Advanced Container Technologies Inc. MedX Subsidiary Signs On New Marketing & Consulting Firm To Expand Canadian Business


Company says the division’s Q1 revenues are better then expected

CORONA, Calif., March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. (Ticker: OTC:ACTX), stated its MedX subsidiary has brought on the new Firm with a sole focus of expanding sales to the Canadian market so it can sell more of its products direct to independent distributors and retailers alike.

MedX manufactures and distributes ancillary products in the Canadian cannabis market. The company offers a variety of compliant packaging solutions, including the patented Medtainer™ – a unique odor and leak proof container that features a built-in grinder for the storage and preparation of products for specialty markets, including healthcare, coffee/tea, pharmaceutical, cannabis, and veterinary medicine.  

The Medtainer was originally engineered as a solution to break down medications for the needs of pediatric and geriatric patients. Today, the Medtainer has been adopted into a variety of markets. It is composed of environmentally safe FDAapproved medical grade plastics and meets or exceeds regulations for safe child-resistance.

According to MarketsAndMarkets, the global cannabis market is estimated to be valued at USD 20.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 90.4 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 28.0%. It is witnessing significant growth due to increasing legalization of cannabis across various regions. Also, market growth “can also be attributed to the increasing awareness among consumers regarding health benefits of cannabis and its growing medical applications.”

The report also states that the North American region is going to “dominate the global market” due to increasing legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes.

CIBC Capital Markets, the investment banking subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, forecast recreational cannabis sales hitting 2.5 billion Canadian dollars in 2020 – more than double last year’s CA$1.2 billion in sales.

ACTX offers a variety of products for several vertical markets, including the legal cannabis sector. In addition to packaging solutions and ancillary products, the company also offers the GrowPod system to enable entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and non-profit agencies the means to grow herbs, vegetables and cash crops, year-round in a controlled and automated environment. GrowPods can help bolster community food security, as well as provide new jobs and economic opportunities.

Using technology to control the environment, temperature, soil quality, water distribution, and nutrient levels, GrowPods offer the means to grow a year-round supply of fresh and nutritious food and robust crops without any pesticides, herbicides, or diseases that can be found on traditional farms.

Doug Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies, Inc., said that he is proud of the revenue results at the MedX division.

“As we continue to execute on our business plan, we will adapt to new market conditions and aggressively market our state-of-the-art products and solutions to multiple sectors,” he said. “The Canadian market is ripe with opportunity, and with this new partner creating easier access and better financial return we look forward to further expansion of our market share.”

For more information, call (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com.

About Advanced Container Technologies, Inc.

Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. is in the businesses of selling and distributing hydroponic containers called GrowPods; and designing, branding and selling proprietary medical grade containers that can store pharmaceuticals, herbs, teas and other solids or liquids, and can grind and shred herbs; as well as selling other products and accessories, such as humidity control inserts, odor-proof bags, lighters, and plastic lighter holders; and provides private labeling and branding for purchasers of the Company’s containers and the other products. For more information visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com.

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Li-Cycle Launches Partnership with The Shore Foundation to Provide Communities with Enhanced Access to Technology

Li-Cycle Launches Partnership with The Shore Foundation to Provide Communities with Enhanced Access to Technology

Li-Cycle to provide support to communities in the greater Rochester, New York area demonstrating the Company’s continued commitment to sustainability

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Li-Cycle Corp. (“Li-Cycle” or “the Company”), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling and resource recovery company, today announced that the Company is partnering with The Shore Foundation, a non-profit organization providing access to technology for low income individuals and families.

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Li-Cycle is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility and using sustainability measures to improve the lives and livelihoods of the communities in which it operates, and the planet as a whole. Through its collaboration and corporate sponsorship, Li-Cycle will bolster The Shore Foundation’s ability to empower local communities through the enhancement of their technological access and distribution of refurbished laptop and desktop computers that have been given new life.

“We are very excited to launch our partnership with The Shore Foundation, as we have dedicated ourselves to supporting impactful ESG initiatives, ensuring that Li-Cycle does its part to improve our local communities. We have roots within the City of Rochester and understand and appreciate the value that The Shore Foundation offers to the citizens of Rochester and surrounding areas,” said Ajay Kochhar, Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Li-Cycle. “We’re constantly looking for more opportunities to give back as we continue on our own mission to provide a circular solution for safe, sustainable resource recovery from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.”

This commitment from Li-Cycle is expected to benefit many community groups that address issues like access to education, homelessness, at-risk youth, and job empowerment programs. Through the partnership, Li-Cycle will also assist The Shore Foundation with recycling of laptop lithium-ion batteries for computers that are unable to be refurbished and redistributed. Li-Cycle’s corporate sponsorship will run from 2021 to 2024 and will help cover the costs of refurbishing the laptops and desktop computers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Li-Cycle as our partner and greatly appreciate their support of our mission,” commented Megan Alchowiak, Executive Director of The Shore Foundation. “This is a great reflection of Li-Cycle’s commitment to the community and now more than ever, this support will provide more refurbished computers to our neighbors in need.”

Li-Cycle operates a commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Rochester, New York, processing up to 5,000 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries per year. The facility will supply “black mass,” an electrode mixture containing lithium, nickel cobalt, and other critical materials, to Li-Cycle’s future Hub, which is currently in late stage development in Rochester, New York. The Hub will process black mass in order to produce critical, battery-grade materials from recycled sources, as well as other recycled materials that can be returned to the economy.

The imperative for economically and environmentally sustainable resource recovery and recycling is growing in lockstep with the rapid growth of battery manufacturing. Li-Cycle utilizes its patented Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to achieve the industry-leading recovery rate and to produce the critical battery materials underpinning the global growth in electric vehicle production. Legacy recycling technologies have largely relied on thermal operations, which can emit harmful emissions and result in lower recovery rates. Li-Cycle’s Spoke & Hub Technologies™ achieve up to 95% resource mass recovery. The Company’s two-stage battery recycling model enables customers to benefit from a safe and environmentally friendly solution for recycling all types of lithium-ion battery materials.

