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EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  Recombinetics Inc., a leading gene editing company with platform technology applied to biomedicine and animal agriculture, today announced a research collaboration with AstraZeneca(LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN)  in a first of its kind study to inform the knowledge base of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

NF1 is a pediatric disease that affects 1 in 3,000 births. NF1 patients suffer from a variety of manifestations including learning disabilities, scoliosis, and are predisposed to tumor development. In April 2020, selumetinib became the first FDA approved therapy for NF1 patients for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. 

Surrogen, a subsidiary of Recombinetics Inc., has developed several large animal models of neurofibromatoses that exhibit the clinical features seen in patients with these diseases. In particular, Surrogen’s NF1 minipig displays café-au-lait macules, a diagnostic marker of NF1.  In addition, the model also develops both optic pathway glioma and cutaneous neurofibromas, both of which are manifestations of the disease that have been challenging to study preclinically, until now.  

Surrogen’s NF1 minipig platform presents an exceptional opportunity to better understand this disease and pilot much needed treatments and cures to the millions of people throughout the world suffering  from this disease.  

Together, AstraZeneca and Recombinetics Inc. will now undertake a study to assess selumetinib for the treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas, using Surrogen’s NF1 preclinical platform. The results of this study will provide key insights into whether selumetinib can also be used as an effective treatment for cutaneous neurofibromas, which occur in nearly all NF1 patients.

 “Bringing new therapies to the clinic that are poised to have a meaningful impact on patient lives is the most important thing we can do,” says Dr. Adrienne Watson, Recombinetics Inc. Vice President of Research and Development, “Utilizing a preclinical model that most closely resembles the patient population is critical to these efforts.”

According to Recombinetics’ CEO, Mark Platt, “Dr. Watson and her team have shown incredible skill, dedication, and focus in bringing this powerful genetic model to bear in the fight to treat and cure NF1.  It is an honor to partner with AstraZeneca to combine our efforts and make a difference for NF1 patients and their families.”

About Recombinetics

Founded in 2008, Recombinetics Inc. is a recognized global leader in the development, deployment, and commercialization of genetically engineered animals.  Its four subsidiaries, Regenevida, Surrogen, Makana, and Acceligen, have delivered hundreds of animals to enable drug, device and therapeutic discovery, generate transplantable cells, tissues and organs, and provide improved health, well-being and productivity of agricultural animals.

Contact:
Nikki Rockstroh
[email protected]

https://recombinetics.com/

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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (“Hapbee“ or the “Company“), a wellness technology company developing the revolutionary Hapbee wearable, is pleased to announce it has engaged SILSYNC, Inc. (“SILSYNC”), a software-enabled product design firm based in Arizona, to design and engineer a magnetic signal product for a bed-related form factor. The services agreement was signed in conjunction with the Company’s technology licensor, EMulate Therapeutics, Inc.

“The popularity of our Sleepy signal, demonstrated by feedback from early adopters and thousands of hours of signal use, has encouraged us to explore the development of a novel form factor for delivering this sensation, among others,” said Scott Donnell, CEO of Hapbee. “SILSYNC’s award-winning engineering team has years of experience designing and prototyping innovative consumer hardware solutions for its clients. We look forward to working with SILSYNC to expand our platform and help subscribers take ownership of how they feel around the clock.”

The initial phase of the prototype development project will begin with the industrial design of a bed-related form factor (the “Product”), followed by subsequent engineering and design stages. Pending successful prototype development completion, the Product is intended to be capable of transmitting Hapbee signals such as Sleepy and Relax, enabled via the Hapbee Companion App. Under the scope of the project, SILSYNC will provide consulting, design, prototype development, testing, validation, and related services for the Product.

“Our team has worked with many novel concepts and technologies in the past,” said Daniel Stone, Co-Founder and CEO of SILSYNC. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to build what could become a category-defining product with Hapbee.”

