Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. Announces Appointment of Clifford W. Henry and Madisson G. Corbett to Board of Directors

NORTHRIDGE, CA, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: IPSI) (“Innovative” or the “Company”), a Southern California based fintech company focused on building a 21st century universal digital payment platform, IPSIPay™, today announced the appointment of Clifford W. Henry and Madisson G. Corbett to the Company’s Board of Directors. Following the appointment of Mr. Henry and Ms. Corbett, Innovative’s Board will be comprised of 5 directors, 3 of whom are independent.

“We are pleased to welcome Cliff Henry and Madisson Corbett to our Board,” said James Fuller, Director of the Board. “Cliff’s experience in investment management and Madisson’s background working with successful fintech start-ups will be invaluable additions to our team. Moreover, as Innovative continues to grow and develop its digital payment platform, we believe these two new members will help us achieve our business strategy and provide sound insight for our Company.”

Mr. Henry is Chairman and CIO of CWH Associates, an investment management and consulting firm he founded in 1989. CWH is the owner and General Partner of Worthington Growth, LP, one of the earliest thematic focused, research-driven investment funds specializing in small and mid-cap companies.

In addition to his investment work, Mr. Henry has served a number of companies as a director or advisor. He is also involved extensively in pro bono work most recently as a Chairman of the Indian River (Florida) Cultural Council and was a founding Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Clay Art Center in Port Chester New York.

Ms. Corbett has extensive experience in sales and built the sales development organizations at Series A-C tech companies. Ms. Corbett’s career in sales began in San Diego, overseeing global sales and marketing at the top surf wax company in the US. Ms. Corbett then worked at the International Surfing Association, recognized by the International Olympic, Committee and helped introduce surfing to the Olympics in 2020.

After her time in San Diego, Ms. Corbett began working for various Y Combinator companies including payroll & benefits platform, Gusto, hiring software, Lever, and mental health start up, Modern Health.

Presently, Ms. Corbett works for fintech start-up, Brex.com and has been with the company over the last two years. She built out the entire sales development organization from scratch and oversaw top of funnel production for the Go To Market Team at Brex.com.  Ms. Corbett managed the increase of reoccurring annual revenue from $20,000,000 to $100,000,000 in just 18 months and her team accounted for 85% of the net new revenue generated during the period.

About Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc.

Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (“Innovative”) strives to offer cutting edge digital payment solutions for consumers and service providers.  Innovative’s ecosystem will span multiple devices such as self-service kiosks, mobile applications and POS terminals offering alternative payment methods to meet the needs of consumers and service providers. (investor.ipsipay.com)

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate, “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and include statements regarding the expected contribution of Mr. Henry and Ms. Corbett as the Company seeks to accelerate its business development and evolve. These forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions as of the date of the press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectation include, among others, our ability to position the Company for future profitability, the duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, including the impact to the economy in California and Mexico, and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Altimar Acquisition Corporation Announces Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Special Meeting Date for Proposed Business Combination with Owl Rock Capital Group and Dyal Capital Partners to form Blue Owl Capital Inc.

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NEW YORK, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Altimar Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (the “Company” or “Altimar”) (NYSE: ATAC), announced today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), has declared effective its Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), which includes a definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the “Proxy Statement”) in connection with its previously announced proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Owl Rock Capital Group (“Owl Rock”) and Dyal Capital Partners (“Dyal”) to form Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”).  Altimar also announced that it has set a record date of April 23, 2021 (the “Record Date”) and a meeting date of May 18, 2021 for its extraordinary general meeting (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the Business Combination.

The closing of the Business Combination is subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.  All required approvals from Owl Rock and Dyal stakeholders have been obtained. The Business Combination is expected to close promptly after the Special Meeting.

