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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions, today announced it has contracted SeaTrepid International, LLC to deploy a turnkey PB3 PowerBuoy® and oceanographic monitoring system off the coast of Chile. Using remote collaboration tools, the Louisiana-based company’s personnel are virtually training on technical procedures and installation requirements with the OPT project engineering team to advance a planned December deployment.

“The global pandemic has caused us to rethink our approach to deployments in distant locations by using remote collaboration tools,” said George H. Kirby, President and Chief Executive Officer of OPT. “Remotely managed system deployments and recoveries that leverage local contractors and dovetail with existing marine operations can reduce cost and increase flexibility for our customers. SeaTrepid’s reputation for safe execution of complex marine operations gives us great confidence that our first remotely managed deployment will be successful.”

“We are extremely pleased to be working with the innovative professionals at OPT,” said Bob Christ, Chief Executive Officer of SeaTrepid. “OPT’s cutting edge technology blends well with our offshore operations approach of combining unmanned systems, remote sensing, and applied technical solutions in order to further our knowledgebase of the world’s ocean environment.”

This first-ever third-party installation of a PowerBuoy® solution without the hands-on participation of OPT personnel comes due to circumstances created by the global coronavirus pandemic. International travel restrictions and COVID-19 concerns delayed deployment initially planned for earlier this year. SeaTrepid is an experienced marine operations company with a suitable vessel and experienced crew working in the region.

The system will be deployed off the coast of Las Cruces as an autonomous offshore platform powering a suite of oceanographic sensors and transmitting real-time data back to land. OPT shipped a PB3 PowerBuoy® and several components to Chile this past spring.

As the balance of the equipment arrives in Chile, OPT project engineers are supplying detailed procedures and documentation and will use remote collaboration tools to guide local contractors through system assembly. OPT will conduct full remote testing from its New Jersey operations base. SeaTrepid personnel and OPT project engineers will be in open contact using remote collaboration tools throughout the operation to ensure a smooth deployment.

About SeaTrepid

SeaTrepid International, LLC is an applied robotic solutions provider offering support for commercial, public safety, municipal, military and scientific applications. SeaTrepid owns and operates a variety of robotic equipment and sensor suites for both inland and offshore customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.seatrepid.com.

About Ocean Power Technologies

Headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey, OPT aspires to transform the world through durable, innovative, and cost-effective ocean energy solutions. Its PowerBuoy® solutions platform provides clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote offshore and subsea applications in markets such as offshore oil and gas, defense and security, science and research, and communications. To learn more, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

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TORONTO, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company (TSXV: BRAG, OTC:BRGGF), has signed a deal with international operator Paf to provide its exclusive RGS content across several regulated markets and brands.

The Nordic-based operator will soon have access to premium content from ORYX’s RGS partners, including GAMOMAT, Kalamba Games, Givme Games, Golden Hero, CandleBets, Peter & Sons and Arcadem, as well as other third party content, via ORYX Hub. 

ORYX’s content will be made available on Paf’s online casinos in Sweden, Estonia, Spain, Latvia and in their home market, significantly expanding ORYX’s reach across several key markets. As well as being offered on the operator’s Paf branded sites, ORYX’s content will also be integrated with sites operated by Mandalorian Technologies, a company that Paf acquired earlier this year. Brands include No Account Casino, No Account Bet and Prank Casino, which operate in Sweden. 

ORYX’s RGS offering has significantly expanded during 2020, with several new studio partners being added, and provides a wide diversity of content that appeals to a wide audience of players. 

Paf is licenced and controlled by the local government on the Åland Islands, Finland and the company holds licences in Sweden, Estonia, Spain and Latvia. Paf is a leader in responsible gaming and in 2018 became the first international operator to introduce a mandatory loss limit for its customers. Turnover for the Paf Group in 2019 amounted to €114.2 million and the operator was named Sweden’s most sustainable gaming company at the annual Swedish Gambling Awards earlier this year. Paf’s generated profits are used to benefit the society every year. 