On February 16, 2021, Li-Cycle announced a definitive business combination agreement with Peridot Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: PDAC) (“Peridot”). Upon the closing of the business combination, which is expected in the second quarter of 2021, the combined company will be renamed Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. Li-Cycle intends to apply to list the common shares of the combined company on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol, “LICY.” Li-Cycle is expected to receive approximately $615 million in gross transaction proceeds upon the closing of the business combination (assuming no redemptions of Peridot shares), which is expected to enable the Company to contribute to funding its planned global expansion. Additional information about the transaction can be viewed here: https://li-cycle.com/investors/.

About Li-Cycle Corp.

Li-Cycle is on a mission to leverage its innovative Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to provide a customer-centric, end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and other industrial and household applications. The world needs improved technology and supply chain innovations to better manage battery manufacturing waste and end-of-life batteries and to meet the rapidly growing demand for critical and scarce battery-grade raw materials through a closed-loop solution. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/.

About The Shore Foundation

The Shore Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides access to technology for low-income individuals and families in our community. Over the last three years, The Shore Foundation has donated over 1,000 refurbished computers to schools and non-profit organizations in Upstate New York. A Microsoft Registered Refurbisher and e-waste recycler, The Shore Foundation aims to make a positive impact on the digital divide as well as the environment through their unique computer recycling and refurbishment process. www.theshorefoundation.com

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction involving Li-Cycle and Peridot, Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (“Newco”) has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes both a prospectus of Newco and a proxy statement of Peridot (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). Once effective, Peridot will mail the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its shareholders and file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, proxy statement/prospectus or other documents Peridot or Newco may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY PERIDOT OR NEWCO WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Peridot or Newco through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Investors and securityholders are also able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by Peridot and/or Newco with the SEC on Peridot’s website at www.peridotspac.com or by emailing [email protected].

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This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Peridot or Newco or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Li-Cycle, Peridot, Newco, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Peridot is contained in Peridot’s final prospectus for its initial public offering, filed with the SEC on September 24, 2020 and certain of its Current Reports filed on Form 8-K. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

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Certain statements contained in this communication may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the proposed transaction involving Li-Cycle and Peridot and the ability to consummate the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely”, “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction are not satisfied, including the failure to timely or at all obtain shareholder approval for the proposed transaction or the failure to timely or at all obtain any required regulatory clearances, including under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction and the ability of each of Li-Cycle and Peridot to consummate the proposed transaction; (iii) the possibility that other anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized, and the anticipated tax treatment of the combination; (iv) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the proposed transaction; (v) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction or other settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (vi) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (vii) possible disruptions from the proposed transaction that could harm Li-Cycle’s business; (viii) the ability of Li-Cycle to retain, attract and hire key personnel; (ix) potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or other parties resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Li-Cycle’s financial performance; (xi) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or hostilities and any epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak (including COVID-19), as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; and (xiii) other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Peridot’s reports filed with the SEC, including Peridot’s annual report on Form 10-K, periodic quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, periodic current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Neither Li-Cycle nor Peridot can give any assurance that the conditions to the proposed transaction will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, neither Li-Cycle nor Peridot undertakes any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Sienna Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

MARKHAM, Ontario, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna”) (TSX: SIA) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has approved its notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) for a portion of its common shares (“Shares”) as appropriate opportunities arise from time to time. Sienna’s NCIB will be made in accordance with the requirements of the TSX. The board of directors of Sienna believes that buying back a portion of its outstanding Shares may from time to time be an appropriate use of available resources and in the best interests of Sienna and its shareholders.

Pursuant to the notice, Sienna intends to acquire up to a maximum of 3,351,956 of its Shares, or approximately 5% of its 67,039,123 issued and outstanding Shares as of March 30, 2021, for cancellation over the next 12 months. Purchases under the NCIB will be made through the facilities of the TSX or through a Canadian alternative trading system and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements at a price per Share equal to the market price at the time of acquisition. The number of Shares that can be purchased pursuant to the NCIB is subject to a current daily maximum of 88,089 Shares (which is equal to 25% of 352,356, being the average daily trading volume during the last six months), subject to Sienna’s ability to make one block purchase of Shares per calendar week that exceeds such limits.

All Shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled upon their purchase. Sienna intends to fund the purchases out of its available resources. Sienna may begin to purchase Shares on April 5, 2021 and the NCIB will terminate on April 4, 2022, or such earlier time as Sienna completes its purchases pursuant to the NCIB or provides notice of termination.

No Shares were purchased pursuant to Sienna’s previous normal course issuer bid that commenced on March 11, 2020 and ended on March 10, 2021. Sienna was permitted to acquire up to 3,348,341 Shares under its previous normal course issuer bid.

About Sienna Senior Living

Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) offers a full range of seniors’ living options, including independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and specialized programs and services. Sienna’s approximately 13,000 employees are passionate about helping residents live fully every day. For more information, please visit www.siennaliving.ca.

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Medallia for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Now Available on Microsoft AppSource

 Medallia for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Now Available on Microsoft AppSource

 Brings the voice of the customer directly into Microsoft Dynamics to deliver more meaningful sales and service engagements

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medallia, Inc. (MDLA) a market leader in customer and employee experience, and a Microsoft partner, announced today the availability ofMedallia for Microsoft Dynamics 365 on the Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions.

With the new certification, companies can now use the Medallia Experience Cloud platform to enrich Dynamics 365 data with powerful customer feedback and sentiment directly within Dynamics 365, empowering sales and service teams to effectively retain and grow their customer base by being more customer aware.

Toby Bowers, General Manager, Business Applications Group, Microsoft Corp. said, “Medallia is a welcomed addition to Microsoft AppSource, giving customers a way to extend their Microsoft products with out-of-the-box market leading customer experience solutions.”

“Medallia for Microsoft Dynamics 365 brings customer insights directly into Dynamic 365, giving its users a complete 360-degree view of the customer and how they feel about their interactions with a brand,” said Jason Likins, Medallia vice president of alliances. “Armed with these insights, sales and service teams can have more targeted and empathetic interactions and communications with customers, helping to increase customer satisfaction and retention and drive revenue growth.”

