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Seventeenth consecutive year OpenText has been named a Leader in this Gartner Magic Quadrant

WATERLOO, Ontario, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), a global leader in Information Management, today announced it has been named a Leader in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms. This is the seventeenth consecutive year that OpenText has been named a Leader in this Magic Quadrant.

“2020 has made it clear, that those companies who own their digital capacities will emerge stronger and more competitive, and Content Services is at the heart of digitalization,” said Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO. “Digital business processes have moved outside the office.  More than ever, organizations need cloud-based content services that integrate seamlessly into all processes, platforms and applications.  OpenText Content Services is the most complete and comprehensive offering in the market.  OpenText helps ensure that organizations across every industry can leverage digitalization, automation and AI to improve employee productivity, transform document-centric processes and apply information security and governance – both on and off cloud.”

OpenText™ Content Services offers a roster of end-to-end solutions, from capture to content management to archiving. OpenText Content Services platforms and applications are central to the information management strategies of leading global enterprises and government agencies, connecting information from across the organization with the people and processes that need it. Our latest release expands on this commitment through cloud-based solutions that bring even deeper integration with applications like SAP®, Microsoft® and Salesforce, offer more deployment options, and advance the use of AI and ML to automate tasks and improve productivity.

According to Gartner, “Integrated, intelligent content services, repository federation and cloud readiness are now driving differentiation and disruption in a long-established market. Application leaders responsible for digital workplace applications should use this report to select the right CSP for their content services strategy.” *

“Over half of our employees are working remotely. We needed to ensure our workforce could work safely and securely from home while maintaining compliance and audit protocols,” said Denis Beauchemin, CIO at Pharmascience. “OpenText Content Services ensures our employees have access to critical information while we prepare to support mass production of medications which may alter the fight against Covid-19.”

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*Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms, Michael Woodbridge, Marko Sillanpaa, Lane Severson, 16 November 2020. This report was previously titled the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management.

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About OpenText
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, on-premises or in the cloud. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com.

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to helping build healthier and safer communities, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) completed the installation of time delay safe technology in all of its 79 Oklahoma CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores. The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for associated diversion of controlled substance medications—including opioid medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone—by electronically delaying the time it takes for pharmacy employees to open the safe. In addition, the safes are anticipated to help CVS Pharmacy ensure the safety and well-being of its customers and employees. 

“I commend the leadership of CVS Pharmacy for implementing this technology that will act as a deterrent for would-be pharmacy thieves and will also thwart diversion from stores,” said Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter. “The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across our state and nation. With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, experts have seen a resurgence of opioid addictions. This technology will ensure the safety of those behind the counter and from these dangerous drugs getting into the wrong hands. Innovation and ingenuity are just as important as policy proposals when protecting our communities. I thank the company for its work in keeping Oklahomans safe.”

CVS Health first implemented time delay safe technology in 2015 in CVS Pharmacy locations across Indianapolis, a city experiencing a high volume of pharmacy robberies at the time. The company saw a 70 percent decline in pharmacy robberies among the Indianapolis stores where time delay safes had been installed.

Since then, the company has introduced time delay safes across 15 states and the District of Columbia, resulting in a 50 percent decline in robberies at CVS pharmacies in those local communities.

“Pharmacy robberies are a challenging issue for every pharmacy, and we are committed to doing all we can to reduce the number of incidents in our Oklahoma stores,” said Tom Moriarty, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel, CVS Health. “We have seen that time delay safes, combined with other security policies and procedures in place at our stores, can greatly reduce these incidents and are pleased to roll out this enhanced security measure. These safes will help ensure that our pharmacies remain a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.”

The time delay function cannot be overridden and is designed to serve as a deterrent to would-be pharmacy robbers whose goal is to enter and exit their robbery targets as quickly as possible. All CVS Pharmacy locations in Oklahoma with time delay safes display visible signage warning that time delay safes are in use to prevent on-demand access to controlled substance narcotics.

CVS Health’s time delay safe program is one of many company initiatives to help address and prevent prescription opioid misuse and diversion.

Through its Safe Medication Disposal Program in Oklahoma, for example, the company has installed 23 drug disposal kiosks in select CVS Pharmacy locations in the state.