“We are pleased to reach this critical milestone in the transaction process, and with approvals from Owl Rock and Dyal stakeholders, look forward to successfully completing the proposed merger, as planned,” said Tom Wasserman, Chairman and CEO of Altimar Acquisition Corporation.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the various travel and other restrictions in place, the Special Meeting will be held virtually and Altimar shareholders can attend the Special Meeting using the virtual meeting instructions set forth on their proxy cards.  If any Altimar shareholder does not receive the Proxy Statement, that shareholder should contact their broker or contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated (“Innisfree”), Altimar’s proxy solicitor, for assistance, toll-free at (877) 456-3463 (banks and brokers can call collect at (212) 750-5571).  Altimar shareholders who have questions or need assistance in voting their shares are instructed to call Innisfree at (877) 456-3463.

Altimar shareholders can register for the Special Meeting by visiting the following link: https://www.cstproxy.com/altimarspac/sm2021/. Only Altimar shareholders with valid control numbers from their proxy cards may submit questions. Altimar shareholders will have the opportunity to submit questions both in advance of the Special Meeting and during the Special Meeting, in each case upon receipt of their proxy cards and the control numbers set forth therein. All questions should be submitted via the chat box on the virtual meeting page on the link listed above. Questions submitted in advance of the Special Meeting and during the Special Meeting will be addressed during the Special Meeting as time permits and at the sole and absolute discretion of Altimar.  Questions will be addressed in the order received. Altimar shareholders who need assistance submitting questions should call Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Altimar’s virtual meeting provider, at (917) 262-2373.

About Altimar Acquisition Corporation

Altimar Acquisition Corporation is a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Altimar Sponsor, LLC, an affiliate of HPS Investment Partners, LLC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. For more information, visit www.altimaracquisition.com.

About Owl Rock Capital

Owl Rock Capital Group, together with its subsidiaries, is a New York based alternative asset manager with approximately $27.1 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2020. Owl Rock’s platform consists of multiple investment funds and products including business development companies. Owl Rock is comprised of a team of seasoned investment professionals with significant and diverse experience from some of the world’s leading investment firms and financial institutions. Owl Rock’s relationship-oriented approach to investing seeks to provide companies with sizeable commitments to facilitate transactions and support their growth needs with certainty, speed and transparency throughout the entire investment process. For more information, please visit us at www.owlrock.com.

About Dyal Capital Partners

Dyal Capital Partners seeks to acquire minority equity stakes in and provide financing to established alternative asset managers. With over a decade of experience transacting with institutional financial firms, Dyal has completed over 50 equity and debt transactions and manages approximately $23.8 billion in aggregate capital commitments as of December 31, 2020. Central to Dyal’s success is our Business Services Platform (the “BSP”). The BSP is a team that provides strategic support to underlying management company partners in various areas, primarily including capital strategy and advisory services. Part of Neuberger Berman, the Dyal team is located in New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Important Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It:

In connection with the Business Combination, a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which includes a definitive proxy statement of Altimar with respect to the Special Meeting. Altimar’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the Registration Statement and combined proxy statement/prospectus contained therein and any documents filed in connection therewith, as these materials will contain important information about Blue Owl, Altimar, and the Business Combination. The Proxy Statement will be mailed to Altimar’s shareholders who were holders of record as of April 23, 2021.  The documents filed by Altimar with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by Altimar may be obtained free of charge from Altimar at www.altimaracquisition.com. Alternatively, these documents can be obtained free of charge from Altimar upon written request to Altimar Acquisition Corporation, 40 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019, Attn: Secretary, or by calling 212–287–6767.

Participants in the Solicitation

Altimar and certain of its respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Altimar, in favor of the approval of the Business Combination. For information regarding Altimar’s directors and executive officers, please see Altimar’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2021 and as amended on April 22, 2021. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the Proxy Statement. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the preceding section.