ORYX is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) and is compliant, certified or approved in 18 other major jurisdictions.

“Paf is an established operator in the industry and is well-known for its work around social responsibility and safe play, something that we at ORYX strongly support and encourage,” said Matevz Mazij, Managing Director of ORYX Gaming. “With a significant presence in several countries across Europe, this deal will see us greatly expand  the reach of our content and we look forward to introducing our games to their wide base of players.”

“Through this partnership with ORYX we will gain access to a huge range of games from well-established suppliers as well as up-and-coming slot studios that all bring something unique to the market,” said Kim Johansson, Chief Gaming Officer. “The partnership will significantly strengthen our total offering on all our markets.”

About ORYX Gaming

ORYX Gaming, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bragg Gaming Group, is a B2B gaming solution provider. Leveraging their industry-leading technology, ORYX offers a turnkey solution, including an omni-channel retail, online and mobile iGaming platform, marketing and operational services, as well as ORYX Hub, an advanced content aggregator, product integration and marketing platform for casino, sportsbook and lottery verticals.

Renowned for its rapid and seamless integration, ORYX Hub combines casino, slots, live dealer, lottery, virtual sports and instant win game content from top tier gaming content providers, along with proprietary content, and is fully compliant with major regulated jurisdictions, allowing operators to access over 10,000 world-class games through a single account. ORYX is a member of Bragg Gaming Group (TSXV: BRAG, OTC:BRGGF), a global next-generation gaming group.

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Yaniv Spielberg, CSO, Bragg Gaming Group Inc.
+1-647-800-2282
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NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that it plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, senior notes (the “Offering”). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand and proceeds of other debt, to fund the cash consideration payable by the Company in connection with its pending acquisition of Verafin Holdings Inc. (“Verafin”), to repay certain outstanding indebtedness of Verafin and its subsidiaries and to pay related expenses, and for general corporate purposes.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC will act as joint book-running managers for the Offering.

The Offering will be made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, previously filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Before investing, you should read the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, as well as other documents the Company has filed with the SEC, for a more complete understanding of the Company and the Offering. These documents are available for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

Alternatively, copies may be obtained by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10179, Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk – 3rd Floor. Telephone: (212) 834-4533; BofA Securities, Inc. at NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, Email: [email protected]; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: (212) 902-9316 or by emailing [email protected]; or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (866) 718-1649 or by emailing [email protected].

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

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Information set forth in this communication contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Offering, the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to implement its strategic initiatives and consummate the pending acquisition of Verafin, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operations, results of operations, financial condition, workforce or the operations or decisions of its customers, suppliers or business partners, and other factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ABOUT NASDAQ

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.

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Leverkusen, Germany, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biofrontera Pharma GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Biofrontera AG (NASDAQ: BFRA; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: B8F), and Galenica AB, Malmö, Sweden, today signed an exclusive license and supply agreement for the marketing of both Ameluz^® and BF-RhodoLED^® in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

According to the agreement, Galenica AB of Malmö, Sweden, receives exclusive distribution rights for the Nordic regions, whereby Biofrontera will supply Ameluz^® to Galenica at a transfer price of 50% of the expected net revenues. Furthermore, Biofrontera will be responsible for the marketing authorization as well as manufacturing and quality control, while Galenica will handle all aspects of commercialization, local registration and reimbursement in the Scandinavian countries. Both companies will collaborate on regulatory compliance regarding drug safety (pharmacovigilance). After the amicable termination of the agreement between Biofrontera and the former distribution partner for some of these regions, Galenica is now working towards the reintroduction of the products in Denmark, Sweden and Norway and their initial launch in Finland and Iceland by the middle of next year. In addition, Galenica has a right of first refusal for commercialization in the Baltic States.

Ronnie Wallin, CEO of Galenica AB: “Due to the increasing number of cases as well as the growing attention, sun-induced skin cancers today are a major cause for visits to dermatologists. We are therefore very pleased to be able to offer this excellent drug for the treatment of actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma to dermatologists in our region.”