Presently, the company supports more than 2,800 safe medication disposal units in CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. Over the past several years, the company has also donated over 1,000 units to local law enforcement. Together, these existing medication disposal units have collected more than 2.1 million pounds of unwanted medications that might otherwise have been diverted, misused or ended up in the water supply. 

Located in the pharmacy area of the CVS store and similar in design to a postal box, the safe medication disposal units allow customers to drop off unused prescriptions in a container or in sealed plastic bags if liquids or multiple medications are included.

Additionally, CVS Pharmacy locations that do not offer a safe medication disposal kiosk offer DisposeRx® packets at no cost to patients filling an opioid prescription for the first time. According to the manufacturer, when warm water and the DisposeRx powder are added to a container, the combination breaks down medications—including powders, pills, capsules, tablets, liquids or patches—to a non-divertible biodegradable gel, allowing for safe disposal in the trash at home.

CVS Health’s commitment to helping prevent and address drug misuse and diversion also extends to community education and increasing access to the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone.

Our Pharmacists Teach Program connects volunteer CVS pharmacists with local students to encourage conversation and teach youth about the dangers of prescription drug misuse. Since 2015, our pharmacists have volunteered their time and delivered curriculum to nearly 600,000 teens and parents across the country. We’ve partnered with Discovery Education to expand the reach of Pharmacists Teach into more classrooms with a no-cost digital prevention program called Dose of Knowledge. This program provides standards-aligned resources to educators and pharmacists across the U.S. and strives to empower educators and pharmacists to address substance misuse and educate students to make good decisions for the health and well-being of themselves and their community.

Finally, CVS Pharmacy patients can now access the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone without an individual prescription at every CVS Pharmacy location nationwide, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. CVS Health has also worked with Google to help people locate naloxone at CVS Pharmacy and other locations in their community using Google’s locator tool.

With its national reach and local presence, CVS Health has been working hard to help address opioid misuse and diversion with an enterprise-wide approach. To learn more about CVS Health’s efforts, visit the company’s Opioid Response website. 

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About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply better. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — To support coffee drinkers on their journey to establish and maintain healthy routines and help fuel daily motivation in preparation for a new year, Philips Espresso, a fully automatic espresso machine, is partnering with Justin Baldoni. As a busy parent, actor and director, Baldoni understands first-hand how challenging the ups and downs of 2020 have been and he has emerged as an inspiring voice for those navigating this difficult year.

The Philips Espresso Fuel for Daily Achievement Contest will award five winners one Philips Espresso 3200 with LatteGo and one thousand dollars. From December 10 through December 12, contestants can comment on Justin’s Baldoni’s Instagram post sharing the story of someone in need, explaining how that person could benefit from a little help with their morning routine. Entries will be judged by Justin based on uniqueness and resonance with finding the daily fuel to make the most of every day. Winners will be announced via Instagram on December 13.

“I feel so grateful to be able to help a few people in our community who are struggling through this incredibly difficult year find a little inspiration,” said Justin Baldoni. “I love my Philips Espresso machine as it’s become such an integral part of how I start my day with intention and purpose. So many folks out there are fighting through unimaginable circumstances and deserve to finally have a little win in 2020. I hope this contest while small in scope, can be large in effect and bring some much-needed joy and inspiration to the lives of the five winners.”

According to the study conducted by Philips and Wakefield Research, more than half (59%) of adults achieved more than they thought possible in 2020. The survey of 1,000 people also found that coffee drinkers were seventy-three percent more likely to achieve success this year compared to non-coffee drinkers and despite a tumultuous year. The study also revealed that many people are looking forward to 2021, with goals of implementing lifestyle changes for better routines to stay motivated.

“We are so excited to work with Justin to give back to the community and help people stay motivated and inspired through this partnership,” said Brian Dawson, senior marketing manager at Philips. “Whether someone is trying to balance their personal life, professional life or both, Philips Espresso wants to help users with their daily grind as they find success in 2021 and beyond.”

In fact, according to the study, an overwhelming majority (87%) of respondents are looking to make some lifestyle changes to help them achieve their goals next year and further, fifty percent report wanting a better daily routine. A great way to start your day earlier and implement a new routine? A delicious cup of coffee made with fresh beans and milk.