Hapbee expects the Product’s initial phase of industrial design to be complete in Q1 of this year, and the Company plans to provide further updates as the development project matures.

About Hapbee
Hapbee is a wearable magnetic field technology company that aims to help people choose how they feel. Powered by patented ultra-low radio frequency energy (ulRFE^®) technology invented and licensed by EMulate Therapeutics, Inc., Hapbee delivers low-power electromagnetic signals designed to produce sensations such as Happy, Alert, Focus, Relax, Calm and Sleepy.

You can learn more about how Hapbee works at www.hapbee.com/science

For more information, visit: www.hapbee.com.

Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer

Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect current expectations regarding future results or events. This news release contains forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various estimates, factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Any statements about Hapbee’s business plans or its upcoming development targets are all forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including, anticipated costs, and the ability to achieve its goals.

Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions, changes in legislation and regulations, increase in operating costs, equipment failures, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, litigation, the loss of key directors, employees, advisors or consultants and fees charged by service providers. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described in Hapbee’s prospectus dated October 26, 2020, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, Feb. 4 to discuss our fiscal 2021 first quarter financial results. We will issue our earnings news release before the market opens that day, and it will be available on our website at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under the Resources tab.

To access the call, please dial the applicable phone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.

The call will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The webcast can be accessed
at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under the Events & presentations tab.

A replay of the call will be available from 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) on Feb. 4 until March 5, 2021, by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S.), 855-669-9658 (Canada) or 412-317-0088 (international). The replay access code is 10151298. A replay of the webcast will be available on our website at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under the Events & presentations tab.

About Spire
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people’s lives better. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.    

Investor Contact:
Scott W. Dudley Jr.
[email protected]
314-342-0878

Media Contact:
Jessica B. Willingham
[email protected]
314-342-3300

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NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (the “Company”), an emerging bitcoin mining company headquartered in New York, U.S. today announced that it had entered into an $80 million private equity line facility with the same institutional investor which had executed a Securities Purchase Agreement on December 31, 2020, to purchase $1,650,000 of convertible subordinated bridge notes (the “Investor”).  The bridge notes shall be repaid or automatically converted into the Company’s ordinary shares prior to commencement of sales under the equity line purchase agreement.

The Company will have the right in its sole discretion, to sell up to $80 million of ordinary shares (subject to certain limitations) to the Investor, which has no right to require the Company to sell any shares, following the effectiveness of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission registering ordinary shares issuable pursuant to the equity line purchase agreement and other customary closing conditions. The purchase price for the ordinary shares will be issued at a discount and derived from prevailing market prices of the Company’s ordinary shares.

The Company is a foreign private issuer which is not required under home country practice to announce its quarterly results.  However, on December 21, 2020, the Company filed a Form 6-K, reviewed by its independent auditors announcing unaudited financial statements for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

As of December 19, 2020, the Company had 40,865 miners for a total operating hash rate of 2,253.5 PH/s and a total bitcoin production of 1331.2. The bitcoin production is supported and can be verified by Huobi.pool and AntPool. The newly acquired miners are 95% deployed and the last batch is expected to be deployed within a week. For the month of December 2020, the Bitcoin production number is 291.17 which had a 50.35% increase compared to the month of November 2020.

Moreover, the miners in United States are fully intsalled in Nebraska and Texas. The Company will continue to exexute its stragety to rebalancing its utility cost structure and asset allocation in seek of the best utility use to produce more bitcoin. Management believes that our bitcoin mining business is performing well and the stragegy is correct.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes 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. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s 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 periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at

http://www.sec.gov



. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Angold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: AAU) (FRA: 13L1) (“Angold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has commenced its drill program on the Lajitas target at its Dorado Project in the Maricunga Belt of Northern Chile.

Angold intends to drill 5,000 m of HQ core on Dorado. Drilling is planned for 10 drill holes, each with a depth of 500 m in the Lajitas area (see Figure 3), to identify mineralization beyond historically reported resources and to confirm historic intercepts.