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Medallia (NYSE: MDLA) is the pioneer and market leader in customer, employee, citizen and patient experience. The company’s award-winning SaaS platform, Medallia Experience Cloud, is becoming the experience system of record that makes all other applications customer and employee aware. The platform captures billions of experience signals across interactions including all voice, video, digital, IOT, social media and corporate messaging tools. Medallia uses proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to automatically reveal predictive insights that drive powerful business actions and outcomes. Medallia customers reduce churn, turn detractors into promoters and buyers, create in-the-moment cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and drive revenue-impacting business decisions, providing clear and potent returns on investment. For more information visit www.medallia.com.

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New RA6M5 Group from Renesas Completes Mainstream Line of RA6 Series Arm Cortex M33-Based MCUs

New RA6M5 Group from Renesas Completes Mainstream Line of RA6 Series Arm Cortex M33-Based MCUs

New Group Delivers Extensive Communications Options, Flexible Memory Architecture and Strong Security for IoT Applications; Ideal for In-Field Firmware Updates

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the expansion of its RA6 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA6M5 Group MCUs, completing the mainstream line of RA6 Series devices. The new parts offer a very wide array of communications options, generous on-chip memory, and Renesas’ best-in-class security features, enabling customers to create new and innovative IoT designs.

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Renesas RA6M5 Group MCUs deliver extensive communications options for IoT applications (Graphic: Business Wire)

Renesas RA6M5 Group MCUs deliver extensive communications options for IoT applications (Graphic: Business Wire)

The new MCUs offer numerous communication interface options, including CAN FD, Ethernet MAC with DMA, USB Full Speed and High Speed, and multiple serial interfaces. Designers of IoT systems will have unmatched flexibility in sharing critical data using the RA6M5 Group.

The new MCUs integrate up to 2MB on-chip flash and 512KB on-chip RAM, enough to support a wide range of applications. They provide an OctaSPI interface that enables designers to extend the on-chip flash and RAM even more. They also support error correction code (ECC) in the RAM. The memory block swap feature in conjunction with the intrinsic security built into RA Family devices, makes the RA6M5 Group the best choice for applications where in-field firmware updates are required. After new firmware is written to the flash using background operation (BGO), a selectable amount of 32kB flash blocks can be swapped to the new firmware.

The RA6M5 MCUs employ the Arm® Cortex®-M33 core based on Armv8-M architecture. They feature Arm TrustZone® technology and Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine. The Secure Crypto Engine incorporates multiple symmetric and asymmetric cryptography accelerators, advanced key management, security lifecycle management, power analysis resistance, and tamper detection. The new RA6M5 Group offers the same security features and software support as Renesas’ RA6M4 MCUs, which recently achieved PSA Certified Level 2 and SESIP1 certification. This combination of features enables customers to realize secure element functionality, delivering unmatched safety and security for highly connected IoT devices.

“The RA6M5 MCU Group offers our customers seemingly ‘endless’ communications options, enabling the flexibility to share data in a wide variety of different ways to address numerous IoT applications,” said Roger Wendelken, Senior Vice President in Renesas’ IoT and Infrastructure Business Unit. “This functionality, combined with ample on-chip memory and our industry-leading security features, makes these devices true powerhouses for implementing IoT designs.”

Key Features of the RA6M5 Group

  • Very Low power consumption of 107 μA/MHz in active mode (running the CoreMark algorithm from Flash at 200MHz); 30 µs wakeup time
  • 200-MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone technology
  • Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine as part of a full security solution
  • Scalable from 100- to 176-pin LQFP packages; also available in 176-ball BGAs
  • Integrated flash memory of 1MB, 1.5MB or 2MB; 512K SRAM including 64kB with ECC
  • Capacitive touch sensing unit
  • BGO/Swap function
  • CAN FD or CAN
  • Ethernet MAC with DMA
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed and High Speed with crystal less operation
  • Advanced analog with two ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) units
  • QuadSPI and OctaSPI
  • SDHI

The RA6M5 Group is supported by the easy-to-use Flexible Software Package (FSP), which includes a best-in-class HAL driver. The FSP uses a GUI to simplify and dramatically accelerate the development process, while also making it easy for customers to transition from an original 8/16-bit MCU design. Designers using the RA6M5 MCUs also have access to the extensive Arm partner ecosystem, offering a wide range of tools that help speed time-to-market.

The RA6M5 MCUs work seemlessly with Renesas’ complementary analog and power offerings to create comprehensive solutions for a variety of applications. These “Winning Combinations” showcase the unique capabilities of the RA6M5 MCUs and the breadth and depth of Renesas’ product line-up. For example, the RA6M5 is integrated into a Voice Recognition and Smart Control Winning Combination, along with power, transceiver, and isolation offerings from Renesas. Multiple applications featuring RA Family devices, as well as numerous other Renesas solutions, can be found at www.renesas.com/win.

Availability

The RA6M5 MCUs and the EK-RA6M5 Evaluation Kit (p/n RTK7EKA6M5S00001BE) are available now from Renesas and its worldwide distributors. For more information, please visit: renesas.com/ra6m5.

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Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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1847 Holdings Completes Acquisition of Wolo, a Leading Manufacturer and Distributor of Vehicle Horns and Warning Lights

Wolo’s loyal customer base includes virtually every major aftermarket supplier in North America

NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1847 Holdings LLC (OTCQB: EFSH) (the “Company”), a publicly traded holding company platform that combines the attractive attributes of private, lower-middle market businesses with the liquidity and transparency of a publicly traded company, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Wolo Manufacturing Corp. and Wolo Industrial Horn & Signal, Inc. (together, “Wolo”). Founded in 1965, Wolo designs and manufactures horn and safety products (electric, air, truck, marine, motorcycle and industrial equipment), and offers vehicle emergency and safety warning lights for cars, trucks, industrial equipment and emergency vehicles.

“Wolo has built a strong business with a diversified, repeat customer base that includes national retailers and major wholesalers,” stated Ellery W. Roberts, the CEO of 1847 Holdings. “We believe there are many expansion opportunities for Wolo, both domestic and international. With no debt, 20% operating margins, and an experienced team in place, we believe Wolo is in a great position to capitalize on these opportunities and is already underway on several key initiatives, including growing sales to the marine market, expanding its warning light and motorcycle horn programs, and broadening penetration into big box retailers. I look forward to working closely with the former owner, Stanley Solow, to ensure a seamless transition and appreciate his willingness to continue to assist the team as we seek to accelerate growth in the quarters ahead.”