Non-Solicitation

The disclosure herein 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 the securities of Altimar, nor shall there be any sale of any such 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 such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a definitive document.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Altimar are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding the proposed Business Combination and expectations regarding the combined business are “forward looking statements.” In addition, words such as “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” “target,” “goal,” “objective,” “outlook” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Altimar’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: the inability of Altimar to complete the proposed Business Combination with Owl Rock and Dyal; the risk of delays in the expected timing of the closing of the proposed Business Combination with Owl Rock and Dyal; the risk that Altimar shareholder approval of the proposed Business Combination is not obtained; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, the amount of funds available in Altimar’s trust account following any redemptions by Altimar’s stockholders; changes in general economic conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the outcome of litigation related to or arising out of the proposed Business Combination, or any adverse developments therein or delays or costs resulting therefrom; the ability to meet the New York Stock Exchange’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; costs related to the proposed Business Combination; those factors discussed in Altimar’s annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2021 and as amended on April 22, 2021, under the heading “Risk Factors”; those factors discussed in the Proxy Statement under the heading “Risk Factors” and other documents of Altimar filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. Altimar does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:

Altimar Acquisition Corporation

[email protected] 

 

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iGrafx Announces Appointment of Andrew McFarland to Chief Executive Officer

PORTLAND, Ore., May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iGrafx, a world leader in digital business transformation, announced the appointment of Andrew McFarland to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Andrew joined iGrafx in October 2020 as Chief Customer Officer, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in executive leadership. “Andy is a proven leader who develops employees, drives vision, consistently exceeds goals” stated Joel Trammel, chairman of iGrafx and managing partner of Lone Rock Technology Group.

As a trusted advisor to investors and executive teams alike, Andrew will help iGrafx continue to develop innovative business strategies and client-focused solutions that enable organizations improve their processes, drive growth, and transform their business.

About iGrafx

iGrafx believes that process is at the center of everything, and helps the largest, most complex enterprises around the world convert their business processes into a portfolio of valuable assets.  The iGrafx Business Transformation Platform is the world’s most comprehensive, supporting RPA and workflow automation, customer journey, governance, risk, compliance, and more, as well as SaaS and private cloud deployment. It is also the most scalable, currently accommodating the largest, global enterprise requirements. iGrafx possesses and shares 400+ years of process passion.

For more information, please visit: https://www.igrafx.com

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Joe Rogan Poised to Set the Energy Drink Market on Fire with His New Clean Energy Drink from Kill Cliff

Behold, Flaming Joe: Ignite

ATLANTA, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kill Cliff, the World’s best-selling and best-tasting clean energy drink, is taking the beverage industry by storm with their latest product launch: Joe Rogan’s Flaming Joe Ignite. The brand’s newest clean energy drink is a spicy pineapple flavor loaded with 150mg of clean green tea caffeine, b-vitamins and electrolytes, but zero sugar or junk.  

Rogan, who hosts the world’s largest podcast and holds a massive social media following, personally developed the flavor alongside the Kill Cliff team. “I’ve been a fan of Kill Cliff for a long time. And I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create my own clean energy drink. Simply put, these guys nailed it.” Rogan also added, “People are understandably more concerned than ever with what they are putting into their bodies. I think they’ve created a masterpiece of pineapple and jalapeno deliciousness, and I hope you enjoy the [expletive] out of it.” 

“Innovation is a critical part of our growth.  With Flaming Joe, we have a product that everyone wants and only one company has.  At Kill Cliff, we are doing things our way and making a huge impact on the market,” said John Brenkus, CMO of Kill Cliff.

Coming off a banner year in 2020, Kill Cliff’s growth continues unabated. In the first quarter of 2021 Kill Cliff logged over 360% growth online and 230% increase in growth in retail. Most recently, the brand successfully passed the $1 million mark in charitable donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation.

“We are really excited about this collaboration with Joe Rogan and the opportunity it provides to reinvest our success in our partners and customers,” says Kill Cliff CEO, John Timar. “Our growth exemplifies consumer thirst for a truly great alternative to the toxic energy drink establishment. Nothing fake. Nothing artificial. We deliver that in spades.”

Flaming Joe Ignite is now available to order at killcliff.com. And crush your cravings with all Kill Cliff Ignite flavors including Cherry Lime Grenade, Smashing Citrus, Legendary Lemon Berry, Fruit Punch Knockout and Tropicool Thunder.

