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Kohl’s Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Third Consecutive Year

Kohl’s Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Third Consecutive Year

2020 designation recognizes company’s continued commitment to sustainability efforts

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is proud to have been named to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America by S&P Global. This marks the third year in a row the company has received the designation for its sustainability performance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

“The DJSI’s continued recognition of Kohl’s serves as a reliable indicator of the strength of our ESG stewardship initiatives,” said Steve Thomas, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for Kohl’s. “We believe that incorporating sustainable solutions into the way Kohl’s conducts business will help to build better futures for our customers, our associates, and their families and we are pleased to be acknowledged for these efforts.”

Launched in 1999 as one of the first global sustainability benchmarks, the DJSI measures the performance of the world’s leading companies based on financially material environmental, social, and governance factors. The DJSI helps to evaluate a company’s impact on people, communities and the planet for socially-conscious investors.

“We congratulate Kohl’s for being included in the DJSI North America. A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. With a record number of companies participating in the 2020 Corporate Sustainability Assessment and more stringent rules for inclusion this year, this sets your company apart and rewards your continued commitment to people and planet,” said Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research and Data, S&P Global.

Earlier this month, Kohl’s was also recognized with a SmartWay® 2020 Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain, environmental performance and energy efficiency. Kohl’s was one of just 17 shipper and logistics companies to receive the distinction this year, in recognition of the company’s sustainability efforts and exceptional performance moving goods in the cleanest and most energy-efficient way possible, leading to cleaner and healthier communities.

For more details about Kohl’s commitment to sustainability, please refer to the company’s 2019 CSR Report. Additional information about Kohl’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts can be found on the company’s corporate website, Corporate.Kohls.com.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on the Kohl’s mobile app. Since its founding, Kohl’s has given more than $750 million to support communities nationwide, with a focus on family health and wellness. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.

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Julia Fennelly, [email protected], 262.703.1710

 

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PolarityTE Announces Dismissal of Securities Class Action Complaint with Prejudice

PolarityTE Announces Dismissal of Securities Class Action Complaint with Prejudice

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE), a companyfocused on transforming the lives of patients by discovering, designing, and developing a range of regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, today announced the dismissal with prejudice of a consolidated class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Utah under the caption In re PolarityTE, Inc. Securities Litigation,Case No. 2:18-cv-00510. The Court’s order was based on the Company’s motion to dismiss filed on June 3, 2019.

Two lawsuits were brought against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors on June 26, 2018 and July 6, 2018 by shareholders purporting to represent a class consisting of purchasers of the Company’s common stock. The lawsuits were consolidated and an amended complaint was filed on April 2, 2019. On November 22, 2020, the Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the consolidated Complaint with prejudice. By dismissing the lawsuit with prejudice, the Court has made a final determination in this matter. The plaintiff has a right to appeal the Court’s decision.

David Seaburg, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased with the dismissal of this meritless action. We view the dismissal with prejudice as a strong repudiation of the baseless criticisms that were levied regarding our Company, its technology, and its intellectual property portfolio. We will continue to advance our patient-centric mission and to execute on the fundamentals of our business as we move forward.”

About PolarityTE®

PolarityTE is focused on transforming the lives of patients by discovering, designing, and developing a range of regenerative tissue products and biomaterials for the fields of medicine, biomedical engineering and material sciences. Rather than manufacturing with synthetic and foreign materials within artificially engineered environments, PolarityTE manufactures products from the patient’s own tissue and uses the patient’s own body to support the regenerative process. From a small piece of healthy autologous tissue, the company creates an easily deployable, dynamic, and self-propagating product designed to regenerate the target tissues. PolarityTE’s innovative methods are intended to promote and accelerate growth of the patient’s tissues to undergo a form of effective regenerative healing. Learn more at www.PolarityTE.com – Welcome to the Shift®.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are generally identified by words such as “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “should” and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company’s beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and FDA regulatory matters, which cannot be predicted, and the risk factors and other items described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports and other filings with the SEC (copies of which may be obtained at www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. Our actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports and other filings with the SEC (copies of which may be obtained at www.sec.gov).

POLARITYTE, the POLARITYTE logo, SKINTE, WHERE SELF REGENERATES SELF and WELCOME TO THE SHIFT are trademarks or registered trademarks of PolarityTE, Inc.

