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WARREN, N.J., Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQST), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing differentiated products that address patients’ unmet needs and solve therapeutic problems, announced today that the management team will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Virtual 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference to be held December 1-3, 2020. Aquestive will host one-on-one investor meetings on December 2, 2020.

A webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the “Events and Presentation” page of the Investors section of the Company’s website. A replay of webcast will be available for 30 days following the event. For more information, please visit investors.aquestive.com.

About
Aquestive
Therapeutics
Aquestive Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company that applies innovative technology to solve therapeutic problems and improve medicines for patients. The Company has commercialized one internally-developed proprietary product to date, Sympazan, has a commercial proprietary product pipeline focused on the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, or CNS, and other unmet needs, and is developing orally administered complex molecules to provide alternatives to invasively administered standard of care therapies. The Company also collaborates with other pharmaceutical companies to bring new molecules to market using proprietary, best-in-class technologies, like PharmFilm®, and has proven capabilities for drug development and commercialization.

Investor inquiries:

Stephanie Carrington
[email protected]
646-277-1282

Coldchain Technology Services Purchases an Initial
4 Vital Intelligence Assessment Units

Los Angeles, CA., Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading manufacturer and systems developer is pleased to announce that Coldchain Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”) is partnering with Draganfly with an initial purchase of four Vital Intelligence assessment units to implement within their customer base.

Coldchain Technology Services provides comprehensive solutions for healthcare supply chain management for multiple government and commercial clients, including the US Army, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Reserve Component forces, Johnson & Johnson brands, Chicago Department of Public Health, and others.

CTS introduced rapid result COVID-19 tests at the early onset of the pandemic which provide positive results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.

Draganfly’s Vital Intelligence assessment station and screening technology is quick and non-invasive (contactless). The stations can automatically detect elevated body temperature and, with voluntary consent, heart rate, respiratory rate and O2 saturation, all from a camera that takes seconds to capture the information. Draganfly’s Vital Intelligence platform has several delivery capabilities including an API for 3rd party developers to integrate the technology with their own apps and devices. The MSRP for the Vital Intelligence units being purchased by CTS are USD$25,000 each and are being scheduled for immediate delivery.

“The partnership between CTS and Draganfly will enable real-time vital screening to our customer base,” said Wayne Williams Founder and Executive Director of Coldchain Technology. “Their technology is a value-add to the current rapid response COVID-19 tests we offer in addition to the telehealth services we offer. Draganfly’s commitment to providing the best, most secure and accurate vital signs screening available makes them the perfect partner for our organization.”

“We worked with CTS when we installed 5 of our vital assessment technology units and distancing stations at Alabama State University as part of the “Safely Open Schools Solution”, said Cameron Chell Draganfly CEO. “We are incredibly excited to be further partnering and working with their team in an expanded role to deliver our Vital Intelligence technology.”

About Draganfly

Draganfly Inc. (CSE: DFLY; OTCQB: DFLYF; FSE: 3U8) is the creator of quality, cutting-edge and software and systems that revolutionize the way organizations can do business and service their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 22 years, Draganfly is an award-winning, industry-leading manufacturer and technology developer serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, and mapping and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money, and lives.

For more information on Draganfly, please visit us at www.draganfly.com.
For additional investor information, visit https://www.thecse.com/en/listings/technology/draganfly-inc, https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/DFLYF/overview or https://www.boerse-frankfurt.de/aktie/draganfly-inc.

Media Contact
Arian Hopkins
email: [email protected]

Company Contact
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking ‎‎‎‎information” ‎as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎and information can ‎generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‎‎‎‎‎“may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, ‎‎“estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar ‎‎‎‎terminology. Forward-looking statements ‎and information are based on forecasts of future ‎‎‎‎results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and ‎assumptions that, while believed by ‎‎‎‎management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant ‎business, economic and ‎‎‎‎competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements ‎include, but are not ‎‎‎‎limited to, statements with respect the ‎successful use of the Vital Intelligence technology‎. Forward-‎‎‎looking statements ‎and information are ‎subject to various known and unknown risks and ‎‎‎uncertainties, many of ‎which are beyond the ability of ‎the Company to control or predict, that ‎‎‎may cause the ‎Company’s actual results, performance or ‎achievements to be materially different ‎‎‎from those ‎expressed or implied thereby, and are developed ‎based on assumptions about such ‎‎‎risks, ‎uncertainties and other factors set out here in, including but not ‎limited to: the potential ‎‎‎impact of ‎epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the ‎current outbreak of ‎‎‎the novel ‎coronavirus known as COVID-19 on the Company’s business, operations ‎and financial ‎‎‎condition, ‎the successful integration of technology, the inherent risks involved in the ‎general ‎‎‎securities ‎markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the ‎‎‎‎future; the ‎inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and ‎‎‎expenses, ‎‎currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key ‎‎‎employees and ‎other ‎related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎in the Company’s ‎most recent ‎filings filed with securities regulators in Canada on the SEDAR ‎‎‎website at ‎www.sedar.com. The Company ‎undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking ‎‎‎information ‎except as required by applicable law. ‎Such forward-looking information represents ‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information ‎currently available. No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary ‎materially. Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements ‎or information.‎

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “company”) (TSX, NYSE:HBM) today announced that full production has resumed at its 777 Mine in Flin Flon, Manitoba, following the skip hoist incident in October. The shaft repair activities were completed well ahead of schedule and the total direct repair costs were under the estimated $5.0 million.