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About KILL CLIFF 

Founded and created by a Navy SEAL with the spirit of giving back to the community, Kill Cliff® makes the world’s best and first clean energy drink. Headquartered in Atlanta, the Kill Cliff team includes civilians and accomplished military veterans and is absolutely committed to serving and supporting the Navy SEAL community. Kill Cliff honors the dedication and sacrifice made by these warriors and their families by donating a portion of the proceeds through their Official Partnership with theNavy SEAL Foundation. VisitKillCliff.com and follow KILL CLIFF onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube, and Instagram@killcliff

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Buybacks of shares in Alfa Laval during week 17 2021

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LUND, Sweden, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — During the period April 28 – April 30, 2021, Alfa Laval AB (publ) (LEI code: 549300UCKT2UK88AG251) has repurchased in total 82,500 own shares (ISIN: SE0000695876) as part of the share buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to secure optimized capital structure.

The share buybacks form part of the SEK 2 billion share buyback program, which Alfa Laval announced on April 27, 2021. The share buy-back program, which runs between April 28, 2021 and April 25, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the so-called Safe Harbour Regulation).

Shares in Alfa Laval have been repurchased as follows:

 

Date

Aggregated daily volumel
(number of shares)

Weighted average share price per day (SEK)

Total daily transaction value (SEK)

28/04/2021

25,000

295.3330

7,383,325

29/04/2021

30,000

292.5908

8,777,724

30/04/2021

27,500

287.3723

7,902,738

 

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Nordea on behalf of Alfa Laval. Following the above acquisitions, Alfa Laval’s holding of own shares amounts to 82,500  shares as of April 30, 2021.

The total number of shares in Alfa Laval, including the own shares, is 419,456,315, and the number of outstanding shares, excluding the own shares, is 419,373,815.

A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.

For more information please contact: 

Johan Lundin

Head of Investor Relations
Alfa Laval
Tel: +46 46 36 65 10
Mobile: +46 730 46 30 90

Henrik G. Welch

Head of Group Treasury
Alfa Laval
Tel: +46 46 36 65 10
Mobile: +46 70 2638399

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CVS Health Announces New Initiatives to Support Women’s Health and Wellness in May

Offering free heart health screenings during National Women’s Health Week at MinuteClinic locations nationwide to help make preventative care more accessible

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced new initiatives to support women’s health and wellness in May, including offering no-cost heart health screenings from May 9 through May 15 at MinuteClinic to help women understand their risk for heart disease – the number one killer of women.  These efforts are part of CVS Health’s overall commitment to making women’s health care more accessible, affordable, simpler and more personalized to meet the unique health and wellness needs during each stage of a woman’s life.

“Women have taken on even more during the pandemic and have had less time to prioritize preventative care,” said Eileen Howard Boone, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy and Chief Sustainability Officer for CVS Health. “As we celebrate moms and all the women in our lives this month, we want to make it easier for women to care for themselves and meet their health and wellness needs.  Advancing women’s health is a key driver of CVS Health’s longtime support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Movement, which we are proud to again support this May.”

To help make preventative care more convenient and accessible, patients can visit one of CVS Health’s approximately 1,100 MinuteClinic locations from May 9 through May 15 to receive a no-cost “Know Your Numbers” heart health screening. Patients will learn five key personal health numbers that can help them determine their risk for heart disease, including cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. 

“We know that nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, yet many women don’t have the awareness about this disease to understand and prevent their risk,” said Angela Patterson, Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer, MinuteClinic. “That’s why offering these free heart health screenings is so important, especially this year when so many people have put off care.”

In addition to the free heart health screenings, CVS Pharmacy will provide accessible solutions and special offers to support women’s physical and mental wellbeing. From now through May 22, ExtraCare Rewards program members will receive deals on women’s wellness items in-store, including weekly promotions for products in a variety of categories such as vitamins, skin care as well as feminine care and beauty products to help women feel their best. 