Mr. Roberts continued, “Given the completion of the Wolo acquisition and the additional cash flow that will be added to our consolidated business, we believe it is time to implement the payment of cash dividends. We expect our board to consider the payment of cash dividends in the range of $0.02 to $0.05 per share annually beginning sometime during the second half of this year.”

Wolo has been granted 46 patents from the U.S., China, Taiwan, and the EU, with three pending and one in China approved but not issued. About half of the patents granted to Wolo are utility patents, protecting methods of functionality; the other half are design patents. Wolo’s utility patents are a difficult barrier for competitors to overcome and help Wolo to maintain high margins on its products.

The auto parts manufacturing industry is forecasted to grow to more than $73 billion by 2023, according to IBISWorld.

About 1847 Holdings LLC

1847 Holdings LLC (OTCQB: EFSH) a publicly traded diversified acquisition holding company, was founded by Ellery W. Roberts, a former partner of Parallel Investment Partners, Saunders Karp & Megrue and former Principal of Lazard Freres Strategic Realty Investors. 1847 Holdings’ investment thesis is that capital market inefficiencies have left the founders and/or stakeholders of many small business enterprises or lower-middle market businesses with limited exit options despite the intrinsic value of their business. Given this dynamic, 1847 Holdings seeks to consistently acquire businesses it views as “solid” for reasonable multiples of cash flow and then deploys resources to strengthen the infrastructure and systems to improve operations. These improvements may lead to a sale or IPO of an operating subsidiary at higher valuations than the purchase price and/or alternatively, an operating subsidiary may be held in perpetuity and contribute to 1847 Holdings’ ability to pay regular and special dividends to shareholders.

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This press release may contain information about 1847 Holdings’ view of its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future economic performance, taking into account the information currently available to it. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known to us, that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the expectations of future results, performance or financial position. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include but are not limited to the risks set forth in “Risk Factors” included in our SEC filings.

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Oncology Pharma Has Provided Initial Funding to NanoSmart Pharmaceuticals to Conduct Feasibility Studies for Initial Phases of IND-Enabling Activities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWireOncology Pharma, Inc. (OTC: ONPH) is pleased to announce that it has provided the initial financing for the initiation of formal drug development and preclinical planning; based upon proprietary nanoemulsion technology licensed from NanoSmart Pharmaceuticals.  Oncology Pharma has wired initial funds to develop and evaluate a dactinomycin nanoemulsion drug.

Oncology Pharma has begun its evolution into the next phase of implementing funds and completing its first stage of funding for NanoSmart. The Company plans to continue additional funding for research and development moving forward. A version of this product originally received FDA Orphan Drug Designation in 2015.

The licensed technology possesses proprietary technology and intellectual property rights for the development of pharmaceutical drug formulations that are liposomal and/or emulsion-based formulations and that may incorporate Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA).  The Autoantibodies utilized as carrier agents for pharmaceutical compounds used in tumor imaging and cancer treatment

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ONCOLOGY PHARMA, INC. (OTCPK: ONPH) (the “Company”) is currently engaging in research and development of therapeutics for oncology and prides itself for having a world-class Advisory Board that keeps the Company in the forefront of developing technologies in cancer research, biotechnology, and healthcare.

ABOUT NANOSMART PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

NanoSmart® Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held California corporation that is developing nanoparticle drug delivery platforms that utilize anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) to target existing drug therapies to areas of necrosis present in virtually all solid cancer tumors.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the matters discussed in this announcement contain forward-looking statements that involve material risks to and uncertainties in the Company’s business that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made herein. Such risks and uncertainties include risks related to licensing arrangements and joint ventures, including the need to negotiate the definitive agreements for the relationships; possible failure to realize anticipated benefits of business relationships; and, costs of providing funding to these business relationships. Other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company include, among other things, current negative operating cash flows and a need for additional funding to finance our operating plan; the terms of any further financing, which may be highly dilutive and may include onerous terms; unexpected costs and operating deficits, and lower than expected sales and revenues; uncertain willingness and ability of customers to adopt new technologies and other factors that may affect further market acceptance; adverse economic conditions; adverse results of any legal proceedings; the volatility of our operating results and financial condition; inability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel, including sales and marketing personnel; our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the Company’s ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company’s ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners and with any strategic or joint venture partners; the impact of competition; the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company’s technology; management of growth; and, other risks and uncertainties. This is not a solicitation to buy or sell securities and does not purport to be an analysis of the Company’s financial position.

CONTACTS:

For additional information, please contact the Oncology Pharma at:
One Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-869-1038 
Fax: 415-946-8801
Website: www.oncology-pharma.com 
Email: [email protected]



Procaps Group, a Leading Global Pharmaceutical Technology and Healthcare Company Based in Latin America, Going Public via Merger with Union Acquisition Corp II

Procaps Group, a Leading Global Pharmaceutical Technology and Healthcare Company Based in Latin America, Going Public via Merger with Union Acquisition Corp II