While the shaft was under repair, the company temporarily reassigned equipment and personnel from the 777 mine to the Lalor mine in Snow Lake to partially mitigate lost production. Although fourth quarter production and sales volumes will be impacted, the company continues to expect the Manitoba business unit to achieve its full year production and unit cost guidance for 2020.

“The shaft incident was an unfortunate event, but the team responded quickly and was successful in bringing this important asset back into full production ahead of schedule,” said Peter Kukielski, Hudbay’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “At the same time, the team used this as an opportunity to temporarily allocate additional resources to Lalor to test the mine’s production potential and we are encouraged as to what this might mean for the future of our Snow Lake operations.”

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the company’s ability to achieve full year production and cost guidance at the Manitoba business unit, the anticipated impacts on fourth quarter production and sales volumes and the future potential of the Snow Lake operations. Forward-looking information is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by the company at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.

The material factors or assumptions that Hudbay identified and were applied by the company in drawing conclusions or making forecasts or projections set out in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, the ability to maintain full production from the 777 mine following the repairs and the ability to achieve full year production and unit cost guidance.

The risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to, risks generally associated with the mining industry, such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations, energy prices and general cost escalation) and mining operations, as well as the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Hudbay’s most recent Annual Information Form.

Should one or more risk, uncertainty, contingency or other factor materialize or should any factor or assumption prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Hudbay does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a diversified mining company primarily producing copper concentrate (containing copper, gold and silver) and zinc metal. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Hudbay owns three polymetallic mines, four ore concentrators and a zinc production facility in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Canada) and Cusco (Peru), and copper projects in Arizona and Nevada (United States). The company’s growth strategy is focused on the exploration, development, operation and optimization of properties it already controls, as well as other mineral assets it may acquire that fit its strategic criteria. Hudbay’s vision is to be a responsible, top-tier operator of long-life, low-cost mines in the Americas. Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value through the acquisition, development and operation of high-quality, long-life deposits with exploration potential in jurisdictions that support responsible mining, and to see the regions and communities in which the company operates benefit from its presence. The company is governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act and its shares are listed under the symbol “HBM” on the Toronto Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange and Bolsa de Valores de Lima. Further information about Hudbay can be found on www.hudbay.com.

For further information, please contact:

Candace Brûlé
Director, Investor Relations
(416) 814-4387
[email protected]

PALM BEACH, FL, Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Many Americans increased their usage of dietary supplements since the pandemic began earlier this year.

“People are more concerned about their health today and are looking for proactive steps to take to stay healthy,” said Nathaly Marcus, founder and nutritionist for Health Addiction, a wellness company in Mexico City. “Americans are looking for the best dietary supplements that will keep them healthy.”

The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s annual survey showed that more than 70 percent of Americans take dietary supplements for the fourth consecutive year.

“The CRN survey also showed that 43 percent of dietary supplement users have changed their routine this year,” Marcus said. “An astonishing 91 percent of these people have ‘increased’ their supplement intake.

“People are looking for any health advantage they can give themselves,” she added.

Marcus, the first functional nutritionist in Mexico, thinks this growing “addiction” to health is a good long-term trend.

“I founded Health Addiction in Mexico because I want people to get addicted to living healthy lives,” Marcus said. “I developed functional dietary supplements to help people stay healthy.”

Marcus understands the importance of dietary supplements because traditional medicine failed her twin daughters when they were born premature with various health problems.

“Traditional therapies and drugs did not help my daughters, who started having seizures when they were 11 months old,” Marcus said. “I came to America to search for alternative holistic therapies to help them.”

With the help of a holistic doctor, Marcus returned home with a regimen of supplements and changes to her daughters’ diets.

“For the first time, I saw my girls smile, relax, sleep, and crawl,” Marcus said, adding that her daughters are now 24 years old and healthy.

Marcus eventually founded Health Addiction and developed functional supplements that could help other people. Now, Health Addiction plans to introduce eight popular functional supplements to American consumers:

• ESSENTIAL 5 addresses the five most important health pillars: nervous system, gut health, immune system, and cardiovascular system. It also provides an energy boost.
• GLOW PACK helps regenerate and build healthy, radiant skin, hair and nails.
• PRE + PROBIOTIC COMPLETE FORMULA helps regenerate the gut system and support the immune system.
• THERMO BURN MAX is a unique fat burner formula for weight loss.
• GUT BALANCE optimizes gut function, decreases gut inflammation, and improves nutrient absorption.
• SPORT COLLAGEN BOOSTER promotes ligament and joint elasticity and structure.
• SPIRULINA + CHLORELLA + MORINGA COMPLEX helps detoxify the body, support the immune system and promote cell regeneration.
• GASTRO 360 optimizes proper gut function and aids in heartburn, colitis, nausea and, acid reflux problems.