Prof. Dr. Hermann Lübbert, CEO of Biofrontera AG, commented: “Following the recent highly focused development and expansion of our own sales structures, and naturally the need to limit our efforts to selected countries, we are now particularly pleased to have a new strong partner on our side, who will again successfully commercialize Ameluz^® in the Scandinavian countries.”
Galenica AB was established in 1999 at Medeon Science Park, Malmö, Sweden and is now, as a leading pharmaceutical company in Scandinavia, active in the development of new pharmaceutical products. Galenica AB has a successful track record in pharmaceutical development, from early stage formulation concepts all the way to products on the market. Galenica AB has two products on the market. Ovixan^® is an improved prescription mometasone cream for the treatment of psoriasis and eczema, and Oviderm^® is a moisturizer for the treatment of dry skin. With this deal, Galenica will add Ameluz^® to its dermatology portfolio in the Nordics.

Background:
In 2011, the prescription drug Ameluz^® received a centralized EU marketing authorization from the European Commission, which since then has repeatedly been expanded. Ameluz^® is approved for use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) of mild to moderate actinic keratoses, field cancerization, and superficial and nodular basal cell carcinomas. Ameluz^® is approved for the use in conventional PDT with a special red-light lamp as well as for daylight PDT. Ameluz^® is the only PDT drug worldwide that is approved for the treatment of field cancerization, i.e. continuous surfaces with actinic keratoses and other sun damage, and is not restricted to the treatment of individual keratoses only.

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About Biofrontera:

Biofrontera AG is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and sale of dermatological drugs and medical cosmetics.

The Germany-based company, with over 150 employees worldwide, develops and markets innovative products for the care, protection and treatment of the skin. The company’s lead product is the combination of Ameluz®, a topical prescription drug, and medical device BF-RhodoLED® for the photodynamic therapy of certain superficial skin cancers and their precursors. Ameluz® has been marketed in the EU since 2012 and in the United States since May 2016. In addition, the company markets the prescription medication Xepi™ for the treatment of impetigo in the United States. In the EU, the company also sells the dermocosmetics series Belixos®, which offers specialized care for damaged or diseased skin.

Biofrontera is the first German founder-led pharmaceutical company to receive a centralized European and a US approval for a drug developed in-house. The Biofrontera Group was founded in 1997 by the current CEO Prof. Dr. Hermann Lübbert and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) and on the US NASDAQ.www.biofrontera.com.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The ADVERTISING Club of New York’s International ANDY Awards, the first advertising award show of the season, has announced PJ Pereira, Creative Chairman and Co-Founder of Pereira & O’Dell as the new Jury Chair. PJ is set to serve in the role for two years and has served on the ANDY Awards Jury in past years, in addition to serving as a Cannes Lions jury president three times. This will be his first time leading the integrated ANDYs jury.

As a part of the AD Club’s continuous effort to drive diversity, the club will now be launching ‘Face The Future’, an initiative to propel a new generation of diverse leaders for the industry.

At a time when it’s become clear that a refresh is needed, The ANDYs is inviting the industry to set the bar higher, by implementing a creative mentorship program and creating more seats at the table inclusive of all backgrounds. The ANDYs organization believes that the future of this industry needs to focus and invest in its people, now more than ever – changing the way our industry is represented in a jury made of its leaders.

A creative mentorship program will match each juror with a recent college graduate. Each jury member will become a long-term mentor of someone from an underrepresented community. The mentees will be selected from the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Competition, City University of New York schools and Historically Black Colleges & Universities among other institutions. The selection of mentees will be led in partnership with CUNY Professor Rebecca Rivera, and Pereira O’Dell.

Beyond that, the ANDYs will also add five seats to the jury line-up, reserved for rising stars at the Associate Creative Director level or equivalent, also coming from underrepresented groups. Given the high caliber of judges at the ANDY’s, the chance these new judges will have to participate in these discussions will elevate their comprehension of the industry and at the same time, will allow the debate to include their fresh perspective.