  • Procaps Group is a family-owned Latin American pharmaceutical company established over 40 years ago that has grown into a leading integrated pharma company with a presence in 13 countries and product reach in 50 markets modernizing oral drug delivery technology and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Procaps Group’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities provide innovative delivery technologies protected by an extensive IP moat and supported by industry accolades such as the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical plant in South America for selling Rx products into the U.S.
  • Procaps Group today is the largest pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization “CDMO” in Latin America and top 3 globally in terms of volume of softgel production capacity.
  • Procaps Group currently employs 5,000 people across 13 countries with a strong history and focus on ESG principles including resource-saving policies, HR and social programs and corporate policies.
  • Procaps Group generated gross revenue of $388 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million in 2020 and is on track to reach $436 million in gross revenue and $105 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2021. Procaps Group expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion from 22% in 2019 to 26% in 2021 with strong positive free cash flow. Approximately 44% of Procaps Group revenue in 2020 was USD-denominated.
  • Transaction represents the first ever Latin American focused SPAC to include a fully committed and over-subscribed SPAC-related ordinary share PIPE.
  • Transaction is expected to enable further investment in growth and new product categories and positions Procaps Group to capitalize on favorable regional dynamics through organic growth in B2B & B2C segments.
  • Transaction also positions the Company to drive inorganic growth through a roll-up strategy focused on mid-sized companies in the region. The Company’s M&A plan will focus on pharma and CDMO targets, as well as the possibility for transformational acquisitions in the future.
  • Transaction represents attractive entry valuation at 10.75X estimated 2021 EV/EBITDA multiple versus global CDMO and pharmaceutical industry comparable companies.
  • Combined Company to have an implied initial enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion, and expected to have an estimated $300 million in gross cash proceeds after closing, including a $100 million fully committed PIPE.
  • Combined Company strategically positions Procaps Group as a differentiated Latin American integrated pharma company leveraging a proprietary and proven M&A strategy that has the potential to deliver significant Adjusted EBITDA growth and margin expansion.
  • The PIPE was raised from a broad group of Latin American investors, healthcare investors and thought leaders. These include pan-regional funds such as Compass Group and Moneda Asset Management, as well as Chilean-based Consorcio Seguros, among several other unnamed global and healthcare investors.
  • Transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, with the Combined Company expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “PROC.”
  • A joint investor conference call to discuss the proposed transaction will be conducted today, March 31, 2021, at 11:00 AM Eastern time.

 

NEW YORK & BARRANQUILLA, Colombia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Union Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: LATN) (“LATN”), a special purpose acquisition company founded by Kyle P. Bransfield, today announced execution of a definitive business combination agreement along with a fully committed PIPE financing agreement with Procaps Group, a leading integrated international healthcare and pharmaceutical company, its newly created wholly-owned subsidiary, Procaps Group, S.A. (the “Company”), and the Company’s wholly-owned Cayman Island subsidiary (the “Merger Sub”). Following a series of transactions pursuant to the business combination agreement, Procaps Group and LATN will ultimately become wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the “Combined Company”).

The Combined Company will be led by Ruben Minski, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Procaps Group. The Company’s ordinary shares (the “Procaps Ordinary Shares”) are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “PROC.”

A group of leading investors has committed to participate in a PIPE to acquire $100 million of ordinary shares of LATN at $10.00 per share that will close simultaneously with the business combination. The Combined Company will also receive up to $200 million held in LATN’s trust account at closing of the transaction, subject to any redemptions by existing LATN shareholders. Additionally, all Procaps Group shareholders’ Procaps Ordinary Shares will be subject to a 6-month lock-up, subject to certain exceptions discussed in further detail below.

Alejandro Weinstein is a London-based serial healthcare entrepreneur who will serve as chairman of a newly-formed M&A committee, and take a leadership position in guiding the Combined Company’s M&A roll-up strategy.

Procaps Group Highlights

1. Founded in 1977, Procaps is a leading integrated international healthcare and pharmaceutical company with a successful history of growth and diversification.

  • Largest pharmaceutical integral CDMO (“iCDMO”) in Latin America and top 3 preferred supplier globally in terms of volume of softgel production capacity.
  • Proprietary portfolio of branded Rx and OTC products and services sold, distributed or provided to over 50 markets with a focus on differentiated, strong margin and high barrier to entry products.
  • Extensive scientific expertise and robust pipeline with more than 500 formulations, developing more than 50 products per year with in-house R&D.
  • Vertically and horizontally integrated to provide oral drug delivery technology and manufacturing capabilities at premium prices at competitive costs.
  • 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Latin America including first FDA-approved pharmaceutical plant in South America for selling Rx products into the U.S.
  • Employs over 5,000 people across 13 countries with highly accomplished management team.
  • Over 30 patents granted (over 50 pending) and over 5,000 trademarks.

2. Business Units/Product Lines

  • Softigel – iCDMO services specializing in Soft Gelatin Capsules (SGC) and derivative technologies.
  • Farma – Formulates, manufactures and markets branded prescription drugs.
  • Clinical Specialties – Develops, manufactures and markets high-complexity drugs for hospital use.
  • VitalCare – Develops, manufactures and markets OTC consumer healthcare products.
  • Diabetrics – Provides integrated diabetes solutions.

3. A leading regional player with strong diversification by product and geography positioned to drive regional consolidation.

  • Approximately 44% of Procaps revenue in 2020 was USD-denominated.
  • A leading player in both Colombia and Central America, which combined represents one of the largest pharma markets in Latin America.
  • Well positioned in key markets with attractive growth prospects due to favorable regional dynamics.

4. Focus on organic and inorganic growth with increased margin expansion through agile business model that identifies and maximizes growth and time-to-market.

  • Over 600 new product launches estimated in the next 3 years.
  • Working capital investment improves liquidity position to obtain important cost efficiencies.
  • Growth from existing portfolio and entrance into new therapeutic areas – products with significant growth potential accelerate the current e-Health platform.
  • Internationalization of existing portfolio – on-going efforts to expand footprint of successful products outside of Colombia.
  • Development of new, innovative pharma solutions – reliable and recognized track record on the development of new oral delivery technologies.
  • Organic growth through capital deployed to capex improvement including:

    • Capacity expansion of new lyophilization production lines
    • Plant and operational improvements
    • Improve automatization processes
  • Inorganic growth through established M&A platform with a 43-year proven track record.
  • Procaps Group positioned to capitalize on favorable regional dynamics through M&A

    • Emerging pharma markets are fragmented – 2nd & 3rd generation families
    • Synergies through innovation and economies of scale
    • Sector expertise and technical knowledge
    • Lower cost of capital and access to capital markets
  • Alejandro Weinstein appointed Chairman of M&A Committee to lead roll-up strategy of mid-sized companies in Latin America.

    • Pharma targets in Mexico, Central America and the Andean Region
    • CDMO targets in Mexico and Brazil
    • Key development areas including telehealth and digital health; ophthalmic products and therapeutic areas; and novel and orphan drug portfolios.

