Tekla World Healthcare Fund Authorizes a Rights Offering

Tekla World Healthcare Fund Authorizes a Rights Offering

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
On January 7, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Tekla World Healthcare Fund (the “Fund”) authorized the filing of a preliminary registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed rights offering by the Fund to its shareholders to acquire additional shares (the “Offering”). Key aspects of the Offering, including the timing and the pricing, have yet to be determined. The Board reserves the right to delay or cancel the Offering.

The proceeds from the Offering (if commenced) would allow the Fund to take advantage of new investment opportunities without having to reduce existing holdings. Increasing the assets of the Fund may also result in certain economies of scale which may lower the Fund’s fixed expenses as a percentage of average net assets.

Under the proposed Offering, each shareholder would receive one non-transferable right for each common share held on the record date. It is anticipated that at least three rights will be required to acquire one additional common share of the Fund. The subscription price will be determined at a later date and is expected to be below the Fund’s market price at that time. Shareholders of record on the record date for the Offering are expected to be entitled to oversubscribe, subject to certain limitations, for any shares not purchased by exercise of the primary subscription rights. The Fund may issue, at its discretion, up to an additional 25% of the shares available pursuant to the Offering to honor over-subscriptions. The record date for the Offering and the length of the Offering period have not yet been determined and will also be announced at a later date.

A registration statement relating to the Offering has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. The Fund’s securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

The information in this press release is not complete and is subject to change. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The Offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the prospectus, when available, will be distributed to all eligible shareholders as of the record date of the Offering and may also be obtained free of charge by contacting Destra Capital Advisors, the Fund’s marketing and investor support services agent, at [email protected] or call (877) 855-3434.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus, when available, will contain this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing.

Tekla Capital Management LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, is a Boston, MA based healthcare-focused investment manager. Information regarding the Fund and Tekla Capital Management LLC can be found at www.teklacap.com.

Destra Capital Advisors

(877) 855-3434

[email protected]

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Results of Joint Special Shareholder Meeting of Certain Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds

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BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In connection with the proposed acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced on October 8, 2020, shareholders of certain Eaton Vance closed-end funds (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) were asked to approve new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements for the Funds at a joint special meeting of shareholders held on January 7, 2021 (the “Meeting”).

At the Meeting, shareholders of the below-listed Funds approved new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements: 

Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: EVM)
Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (NYSE American: CEV)

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV)

Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: EIM)

Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: EVN)

Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: ENX)

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETO)

Shareholders of Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: EVG) voted at the Meeting not to approve the new investment advisory agreement for EVG.  The Board of Trustees of EVG will consider what additional actions to take with respect to EVG.

The Meeting of the below-listed Funds (the “Adjourned Funds”) was adjourned to January 22, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time to allow more time for shareholders to vote:

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EOI)

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: EOS)

Eaton Vance 2021 Target Term Trust (NYSE: EHT)

Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust (NYSE: ETX)

Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: EOT)

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETJ)

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: EVT)

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: ETG)

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund (NYSE: ETB)

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETV)

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Strategy Fund (NYSE: EXD)

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EXG)

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETW)

For the Adjourned Funds, the record date for the Meeting remains unchanged, and is fixed as of the close of business on October 29, 2020.  Shareholders of the Adjourned Funds who have already voted do not need to take further action

If, as of October 29, 2020, you were a holder of record of an Adjourned Fund’s shares (i.e., you held Fund shares in your own name directly with the Fund) and you wish to participate in and vote at the adjourned Meeting, you must email your full name and address to AST Fund Solutions, LLC (“AST”) at [email protected] You will then be provided with credentials to participate in the Meeting.  You will be able to vote during the Meeting by entering the control number found on the proxy card you previously received.  Requests to participate in and vote at the Meeting must be received by AST by no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2021.

If, as of October 29, 2020, you held an Adjourned Fund’s shares through an intermediary (such as a broker-dealer) and you wish to participate in and vote at the adjourned Meeting, you will need to obtain a legal proxy from your intermediary reflecting the Fund’s name, the number of Fund shares held and your name and email address.  You may forward an email from your intermediary containing the legal proxy or attach an image of the legal proxy to an email and send it to AST at [email protected] with “Legal Proxy” in the subject line.  You will then be provided with credentials to participate in the Meeting, as well as a unique control number to vote your shares at the Meeting.  If you would like to participate in, but NOT vote at, the Meeting, please send an email to AST at [email protected] with proof of ownership of Fund shares.  A statement, letter or the Vote Instruction Form from your intermediary will be sufficient proof of ownership.  You will then be provided with credentials to participate in the Meeting.  All requests to participate in the Meeting must be received by AST by no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2021.