Philips Espresso 3200 with LatteGo crafts five delicious café-quality coffee beverages from fresh ground beans from the comfort of home, and even creates silky smooth beverages with milk froth thanks to unique LatteGo technology, the fastest to clean milk system ever. Specifically designed for effortless enjoyment, it’s easy to enjoy knowing that your beverage is made with fresh ingredients and minimal clean up.

Survey Methodology:

The Philips Espresso Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+, between October 28^th and November 2^nd, 2020 using an email invitation and an online survey. The data was weighted to ensure an accurate representation of the U.S. adult population ages 18+.

Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe by the sample.

Royal Philips:

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2019 sales of EUR 19.5 billion and employs approximately 81,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Justin Baldoni:

Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. He is the creator and director CW’s “My Last Days,” an uplifting documentary series about life as told by courageous people living with a terminal illness and the creator of “Man Enough” the dinner conversation series which dives into traditional masculinity. Baldoni made his feature film directorial debut in March 2019 with “Five Feet Apart” for CBS Films and Lionsgate, which went on to become CBS Films’ third highest grossing film of all time grossing over $91 million worldwide. Following the success of “Five Feet Apart” and furthering his goal to create premium purpose-driven projects with global commercial appeal, Baldoni secured a $25 million development and production fund to produce content for his newly established Wayfarer Studios. Most recently, Baldoni directed and produced Wayfarer Studios’ first film project, “Clouds,” which is now streaming on Disney+. The film is Disney’s first-ever narrative acquisition on its global platform. Next, Baldoni is set to direct “Hold Back the Stars” for Lionsgate. Justin also serves as founder and chairman of The Wayfarer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the way communities see and respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

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HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (“iClick”) (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, today announced its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program in which the company may purchase its own ADSs with an aggregate value of up to US$15 million from December 30, 2020 to December 31, 2021.

“This share repurchase program demonstrates our continued confidence in our long-term business growth and successful transformation towards an Integrated Enterprise and Marketing Cloud Platform. We are committed to creating shareholder value, and believe that our business strategy and execution ability will continue to drive the long-term growth of the firm,” said Jian “T.J.” Tang, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick.

iClick expects to fund the repurchase from its existing cash balance, including cash generated from its operations.

The Company expects to effect the proposed share repurchase on the open market at prevailing market prices, in negotiated transactions off the market, and/or in other legally permissible means from time to time as market conditions warrant in compliance with applicable requirements of Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, at times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate.

The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of ADSs and may be suspended, terminated or extended at any time at the Company’s discretion without prior notice.

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. Built on cutting-edge technologies, our proprietary platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfils various marketing objectives in a data-driven and automated manner, helping both international and domestic marketers reach their target audiences in China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick was established in 2009 and is currently operating in ten locations worldwide including Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit ir.i-click.com. 

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the continued demand for eSignature and the broader Agreement Cloud, DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) has appointed Gateway Health Plan President and CEO Cain Hayes to its board of directors.

“Expanding and strengthening our world-class board of directors is an important element of DocuSign’s overall strategy, especially as we become an increasingly essential software cloud for customers of all sizes, verticals and geographies,” said Dan Springer, DocuSign CEO.

“Cain brings invaluable experience and a keen perspective from the healthcare and financial services industries—two key verticals for DocuSign, and areas in which the company expects to see major transformation in the years ahead,” added Maggie Wilderotter, DocuSign’s board chair.

“I’m pleased and honored to join the DocuSign board of directors,” said Hayes. “With its eSignature and broader Agreement Cloud offerings, the company is well positioned to be a digital transformation catalyst for customers in all industries—including healthcare and financial services. I look forward to supporting its growth path and to making DocuSign even more ubiquitous in the daily life and work of people around the world.”

Prior to joining Gateway Health, Hayes served as President and COO of the Health Business for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Before that he held a variety of senior executive roles at Aetna, Nationwide Insurance and Principal Financial Group.

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About DocuSign
DocuSign helps organizations connect and automate how they prepare, sign, act on, and manage agreements. As part of the DocuSign Agreement Cloud, DocuSign offers eSignature, the world’s #1 way to sign electronically on practically any device, from almost anywhere, at any time. Today, over 820,000 customers and hundreds of millions of users in over 180 countries use DocuSign to accelerate the process of doing business and to simplify people’s lives.