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Rich Haerle

VP, Investor Relations

PolarityTE, Inc.

[email protected]

(385) 315-0697

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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, Its Latest New-Home Community in Lakeland, Florida

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, Its Latest New-Home Community in Lakeland, Florida

Homebuilder’s community offers personalized, new homes in a desirable location priced from the $240,000s.

LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, a new single-family home community in Lakeland. Meadows at Scott Lake’s commuter-friendly location is near area employers, including the Publix® and GEICO corporate offices.

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KB Home announces the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, its latest new-home community in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo: Business Wire)

KB Home announces the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, its latest new-home community in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo: Business Wire)

The homes at Meadows at Scott Lake Creek showcase popular design characteristics like gourmet kitchens overlooking expansive great rooms, master suites with walk-in closets, and large lofts. The community offers one- and two-story floor plans that feature up to six bedrooms and three baths, and range in size from approximately 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. Meadows at Scott Lake Creek also offers the KB Home Office, a dedicated room that homebuyers can personalize for the way they work. Residents will enjoy the community’s location being just minutes to shopping and dining in downtown Lakeland.

“Meadows at Scott Lake Creek’s commuter-friendly location is convenient to State Road 37 and Polk Parkway, and just a few miles to area employers and Lakeland Linder International Airport,” said Fred Wyborski, President of KB Home’s Orlando division. “Meadows at Scott Lake Creek provides home shoppers the opportunity to purchase a personalized, new KB home at a price that fits their budget.”

KB Home stands out from other homebuilders as the company gives homebuyers exceptional choice and control. KB Home starts by offering a wide variety of homes at an affordable price. From there, the builder gives buyers the ability to personalize their homes from homesites and floor plans to design features. The KB Home team works hand in hand with homeowners every step of the way so they have a real partner in the process.

Every KB home is designed to be ENERGY STAR® certified thanks to the quality construction techniques and materials utilized that ultimately deliver significant savings on utility bills compared to used homes. Additionally, all new KB homes are designed to deliver an enhanced indoor environment and include high performance ventilation systems, low- or zero-VOC products and other features guided by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor airPLUS standards.

The Meadows at Scott Lake Creek sales office and model home are open for private in-person tours by appointment, and walk-in visits are welcome. Homebuyers also have the flexibility to arrange a live video tour with a sales counselor. Pricing begins from the $240,000s.

For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has been building quality homes for over 60 years. Today, KB Home operates in 42 markets across eight states, serving a wide array of buyer groups. What sets us apart is how we give our customers the ability to personalize their homes from homesites and floor plans to cabinets and countertops, at a price that fits their budget. We are the first builder to make every home we build ENERGY STAR® certified. In fact, we go beyond the EPA requirements by ensuring every ENERGY STAR certified KB home has been tested and verified by a third-party inspector to meet the EPA’s strict certification standards, which help to lower the cost of ownership and to make our new homes healthier and more comfortable than new ones without certification. We also work with our customers every step of the way, building strong personal relationships so they have a real partner in the homebuying process, and the experience is as simple and easy as possible. Learn more about how we build homes built on relationships by visiting kbhome.com.

Cara Kane, KB Home

321-299-6844

[email protected]

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Krystal Biotech to Present at the Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

Krystal Biotech to Present at the Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Krystal Biotech Inc., (“Krystal”) (NASDAQ: KRYS), the leader in non-invasive, redosable gene therapies, today announced that Krish S. Krishnan, chairman and chief executive officer will be participating in a fireside chat at the Evercore ISI 3rd Annual HealthCONx virtual conference taking place December 1-3, 2020.

Details for the webcast are as follows:

Evercore ISI 3rd Annual HealthCONx virtual conference

Presentation Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Presentation Time: 1:50 p.m. ET

Webcast link: https://wsw.com/webcast/evercore11/krys/2405541

A webcast of the presentation will be available for 90 days and can be found on the Krystal Biotech website at: http://ir.krystalbio.com/events-and-presentations/events.