The Adjourned Funds and their Boards of Trustees are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and, if circumstances warrant, the Funds will issue one or more additional press releases updating shareholders regarding the Meeting. Whether or not you plan to participate in the Meeting, the Funds urge you to submit your vote in advance of the Meeting by one of the methods described in the Funds’ proxy materials. The Funds’ proxy statement is available online at https://funds.eatonvance.com/closed-end-fund-and-term-trust-documents.php. Please contact AST at [email protected] with any questions regarding access to the Meeting, and an AST representative will contact you to answer your questions.

The vote tabulations, as certified by the Funds’ proxy tabulator, AST Fund Solutions LLC, will be published in each Fund’s next report to shareholders.

The Funds’ investment adviser is Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (“Eaton Vance”).  Eaton Vance provides advanced investment strategies and wealth management solutions to forward-thinking investors around the world. Through principal investment affiliates Eaton Vance Management, Parametric, Atlanta Capital, Calvert and Hexavest, the Company offers a diversity of investment approaches, encompassing bottom-up and top-down fundamental active management, responsible investing, systematic investing and customized implementation of client-specified portfolio exposures. As of October 31, 2020, Eaton Vance had consolidated assets under management of $515.7 billion. For more information, visit eatonvance.com.

Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors’ expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of a Fund’s investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors’ confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. Each Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money investing therein. An investment in a Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully a Fund’s investment objective, strategies, risks, charges and expenses.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of a Fund. Additional information about the Funds, including performance and portfolio characteristic information, is available at www.eatonvance.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, as defined by the U.S. securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors that may be beyond a Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

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Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend

Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
On Friday, January 8, 2021, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 12, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2021.

About Cabot Corporation

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of carbon black, specialty carbons, activated carbon, elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed silica and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Cabot’s business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These factors are discussed in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), particularly under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent SEC filings filed with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Steve Delahunt

Investor Relations

(617) 342-6255

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Certain DWS Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

Certain DWS Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The DWS closed-end funds listed below announced today their regular monthly distributions.

Details are as follows:

January Monthly Dividends

Declaration – 1/08/2021

Ex-Date – 1/15/2021

Record – 1/19/2021

Payable – 1/29/2021

Fund

Ticker

Dividend Per Share

Prior Dividend Per Share

DWS Municipal Income Trust

KTF

$0.0420

$0.0420

DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust

KSM

$0.0440

$0.0440

Important Information

DWS Municipal Income Trust. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks to varying degrees. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Municipal securities are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer’s ability to make payments of principal and/or interest. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds and there may be less information available on the financial condition of issuers of municipal securities than for public corporations. Investing in derivatives entails special risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Leverage results in additional risks and can magnify the effect of any gains or losses. Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.

DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks to varying degrees. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Municipal securities are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer’s ability to make payments of principal and/or interest. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds and there may be less information available on the financial condition of issuers of municipal securities than for public corporations. Investing in derivatives entails special risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Leverage results in additional risks and can magnify the effect of any gains or losses. Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to the net asset value. The price of a fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the fund. Therefore, the fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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.

“War, terrorism, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, public health crises (including the recent pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus) and related geopolitical events could lead to increased market volatility, disruption to US and world economies and markets and may have significant adverse effects on the fund and their investments.”

NOT FDIC/ NCUA INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

DWS Distributors, Inc.

222 South Riverside Plaza

Chicago, IL 60606-5808

www.dws.com

Tel (800) 621-1148

© 2021 DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA. All rights reserved

The brand DWS represents DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA and any of its subsidiaries such as DWS Distributors, Inc. which offers investment products or DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. and RREEF America L.L.C. which offer advisory services. (R-080556-1) (1/21)

For additional information:

DWS Press Office (212) 454-4500

Shareholder Account Information (800) 294-4366

DWS Closed-End Funds (800) 349-4281

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Fannie Mae Prices $759 Million Multifamily DUS REMIC (FNA 2021-M1) Under Its GeMS Program

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced a $759 million Multifamily DUS® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program on January 8, 2021. FNA 2021-M1 marks the first Fannie Mae GeMS issuance of 2021.

“We opened 2021 by bringing the $759 million M1 transaction to market this week – building on the momentum of last year,” said Dan Dresser, Senior Vice President, Multifamily Capital Markets & Pricing. “Fannie Mae’s Multifamily business saw a record year of MBS issuance in 2020. In addition, Fannie Mae’s re-securitization platform issued over $28 billion in ACES® and GeMS REMICs – another record level. Despite high volumes and first quarter dislocation, spreads have remained strong and the Agency CMBS investor base continues to grow. We look forward to another strong year in 2021.”