“We decided earlier this year to export our flagship products to America,” Marcus said. “We believe the high quality of our supplements and their potential health benefits will appeal to American consumers.”

For more information, please visit Health Addiction online.

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steel Reef Infrastructure Corp. (“Steel Reef” or the “Company”) today announced its Board of Directors (“Board”) has determined to discontinue the Company’s dividend and reallocate free cash flow toward profitable investments that will contribute to long-term value for shareholders.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Steel Reef has maintained a strong base business and expanded its portfolio of potential growth opportunities despite challenging energy market conditions. The Company’s new capital allocation approach enhances Steel Reef’s ability to capitalize on potential investments as industry activity resumes. Steel Reef has approximately doubled in size over the past year and since inception has deployed approximately $950 million in capital to high-quality natural gas gathering, processing and sales infrastructure assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Bakken formation of the Williston Basin.

“Our long-standing philosophy of disciplined capital allocation is even more important during this unprecedented time,” said Scott Southward, President and Chief Executive Officer. “In this capital-constrained environment, it is most prudent to allocate our free cash flow to developing and executing highly accretive projects that will maximize shareholder returns over the long term.”

The Board believes this decision enhances the Company’s flexibility and resources to increase value for investors, while expanding its distinctive service offering for its many stakeholders who rely on Steel Reef’s flaring reduction expertise. The Company is grateful for the ongoing support of its shareholders as it continues to invest in growth.

About Steel Reef

Formed in 2012, Steel Reef is a privately held midstream company which owns and operates high-quality oil and gas processing and transportation facilities. The Company is focused on strategically partnering with exploration, development and production companies to develop a portfolio of midstream assets through acquisition or construction, with a view to maximizing shareholder return. Since inception, Steel Reef has deployed approximately $950 million into a cohesive portfolio of assets.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking in nature, including with respect to the anticipated benefits of the Company’s reallocation of capital in the future, including expectations regarding the Company’s ability to capitalize on potential investments and increase value for investors. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or are not statements of historical fact should be viewed as “forward-looking statements”. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Steel Reef to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could vary or differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this release. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Steel Reef undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

Saskatoon, Sask., Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vendasta, the leading end-to-end ecommerce platform for companies selling digital solutions to small and medium businesses (SMBs), is proud to introduce Lisa Reeves to its Board of Directors.

Reeves is an executive with deep knowledge of SaaS and enterprise software models. Her broad and diverse career provides Vendasta with critical insights for go-to-market, product, and strategy that will benefit the company’s partners and their SMB clients.

“Lisa is a valuable voice for our board and we are grateful for her insights,” said Vendasta CEO Brendan King. “She brings deep knowledge of SaaS software and more than 20 years of world-class strategy, product development, and operations expertise. Her impact is already being felt and we could not be more pleased to have her join our board.”

Reeves is the Chief Product Officer at Zenefits, a leading all-in-one digital HR platform for SMBs. Prior to Zenefits, she was in corporate strategy at Workday. Reeves joined WDAY in the acquisition of GridCraft, a venture-backed data analytics company where she was co-founder/CEO. Before GridCraft, she was the GM for the GoToMyPC line of business where she had P&L responsibility for the company’s flagship product line. Reeves joined Citrix from Vista Ventures, a venture fund focused on early-stage tech investments, where she was a general partner. Prior to Vista, she spent 14 years at SAP—nine years on the operational side, and five years leading SAP Ventures, the corporate VC arm of SAP. She’s a Blackstone Entrepreneur and a Techstars mentor in Colorado.


“Having the opportunity to join such a capable and experienced board is gratifying, and I’m thrilled to be providing direction to a company whose vision aligns so well with my focus: to help level the playing field for the businesses that truly power our economy,” said Reeves. “The outstanding work that Vendasta does to bring technology to small and medium businesses through professional agencies that understand the local context is critical work and I look forward to contributing to their success.”

To learn more about Vendasta and its Board of Directors, visit our website.

About Vendasta

Vendasta provides an end-to-end commerce platform to 30,000+ customers who sell digital products and services to more than four million small and medium businesses (SMBs) worldwide. These customers include marketing agencies, independent software vendors (ISVs), and media companies. The Vendasta Platform allows these groups to easily adopt new solutions from a marketplace of SaaS technologies that they can sell under their own brand to SMB customers. The platform provides AI-driven marketing automation, sales tools, and an integrated CRM to facilitate go-to-market. It also includes task, orders, and billing management systems to help scale through robotic process automation. SMBs are provided one login for all solutions purchased under a Vendasta customer’s brand. They enjoy an integrated dashboard with prescription, context, and tracking to understand how they are doing and how they can improve performance. Vendasta has a growing team of more than 450 people based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and has been named one of Canada and North America’s fastest-growing companies for six years in a row.

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