“We are committed to building programs that create a culture of action. As we aim to identify the next generation of leaders that the industry needs, our goal is to leverage our world-class jury of creative leaders to guide these rising stars in their career path,” said Gina Grillo President and CEO of The ADVERTISING Club of New York and International ANDY Awards. “It’s a gift to have an individual like PJ Pereira, a Latino immigrant, but also a very experienced jury chair, as the ANDYs next leader and to be able collaborate with him. We’re excited to add ‘Face The Future’ to The Club’s roster of many initiatives in this space. It’s important that the industry understands that submitting work to the ANDYs is an investment in the future of the industry as we look to change the face of advertising. We need to help provide the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to change the industry for the better.”

“This year, with a pandemic, an awakening of social justice and the election, we wanted to be mindful about how we show up in the industry,” said PJ Pereira, Creative Chairman of Pereira O’Dell and ANDY’s Jury Chair. “Award shows can come across as self-serving and self-important, but they also matter for the careers of a lot of people whose only opportunity to grow are their ideas. So, we are using this platform to not only to promote these brave minds, but to also accelerate a more inclusive generation of leaders. Unless our industry, including its leadership, represents the population of this country, we will never be able to do the work that we need to do.”

Full 2021 jury to be announced soon.

About The International ANDY Awards

The International ANDY Awards, the first show of the year, celebrate the ideas, craft, innovation and brave thinking that pushes our industry forward. As one of the most sought-after awards for creative excellence in advertising for over 50 years, The ANDYs are a predictor and barometer of the industry’s best. Work created by agencies, production firms, brands, publishers, content studios, PR firms, individuals and students are currently being accepted. For more information visit: www.andyawards.com

About The ADVERTISING Club

The ADVERTISING Club of New York is a leading trade organization serving the advertising, media and marketing industries in the media capital of the world.  We offer access, thought leadership and programming that intends to educate, empower and celebrate our constituencies. The Club produces the International ANDY Awards to raise the bar on creativity and elevate the craft.  The ADVERTISING Club’s Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger talent pipeline representative of our diverse community. The ADVERTISING Club of New York is a Founding Member of Creative Spirit US.

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Jenna Depasquale
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Manassas, Virginia, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merritt Properties, a full-service commercial real estate development company with over 17 million square feet throughout Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, has fully leased its I-66 Business Park, a six building, 596,900-square-foot development. The company has also purchased 6.7 acres in Ashburn for the construction of a 36,600-square-foot flex/light industrial building known as Ashbrook 10.

Merritt Properties acquired I-66 Business Park’s 46-acre parcel in 2015 and built and leased the park in less than three years.

The most recent deals at Merritt I-66 Business Park include a 70,000-square-foot lease to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Bettera Brands, a leading manufacturer of gummy, lozenge and soft-chew dietary supplements, and a 35,000-square-foot expansion for Able Moving and Storage, one of the park’s first tenants.

Located 28 miles west of Washington, DC, I-66 Business Park was Merritt’s first project in Prince William County. The development sits along Interstate 66 just east of the Prince William Parkway and the Route 234 Bypass.

“The lack of Class A, industrial product in Prince William County and a high demand for warehouse space propelled the project forward,” said Shaelyn Mullaney of Merritt’s leasing team. “The development was designed to not only fill a void in the market, but to accommodate bulk and mid-sized storage users and provide flexibility for growing businesses.”

Other tenants include: United Brokerage Packaging, Sunbelt Rentals, Carrier, Traffic Systems, Ace Moving and Storage, Rite Rug Company, SixFour3 Softball Training, Regal Moving Services, Structural Technologies, Moving and Storage Solutions, and Mi-Box, among others.

Based upon the success of I-66 Business Park, Merritt began searching for additional opportunities in Virginia and broke ground this fall on its first project in Stafford County, Merritt Business Park at Quantico Corporate Center. This development, which is adjacent to the Marine Corps Base, features two single-story, light industrial buildings that will total 171,000 square feet.