All classes of FNA 2021-M1 are guaranteed by Fannie Mae with respect to the full and timely payment of interest and principal. The structure details for the multi-tranche offering can be found in the table below:


Class


Original Face


Weighted Average
Life


Coupon (%)


Coupon
Type


Spread


Offered


Price


FA

$45,283,124

6.06

0.452

Floater/AFC

Not Available

Not Available


FX

$45,283,124

0.32

1.037

WAC IO

Not Offered

Not Offered


A1

$76,500,000

5.94

0.87

Fixed

S+19

100


A2

$497,274,847

9.77

1.39

WAC

S+26

100.57


A3

$140,000,000

9.82

1.38

Fixed/AFC

Not Available

Not Available


X

$76,500,000

5.92

0.52

WAC IO

Not Offered

Not Offered


X3

$140,000,000

9.32

0.01

WAC IO

Not Offered

Not Offered


Total


$759,057,971


Group 1 Collateral


UPB:                               

$45,283,124


Collateral:                                  

9 Fannie Mae DUS MBS


Geographic Distribution:

KY (22.99%), OK (20.04%), ID (13.25%)


Weighted Average Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR):

1.9x


Weighted Average Loan-to-Value (LTV):          

63.8%


Group 2 Collateral


UPB:                                    

$713,774,848


Collateral:                                    

112 Fannie Mae DUS MBS


Geographic Distribution:

CA (24.95%), FL (18.22%), TX (9.93%)


Weighted Average Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR):    

2.07x


Weighted Average Loan-to-Value (LTV):                     

61.51%

For additional information, please refer to the Fannie Mae GeMS REMIC Term Sheet (FNA 2021-M1) available on the Fannie Mae GeMS Archive page.

About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae helps make the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and affordable rental housing possible for millions of Americans. We partner with lenders to create housing opportunities for families across the country. We are driving positive changes in housing finance to make the home buying process easier, while reducing costs and risk. To learn more, visit:
fanniemae.com | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Blog

Fannie Mae Newsroom

https://www.fanniemae.com/news

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Fannie Mae Resource Center
1-800-2FANNIE

Certain statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. In addition, not all securities will have the characteristics discussed in this release. Before investing in any Fannie Mae issued security, you should read the prospectus and prospectus supplement pursuant to which such security is offered. You should also read our most current Annual Report on Form 10-K and our reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) available on the Investor Relations page of our Web site at www.fanniemae.com and on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds INAQ, IPV, GIK, and APXT Shareholders About Its Ongoing Investigations

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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —


If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
would like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerning
this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:


Joshua Rubin, Esq.

WeissLaw LLP
1500 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, NY  10036
(212) 682-3025
(888) 593-4771
[email protected]

INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ) in connection with the Company’s proposed merger with Metromile, Inc. (“Metromile”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, INAQ will acquire Metromile through a reverse merger that will result in Metromile becoming a publicly traded company.  If you own INAQ shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslawllp.com/inaq/

InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: IPV)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: IPV) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately held Aeva Inc. (“Aeva”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, IPV will acquire Aeva through a reverse merger that will result in Aeva becoming a publicly traded company.  If you own IPV shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslawllp.com/ipv/

GigCapital3, Inc. (NYSE: GIK)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of GigCapital3, Inc. (NYSE: GIK) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately held Lightning eMotors.  Under the terms of the merger agreement, GIK will acquire Lightning eMotors through a reverse merger that will result in Lightning eMotors becoming a publicly traded company.  If you own GIK shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website:  https://weisslawllp.com/gik/

Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately held AvePoint Inc. (“AvePoint”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, APXT will acquire AvePoint through a reverse merger that will result in AvePoint becoming a publicly traded company.  If you own APXT shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website:  https://www.weisslawllp.com/apxt/ 

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds EXPC, CIIC, ATAC, and LGVW Shareholders About Its Ongoing Investigations

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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —


If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
would like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerning
this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:


Joshua Rubin, Esq.

WeissLaw LLP
1500 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, NY  10036
(212) 682-3025
(888) 593-4771
[email protected]

Experience Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: EXPC)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Experience Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: EXPC) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately-held Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, EXPC will acquire Blade through a reverse merger that will result in Blade becoming a public company traded on the NASDAQ.  The estimated post-transaction equity value of the combined company is approximately $825 million.  If you own EXPC shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website:  https://www.weisslawllp.com/EXPC/

CIIG Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: CIIC)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CIIG Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: CIIC) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately-held Arrival S.à r.l. (“Arrival”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, CIIG will acquire Arrival through a reverse merger that will result in Arrival becoming a public company traded on the NASDAQ.  The estimated post-transaction equity value of the combined company is approximately $5.4 billion. If you own CIIC shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website:  https://www.weisslawllp.com/CIIG/ 