Angold’s CEO, Mr. Adrian Rothwell, stated: “We have put an experienced team and seed capital to work early at Dorado, beginning regional exploration and sampling programs last year. This has highlighted a larger footprint to the resource areas than previously thought and will improve the success of this preliminary 5,000 m drill program. Dorado has the potential to host multiple multi-million ounce gold deposits in a geological setting that is now better understood than when previous operators worked on the central part of the project in the 1990’s and 2000’s. With additional staked ground (of about 15,000 ha), local logistical and technical teams, and infrastructure at site we are able to commence drilling quickly. We look forward to an exciting 2021!”

The drill holes are intended to achieve the following goals:

1. Step out to test strike and depth extensions of the mineralization on the project and infill between historic holes. Historic drill intercepts included 318 m @ 0.68 g/t Au and 261 m @ 0.91 g/t Au. Of the historic drill assays, 243 exceeded 1 g/t Au and ranged up to 6.92 g/t Au (Hole ID SF03). Table 1 lists selected historic drill highlights.

Table 1. Selected historic drill intercepts.

2. Validate historic drill data that formed the basis for a historic resource on the project, so that Angold may use the existing data in a new resource and subsequent drill programs.

3. Gather structure, lithology, alteration, trace element, and density data to build a geologic model for the deposit, which is currently preliminary. The intent of the geologic model is to better understand the structure, geochemistry, and alteration of the deposit to allow vectoring toward more tonnes and higher grade, and to inform exploration for other targets on the project.

4. Generate data for additional drilling at Lajitas, as well as exploration and drilling on additional targets on the project.

Figure 1. Lajitas historic resource area and selected historic drill intercepts.

Table 2 lists the proposed drill holes, and Figure 2 shows the location of the proposed holes relative to the historic holes.

Table 2. Proposed drill holes.

Figure 2. Location of proposed drill holes and alternate pads to be permitted.

REGIONAL EXPLORATION AT DORADO
A regional exploration program on the Dorado Project began on December 12th. The exploration plan is designed to test initial targets identified with geologic screening, ASTER hyperspectral processing, structural interpretation, image colour anomalies, and detailed knowledge of other deposits and mineralization styles in the region (Figures 3 & 4). The first-priority target on the project is Lajitas South, an area 1.5 x 2 km in extent underlain by magnetic, IP chargeability, and hyperspectral anomalies that remains untested.

The Dorado exploration program is planned to include geologic mapping and sampling, magnetic surveys, talus fine sample grids, hyperspectral interpretation of all rock and talus fines samples, IDH analysis of talus fines samples (inverse-differential hydrogen, an indication of oxidizing sulfide minerals at depth), and selected IP-resistivity surveys over areas of promising results. Geologic mapping and sampling has begun, and 178 talus fines samples have been collected and delivered to ALS Minerals laboratory (Figure 5).

The Company staked eight new exploration concessions (additional to those staked in the Company’s corporate update on November 5, 2020, as posted on www.sedar.com and www.angoldresources.com) totaling approximately 2,100 hectares, covering available prospective ground between existing Angold concessions and those owned by Kinross and other companies.

Figure 3: Dorado Project regional exploration targets.

Figure 4: Dorado Project ASTER hyperspectral anomalies.

Figure 5: Planned and collected talus fine sample locations covering the Lajitas historic resource area and the untested Lajitas South target.

DRILL CORE RELOGGING
In preparation for Angold’s drill program the Company’s geologic team has been re-logging drill core from previous campaigns, noting alteration types, lithologies, veinlet types, and crosscutting vein relations. Mineralization, alteration, and host rocks observed so far are typical of Maricunga style gold porphyry and epithermal deposits, consisting of multi-stage quartz diorite intrusions and volcanic host rocks and numerous alteration assemblages indicative of porphyry and epithermal systems. Mineralization observed in historic core consists of banded quartz veins (quartz-pyrite-magnetite), A-veins (quartz-chalcopyrite-pyrite), and T-veins (grey quartz), all of which are characteristic of economic deposits in the Maricunga Belt.