For more information, visit www.docusign.com, call +1-877-720-2040, or follow @DocuSign on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – NEW WAVE HOLDINGS CORP. (the “Company” or “New Wave”) (CSE: SPOR) (FWB: 0XM2) (OTCPK: TRMNF) an investment issuer that provides capital and support services, is proud to applaud and recognize the efforts of TheraPsil, a non-profit coalition that advocates for legal, Special Access Programme (SAP) access to psilocybin therapy for palliative care of Canadians.

17 healthcare professionals associated with TheraPsil, a non-profit, patient-rights advocacy group, have been approved by the Federal Health Minister, Patty Hajdu, to possess and use psilocybin for professional training in psilocybin therapy. The approved healthcare professionals include psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical counselors, social workers, general practitioners, and nurses. These approvals were granted through exemptions to section 56(1) of the Canadian Drugs & Substances Act and the decision comes after 166 days of TheraPsil’s advocating for access. 

Source: https://therapsil.ca/17-canadian-healthcare-professionals-approved-to-use-psilocybin-for-professional-training/

New Wave is proud to have sponsored TheraPsil in this journey and applaud the hard work conducted by the team and all the various partners involved. “This is great news for all Canadians across the country and the industry across the globe, we are excited to be involved in this transition to new adaptive and compassionate palliative care”, said Dan Fox, CEO of New Wave.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, TheraPsil was established in 2019, with its mission focused on four pillars:

• Compassionate Access: Establishing safe, and legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapy for those in medical need.
• Public Education: Increasing awareness of the merits and limitations of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
• Professional Training: Developing safe, simple and effective protocols for credentialed health professionals to deliver psilocybin-assisted therapy, in collaboration with other active organizations; and,
• Research: Facilitate research and evaluation in collaboration with Canadian and international partners.

“Our team at New Wave is very excited and optimistic about the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine and the future of the industry, especially for those patients in considerable distress or facing end-of-life. As proactive changes continue to be made within the field of psychedelics, we are looking forward to being involved in the journey with various partners across the sector.” said Dan Fox, CEO of New Wave.

ABOUT NEW WAVE HOLDINGS CORP.

New Wave Holdings Corp. (CSE: SPOR, FWB: 0XM2, OTC: TRMND) is an investment issuer focused on the burgeoning psychedelic sector and support for adaptive and progressive mental health products and therapies. In the psychedelic sector, New Wave will focus on supporting research on active psychedelic compounds, creation of consumer products based on functional mushrooms, and developing an IP portfolio focusing on psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and ketamine derived treatments for neuropsychiatric diseases. New Wave also contains various health and beauty products within its portfolio of non-psychoactive plants and fungi as it continues to expand its product distribution through vertical integration to provide end to end solutions while capturing a high margin business model.

Investors interested in connecting with New Wave Holdings can learn more about the company and contact the team at http://newwavecorp.com

ABOUT THERAPSIL

TheraPsil is a non-profit coalition that advocates for legal, compassionate access to psilocybin therapy for Canadians in medical need. TheraPsil, supports patients with their applications for ministerial approval of psilocybin for medical purposes and connects approved patients with qualified practitioners to receive psilocybin-assisted therapy treatment. TheraPsil has been advocating for compassionate access since 2019. TheraPsil’s mission is based on four pillars: Compassionate Access, Public Education, Professional Training, Research.

Investors interested in connecting with TheraPsil can learn more about the company and contact the team at www.therapsil.ca

Information relating to TheraPsil, contained in this news release was provided by TheraPsil and/or its agent and has not been independently verified by the Company. The Company does not take responsibility for the accuracy of such information.

The CSE has not in any way passed on the merits of the Acquisition, and neither has approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

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Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward–looking information, including but not limited to, applicable regulatory approval in connection with the Acquisition, the closing of the Acquisition, expansion of operations, size and quality of future tournaments and projections regarding attendance at future events. Forward–looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, and similar expressions. Forward–looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward–looking information. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward–looking information as a result of competitive factors and competition for investment opportunities, challenges relating to operations in international markets, transaction execution risk, changes to the Company’s strategic growth plans, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward–looking information are reasonable based on current expectations and potential investment pipeline, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward–looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward–looking information contained in this news release represents the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward–looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.