As part of CVS Health’s ongoing support of the American Heart Association, CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide will raise funds to support the Go Red for Women movement. From May 2 through May 29, CVS Pharmacy customers can support Go Red For Women by making a $1, $3 or larger donation at stores nationwide or online at www.cvshealth.com/GoRed.

Since teaming up with the AHA in 2017, CVS Health has raised nearly $20 million to help fight cardiovascular disease.  Visit www.cvshealth.com/GoRed for more information about the free heart health screenings and to donate to American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement.

About CVS Health
We are a diversified health services company with more than 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model makes us an integral part of people’s everyday health. From our innovative new services at HealthHUBTM locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply better. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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Cushing® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund Announces Distribution

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DALLAS, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Cushing® NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund (formerly known as the Cushing® Renaissance Fund) declared its monthly distribution of $0.2132 per common share for May, 2021. The distribution will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below:

 


Ex-Date

 


Record Date

Payment
Date

Distribution
Amount

Return of Capital
Estimate1

5/14/21

5/17/21

5/28/21

$0.2132

100%

1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund’s current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year. It is currently anticipated, but not certain, that approximately 100% of the Fund’s distribution will be treated as a return of capital. The final determination of such amount will be made and reported to shareholders in early 2022, after the end of the calendar year when the Fund determines its earnings and profits for the year. The final tax status of each distribution may differ substantially from this preliminary information.

The distribution shall be paid on the payment date unless the payment of such distribution is deferred by the Fund’s Board of Trustees upon a determination that such deferral is required in order to comply with applicable law or to ensure that the Fund remains solvent and able to pay its debts as they become due and continue as a going concern.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective of seeking a high total return with an emphasis on current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of equity and debt securities of infrastructure companies, including: (i) energy infrastructure companies, (ii) industrial infrastructure companies, (iii) sustainable infrastructure companies, and (iv) technology and communication infrastructure companies. The Fund will invest no more than 25% of its Managed Assets in securities of energy master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) that qualify as publicly traded partnerships under the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SZC.”

There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. Investments in the Fund involve operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Fund will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. It is important to note that closed-end funds trade on their market value, not net asset value, and closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value.

Future distributions will be made by the Fund if and when declared by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, based on a consideration of number of factors, including the Fund’s continued compliance with terms and financial covenants of its senior securities, the Fund’s net investment income, financial performance and available cash. There can be no assurance that the amount or timing of distributions in the future will be equal or similar to that described herein or that the Board of Trustees will not decide to suspend or discontinue the payment of distributions in the future.

ABOUT CUSHING® ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP

Cushing, a subsidiary of Swank Capital, is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Cushing serves as investment adviser to affiliated funds and managed accounts providing active management in markets where inefficiencies exist. 

Contact:

Blake Nelson

Cushing
® Asset Management, LP
214-692-6334
www.cushingasset.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Although the Funds and Cushing believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the company’s reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required by law, the Funds and Cushing do not assume a duty to update this forward-looking statement.

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Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund Announces Distribution

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DALLAS, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Cushing® MLP & Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the “Fund”) declared its monthly distribution of $0.12 per common share for May, 2021. The distribution will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below:


Ex-Date


Record Date

Payment
Date

Distribution
Amount

Return of Capital
Estimate1

5/14/21

5/17/21

5/28/21

$0.12

100%

1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund’s current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.  It is currently anticipated, but not certain, that approximately 100% of the Fund’s distribution will be treated as a return of capital. The final determination of such amount will be made and reported to shareholders in early 2022, after the end of the calendar year when the Fund determines its earnings and profits for the year. The final tax status of the distribution may differ substantially from this preliminary information.