Figure 6. Banded quartz (QB, quartz-pyrite-magnetite), A-veins (quartz-chalcopyrite-pyrite), and T-veins (grey quartz) showing multiple mineralization events, typical of Maricunga style gold deposits.

Qualified Person

David Smith, CPG, the VP Global Exploration for Angold and a Qualified Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for supervising the exploration programs at Angold’s projects and has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

About Angold
Angold is an exploration and development company targeting large-scale mineral systems in the proven districts of the Maricunga, Nevada and Ontario. Angold owns a 100% interest in the Dorado, Cordillera and South Bay-Uchi projects, and certain claims that append the optioned Iron Butte project.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ANGOLD RESOURCES LTD.

“Adrian Rothwell”

Chief Executive Officer

Further information on Angold can be found on the Company’s website at www.angoldresources.com and at www.sedar.com, or by contacting the Company by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (866) 852 8719.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and includes expectations of the resumption of trading of the Company’s common shares on the Exchange. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “appear”, “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “approximate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe”, “would” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements and information are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations and plans of management of the Company relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such statements and information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, timelines and information contained in this news release.

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NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enveric Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB), a patient-first biotechnology company developing novel cannabinoid medicines to improve quality of life for cancer patients, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with several institutional and accredited investors for the purchase and sale of 2,221,358 shares of Enveric’s common stock and common stock equivalents, at a purchase price of $4.5018 per share, in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.  Enveric has also agreed to issue to the investors unregistered warrants to acquire 1,666,019 shares of Common Stock at $4.9519 per share, exercisable immediately and terminating five years after the date of issuance.  The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 14th, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The gross proceeds to Enveric from this offering are expected to be approximately $10 million, before deducting advisory and other offering expenses.  Enveric intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. 

Palladium Capital Group, LLC acted as a financial advisor to the issuer.

The shares of common stock (but not the warrants or the shares of common stock underlying the warrants) are being offered by Enveric pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-233260) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 14, 2019, and declared effective by the SEC on November 19, 2019. The offering of the securities will be made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the shares of common stock being offered will be filed with the SEC.  Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The warrants described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying the warrants, have not been registered under the Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the warrants and underlying shares of common stock may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such applicable state securities laws.  Enveric has agreed to register the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants for resale pursuant to a customary registration rights agreement. 

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

About Enveric Biosciences

Enveric Biosciences is a patient-first biotechnology company developing rigorously tested, novel cannabinoid medicines to improve quality of life for cancer patients. Initial indications include radiodermatitis, a common and often severe side effect of radiation therapy, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. For more information, please visit https://www.enveric.com/.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, ” expects” or “does not expect”, “proposed”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.  Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to,  the failure of the offering described in this press release to close; the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Enveric’s ongoing and planned clinical trials; the geographic, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on Enveric’s ability to conduct its business and raise capital in the future when needed; delays in planned clinical trials; the ability to establish that potential products are efficacious or safe in preclinical or clinical trials; the ability to establish or maintain collaborations on the development of therapeutic candidates; the ability to obtain appropriate or necessary governmental approvals to market potential products; the ability to obtain future funding for developmental products and working capital and to obtain such funding on commercially reasonable terms; Enveric’s ability to manufacture product candidates on a commercial scale or in collaborations with third parties; changes in the size and nature of competitors; the ability to retain key executives and scientists; and the ability to secure and enforce legal rights related to Enveric’s products, including patent protection. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties with respect to Enveric, is set forth in Enveric’s registration statement on Form S-4 filed on May 28, 2020, as amended. Enveric disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contacts

Valter Pinto / Allison Soss

KCSA Strategic Communications

212.896.1254 / 212.896.1267


[email protected]

Media Contacts

Caitlin Kasunich / Raquel Cona

KCSA Strategic Communications

212.896.1241 / 516.779.2630


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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop® brings the love this Valentine’s Day with a wide assortment of gifts for kids and adults alike!  Celebrate the season of love by visiting a Build-A-Bear Workshop to make personalized “gifts with heart” or shop from home and check out the selection of online exclusives and great gift ideas.