“For more than 40 years, Procaps has developed integral pharmaceutical solutions for people’s health, which has led it to become an important player within the Latin American pharmaceutical market,” said Ruben Minski, Procaps Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are very pleased to have support from top-tier investors, and access to the U.S. capital markets following the closing of this proposed transaction, which we believe will leave Procaps well-capitalized to provide our innovative pharmaceutical solutions to our global customers and drive our growth initiatives. Moreover, a key milestone was achieved in the transaction as it represents the first LatAm SPAC to have an over-subscribed PIPE in place from very sophisticated South American healthcare investors and U.S. based funds. This demonstrates the immense value they see in Procaps Group when you consider our discounted EV to EBITDA multiple versus industry comparables in the global CDMO sector and the combination of our strategic M&A strategy led by Alejandro Weinstein, a proven pharmaceutical rollup expert.

“With our strong history and focus on Environmental, Social and Governance principles, we are confident we can provide shareholders with a multi-pronged investment alternative that supports today’s healthcare needs and accomplishes this utilizing a sustainable footprint that we believe will deliver long-term value to your investment in Procaps. We look forward to opening a new chapter on our story that leverages:

  1. Our global reach;
  2. In-house R&D capabilities driving attractive growth opportunities;
  3. Leading integrated pharmaceutical CDMO specialized in softgels;
  4. Our proprietary portfolio of branded Rx and OTC products;
  5. Strategic positioning to capitalize on favorable regional dynamics; and
  6. A 43-year proven track record of growth and diversification with a strong top-line and free cash flow financial profile,” concluded Minski.

Kyle P. Bransfield, CEO of Union Acquisition Corp. ll added, “Procaps has built a strong foundation for growth by its tested business strategy. Our business combination will fuel this expansion, with a significant focus on a strategic roll-up strategy that we believe will drive an accelerated competitive position and value creation. Regional emerging pharma markets are fragmented, and greenfield pharma projects in big emerging markets are slow and expensive. Accretive acquisitions in key development areas will create synergies through innovation and economies of scale and lower the cost of capital through diversification both geographically and by business units,” concluded Bransfield.

Procaps Group has assembled a seasoned team of over 5,000 employees, consisting of scientists, clinical, manufacturing, regulatory and commercial experts. Following the closing of the transaction, Mr. Minski and Mr. Bransfield will be joined by certain board members of Procaps Group to form the Combined Company’s board of directors.

Key Transaction Terms

  • Pursuant to the terms of the business combination agreement: (i) LATN will merge with the Merger Sub and LATN’s ordinary shares and warrants to purchase ordinary shares of LATN will be exchanged for Procaps Ordinary Shares and warrants to purchase Procaps Ordinary Shares, respectively; and (ii) the current shareholders of Crynssen Pharma Group Limited (“Procaps Group”) will contribute all of their shares of Procaps Group to the Company in exchange for Procaps Ordinary Shares and, in the case of the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), one of Procaps Group’s shareholders, Procaps Ordinary Shares and redeemable B shares of the Company, resulting in Procaps Group becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company following the consummation of such exchanges (i.e., the Combined Company).
  • Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Procaps Group’s shareholders will receive an aggregate of 97.1 million Procaps Ordinary Shares and, in addition to Procaps Ordinary Shares, IFC will receive 6 million redeemable B shares of the Company, in exchange for their existing Procaps Group ordinary shares, as contemplated by the terms of the business combination agreement.
  • All Procaps Group shareholders’ Procaps Ordinary Shares will be subject to a 6-month lock-up, with the exception of 4 million Procaps Ordinary Shares held by certain Procaps Group shareholders, which will be subject to a shorter lock-up expiring on the earlier to occur of the date that is 90 days from the date of the consummation of the business combination and the date which the last sale price of the Procaps Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period.
  • Of the Procaps Ordinary Shares issued to the Procaps Group shareholder in the exchange described above, 10,464,612 Procaps Ordinary Shares will be placed into an escrow account at closing of the transaction (the “Procaps Escrowed Shares”). 50% of the Procaps Escrowed Shares will be released to Procaps Group’s shareholders if the last sale price of the Procaps Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period and the remaining 50% will be released to Procaps Group’s shareholders if the last sale price of the Procaps Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $13.00 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period.
  • As part of the transaction, LATN’s founders have agreed to forfeit 2,875,000 of their private warrants. LATN’s founders have also agreed to place 2,875,000 of the private warrants of the Combined Company they will receive in the business combination and 1,250,000 Procaps Ordinary Shares into an escrow account (together with the Procaps Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the escrowed private warrants, the “LATN Escrowed Shares”). 50% of the escrowed warrants and 50% of LATN Escrowed Shares will be released to LATN’s founder if the last sale price of the Procaps Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period, and the remaining 50% of the escrowed warrants and LATN Escrowed Shares will be released to the LATN founders if the last sale price of the Procaps Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $13.00 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period. For the avoidance of doubt, any Procaps Ordinary Shares released from escrow will remain subject to any applicable lock-up. The owners of the Procaps Escrowed Shares and the LATN Escrowed Shares (together, the “Escrowed Shares”) will retain their economic interests (such as rights to cash dividends, if any) in, and be able to vote, such Escrowed Shares while they remain in escrow.
  • The Combined Company is expected to receive gross proceeds of approximately $300 million at the closing of the transaction assuming no redemptions by LATN’s shareholders. Net proceeds to the Combined Company are expected to be approximately $215 million after transaction-related expenses and the redemption of the 6 million redeemable B shares of the Company held by IFC for a total cash payment of $60 million. Use of net proceeds would be to fund organic growth and consummate accretive acquisitions.
  • In addition to the $200 million held in LATN’s trust account (assuming no redemptions by LATN’s shareholders), an additional group of top-tier healthcare investors has committed to participate in the transaction through an ordinary share PIPE of $100 million at $10 per share. As noted, this transaction represents the first ever Latin American focused SPAC to include a fully committed and over-subscribed SPAC-related ordinary share PIPE.
  • Assuming no redemptions by LATN’s shareholders, excluding the Escrowed Shares and following the redemption of certain Procaps shares held by the IFC, it is estimated that the current shareholders of Procaps will own approximately 71% of the issued and outstanding shares in the Combined Company at closing.
  • Transaction value will be 10.75x EV/2021E Adjusted EBITDA, implying an estimated pro forma enterprise valuation of US$ 1.1 billion based on an estimated Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 of $105 million and excluding the Escrowed Shares.
  • Post-transaction pro forma Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA reduced from 2X 2020 to minimal net debt 2021, assuming no redemptions and excluding the Escrowed Shares.
  • As part of the transaction, the Procaps Group’s current management and existing equity holders will roll nearly 100% of their equity into the Combined Company. All shareholders from the families will not have any secondary redemptions from the gross proceeds received. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

