billion lives carrying mission critical messages meeting the needs of the world’s largest enterprises. Tanla Platforms Limited is headquartered in Hyderabad, India and is expanding its presence globally.

 

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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series Advances the State of Play with the Industry’s First AI Powered Visual Processor from Pixelworks

Pixelworks i6 processor elevates high frame rate smartphone gaming in ROG Phone 5 with AI-enhanced SDR to HDR conversion, color depth, contrast and adaptive display

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of innovative visual processing solutions, today announced that the recently launched ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) ROG Phone 5 series is the first to incorporate the Pixelworks i6 processor with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine to enable stunning video and gaming experiences. More specifically, the AI engine in the sixth generation processor utilizes power-efficient inferencing that augments Pixelworks’ extensive knowledge base and industry-leading display processing algorithms with numerous real-time inputs from the content, sensors, display, user preferences and environment to intelligently enhance on-screen visuals, including color depth, contrast and sharpness, while adaptively preserving viewing clarity in any lighting environment.

With Pixelworks’ AI-driven SDR-to-HDR conversion, industry-leading HDR10/10+ tone mapping and HDR certification from top streaming sites, including Netflix, Amazon and YouTube, the ROG Phone 5 series brings the theater to users anywhere, with the ultimate cinematic video experience on a smartphone. In addition, the ROG Phone 5 series uses the Pixelworks patented, industry-leading color calibration and management with advanced flesh tone management to ensure perfect color reproduction for all displayed content.

The ROG Phone 5 series is the fourth successive generation of the gaming smartphone to be powered by Pixelworks technology and incorporates a number of new and upgraded features enabled by the Pixelworks i6 processor, including:

  • AI Visual Quality – Adaptively optimizes overall picture quality – sharpness, contrast and clarity — for gaming, videos and photos using lower-power inferencing, real-time inputs and an extensive Pixelworks display knowledge base that is updated through an ongoing deep learning process.
  • AI Scene Detection – Enhances real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion for games, videos and photos, resulting in even better color depth and contrast than previous generations.
  • AI Adaptive Display – Analyzes the display and other parameters to intelligently adjust display brightness, tone and contrast to preserve visual quality.
  • Dark Noise Suppression – Intelligently and dynamically compensates for underexposed, grainy videos by reducing this visual background “noise” in low-light videos, gaming and photos for improved image clarity.
  • Color Calibration 3.0 – Every ROG Phone 5 is individually factory-tuned with patented display calibration technology by Pixelworks, resulting in an average Delta E—an indicator for measuring color accuracy—of less than 1 (lower is better), meaning no deviations from perfect color reproduction can be detected by the human eye.
  • Calibrated Skin Tone Management – Pixelworks’ new calibrated skin tone management dynamically detects and corrects/protects skin tones with greater precision than previous generations for the most natural, realistic look across different color gamuts and custom viewing modes.
  • Eye Comfort Modes – Pixelworks processor provides Daylight and Night Viewing Modes that use adaptive brightness, tone and contrast for ease of viewing in bright sunlight or dark conditions. These modes, plus DC Dimming 2.0 and Smooth Brightness Control, which mitigate screen flashing in low-light transitions, Blue Light Reduction and Reading Mode provide superior clarity and eye comfort for sustained viewing in different mobile environments.

“The gaming community has been eagerly anticipating the new ROG Phone 5 series and the phenomenal visual experience that it will deliver for gaming and other entertainment,” said Bryan Chang, General Manager, Smartphone Business Unit at ASUS. “By using Pixelworks visual processing in the ROG Phone 5 series, we will continue to meet and exceed our loyal customers’ demand for a more riveting gaming experience with superior graphics.”

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ASUS on their latest ROG Phone 5 series to help elevate the visual experience for mobile gamers,” said Todd DeBonis, President and CEO, Pixelworks. “Gamers today have come to expect visuals that deliver a true-to-life experience on various gaming genres and our AI processing technology helps achieve this by intelligently upscaling dynamic range and optimizing a broad range of important visual quality attributes. The combination of Pixelworks AI display technology and ASUS gaming expertise will help bring visuals and graphics for mobile gaming and video to a whole new level.”

Featuring a 6.78″ AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with up to a 144 Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 2448 x 1080 pixels and a 405 ppi pixel density, the ROG Phone 5 series, powered by Pixelworks AI display processing technology, takes gaming to the next level with sharp, crystal-clear video and images, as well as vibrant colors optimized for HDR content from leading streaming providers.

Availability
ASUS announced and officially launched the ROG Phone 5 series on March 10, 2021 to the global markets, and the gaming smartphone is expected to be commercially available afterwards in 2021. More information on the ROG Phone 5 is available at the ASUS Republic of Gamers website.