The distribution shall be paid on the payment date unless the payment of such distribution is deferred by the Fund’s Board of Trustees upon a determination that such deferral is required in order to comply with applicable law or to ensure that the Fund remains solvent and able to pay its debts as they become due and continue as a going concern.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND

The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company with an investment objective of seeking a high after-tax total return from a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of energy infrastructure master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and MLP-related investments.  The Fund will invest no more than 25% of its Managed Assets in securities of MLPs that qualify as publicly traded partnerships under the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SRV.”

There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. Investments in the Fund involve operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Fund will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. It is important to note that closed-end funds trade on their market value, not net asset value, and closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value.

Future distributions will be made by the Fund if and when declared by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, based on a consideration of number of factors, including the Fund’s continued compliance with terms and financial covenants of its senior securities, the Fund’s net investment income, financial performance and available cash.  There can be no assurance that the amount or timing of distributions in the future will be equal or similar to that described herein or that the Board of Trustees will not decide to suspend or discontinue the payment of distributions in the future.

ABOUT CUSHING® ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP

Cushing, a subsidiary of Swank Capital, is an SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Cushing serves as investment adviser to affiliated funds and managed accounts providing active management in markets where inefficiencies exist.

Contact:

Blake Nelson

Cushing
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www.cushingasset.com

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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Although the Funds and Cushing believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the company’s reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required by law, the Funds and Cushing do not assume a duty to update this forward-looking statement.

 

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Mod Pizza Rolls Out New “Forkin’ Good” Salads and Dressings Nationwide

Mod Pizza Rolls Out New “Forkin’ Good” Salads and Dressings Nationwide

To Celebrate The Launch And National Salad Month In May, MOD Will Give 100 Lucky Fans The Chance To Win MOD’s Special “Golden Fork,” Unlocking A Year Of Free Salad

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) today announced the roll-out of its new salad menu across its 490+ stores nationwide. With an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the new culinary offerings launched on April 26. As with its pizzas, customers have the option to customize any of the new classic salads or create their own, with MOD’s unique model of unlimited toppings for one flat price.

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MOD introduced a new salad menu across its 490+ stores nationwide. With an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the new culinary offerings launched on April 26. Customers have the option to customize any of the new classic salads or create their own, with MOD’s unique model of unlimited toppings for one flat price. MOD’s new salad offering features four delicious options – Greek, Italian Chop, Garden and Caesar. Complementing the salads are three new, exclusive dressings – Greek Herb, Zesty Roma and Sherry Dijon – featuring simple ingredients and made with vinegars crafted and imported from Italy. MOD’s classic Caesar dressing, a customer favorite, remains on the menu.

MOD introduced a new salad menu across its 490+ stores nationwide. With an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the new culinary offerings launched on April 26. Customers have the option to customize any of the new classic salads or create their own, with MOD’s unique model of unlimited toppings for one flat price. MOD’s new salad offering features four delicious options – Greek, Italian Chop, Garden and Caesar. Complementing the salads are three new, exclusive dressings – Greek Herb, Zesty Roma and Sherry Dijon – featuring simple ingredients and made with vinegars crafted and imported from Italy. MOD’s classic Caesar dressing, a customer favorite, remains on the menu.

MOD’s new salad offering features four delicious options – Greek, Italian Chop, Garden and Caesar. Complementing the salads are three new, exclusive dressings – Greek Herb, Zesty Roma and Sherry Dijon – featuring simple ingredients and made with vinegars crafted and imported from Italy. MOD’s classic Caesar dressing, a customer favorite, remains on the menu.

“Our customers have long loved our pizzas for their quality and craveability, so we saw a big opportunity to elevate our salad offering and give our customers more of what they love about MOD,” said Scott Svenson, co-founder and CEO of MOD. “Best of all, we remain true to our key value proposition – the salads are completely customizable and always one price for unlimited toppings. We think it’s unique to the salad category and the perfect complement to great pizzas.”