About Krystal Biotech

Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRYS) is a pivotal-stage gene therapy company leveraging its novel delivery platform to develop corrective, redosable therapies to address serious rare skin and lung diseases. For more information please visit http://www.krystalbio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Krystal Biotech, Inc., including but not limited to statements about the development of Krystal’s product candidates, such as plans for the design, conduct and timelines of ongoing clinical trials of beremagene geperpavec (“B-VEC”), KB105, KB104, KB301 and KB407; the clinical utility of B-VEC, KB105, KB104, KB301 and KB407, and Krystal’s plans for filing of regulatory approvals and efforts to bring B-VEC, KB105, KB104, KB301 and KB407 to market; the market opportunity for and the potential market acceptance of B-VEC, KB105, KB104, KB301 and KB407; plans to pursue research and development of other product candidates; the sufficiency of Krystal’s existing cash resources; the unanticipated impact of COVID-19 on Krystal’s business operations, pre-clinical activities and clinical trials; and other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties inherent in the initiation and conduct of clinical trials, availability and timing of data from clinical trials, whether results of early clinical trials or trials will be indicative of the results of ongoing or future trials, uncertainties associated with regulatory review of clinical trials and applications for marketing approvals, the availability or commercial potential of product candidates including B-VEC, KB105, KB104, KB301 and KB407, the sufficiency of cash resources and need for additional financing and such other important factors as are set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Krystal’s annual and quarterly reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Krystal’s views as of the date of this release. Krystal anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Krystal may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Krystal’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release.

Investors:

Whitney Ijem

[email protected]

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Mary Coyle

TellMed Strategies

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Dynatrace Named One of the Top 10 Highest-Rated Cloud Companies to Work For by Battery Ventures and Glassdoor

Dynatrace Named One of the Top 10 Highest-Rated Cloud Companies to Work For by Battery Ventures and Glassdoor

New report highlights the B2B cloud companies with the highest levels of employee satisfaction during the COVID-19 crisis

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Software intelligence company Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), announced today it has been recognized as one of the top 10 Highest-Rated Cloud Computing Companies to Work For during the COVID-19 crisis, in a report released by Battery Ventures, with data provided by Glassdoor. The report is based on data collected during the first six months of the pandemic (March-August 2020) and includes B2B companies with the highest levels of employee satisfaction, according to employee feedback shared on Glassdoor, a worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies. This distinction placed Dynatrace at number 10 on a list of 25 organizations.

Dynatrace received an overall rating of 4.6 from its employees, compared to the broader Glassdoor average of 3.5. Additionally, Dynatrace’s senior-leadership rating was 4.4, compared to the Glassdoor average of 3.2. Dynatrace also received a positive business-outlook rating, with 86% of its employees saying they believed the business would get better in the next six months, compared to the Glassdoor average of 51%. These results affirm the company’s commitment to establishing a work environment that fosters employees’ innovation while adjusting to support them during times of change.

“Cloud CEOs have had to stay unbelievably focused, resilient and nimble over the last eight months, working in conditions they likely never expected,” said Neeraj Agrawal, a Battery general partner who specializes in cloud investing. “The best CEOs are listening to employees and making tough decisions that will continue to move their companies forward. We’re heartened that so many of these B2B companies are surviving and even thriving during COVID-19, as they’re providing technologies to serve the new workforce, as well as solutions that are digitizing customer businesses faster than ever. Every company that made the list this year should view it as an honor to be included.”

This is the fourth year Battery Ventures has issued its ranking of the 25 Highest-Rated Cloud Computing Companies to Work For. This year’s ranking hinged on how companies are handling issues like remote workforces and the broader economic downturn and highlighted the global trend of businesses increasingly turning to the cloud to run critical technology systems and software. Separately, a recent Glassdoor economic research study showed that companies with high employee satisfaction often post stronger financial performance.

“We are honored to be recognized by Battery Ventures and Glassdoor as a top cloud company to work for. I’m especially proud that our placement on this list is a result of our employees’ positive sentiment during a particularly challenging time,” said John Van Siclen, CEO at Dynatrace. “I’ve witnessed the unrelenting commitment, positive attitude, and drive of our employees as they quickly adjusted to remote work to innovate for and serve our customers. I am gratified that this is also reflected in their attitudes toward the company.”

The full report including the complete list of the Battery Ventures Highest-Rated Cloud Companies to Work For can be found here.

About Dynatrace

Dynatrace provides software intelligence to simplify cloud complexity and accelerate digital transformation. With automatic and intelligent observability at scale, our all-in-one platform delivers precise answers about the performance of applications, the underlying infrastructure and the experience of all users to enable organizations to innovate faster, collaborate more efficiently, and deliver more value with dramatically less effort. That’s why many of the world’s largest enterprises trust Dynatrace® to modernize and automate cloud operations, release better software faster, and deliver unrivalled digital experiences.