This Valentine’s Day, experience all the fun of making furry friends in the palm of your hand! The online Bear Builder tool is a great way to make unique, customized gifts they’re sure to love by bringing the fun of Build-A-Bear to you – it even includes a virtual Heart Ceremony! Do all your shopping at home and then pick up your furry friend at your favorite local Workshop with the new Buy Online, Pickup In Store or curbside options.  Or select delivery by Shipt and have your furry friend delivered direct to your doorstep that same day!

MAKE CUSTOM GIFTS FOR EVERYONE YOU LOVE! 

Start your Valentine’s Day shopping early and get great savings at the Build-A-Bear Giftshop, the online shop that makes it easy to find the perfect gift for everyone you love!  Send your own personalized message with a Record Your Voice sound chip for the ultimate customization of a one-of-a-kind furry friend. 

Visit buildabear.com and shop a variety of pre-stuffed, bundled gift sets that are fun, flirty, or somewhere in between—with the option of adding a special Valentine’s Day gift box—for friends, partners, family, “TBD” couples and Galentines of all ages.

Check out the full Valentine’s Day assortment online at Buildabear.com or at your nearest Build-A-Bear Workshop.

SO MUCH NEW TO LOVE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

The sweetest way to share hugs this Valentine’s Day is with the new Hugs and Wishes Bear.  This furry friend is soft and, with posable paws, oh so huggable!  The Hugs and Wishes Bear is a classic and cuddly gift and the perfect way to send hugs to your loved ones.

The new Sparkle Panda has glitter galore! This super soft friend is the perfect way to give sparkly snuggles.  With extra soft fur and glittery paw pads, this adorable arrival is ready to be your new BFF!  Make it pop even more by personalizing with outfits and accessories.

CHANNEL YOUR INNER CUPID WITH THESE UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS

They’ll feel love in every hug with the giftable furry friends from the new online exclusive Valentine’s Day collection. 

The new Love Pug is such a snugglebug! Surprise the pet lover in your life with this adorable gift this Valentine’s Day.  This pink-tongued puppy has soft brown fur with adorable wrinkles on its face. Dress this precious pug in its own outfits and accessories to make a doggone cute gift for someone special!

Love can stink sometimes… but the new Skunk makes a stinkin’ cute gift for anyone this Valentine’s Day!  With its adorable face and bushy tail, this charming skunk is the perfect gift for when you’re feeling scent-imental on Valentine’s Day!

On the prowl for a unique gift?  Lovable Lion is sure to roar its way into their heart!  This friendly lion is ferociously delightful with its fuzzy heart-shaped mane.

Red Roses Bear
 is sure to take their breath away this Valentine’s Day! This stunning teddy bear looks like a huggable rose bouquet with its textured rose fur and bright red paw pads. This ravishing rose bear is an elegant way to give flowers that forever bloom.

GIVE A GIFT THAT DAZZLES

Build-A-Bear continues its exclusive collection of designs featuring Swarovski crystals with the new From the Heart Collectible dazzling with Swarovski® crystals.  This one-of-a-kind bear features rose gold ultra-suede and is embellished with crystals from Swarovski.  Available exclusively online, this adult collectible teddy bear is sure to leave them speechless! 

Returning this year is the original Build-A-Bear Collectible featuring Swarovski® crystals with cream colored ultra-suede fur embellished with Swarovski crystals on its face, ears and paw pads. This shiny bear also has a heart crystal stitched on its chest and comes in a beautiful gift bag with authentic crystals from Swarovski Seal.