New Classic Salads Just in Time for Spring

  • Greek: Crisp romaine hand-tossed with new Greek Herb & Tahini vinaigrette, topped with creamy feta cheese, fresh red onion, sliced black olives, sweet & zesty peppers, fresh diced tomato, cucumber, and tender chickpeas.
  • Italian Chop: Fresh Arugula and crisp romaine hand-tossed with new Zesty Roma Dressing, topped with creamy mozzarella, grated parmesan, sliced Salami, fresh red onion, sliced black olives, fresh diced green bell pepper, and chickpeas.
  • Garden: A simple classic made with tender mixed greens and crisp romaine hand-tossed with new Sherry Dijon vinaigrette topped with fresh-diced tomato and cucumber.
  • Caesar:Crisp romaine hand-tossed with MOD’s classic Caesar dressing topped with grated parmesan, shredded asiago cheese, fresh-diced tomato and finished with crunchy croutons.

New Craveable, Crafted Dressings

Each of MOD’s dressings deliver fresh, bright flavors designed to complement the new classic salads. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options are available.

  • Sherry Dijon: Bright light-bodied vinaigrette combining aged sherry wine vinegar, soybean oil, whole grain mustard, garlic, shallots, tomato, a touch of salt, and seasoned with blue agave. Free of dairy, gluten and animal by-products.
  • Greek Herb Tahini: Fresh vinaigrette with prosecco wine vinegar, soybean and extra virgin olive oils, garlic, onion, shallots, tahini, and seasoned with blue agave. Free of dairy, gluten and animal by-products.
  • Zesty Roma: Flavorful and vibrant vinaigrette with golden balsamic vinegar, soybean and extra virgin olive oils, lemon, garlic, shallots, tomato, chipotles in adobo and seasoned with blue agave. Free of dairy, gluten and animal by-products.
  • Caesar:A robust combination of parmesan cheese, anchovy, red wine vinegar, soybean oil, garlic, lemon juice and white wine. Gluten free.

“Our culinary team spent well over a year thoughtfully sourcing ingredients and tasting dozens of recipes to land just the right combination of flavors for our new salad menu,” said Mark Shambura, chief marketing officer for MOD. “When we tested the salads in several of our key markets last year, the response from our customers was overwhelming, with 9 out of 10 saying they would likely re-order one of our new salads. We’re excited to share our new offerings with existing customers, while also appealing to new customers and helping to expand our digital business.”

Win Salad for a Year with the “Golden Fork” and MOD Rewards® Exclusives

To celebrate the launch, which comes just days before National Salad Month in May, MOD will give 100 customers the opportunity to win a special “Golden Fork.” From May 3 through May 7, 2021, customers who digitally purchase a salad on the MOD App or at www.modpizza.com will be entered to win a Golden Fork, unlocking free salad each week for a year.

Beginning May 10th, MOD Rewards® members will also have the chance to order each of the new classic salads in digital channels with exclusive weekly offers throughout the month. Learn more about MOD Rewards at www.modpizza.com/rewards.

ABOUT MOD

MOD is a purpose-led, people-first brand founded in Seattle in 2008 by serial entrepreneurs Scott and Ally Svenson. MOD serves individual artisan-style pizzas and salads that are made on demand, allowing customers to create their own pizzas and salads with any combination of over 30 toppings, all for one incredible price. With 490+ locations system-wide*, MOD is committed to creating not only a cool place to eat, but an inspired place to work. MOD recently earned a spot on the Fortune 2019 “Change the World” list, for its purpose-led culture and commitment to provide opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment. The Company has also been named America’s fastest growing chain restaurant by Technomic for four years running and named the most loved pizza brand by Foodable Network. MOD has earned a spot on the Inc.5000 list and has been recognized by Fortune as one of the “20 Best Workplaces in Retail,” a “Best Workplace for Women,” a “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and a “Best Workplace for Diversity.” For more information, please visitwww.modpizza.com or connect with the brand via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

The trademarks MOD, MOD Pizza, and the MOD Shield, are owned by MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC.

*The term system-wide refers to all company-operated and licensed store locations.