In addition, Merritt Properties purchased 6.7 acres in Ashburn for the construction of a 36,600-square-foot flex/light industrial building known as Ashbrook 10. This project is strategically located on Russell Branch Parkway near Route 7, adjacent to the One Loudoun business and residential center.

“Loudoun has witnessed significant population and business growth in recent years, and we are seeing the demand for light industrial among small- to medium-sized users continue to increase,” said Scott Longendyke of Merritt’s leasing team. “Within this market, there is a lack of Class A light industrial new construction, which makes this speculative development a desirable addition to the local area and to our existing Ashburn portfolio.”

Designed to capitalize on data center and infrastructure market drivers, Ashbrook 10 will cater to technology companies as well as affiliated industries, including government contractors, distribution centers, manufacturing, and service providers.

With Merritt’s Loudoun County industrial portfolio already 97% occupied, Ashbrook 10 will allow Merritt to continue to respond to high demand within the market. Ashbrook 10 will be located less than half a mile from the company’s Ashbrook Business Park, which includes two single-story flex buildings totaling 84,799 SF and three two-story Class A office buildings totaling 187,197 SF.

The new development will feature 20-foot clear height, storefront entries and rear drive-in doors. Construction will commence in spring 2021 and be managed by Merritt Construction Services, the construction division of Merritt Companies.

Pre-leasing is underway, and the building is scheduled to deliver in late 2021. With this project, Merritt’s Virginia footprint will reach 2.1 million square feet.

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About Merritt Properties


Established in 1967, Merritt Properties owns the largest privately held commercial real estate portfolio in the region, with 17 million square feet of Class A office, flex, warehouse, industrial, retail and build-to-suit throughout Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. Capabilities include leasing, property development and management, and financing. Merritt Properties is committed to “Creating Homes for Businesses” and providing the highest quality service to its customers. For more information, visit www.merrittproperties.com.

About Merritt Construction Services

Merritt has been providing site development, general construction, redevelopment and interior build-outs for over 50 years. Whether serving as a general contractor, construction manager or design-builder, Merritt Construction Services offers full-service construction capabilities through all phases of development, from feasibility to commissioning. Merritt’s highly skilled construction team has completed a comprehensive roster of customized projects, including corporate campuses, food processing facilities, LEED-certified green buildings, schools, manufacturing facilities and retail centers.  For more information, visit www.merrittconstruction.com.

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ROCKVILLE, Md. and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, announced today that Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS, has been named to HousingWire’s 2020 Tech Trendsetter list.

The HousingWire Tech Trendsetters Award recognizes individuals in the housing industry who overcame incredible challenges while navigating the “new normal” as COVID-19 hit last spring. Donnellan was recognized alongside other industry leaders who worked to keep the housing market not only afloat, but flourishing during these challenging times. The award references steps Donnellan took to lead the Bright team through the challenges of COVID-19. In March 2020, as COVID-19 spread across the U.S. and stay-at-home orders began, Donnellan and his team took quick actions to launch the Bright Steps initiative to provide subscribers with technology, information, training and support during the pandemic.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by HousingWire as a 2020 Tech Trendsetter,” said Donnellan. “There is no doubt that this year has presented extraordinary challenges, but this recognition is a testament to the Bright MLS team and their commitment to our subscribers.”

“Our Tech Trendsetters award recognizes a group of leaders who were critical to the outstanding performance of housing and real estate during this pandemic, finding innovative solutions when everything changed on a dime,” said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. “We’re very proud to celebrate their achievements and honor the impact they’ve had at such a crucial time.”

In addition to Donnellan’s recognition as a HousingWire 2020 Tech Trendsetter, Donnellan was also previously recognized as a 2020 RIS Media Newsmaker, and was also listed on the Real Estate Almanac’s 2020 SP200 List presented by T3 Sixty, which ranks the industry’s most powerful and influential leaders and executives.

About Bright MLS 
The Bright MLS real estate service area spans 40,000 square miles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers. For more information, please visit www.brightmls.com.