Curious to see how you can simplify your cloud? Let us show you. Visit our trial page for a free 15-day Dynatrace trial.

To learn more about how Dynatrace can help your business, visit https://www.dynatrace.com, visit our blog and follow us on Twitter @dynatrace.

Hailey Melamut

March Communications

[email protected]

+1 617.960.9856

Tristan Webb

Spark Communications

[email protected]

+44 207.436.0420

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Lantheus Holdings to Present at the 2020 Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

Lantheus Holdings to Present at the 2020 Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LNTH), the parent company of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. and Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and a global leader in the development, manufacture and commercialization of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic agents and products, today announced Bob Marshall, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the 2020 Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference at 3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 1.

To access a live webcast of the presentation, please visit the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.lantheus.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for 30 days following the live presentation.

About Lantheus Holdings, Inc.

Lantheus Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. and Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and a global leader in the development, manufacture and commercialization of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic agents and products. Lantheus provides a broad portfolio of products, including the echocardiography agent DEFINITY® Vial for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension; TechneLite® (Technetium Tc99m Generator), a technetium-based generator that provides the essential medical isotope used in nuclear medicine procedures; AZEDRA® for the treatment of certain rare neuroendocrine tumors; and RELISTOR® for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation, which is partnered with Bausch Health Companies, Inc. The Company is headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts with offices in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Canada and Sweden. For more information, visit www.lantheus.com.

Mark Kinarney

Senior Director, Investor Relations

978-671-8842

[email protected]

Melissa Downs

Director, Corporate Communications

646-975-2533

[email protected]

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Rite Aid Updates COVID-19 Testing Program

Rite Aid Updates COVID-19 Testing Program

Asymptomatic testing will be available at $115 for individuals 13 and older at existing Rite Aid testing sites

CAMP HILL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
To continue to provide its customers with an essential service during the pandemic, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is updating its COVID-19 testing program following the end of federal funding for diagnostic testing by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Effective December 1, 2020, no-charge testing at Rite Aid’s existing testing sites will be replaced by testing for individuals 13 years of age and older for $115 per test (payable via cash, credit, debit or Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account) – regardless of whether the individual is symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Additionally, in order to provide more testing access to customers and the communities in which it does business, Rite Aid will soon expand COVID-19 testing to up to an additional 1,000 drive-through locations.

Rite Aid partnered with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and HHS in March to provide COVID-19 diagnostic testing. The program evolved and scaled up in response to the growing need for testing as the pandemic unfolded. After months of successful partnership, HHS funding has ended, but testing at Rite Aid will remain and be expanded.

Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing locations utilize simple self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists, and operate Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. At all testing locations, adult patients will be required to provide government issued identification and need to pre-register online at www.riteaid.com in order to schedule a time slot for testing. Testing will be temporarily unavailable at Rite Aid sites on Thanksgiving and through the weekend, and will resume on December 1.

Previously, testing was only available to individuals 18 years of age or older. The expanded program allows parents or legal guardians of individuals 13-18 years of age to create Baseline COVID-19 accounts so that they may be screened and tested. Parents or legal guardians must provide consent for individuals under 18, show their government issued identification and must accompany their children to the appointment and supervise them during the test.

“We’re proud to continue serving as an essential part of the pandemic response in the neighborhoods we serve,” said Heyward Donigan, president and chief executive officer, Rite Aid. “Making testing available – and now, to a broader age range – is an important next step in continuing to fight COVID-19.”

Currently operating 301testing sites across 15 states, Rite Aid has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, partnering with Verily and its Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program to provide screening, scheduling and return of results to participants for Rite Aid testing sites. BioReference Laboratories provides COVID-19 laboratory testing, while clinical oversight is provided by PWNHealth, a national clinician network that enables safe and easy access to diagnostic testing.

Rite Aid will continue to provide regular updates on the company’s progress with COVID-19 testing. A complete list of Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing sites can be found at www.riteaid.com.

About Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage with customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an array of whole being health products and services for the entire family through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 18 states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services to approximately 4 million members nationwide. For more information, www.riteaid.com.