The transaction has been approved by each of LATN’s and Procaps Group’s Board of Directors. The transaction is subject to the approval of LATN and Procaps shareholders and other customary conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

Additional information about the transaction will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K that will contain an investor presentation to be filed by LATN with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and will be available at www.sec.gov. In addition, LATN intends to file a registration statement on Form F-4 with the SEC, which will also include a proxy statement/prospectus, and will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC.

Advisors

BTG Pactual acted as sole placement agent on the PIPE and financial advisor to LATN. Cantor Fitzgerald acted as capital markets advisor to LATN. Greenhill & Co., LLC acted as financial and capital markets advisor to Procaps Group. Linklaters LLP acted as legal counsel to LATN and Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal counsel to Procaps Group in the transaction.

Conference Call Details

Procaps Group Chief Executive Officer Ruben Minski, Procaps Group Board Member & Chairman of M&A Committee Alejandro Weinstein and Union Acquisition Corp. ll Chief Operating Officer Daniel Fink will host the conference call. The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of Procaps’ website here.

To access the call, please use the following information:

Date:

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Time:

11:00 a.m. EDT, 8:00 a.m. PDT

Toll Free dial-in number:

1-877-407-9716

Toll/International dial-in number:

1-201-493-6779

Conference ID:

13718102

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at +1 (949) 491-8235.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=144110 and via the investor relations section of Procaps’ website here.

A replay of the call will be available for one year following the conference.

Toll Free Replay Number:

1-844-512-2921

International Replay Number:

1-412-317-6671

Replay ID:

13718102

About Procaps Group

Procaps Group is a developer of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solutions, medicines, and hospital supplies that reach more than 50 countries in all five continents. Procaps has a direct presence in 13 countries in Latin America and has more than 5,000 collaborators working under a sustainable model. Procaps develops, manufactures, and markets over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, nutritional supplements and high-potency clinical solutions. For more information, visit www.procapsgroup.com or the Company’s investor relations website investor.procapsgroup.com.

About Union Acquisition Corp. II.

Union Acquisition Corp. II, led by Kyle Bransfield, is a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. For more information, please click here.

Important Information About the Merger and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company, a subsidiary of Procaps Group that will be become the holding company of LATN and Procaps Group as of the closing of the proposed transaction, is expected to file a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Form F-4”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that will include a proxy statement of LATN that will also constitute a prospectus of the Company. LATN, Procaps Group and the Company urge investors, stockholders and other interested persons to read, when available, the Form F-4, including the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and documents incorporated by reference therein, as well as other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about Procaps Group, the Company, LATN and the proposed transaction. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement will be mailed to shareholders of LATN as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Once available, shareholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the Form F-4, including the proxy statement/prospectus, and other documents filed with the SEC without charge, by directing a request to: BTG Pactual US Capital, LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, Email: [email protected]. The preliminary and definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Participants in the Solicitation

LATN and Procaps Group and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed business combination described in this press release under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of LATN is set forth in LATN’s final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) on October 17, 2019, and is available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Union Acquisition Corp. II, 1425 Brickell Ave., #57B, Miami, FL 33131. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the LATN shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the registration statement containing the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements include projected financial information, including Adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow; the expected gross cash proceeds from the transaction; expected future capitalization; the expected listing of the Ordinary Shares and the closing of the transaction; expectations relating to Procaps Group’s ability to invest in growth and new product categories and capitalize on favorable regional dynamics through organic and inorganic growth; estimated product launches in next three years; belief that Procaps Group will be sufficiently capitalized to provide innovative solutions and drive growth initiatives; and expected synergies through innovation, economies of scale and lower cost of capital. Such forward-looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, synergies, prospects, and other aspects of the businesses of LATN, Procaps Group, or the Combined Company after completion of any proposed business combination are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the proposed business combination; (2) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, and the ability of the combined business to grow and manage growth profitably; (3) the inability to successfully retain or recruits officers, key employees, or directors following the proposed business combination; (4) effects on Union’s public securities’ liquidity and trading; (5) the market’s reaction to the proposed business combination; (6) the lack of a market for LATN’s securities; (7) LATN’s and Procaps Group’s financial performance following the proposed business combination; (8) costs related to the proposed business combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that LATN or Procaps Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (11) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by LATN. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results, including, among others, the ability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval from LATN shareholders or satisfy other closing conditions in the Business Combination Agreement, the occurrence of any event that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement, the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against LATN or Procaps Group following announcement of the proposed business combination and related transactions, the impact of COVID-19 on Procaps Group’s business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the business combination, the ability to obtain or maintain the listing LATN’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq following the proposed business combination, costs related to the proposed business combination, changes in applicable laws or regulations, the possibility that LATN or Procaps Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, and other risks and uncertainties, including those to be included under the header “Risk Factors” in the Form F-4 to be filed with the SEC and those included under the header “Risk Factors” in the final prospectus of LATN related to its initial public offering, as well as LATN’s other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on these statements.

Non-Solicitation

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.

Procaps Group Investor Contact:

Chris Tyson/Doug Hobbs

SPAC Alpha IR+

(949) 491-8235

[email protected]

LATN Contact:

Kyle P. Bransfield

Chief Executive Officer

Union Acquisition Corp. II

(305) 306-2522

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Sera Prognostics Appoints Robert G. Harrison as Chief Information Officer

– Accomplished technology leader joins Sera to build and deploy its information strategy –

SALT LAKE CITY, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sera Prognostics, Inc., The Pregnancy Company™, focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today announced the appointment of Robert G. Harrison as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Harrison joins Sera Prognostics in its transition from a rigorous scientific and data-driven clinical stage company into an emerging commercial-stage company.