Altimar Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ATAC)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Altimar Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ATAC) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately-held Owl Rock Capital Group (“Owl Rock”) and Dyal Capital Partners (“Dyal Capital”).  ATAC will combine with Owl Rock and Dyal Capital via a reverse merger to create a single publicly-traded company.  If you own ATAC shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website:  https://www.weisslawllp.com/ATAC/ 

Longview Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: LGVW)

WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Longview Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: LGVW) in connection with the company’s proposed merger with privately-held Butterfly Network, Inc. (“Butterfly Network”).  Under the terms of the merger agreement, LGVW will acquire Butterfly Network through a reverse merger that will result in Butterfly Network becoming a publicly-traded company.  If you own LGVW shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslawllp.com/LGVW/  

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ETC Announces Fiscal 2020 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTC Pink: ETCC) (“ETC” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the fifty-three week period ended February 28, 2020 (“fiscal 2020”) and the thirteen week period ended February 28, 2020 (the “2020 fourth quarter”).

Robert L. Laurent, Jr., ETC’s Chief Executive Officer and President stated, “Fiscal 2020 was a challenging year as future projects were delayed and that challenge continued as ETC entered fiscal 2021 in the early stages of a global pandemic. ETC has remained open throughout, continues to develop products in each of its business units, and is working diligently with its customers to convert a solid pipeline into purchase orders.”


Fiscal 2020 Results of Operations


Bookings / Sales Backlog

Bookings in fiscal 2020 were $15.5 million, leaving our sales backlog as of February 28, 2020, which represents the sales we expect to recognize for our products and services for which control has not yet transferred to the customer, at $17.1 million compared to $42.2 million as of February 22, 2019.  We expect to recognize approximately 83% of the total sales backlog as of February 28, 2020 over the next twelve (12) months and approximately 87% over the next twenty-four (24) months as revenue, with the remainder recognized thereafter.  Of the February 28, 2020 sales backlog, $12.1 million, or 70.5%, pertains to International contracts within the Aerospace segment.


Net (Loss) Income Attributable to ETC

Net (loss) attributable to ETC was $4.0 million, or $0.29 diluted loss per share, in fiscal 2020, compared to $3.1 million during fiscal 2019, equating to $0.17 diluted earnings per share.  The $7.1 million variance is due to the combined effect of an $8.4 million decrease in gross profit, offset, in part, by a $0.7 million decrease in income tax provision, a $0.4 million decrease in operating expenses, and a $0.2 million decrease in interest expense.


Net Sales

Net sales for fiscal 2020 were $40.6 million, a decrease of $7.8 million, or 16.2%, compared to fiscal 2019 net sales of $48.4 million.  The decrease reflects lower International sales within Aeromedical Training Solutions and of Sterilizers to Domestic customers, offset, in part, by an increase in International sales within the Sterilizers and Environmental business units of our CIS segment.


Gross Profit

Gross profit for fiscal 2020 was $9.0 million compared to $17.4 million in fiscal 2019, a decrease of $8.4 million, or 48.2%.  The decrease in gross profit was due to the combination of lower net sales and a lower blended gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales, which decreased to 22.1% in fiscal 2020 compared to 35.9% in fiscal 2019.  The decrease in gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales was due to the completion and delivery of two (2) significant International ATS contracts during fiscal 2019, which resulted in the Company entering fiscal 2020 with a lower backlog comprised of contracts with comparably lower estimated profit booking rates, coupled with increases in the estimated total costs to fulfill performance obligations associated with several contracts, which resulted in a reduction to the profit booking rates.  The shift in concentration of net sales from International sales within the Aerospace segment in fiscal 2019 to sales within the CIS segment in fiscal 2020 also contributed to the decrease in gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales.


Operating Expenses

Operating expenses, including sales and marketing, general and administrative, and research and development, for fiscal 2019 were $11.6 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 3.2%, compared to $12.0 million for fiscal 2019.  The decrease in operating expenses was due primarily to a reduction in selling and marketing expenses related to a decrease in commission expense based on a lower concentration of International sales related to ATS products, and a reduction in headcount of four (4) employees who were committed to sales and marketing functions.  This decrease was offset, in part, by an increase in research and development expenses as a result of a lower backlog and more research and development employees being assigned to development projects versus customer contracts; thus, expenses related to these employees were excluded from cost of sales in fiscal 2020.  The most noteworthy of these development projects being a new general aviation trainer – the GAT-III Fixed Wing Aviation Trainer, which includes significant improvements and technological upgrades over its predecessor – the GAT-II.  Most of the Company’s research and development efforts, which were and continue to be a significant cost of its business, are included in cost of sales for applied research for specific contracts, as well as research for feasibility and technology updates.


Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for fiscal 2020 was $0.8 million compared to $1.0 million in fiscal 2019, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 22.3%, due to the combination of an overall lower level of bank borrowing and a decrease in interest rates.


Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net, for fiscal 2020 was $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million in fiscal 2019, an increase of $0.1 million, or 14.3%, due primarily to the net effect of assets related to monoplace chambers being written off against the value of the asset purchase agreement.  Other expense, net generally consists of bank and letter of credit fees, as well as realized foreign currency exchange gains and losses.


Income Taxes

As of February 28, 2020, the Company reviewed the components of its deferred tax assets and determined, based upon all available information, that it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets relating to its federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards and research and development tax credits will not be realized primarily due to uncertainties related to our ability to utilize them before they expire.  Accordingly, we have established a $6.8 million valuation allowance for such deferred tax assets that we do not expect to realize.  If there is a change in our ability to realize our deferred tax assets for which a valuation allowance has been established, then our tax valuation allowance may decrease in the period in which we determine that realization is more likely than not.

An income tax provision of $12 thousand was recorded in fiscal 2020 compared to an income tax provision of $0.7 million recorded in fiscal 2019.  Effective tax rates were -0.3% and 17.9% for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively.  The decrease in the effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019 was driven primarily by the operating loss incurred in fiscal 2020 and the offsetting valuation allowance that was recorded against the increase in deferred tax assets relating primarily to federal NOL carryforwards.


Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter Results of Operations


Net (Loss) Income Attributable to ETC

Net (loss) attributable to ETC was $1.5 million, or $0.10 diluted loss per share, in the 2020 fourth quarter, compared to $1.2 million during the 2019 fourth quarter, equating to $0.07 diluted earnings per share.  The $2.7 million variance is due to the combined effect of a $3.3 million decrease in gross profit and a $0.1 million increase in operating expenses, offset, in part, by a $0.7 million decrease in income taxes.


Net Sales

Net sales for the 2020 fourth quarter were $10.0 million, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 35.5%, compared to net sales of $15.6 million for the 2019 fourth quarter.  The decrease reflects lower International sales within Aeromedical Training Solutions and of Sterilizers to Domestic customers and monoplace chambers to International customers, offset, in part, by an increase in overall sales within the Environmental and Service and Spares business units of our CIS segment.


Gross Profit

Gross profit for the 2020 fourth quarter decreased by $3.3 million, or 58.9%, compared to the 2019 fourth quarter.  The decrease in gross profit was due to the combination of lower net sales and a lower blended gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales, which decreased to 23.0% in the 2020 fourth quarter compared to 36.1% in the 2019 fourth quarter.  The decrease in gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales was due to the completion and delivery of two (2) significant International ATS contracts during fiscal 2019, which resulted in the Company entering fiscal 2020 with a lower backlog comprised of contracts with comparably lower estimated profit booking rates, coupled with increases in the estimated total costs to fulfill performance obligations associated with several contracts, which resulted in a reduction to the profit booking rates.  The shift in concentration of net sales from International sales within the Aerospace segment in fiscal 2019 to sales within the CIS segment in fiscal 2020 also contributed to the decrease in gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales.


Operating Expenses

Operating expenses, including sales and marketing, general and administrative, and research and development, for the 2020 fourth quarter were $3.5 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 3.8%, compared to $3.4 million for the 2019 fourth quarter.  The slight increase in operating expenses was due primarily to an increase in research and development expenses as a result of a lower backlog and more research and development employees being assigned to development projects versus customer contracts, and an increase in general and administrative expenses at ETC-PZL, offset, in part, by a reduction in selling and marketing expenses related to a decrease in commission expense based on a lower concentration of International sales related to ATS products, and a reduction in headcount of four (4) employees who were committed to sales and marketing functions.


Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for both the 2020 fourth quarter and the 2019 fourth quarter was $0.2 million.


Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net, which is comprised of primarily realized foreign currency exchange gains and losses and letter of credit fees, was $0.1 million for both the 2020 fourth quarter and the 2019 fourth quarter.


Income Taxes

An income tax benefit of $48 thousand was recorded in the 2020 fourth quarter compared to an income tax provision of $0.6 million recorded in the 2019 fourth quarter.  Effective tax rates were 3.1% and 34.1% for the 2020 fourth quarter and the 2019 fourth quarter, respectively.  The decrease in the effective tax rate for the 2020 fourth quarter as compared to the 2019 fourth quarter was driven primarily by the operating loss incurred in the 2020 fourth quarter and the offsetting valuation allowance that was recorded against the increase in deferred tax assets relating primarily to federal NOL carryforwards.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of February 28, 2020, the Company’s availability under the Revolving Line of Credit was $2.2 million.  This reflected cash borrowings of $20.1 million and net outstanding standby letters of credit not covered by the Committed Line of Credit of approximately $2.7 million.  As of January 5, 2021, the date of our most current Revolving Line of Credit statement, the Company’s availability under the Revolving Line of Credit was approximately $3.6 million.  The Company had working capital of $18.6 million as of February 28, 2020 compared to working capital of $13.7 million as of February 22, 2019.  The increase in working capital was primarily the result of an increase in accounts receivable.  With unused availability under the Company’s various current lines of credit, the conversion of contract assets into cash, the collection of milestone payments associated with several International contracts, and expected deposits on fiscal 2021 bookings, the Company anticipates its sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund its operating activities, anticipated capital expenditures, and debt repayment obligations throughout fiscal 2021.