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TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ – CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) today announced its intention to redeem all $1.0 billion of its 3.42% Debentures Due January 26, 2026 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (subordinated indebtedness) (the “3.42% Debentures”). In accordance with their terms, the 3.42% Debentures will be redeemed at 100% of their principal amount on January 26, 2021, together with accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the redemption date. Interest on the 3.42% Debentures will cease to accrue from and after the redemption date.

The redemption will be financed out of the general corporate funds of CIBC. Notice will be delivered to registered holders of the 3.42% Debentures in accordance with the terms outlined in the prospectus supplement for the 3.42% Debentures.

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada,  in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html.

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Golf Performance Apparel Division set to Launch in Booming Golf Market by Summer 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU) (PINK: RYPPF) (FWB: RYA) (“RYU” or the “Company“), a creator of award-winning urban athletic apparel, is pleased to announce that it has commenced development on its Golf Apparel Division as well and welcome James Chapman and Andrew Parr to team.

Focusing on professional and leisure golfers alike, RYU is eager to provide high performance, scientifically engineered urban athletic gear for the booming golf industry. According to a Business Wire article, the golf tourism market is poised to grow by $5.36 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.¹

Further positive indicators include Callaway (NYSE: ELY) and Acushnet Holdings (NYSE: GOLF), both golf manufacturing companies, the latter owning Titleist and FootJoy indicated turnarounds according to Yahoo Finance and this past year, despite global headwinds alongside limited  sporting activities, Dick’s Sporting Goods the owner of Golf Galaxy, (NYSE:DKS) trounced expectation in their second quarter. ²

Leading RYU’s Golf Apparel design team will be industry talent, James Chapman – an expert in innovation, trend, suitability and cutting-edge 3D digital design technology. Mr. Chapman has worked with Perry Ellis Golf and Callaway and will lead this division based out of Toronto.

Joining Mr. Chapman as a leader in our Golf Division is Andrew Parr. Parr has a rich and diverse background in athleticism and athletic development. As a golfer, Parr played pro in forty plus countries over an eight-year career. Parr currently serves as assistant coach of the Canadian National team — Golf Canada. He is also the Founder of Wildernest Performance Camp which is an Incubator for change makers to breakthrough their limits with world-class guides through movement, leadership + public speaking. To support his work as a performance coach, Parr co-founded ‘Quiet the noise’ – a life engineering program for athletes and entrepreneurs.

“We all have a hidden potential. Often, it’s just beyond our edge. I enjoy taking you to that edge. How can we always respect ourselves, others and the world we live in no matter what is happening? Excited to join the RYU team.”

The Golf Apparel Division has commenced development and product is set to be available by Summer 2021.

Said RYU CEO Cesare Fazari, “It’s an incredibly exciting announcement for RYU to welcome Mr. Parr and Mr. Chapman. Their complimentary experience in golf will empower RYU to deliver this iconic sport apparel, I have no doubt, it will be extremely well received.”

About RYU Apparel

RYU Apparel (TSXV: RYU, PINK: RYPPF, FWB: RYAA), or Respect Your Universe, is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for the fitness, performance and lifestyle of the athletic man and woman. Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal human performance. For more information, please visit the RYU website at: http://ryu.com. 

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This news release contains forward-looking information that involves various risks and uncertainties regarding future events. Such forward-looking information can include without limitation statements based on current expectations involving a number of risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance of RYU, such as statements the launching a golf apparel division, booming golf industry, future sales of golf apparel or cutting edge design from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including:
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) adverse market conditions, including conditions arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise; (ii) an inability to renew the RYU brand, implement strategic objectives and regain profitability; (iii) failing to meet target revenue projections as anticipated; (iv) failing to enter into the anticipated consulting arrangement and (v) the inability to complete the planned re-opening of the its store or the piloting of the “RYU Studio” concept. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. These and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Except as required by law, RYU does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. 

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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201204005459/en/Global-Golf-Tourism-Market-Report-2020-with-Impact-of-COVID-19—ResearchAndMarkets.com

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https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/golf-business-boomed-during-the-pandemic-morning-brief-095626068.html

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SOURCE RYU Apparel Inc.

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – TGS Esports Inc. (“TGS” or the “Company”) (TSXV: TGS) (FRA: 5RH) has teamed up with NorQuest College (“NorQuest”) to create an all encompassing esports partnership which includes the launch of an all new esports series. The partnership will run from January to June with the option for both parties to extend the agreement.