Complete your showstopping gift and add a gorgeous rhodium-plated necklace created with Swarovski® crystals. Available in gold or silver, the stylish design features a heart-shaped stone. This elegant necklace arrives in its own gift box and is a heartfelt way to let someone special know you love them! 

This limited-edition collection has the perfect gift for the luxe enthusiast in your life and is sure to go fast! 

VISIT FACEBOOK FOR BUILD-A-BEAR LIVE!

Tune in to Build-A-Bear Live! on Facebook tomorrow, January 13, at 10am CST to see the great Valentine’s Day gift options and a sneak peek at some of the newest furry friends!  Can’t watch it live?  Check out the videos on Facebook or YouTube channel after the broadcast at any time!

SAFE, IN-STORE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

If you’re looking to continue your Valentine’s Day traditions, or create a new one, by visiting Build-A-Bear in person, you can be assured that new safety standards have been implemented throughout the memorable experience process.  Associates wear friendly bear masks and the number of associates and Guests in the store at one time is limited.  Changes have been made to the iconic in-store process to encourage social distancing while maintaining the special Build-A-Bear experience, in addition to having hand sanitizer available throughout the store and enhanced cleaning processes.

More than ever, Build-A-Bear is dedicated to its mission to “add a little more heart to life,” and provide multiple ways to safely shop. 

More information about Build-A-Bear Workshop stuffed animals, gifts, events and deals can be found at buildabear.com.  Follow and share your Valentine’s Day celebrations with the brand on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

About Build-A-Bear®

Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on “adding a little more heart to life” appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own “furry friends” to celebrate and commemorate life moments. The 500+ interactive brick-and-mortar retail locations provide guests of all ages an interactive entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The company also offers an engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing activity called the “Bear Builder” at www.buildabear.com. In addition, the company leverages its brand’s power and equity beyond retail through entertaining content, wholesale products and non-plush consumer product categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of $338.5 million in fiscal 2019. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported sales for its Nightclubs and Bombshells restaurants for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended December 31, 2020. Results reflect a continued rebound from April 2020 when all locations were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1Q21 vs. 1Q20

• Total club and restaurant sales: $37.8 million compared to $47.8 million (-20.9%)
• Consolidated same-store sales: $30.4 million compared to $30.9 million (-1.5%)
• Nightclubs total sales: $24.8 million compared to $37.4 million (-33.7%)
• Nightclubs same-store sales: $20.7 million compared to $22.2 million (-6.8%)
• Bombshells total sales: $13.0 million compared to $10.3 million (+25.4%)
• Bombshells same-store sales: $9.8 million compared to $8.7 million (+12.0%)

Open Status

• During 1Q21, 24 clubs were open during the full quarter and 26 by period end, and all 10 Bombshells were open
• During 1Q20, 38 clubs were open, and the ninth Bombshells opened October 2019
• As of yesterday, 39 of 48 locations were open (10 Bombshells and 29 Clubs)
• All locations continue to limit occupancy in accordance with coronavirus safety plans, and not all clubs are operating at full schedules, in line with local government restrictions

CEO Comment

Eric Langan, President & CEO, said, “We are pleased to continue to have strong results through the COVID pandemic. We’ll still have to manage the ups and downs of COVID restrictions for at least the next two quarters, but are hopeful more locations will reopen and stay open as vaccine distribution ramps up.

“First quarter club sales reflected more locations open on a more consistent basis versus last quarter. Most clubs that were open continued to rebuild customer traffic. This was partially offset by the need to keep locations in New York City, Illinois, Minneapolis, and some other markets closed due to COVID restrictions.

“Bombshells continued its momentum with record first quarter sales, the signing of our first franchise agreement, and more interest from potential franchisees.

“We greatly appreciate the loyalty of our customers. Special thanks to our team members for making everything possible. We require all customers to follow COVID-related guidelines in our establishments so we can stay safe, remain open, serve our guests, and keep our team members working. We anticipate filing our 10-Q and reporting full 1Q21 financial results by February 9.”