Cash flows from operating activities

During fiscal 2020, due primarily from the net losses incurred, the increase in accounts receivable and contract assets, and the decrease in contract liabilities, offset, in part, by the increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, the Company used $9.3 million of cash for operating activities compared to generating $13.3 million in fiscal 2019.


Cash flows from investing activities

Cash used for investing activities primarily relates to funds used for capital expenditures in property, plant, and equipment and software development.  The Company’s fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 investing activities used $0.3 million, which consisted primarily of equipment and software enhancements for our ATFS and ADMS technologies, and costs to upgrade existing information technology systems and enhance our manufacturing and ETSS testing capabilities.


Cash flows from financing activities

During fiscal 2020, the Company’s financing activities provided $7.7 million of cash from borrowings under the Company’s various lines of credit.  During fiscal 2019, the Company’s financing activities used $8.5 million of cash for repayments under the Company’s various lines of credit.


About ETC

ETC was incorporated in 1969 in Pennsylvania.  For five decades, we have provided our customers with products, services, and support.  Innovation, continuous technological improvement and enhancement, and product quality are core values that are critical to our success.  We are a significant supplier and innovator in the following areas: (i) software driven products and services used to create and monitor the physiological effects of flight, including high performance jet tactical flight simulation, fixed and rotary wing upset recovery and spatial disorientation, and both suborbital and orbital commercial human spaceflight, collectively, Aircrew Training Systems (“ATS”); (ii) altitude (hypobaric) chambers; (iii) hyperbaric chambers for multiple persons (multiplace chambers); (iv) Advanced Disaster Management Simulators (“ADMS”); (v) steam and gas (ethylene oxide) sterilizers; (vi) environmental testing and simulation systems (“ETSS”); and (vii) hyperbaric (100% oxygen) chambers for one person (monoplace chambers).

We operate in two primary business segments, Aerospace Solutions (“Aerospace”) and Commercial/ Industrial Systems (“CIS”).  Aerospace encompasses the design, manufacture, and sale of: (i) ATS products; (ii) altitude (hypobaric) chambers; (iii) hyperbaric chambers for multiple persons (multiplace chambers); and (iv) ADMS, as well as integrated logistics support (“ILS”) for customers who purchase these products or similar products manufactured by other parties.  These products and services provide customers with an offering of comprehensive solutions for improved readiness and reduced operational costs.  Sales of our Aerospace products are made principally to U.S. and foreign government agencies and to civil aviation organizations.  CIS encompasses the design, manufacture, and sale of: (i) steam and gas (ethylene oxide) sterilizers; (ii) ETSS; and (iii) hyperbaric (100% oxygen) chambers for one person (monoplace chambers), as well as parts and service support for customers who purchase these products or similar products manufactured by other parties.  Sales of our CIS products are made principally to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.

On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the assets related to monoplace chambers.

ETC-PZL Aerospace Industries Sp. z o.o. (“ETC-PZL”), our 95%-owned subsidiary in Warsaw, Poland, is currently our only operating subsidiary.  ETC-PZL manufactures certain simulators and provides software to support products manufactured domestically within our Aerospace segment.

The majority of our net sales are generated from long-term contracts with U.S. and foreign government agencies (including foreign military sales (“FMS”) contracted through the U.S. Government) for the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of ATS products, including altitude (hypobaric) and multiplace chambers (“Chambers”), and the simulators manufactured and sold through ETC-PZL, collectively, Aeromedical Training Solutions.  The Company also enters into long-term contracts with domestic customers for the sale of sterilizers and ETSS.  Net sales of ADMS and monoplace chambers are generally much shorter term in nature and vary between domestic and international customers.  We generally provide our products and services under fixed-price contracts.

ETC’s unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its competition.  ETC is headquartered in Southampton, PA.  For more information about ETC, visit http://www.etcusa.com/.


Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances.  Words and expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements, and these statements may include words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “future”, “predict”, “potential”, “intend”, or “continue”, and similar expressions.  We base our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events or future financial performance.  Our forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about ETC and its subsidiaries that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results implied by these forward-looking statements.  We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Contact: Mark Prudenti, CFO
Phone: (215) 355-9100 x1531
E-mail: [email protected]

– Financial Tables Follow –

Table A              
ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORPORATION
SUMMARY TABLE OF RESULTS
(in thousands, except per share information)
               
  Fifty-three weeks ended   Fifty-two weeks ended   Variance
  28-Feb-20   22-Feb-19   $   %
Net sales $     40,580     $     48,424     $    (7,844 )   -16.2  
Cost of goods sold   31,623       31,027       596     1.9  
Gross profit   8,957       17,397       (8,440 )   -48.5  

     Gross profit margin %
 
22.1

%

 
 
35.9

%

 
 
-13.8

%

 

-38.4

%
               
Operating expenses   11,678       12,064       (386 )   -3.2  
Operating (loss) income   (2,721 )     5,333       (8,054 )    

     Operating margin %
 
-6.7

%

 
 
11.0

%

 
 
-17.7

%

 

 
               
Interest expense, net   779       1,003       (224 )   -22.3  
Other expense, net   497       434       63     14.5  
(Loss) income before income taxes   (3,997 )     3,896       (7,893 )    

     Pre-tax margin %
 
-9.8

%

 
 
8.0

%

 
 
-17.8

%

 

 
               
Income tax provision   12       698       (686 )   -98.3  
Net (loss) income   (4,009 )     3,198       (7,207 )    
Income attributable to non-controlling interest   (9 )     (51 )     42     -82.4  
Net (loss) income attributable to ETC   (4,018 )     3,147       (7,165 )    
Preferred Stock dividends   (493 )     (484 )     (9 )   1.9  
(Loss) income attributable to common and

participating shareholders
$     (4,511 )   $       2,663     $    (7,174 )    
               
Per share information:              
Basic (loss) earnings per common and
     participating share:
             
Distributed earnings per share:              
Common $     $     $      
Preferred $ 0.08     $ 0.08     $     0.0  
Undistributed (loss) earnings per share:              
Common $ (0.29 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.46 )    
Preferred $ (0.29 )   $ 0.17     $ (0.46 )    
               
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $        (0.29 )   $         0.17     $       (0.46 )    
               
Total basic weighted average common and
participating shares
  15,569       15,559          
               
Total diluted weighted average shares   15,569       15,561          
                       

Table B              
ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORPORATION
SUMMARY TABLE OF RESULTS
(in thousands, except per share information)
               
   Thirteen weeks ended   Variance
  28-Feb-20   22-Feb-19   $   %
Net sales $     10,046     $     15,586     $   (5,540 )   -35.5  
Cost of goods sold   7,735       9,964       (2,229 )   -22.4  
Gross profit   2,311       5,622       (3,311 )   -58.9  

     Gross profit margin %
 
23.0

%

 
 
36.1

%

 
 
-13.1

%

 

-36.3

%
               
Operating expenses   3,513       3,383       130     3.8  
Operating (loss) income   (1,202 )     2,239       (3,441 )    

     Operating margin %
 
-12.0

%

 
 
14.4

%

 
 
-26.4

%

 

 
               
Interest expense, net   220       244       (24 )   -9.8  
Other expense, net   127       145       (18 )   -12.4  
(Loss) income before income taxes   (1,549 )     1,850       (3,399 )    

     Pre-tax margin %
 
-15.4

%

 
 
11.9

%

 
 
-27.3

%

 

 
               
Income tax (benefit) provision   (48 )     630       (678 )    
Net (loss) income   (1,501 )     1,220       (2,721 )    
Loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest   33       (40 )     73      
Net (loss) income attributable to ETC   (1,468 )     1,180       (2,648 )    
Preferred Stock dividends   (121 )     (121 )         0.0  
(Loss) income attributable to common and

participating shareholders
$    (1,589 )   $      1,059     $   (2,648 )    
               
Per share information:              
Basic (loss) earnings per common and
     participating share:
             
Distributed earnings per share:              
Common $     $     $      
Preferred $ 0.02     $ 0.02     $     0.0  
Undistributed (loss) earnings per share:              
Common $ (0.10 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.17 )    
Preferred $ (0.10 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.17 )    
               
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $        (0.10 )   $         0.07     $        (0.17 )    
               
Total basic weighted average common and
participating shares
  15,569       15,569          
               
Total diluted weighted average shares   15,569       15,570          
                       

Table C

ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORPORATION
OTHER SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(amounts in thousands)
               
  Fifty-three weeks ended   Fifty-two weeks ended   Thirteen weeks ended
  28-Feb-20   22-Feb-19   28-Feb-20   22-Feb-19
EBITDA $ (2,011 )   $ 6,062     $ (1,014 )   $ 2,400  
                   
  As of            
  28-Feb-20   22-Feb-19        
Working capital $ 17,979     $ 13,673              
               
Total shareholders’ equity $ 8,023     $ 12,537          

* In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), we also disclose Earnings Before Income Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“EBITDA”).  The presentation of a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure such as EBITDA is intended to enhance the usefulness of financial information by providing a measure that management uses internally to evaluate our expenses and operating performance and factors into several of our financial covenant calculations.