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MOD Pizza

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MOD introduced a new salad menu across its 490+ stores nationwide. With an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the new culinary offerings launched on April 26. Customers have the option to customize any of the new classic salads or create their own, with MOD’s unique model of unlimited toppings for one flat price. MOD’s new salad offering features four delicious options – Greek, Italian Chop, Garden and Caesar. Complementing the salads are three new, exclusive dressings – Greek Herb, Zesty Roma and Sherry Dijon – featuring simple ingredients and made with vinegars crafted and imported from Italy. MOD’s classic Caesar dressing, a customer favorite, remains on the menu.
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MOD introduced a new salad menu across its 490+ stores nationwide. With an emphasis on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the new culinary offerings launched on April 26. Customers have the option to customize any of the new classic salads or create their own, with MOD’s unique model of unlimited toppings for one flat price. MOD’s new salad offering features four delicious options – Greek, Italian Chop, Garden and Caesar. Complementing the salads are three new, exclusive dressings – Greek Herb, Zesty Roma and Sherry Dijon – featuring simple ingredients and made with vinegars crafted and imported from Italy. MOD’s classic Caesar dressing, a customer favorite, remains on the menu.

Six Flags Announces Reopening of La Ronde, Montreal

Six Flags Announces Reopening of La Ronde, Montreal

Theme Park Will Open to the Public May 22 and All Parks Will Be Open by Memorial Day Weekend

ARLINGTON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that La Ronde has received provincial clearance to reopen with rides and attractions. The park, located in Montreal, Québec, will open to the general public on May 22, 2021. The park will operate at reduced attendance levels, in accordance with Québec public health’s reopening guidelines for theme parks, utilizing a reservation system and other extensive safety measures already in use at Six Flags parks throughout the system.

“With today’s announcement, all of our parks will be welcoming guests this season,” said Senior Vice President of Park Operations, Bonnie Weber. “The safety of our guests and team members continues to be our highest priority, and we look forward to entertaining the millions of guests who trust us to create fun and thrilling memories for all,” continued Weber.

La Ronde Park President Sophie Emond added, “This is a great day for our team. We are thrilled to reopen Quebec’s leading destination for thrills and family fun.”

Open Six Flags Parks

The following Six Flags parks have already opened, or will be opening soon, with a full lineup of rides and attractions. Those parks include:

Park reopening dates are subject to change based on local, state, and federal guidelines related to COVID-19.

Six Flags’ safety plan, developed in consultation with infectious disease experts and utilized throughout the Six Flags network of parks, provides for execution at the highest levels of hygiene and social distancing protocols. The park will adjust these procedures as needed to ensure continued compliance with state recommendations.

Park Reservations System to Control Capacity

Six Flags has established attendance caps for each park that are in accordance with current state guidelines to allow for proper social distancing. All Members, Season Pass holders and guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Guests who buy single-day tickets will be able to reserve during the purchase process.

Health and safety protocols include:

  • Masks will be required to be worn by team members and all guests over the age of two;
  • Contactless IR thermal imaging will be used to screen temperatures of guests and team members prior to entry;
  • Advanced security screening technology will allow for touchless bag checks;
  • Easy-to-identify distance markers have been added in all park entry, restroom, retail locations, and ride and dining queue lines to encourage social distancing;
  • Increased sanitization and disinfecting of high touch points including all public seating, tabletops, counters, handrails, doors, and trash cans will occur frequently;
  • Restroom staff will be available to disinfect each stall and sink area on a frequent basis;
  • Multiple alcohol-based hand-sanitizer stations will be located throughout the park;
  • Safety messaging and reminders will be communicated on Six Flags’ website, newsletters, and in-park announcements; and
  • Frontline team members will go through extensive COVID-19 training.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For nearly 60 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

About La Ronde

La Ronde is the largest theme park in Eastern Canada. Inaugurated during Expo 67, La Ronde offers over 40 rides and attractions including Goliath – one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in North America. La Ronde also offers a colorful family section, Pays de Ribambelle. For more information, visit www.laronde.com.

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