Notes

• Sales do not include non-core operations and are preliminary and subject to final closing.
• Due to COVID-related closures, not all locations were open enough days, among other factors, to be included in 1Q21 same-store sales calculations.
• All references to “RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.,” “company,” “we,” “our,” and similar terms refer to RCI and/or its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this press release, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with (i) operating and managing an adult business, (ii) the business climates in cities where it operates, (iii) the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company’s businesses, (iv) cyber security, (v) conditions relevant to real estate transactions, (vi) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and (vii) numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. For more detailed discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties, see RCI’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020 as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.

Media & Investor Contacts

Gary Fishman and Steven Anreder at 212-532-3232 or [email protected] and [email protected]

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HOVER, the technology company that transforms smartphone photos of any property into a valuable data set for insurance professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Amica Mutual Insurance, a leading national insurer recognized as a Best Homeowners Insurance Company of 2020by U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews team. Providing a complete data package through HOVER’s proprietary technology and integration through the CoreLogic Digital Hub Alliance™, Amica will transform the customer experience by dramatically lowering inspection costs and streamlining workflows.

“Amica is highly regarded for their exceptional customer experience and we’re honored to further that position by helping homeowners save time and money associated with home inspections,” said A.J. Altman, founder and CEO of HOVER. “Homeowners today prefer taking matters into their own hands and getting involved in the collaborative process, so we’re thrilled to partner with Amica to deliver a more hands-on and transparent experience.”

HOVER’s data integration through the CoreLogic Digital Hub Alliance will allow Amica to decrease cycle times, transforming what has historically been an extensive process to a more efficient, streamlined operation, which can be done in just a few days. The integration also allows homeowners to “DIY” their own inspections, eliminating the hassles, delays and COVID related safety concerns that come with scheduling a traditional home inspection. With a few snaps of their smartphone camera, homeowners can share the inspection data that is needed directly with Amica as part of the underwriting process. In return, the policyholder receives an interactive 3D model of their home.

Pairing the CoreLogic data with the HOVER measurement provides underwriters with the most accurate and current package. As an underwriting workflow solution, the integration reduces the need for 3rd party inspections and presents a more holistic property view.

“The CoreLogic Digital Hub Alliance enables InsurTech offerings like HOVER to seamlessly integrate new technology within CoreLogic workflow platforms with just the flip of a switch– allowing companies like Amica to take full advantage of an automated and streamlined workflow,” said Rose Hancock, principal, technical product consultation at CoreLogic.

“Partnering with HOVER has helped us offer our customers a self-inspection option that gives them peace of mind and convenience while still providing us the information needed to underwrite property risks,” said T. Bryan Cook, Senior Assistant Vice President at Amica. “We are excited to have the ability to access detailed property information without disrupting workflow or changing existing underwriting guidelines so we can make more accurate policy decisions when assessing a property’s condition.”   

HOVER is gaining a strong foothold in the insurance industry. Last month, the company announced a $60 million Series D financing roundfilled out by venture arms of leading insurance companies in the U.S. and is already working with 10 of the top 12 national carriers.

About HOVER
 
HOVER is developing the most accurate and usable data set of physical property to deliver a simpler and more transparent home improvement experience. Used by contractors, insurance adjusters and homeowners alike, HOVER drives efficiencies with a mobile app that measures, designs, and estimates costs all in one place; smartphone photos transform into beautifully rendered, fully-measured 3D models of any home. For more information, visit hover.to. 

About Amica Mutual Insurance
 
Amica is the longest-standing mutual insurer of automobiles in the U.S. A direct writer, Amica also offers home, life, marine and umbrella insurance, as well as annuities. Founded on the principles of outstanding service, Amica creates peace of mind and builds enduring relationships with its customers. That mission is shared and supported by thousands of  employees across the country. For more information, visit amica.com. 