A reader may find this item important in evaluating our performance.  Management compensates for the limitations of using non-U.S. GAAP financial measures by using them only to supplement our U.S. GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business.



ERES REIT Announces Timing of Year-End 2020 Results & Conference Call

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (“ERES REIT”) (TSX:ERE.UN) announced today it will issue its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020 after markets close on:

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

A conference call hosted by Phillip Burns, Chief Executive Officer and the ERES REIT management team to discuss the results will be held on:

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9:00 am ET

The telephone numbers for the conference call are:

Local / International: (416) 406-0743
North American Toll Free: (800) 898-3989
Passcode: 8612870#

A slide presentation to accompany management’s comments during the conference call will be available an hour and a half prior to the conference call. To view the slides, access the ERES REIT website at www.eresreit.com click on “Investor Info” and follow the link at the top of the page. Please log on at least 15 minutes before the call commences.

The telephone numbers to listen to the call after it is completed (Instant Replay) are local / international (905) 694-9451 or North American toll free (800) 408-3053. The Passcode for the Instant Replay is 7342129#. The Instant Replay will be available until midnight, March 21, 2021. The call and accompanying slides will also be archived on the ERES REIT website at www.eresreit.com. For more information about ERES REIT, its business and its investment highlights, please refer to our website at www.eresreit.com.

ABOUT ERES REIT

ERES REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. ERES REIT’s Units are listed on the TSX under the symbol ERE.UN. ERES REIT is Canada’s only European-focused multi-residential REIT, with a current initial focus on investing in high-quality multi-residential real estate properties in the Netherlands. ERES REIT owns a portfolio of 139 multi-residential properties, comprised of 6,047 suites and ancillary retail space located in the Netherlands, and owns one office property in Germany and one office property in Belgium.

ERES REIT
Mr. Phillip Burns
Chief Executive Officer
(416) 354-0167
ERES REIT
Mr. Stephen Co
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 306-3009



AMG Appoints Félix V. Matos Rodríguez to its Board of Directors

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a global asset management company, today announced the appointment of Félix V. Matos Rodríguez to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

As Chancellor of City University of New York, Dr. Matos Rodríguez leads the nation’s largest urban university, which has 25 campuses across New York City’s five boroughs and a student body of 275,000. Recognized as an innovative leader within academia and the public sector, Dr. Matos Rodríguez has served as a teacher, administrator, and former Cabinet secretary for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Prior to his appointment as Chancellor, Dr. Matos Rodríguez was president of CUNY’s Queens College and of CUNY’s Eugenio María de Hostos Community College in the Bronx. He sits on the governing board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and additionally serves on the boards of Phipps Houses, the United Way of New York City, the American Council on Education, the TIAA Hispanic Advisory Council, and the Research Alliance for New York City Schools. Dr. Matos Rodríguez holds a B.A. from Yale University and received a doctorate in history from Columbia University.

“We are very pleased to welcome Chancellor Matos Rodríguez to AMG’s Board,” said Jay C. Horgen, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMG. “Felo has a long track record as an innovator in both academia and the public sector and is a dedicated champion of accessibility, inclusion, and excellence. Moreover, in leading a large, decentralized human-capital-based organization operating through a network of distinct institutions, Dr. Matos Rodríguez’s unique skillset and breadth of expertise make him an excellent addition to our Board.”

About AMG

AMG is a global asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms. AMG’s strategy is to generate long‐term value by investing in leading independent active investment managers, through a proven partnership approach, and allocating resources across the Company’s unique opportunity set to the areas of highest growth and return. AMG’s innovative partnership approach allows each Affiliate’s management team to own significant equity in their firm while maintaining operational autonomy. In addition, AMG provides centralized assistance to its Affiliates on strategy, marketing, distribution, and product development. As of September 30, 2020, AMG’s aggregate assets under management were approximately $654 billion, across a broad range of active, return-oriented strategies. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.amg.com.

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and could be impacted by a number of factors, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. From time to time, AMG may use its website as a distribution channel of material Company information. AMG routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the Company in the Investor Relations section of its website at www.amg.com and encourages investors to consult that section regularly.

Investor Relations:
Anjali Aggarwal 

Media Relations:
Jonathan Freedman  

(617) 747-3300
[email protected]
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