As part of the partnership NorQuest will be launching a monthly online tournament featuring popular titles such as Rocket League and Valorant. These tournaments will be free to enter and have multiple divisions so players of all skill levels can participate for a cash prize. TGS will be handling the tournament registration, facilitation, and broadcasting for NorQuest.

“The team at NorQuest have been phenomenal to deal with. Their goals in launching this esports initiative are fantastic and align with everything we are doing at TGS. We can’t wait for our first event in January to present these events to the community,” said Spiro Khouri, founder and CEO of TGS Esports. “Not only does this drive revenue for TGS but showcases that esports are a regular part of student life in Secondary and Post-Secondary schools more and more. For NorQuest to recognize that is amazing and a huge win for anyone engaging with their institution.”

To amplify the partnership NorQuest will also be title sponsor for one TGS event each month allowing NorQuest to connect with the TGS community both in tournaments and on live streams. This will also provide additional exposure to promote their monthly events, truly making this an all-encompassing partnership.

“The partnership with The Gaming Stadium means exciting, monthly online tournaments for gamers starting in January 2021, but it also represents a first in the province and marks the next step in NorQuest’s esports strategy,” said Ahmed Kamar, Director of Business Enterprise at NorQuest College. “The Gaming Stadium’s strategic and operational expertise is truly best-in-class, and we look forward to our partnership evolving as we continue to build upon our foundation in esports at the college.”

NorQuest’s esports strategy focuses on three key pillars: community gaming and entertainment, competitive gaming through online and in-person tournaments and events, and academic research, programming that helps shape the inter-collegiate landscape for post-secondary institutions in Alberta and beyond.

Sponsorship opportunities for NorQuest events are available. Interested parties can connect with Ahmed Kamar, Director, Business Enterprise at NorQuest: [email protected]. 

The first event will take place in late January and will feature Rocket League. Information on this and future events can be found at www.thegamingstadium.com or https://www.norquest.ca/home

About NorQuest College

NorQuest College is Edmonton’s community college serving over 19,000 students annually throughout the province with full-time, part-time, online, and face-to-face learning options. NorQuest helps learners with diverse educational backgrounds complete or further their studies through foundational programs. NorQuest’s post-secondary diploma and certificate programs and continuing education options offer rewarding career paths in health, community studies, business, environment, technology, hospitality, firefighting, and diversity and inclusion training. NorQuest’s suite of customized and corporate training options ensure organizations and their workforces are prepared for the demands of the future. By collaborating with business, industry, government, and communities, we ensure our learners receive workforce relevant, inclusive, and transformative educational experiences.

About TGS Esports Inc.

TGS Esports Inc. is an organization focused on creating the ultimate esports experience. TGS is made up of industry professionals with 20+ combined years in the space of tournament organization, league facilitation, and production. This experience combined with the proposed acquisition of Pepper Esports Inc. (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tgs-esports-announces-signing-of-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-leading-competitive-esports-platform-pepper-esports-804515174.html) allows TGS to offer a full suite of tools needed for any player or tournament organizer in esports. TGS is also the owner of Canada’s first dedicated esports arena, The Gaming Stadium, located in Richmond, British Columbia, which opened in June 2019. 

Neither 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.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Spiro Khouri“
Spiro Khouri, CEO
TGS Esports Inc.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information


Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including with respect to: the hosting of the NorQuest Esports Series and the timing, format and prizes for the tournament, and the potential benefits to the Company of the partnership with NorQuest. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company. The risks include the following: the unknown magnitude and duration of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks that are customary to transactions of this nature. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them.

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SOURCE TGS Esports Inc

DENVER, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SM Energy Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: SM) will be participating in the following upcoming investor event.  An investor presentation will be posted to the Company’s website at ir.sm-energy.com before market open on December 15, 2020.

• December 15, 2020 – MKM Partners Virtual Conference. President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel will present at 11:10 a.m. Mountain time and will also meet with investors in one-on-one settings. The presentation will be webcast, accessible from the Company’s website, and available for replay for a limited period.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the state of Texas.  SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com.

SM ENERGY INVESTOR CONTACT

Jennifer Martin Samuels, [email protected], 303-864-2507

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