About ROG
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Learn more about the choice of champions at http://rog.asus.com.

About Pixelworks
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays and video streaming services. Pixelworks is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.pixelworks.com.

Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are registered trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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The forward-looking statements contained in this release are as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Future Farm And High Purity Natural Products Provide Update On Operations And Strategic Investments For Robust Growth

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VANCOUVER, BC, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Future Farm Technologies Inc. (the “Future Farm” or the “Company”) (CSE: FFT) (OTC PINK: FFRMF) is pleased to provide an update on expansion for its subsidiary High Purity Natural Products (HPNP).

On March 5, 2021, HPNP enabled significant growth opportunities by executing a lease for their new 23,000SF location.

The new, larger facility will allow HPNP to provide expanded services and products to their partners, including 3PL fulfillment, warehousing, and unprecedented manufacturing and production volume.

This expansion has been in the planning stages for quite some time,” said HPNP President Mike Matton. “With these new capabilities come great opportunity for our partners and clients. It’s a great feeling to know that these new opportunities enable our partners to scale their business and grow with us.”

The move sets in motion a multi-phase approach that will pay dividends to HPNP’s partners and FFT’s shareholders.

Scalability:

Manufacturing capacity and faster order fulfillment – the larger footprint will allow for greater manufacturing capacity and rapid order fulfillment.

  • Increased product expansion and new SKU development
  • R&D capacity – with new facility comes more opportunity to develop new cutting-edge products.
  • 3PL fulfillment services. The increased space enables HPNP to offer 3PL services to any client interested in saving on shipping and warehousing fees.

According to FFT CEO Bill Gildea, “The team here at FFT identified very early on that HPNP is poised for growth and corporate maturity. This recognition is now coming to fruition. We are expecting significant revenue increases in the year to come.”

For further information, contact Investor Relations at [email protected] 

On behalf of the Board,
Future Farm Technologies Inc.
William Gildea, CEO & Chairman

About Future Farm Technologies Inc. and High Purity Natural Products, LLC

Future Farm Technologies is a Canadian public company that, following its merger with High Purity Natural Products, is now a leading supplier of top-quality health and wellness products, including those made from hemp, to meet the burgeoning demand in the U.S. and global markets.

Future Farm’s seasoned management team, now joined by the High Purity Natural Products management team, brings a deep understanding of manufacturing, formulation, marketing, sales, and operations with the financial and regulatory expertise needed to become a significant participant in the rapidly growing market for health and wellness products made from hemp and other plants.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward-looking. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in its efforts to further develop its existing hemp operations, or that the Company will be able to raise sufficient capital to execute on its intended business plan and objectives. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate, and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required under the applicable laws.

Contact: Mike Matton, President of High Purity Natural Products, [email protected]  

FUTURE FARM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Suite 501 – 543 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1X8
www.FutureFarmTech.com  
www.HighPurityNaturalProducts.com  

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Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

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CHICAGO, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — March is National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits that they can follow all year long. March also is when the Academy celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, honoring the contributions and expertise of RDNs as the food and nutrition experts. This year, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day takes place March 10.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts.

The theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month® , Personalize Your Plate, promotes creating nutritious meals to meet individuals’ cultural and personal food preferences. The Academy encourages seeking the advice of registered dietitian nutritionists who can help develop individualized eating and activity plans for people to meet their health goals.

“Eating nutritious meals doesn’t mean eating only one type of food,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Melissa Ann Prest, a national Academy Spokesperson in Chicago, Ill. “Registered dietitian nutritionists help clients fine-tune traditional recipes, provide alternative cooking methods and other healthful advice for incorporating family-favorite foods into nutritious everyday meals. We help you find ways to enjoy the foods you love in healthier ways.”

Registered dietitian nutritionists are an important part of the health care team. Many RDNs help patients and clients manage and reduce their risk of chronic diseases by providing medical nutrition therapy. In addition, RDNs were involved in developing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a federal document designed to help improve health and prevent chronic disease. 

Registered dietitian nutritionists must meet strict academic and professional requirements. More than half of all RDNs have earned a graduate degree. RDNs practice in a variety of areas including health care, education, fitness, food management, the food industry, research and private practice. RDNs often work with nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, who are nationally credentialed members of the health care and food service management teams.

To find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you, use the Academy’s online Find an Expert service.

National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® was initiated in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, celebrated on the second Wednesday in March, increases awareness of RDNs as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes both RDNs and NDTRs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.

As part of National Nutrition Month®, the Academy’s website hosts resources to spread the message of good nutrition and the importance of an overall healthy lifestyle for all. Follow National Nutrition Month® on the Academy’s social media channels including Facebook and Twitter using #NationalNutritionMonth.

Representing more than 100,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.

                       

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