For more than three decades, Rob Harrison has served in several senior leadership positions of both public and private companies. His most recent appointment has been with Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN) as Chief Information Office Officer, where he architected the IT infrastructure that enabled Myriad to grow from its first product launch in 1996 with fewer than 100 employees in a single location, to become a leading global precision medicine company, with multiple products, more than 2,700 employees and deploying testing facilities and services in three continents. Rob successfully directed the IT integration of strategic acquisitions of four companies, simultaneously facilitating international business expansion over the past decade in the company’s growth. Serving as a long-standing board member of the Utah Technology Council, Mr. Harrison remains an active member of the Association for Information Management (AIM) Utah CIO Council, and is also a respected community leader committed to charitable causes that benefit the well-being of women.

“It is a thrill to be working closely again with Rob Harrison, as we build the foundation for Sera Prognostics to be a leader in providing pivotal pregnancy information to both physicians and expectant mothers,” said Gregory C. Critchfield, M.D., M.S., Chairman and CEO. “Rob’s deep technical expertise, business judgment and direct real-world experience in building IT infrastructure and capabilities will help Sera to achieve its vision of improving the health of mothers and babies and reducing the costs of healthcare delivery.”

“Sera has achieved remarkable progress in its information-rich and data-driven approach to address the immense burden of premature birth,” said Rob Harrison. “Strong data readouts from multiple studies covering analytic validity, clinical validity, and both clinical and health economic outcomes form a solid foundation to enable Sera to play a leading role in addressing the enormous personal, societal and economic consequences of prematurity, and of other adverse pregnancy conditions. I am excited to join the talented Sera team and help build technology platforms that drive the company’s progress.”

About Sera Prognostics, Inc.

Sera Prognostics is the leading health diagnostics company dedicated to improving the lives of women and babies through precision pregnancy care. Sera delivers pivotal information in early pregnancy to physicians and expectant mothers, designed to enable them to improve maternal and neonatal health and reduce healthcare costs.  Sera’s precision medicine PreTRM® test reports to a physician the individualized risk of premature delivery in a pregnancy, enabling earlier proactive interventions in women with higher risk. In addition to the PreTRM® test, Sera has a robust pipeline of innovative blood-based biomarker tests focused on the early prediction of other serious complications of pregnancy. Sera Prognostics is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.seraprognostics.com.

About Preterm Birth

Preterm birth is defined as any birth before 37 weeks’ gestation and is the leading cause of illness and death in newborns.  The 2020 March of Dimes Report Card shows that of approximately 3.8 million babies born annually in the U.S., more than one in ten is born prematurely.1 Prematurity is associated with a significantly increased risk of major long-term medical complications, including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, chronic respiratory illness, intellectual disability, seizures, and vision and hearing loss, and can generate significant costs throughout the lives of affected children. The annual US health care costs to manage complications of prematurity were estimated to be approximately $25 billion in 2016.2

About the PreTRM® Test

The PreTRM® test is the only clinically validated commercially available blood test that provides an early individual risk prediction for spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic, singleton pregnancies. The PreTRM® test measures and analyzes proteins in the blood that are highly predictive of preterm birth. The PreTRM® test permits physicians to identify, as early as 19 weeks of pregnancy, which women are at increased risk for premature delivery, enabling more informed clinical decisions based on each woman’s individual risk, so that her care can be personalized to address her risk. The PreTRM® test is ordered by a medical professional. For more information about the PreTRM® test, please visit www.PreTRM.com and the PreTRM® Test YouTube Channel. You can also join the conversation on Facebook and @PreTRM.

References

  1. Martin JA, et al. Births: Final Data for 2019. National Vital Statistics Reports; vol 70 no 2. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:100472
  2. Waitzman NJ, et al. Preterm birth lifetime costs in the United States in 2016: An update. Semin Perinatol. 2021 Jan 24:151390. doi: 10.1016/j.semperi.2021.151390. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33541716.

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+1 973 818 8198

 



Herc Holdings Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast Date

Herc Holdings Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast Date

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) will host its first quarter 2021 earnings call and webcast on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. The Company plans to issue a press release with the financial results on the same day prior to the call.

Those who wish to listen to the live conference call and view the accompanying presentation slides should visit the Events and Presentations tab of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at IR.HercRentals.com. The press release and presentation slides for the call will be posted to this section of the website prior to the start of the call.

Shareholders and other interested parties who wish to ask questions may participate in the call by using the following dial-in numbers:

U.S. participants: +1-877-883-0383

International participants: + 1-412-902-6506

Access code: 5626586

Webcast URL: https://services.choruscall.com/links/hri210422zhhctA1G.html

Please dial in at least 10 to 15 minutes before the call start time to ensure that you are connected to the call and to register your name and company.

A replay of the conference call will be available via webcast on the Company website at IR.HercRentals.com, where it will be archived for two weeks after the call. A telephonic replay will be available for one week. To listen to the archived call by telephone, U.S. participants should dial + 1-877-344-7529 and international participants should dial + 1-412-317-0088 and enter conference ID number 10153206.

 

About Herc Holdings Inc.

Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers with 277 locations in North America. With over 55 years of experience, we are a full-line equipment rental supplier offering a broad portfolio of equipment for rent. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction and lighting. Our equipment rental business is supported by ProSolutionsR, our industry-specific solutions-based services, which includes power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, and studio and production equipment, and our ProContractor professional grade tools. Our product offerings and services are aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively and safely. The Company has approximately 4,800 employees who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Herc Holdings’ 2020 total revenues were approximately $1.8 billion. All references to “Herc Holdings” or the “Company” in this press release refer to Herc Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. For more information on Herc Holdings and its products and services, visit: www.HercRentals.com.

Paul Dickard

Vice President, Communications

[email protected]

239-301-1214

Elizabeth Higashi, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

[email protected]

239-301-1024

KEYWORDS: United States North America Florida

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Other Construction & Property Fleet Management Construction & Property Automotive

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