About CoreLogic
 
CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), the leading provider of property insights and solutions, promotes a healthy housing market and thriving communities. Through its enhanced property data solutions, services and technologies, CoreLogic enables real estate professionals, financial  institutions, insurance carriers, government agencies and other housing market participants to  help millions of people find, buy and protect their homes. For more information, please visit  corelogic.com. 

Press Contact:
 

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(415) 299-1145

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced the majority of ENR-ranked top contractors building critical infrastructure such as highways, piers, airports, railways and tunnels are now using Autodesk Construction Cloud to seamlessly connect teams and data across design, planning, construction and maintenance workflows. Leading contractors and their project partners including owners and specialty trades are turning to Autodesk’s preconstruction, project management and field collaboration solutions to ensure quality, cost and schedule certainty on projects funded by the public sector.

Infrastructure designers, engineers and contractors have consistently relied on Autodesk solutions including Revit, Civil 3D, InfraWorks and AutoCAD to create, optimize and coordinate designs on their projects. Now infrastructure contractors and owners around the world, including the following, are also leveraging Autodesk Construction Cloud:

• New Mexico Facilities Management Division – state-wide agency responsible for setting standards around infrastructure construction project management
• Brasfield & Gorrie – one of the United States’ largest privately-held construction firms that has seen a 280 percent growth in infrastructure work in the past four years
• Balfour Beatty – industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the United States
• FNX-INNOV – multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in integrated services – from design to execution – for infrastructure projects across Canada
• Johansen Construction Company – leading heavy civil contractor in the northwest region of the United States
• Constructora Conconcreto – Colombian-based general contractor designing, building and operating large-scale infrastructure across North and South America

“Our projects require collaboration with many stakeholders and strict management of budgets, timelines and large volumes of data,” said Mark Konchar, senior vice president and chief of innovation at Balfour Beatty. “Autodesk Construction Cloud enables everyone on our team to remain in close collaboration with one another from anywhere so we can identify and address any issues quickly, and keep work moving along schedule.”

Autodesk Construction Cloud’s connected workflows power quality infrastructure delivery

The Global Infrastructure Outlook forecasts$94 trillion USD is needed in infrastructure spending by 2040 but predicts only $79 trillion will be invested, leaving a $15 trillion gap. Infrastructure construction teams are tasked to do more with less and have little room for unforeseen issues endangering project quality, cost and schedule. Teams must also manage projects while navigating public funding requirements, numerous external stakeholders, safety risks, cybersecurity demands and large physical distances that make collaboration difficult.

Autodesk Construction Cloud connects stakeholders across infrastructure projects to their design and building information in one common data environment. The product portfolio supports infrastructure teams by enabling them to securely collaborate on project workflows from start to finish, while reducing risk to public budgets:

• Quantity take-off: Conduct accurate quantity take-offs to improve cost forecasting
• Bid management: Find qualified specialty contractors and increase bid efficiency with one collaborative and easy-to-use solution
• Risk analysis: Readily qualify specialty contractors with advanced risk profiles that feature financial benchmarking, capacity recommendations and safety performance history
• Design collaboration and coordination: Reduce constructability issues on-site by connecting designers and contractors in one place for design collaboration and coordination during preconstruction
• Project management: Decrease costly rework and maintain safety standards with immediate access to the latest project information; collect rich project activity data that easily translates to complete as-builts to improve handover experience and save time and money for ongoing maintenance
• Capital planning: View conceptual designs and manage all aspects of capital planning and project financials for construction projects through Autodesk Construction Cloud’s integration with Aurigo Masterworks

“Infrastructure directly supports the well-being of our economy and is a priority for the incoming US administration as well as governments in other countries,” said Jim Lynch, vice president and general manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Projects involving our roads, bridges, tunnels, ports and other infrastructure frameworks must be built quickly and maintained well into the future. Autodesk Construction Cloud’s traction in the infrastructure segment demonstrates building teams are investing in technology that can boost productivity, improve quality, help meet demand and get the most out of limited public budgets.”

About Autodesk

Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

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