Chris Savarese

717-975-5718

[email protected]

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. Announces National Partnership With Toys for Tots

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. Announces National Partnership With Toys for Tots

Discount Retail Chain is Official Toys for Tots Donation Site

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. (Ollie’s), one of America’s largest chains of discount retail stores, proudly announces a national partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. From now until December 12th, Ollie’s will serve as an official drop off location; customers can contribute a toy or cash donation at one of their 389 stores to help bring the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children in their local communities.

“Finding a present under the tree on Christmas morning is an experience every child deserves,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Ollie’s has certainly done more than their fair share to help us bring that joy to children whose families have suffered so much. This has been an especially difficult year to raise corporate funds and toy donations, and Ollie’s efforts in support of the Marine Toys for Tots programs will assist us in fulfilling the Christmas holiday dreams of thousands of less fortunate children who otherwise might be forgotten.”

“Partnering with charities that help children in need has always been part of our core values at Ollie’s. During this difficult time, we believe it is even more imperative to support an organization that will bring joy and hope to children and families,” said John Swygert, President and CEO of Ollie’s, “We are excited to start this new partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and continue to be amazed by our generous customers and dedicated associates who repeatedly exceed our expectations to make these campaigns successful.”

Since 1947, the Marine Toys for Tots foundation has distributed 584 million toys to over 265 million less fortunate children. Today, Toys for Tots is the nation’s flagship Christmas charitable cause with local Toys for Tots campaigns conducted from October through December each year in over 800 communities throughout the nation.

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., founded in 1982, is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts and excess inventory, offering real brands at real bargain prices. Famous for its signature catch-phrase Good Stuff Cheap, Ollie’s has a huge variety of famous brand-name merchandise in every department – food, books, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty, flooring, seasonal items and so much more – at up to 70 percent off the fancy stores’ prices. You never know what you’ll find at one of Ollie’s 389 “semi-lovely” stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.ollies.us. Like us on Facebook or find us on Twitter at @OlliesOutlet. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. is a publicly-traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OLLI.

Heather Zell

717-805-7419

[email protected]

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Present at MKM Partners Virtual Conference

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Present at MKM Partners Virtual Conference

Webcast scheduled for December 15, 2020 at 9:50 a.m. Eastern Time

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) today announced that Strauss Zelnick, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, plans to present at the MKM Partners Virtual Conference. The Company’s presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:50 a.m. Eastern Time. A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available via the Company’s website at http://ir.take2games.com. A replay of the presentation will be archived and available at the same location.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Social Point. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

During the course of the presentation, the Company may make statements that are not historical facts and which are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: the uncertainty of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto; the effect that measures taken to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic have on our operations, including our ability to timely deliver our titles and other products, and on the operations of our counterparties, including retailers and distributors; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer demand and the discretionary spending patterns of our customers; the impact of reductions in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and other central banks, including on our short-term investment portfolio; the impact of potential inflation; volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on key management and product development personnel; our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K products and our ability to develop other hit titles; our ability to leverage opportunities on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X; the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games; the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games; and risks associated with international operations.

Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks summarized in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(Investor Relations)

Henry A. Diamond

Senior Vice President

Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

(646) 536-3005

[email protected]

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Alan Lewis

Vice President

Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

(646) 536-2983

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Zywave Acquires InsurTech FrontRunner ITC, Becomes Only Provider to Offer Front-Office Solutions for Independent Insurance Agencies Across All Lines of Business

The new partnership enables Zywave to deliver its market-leading operations, sales and marketing solutions to agencies selling employee benefits, commercial or personal lines of coverage

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Insurance technology provider, Zywave, today announced the acquisition of Insurance Technologies Corporation (ITC), a leading provider of marketing, rating, and management software and services to the insurance industry. Together with Zywave’s existing portfolio of solutions, the acquisition solidifies Zywave’s position as the leading provider of solutions for carriers and independent insurance agencies to help them drive business efficiency and accelerate growth.

“Zywave and ITC share the same goal—to provide the absolute best tech solutions to help insurance professionals succeed in the modern marketplace,” said Jason Liu, chief executive officer of Zywave. “With the combined offerings of our two companies, we are beyond excited to bring the most expansive and innovative tools to any agency selling any type of coverage – benefits, commercial or personal lines.”

Founded in 1983, ITC is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, and serves more than 250 insurance companies and more than 9,000 agencies. The company’s products, all of which enable agency growth through greater efficiency and automation, include:

  • Agency Marketing
    Services &
    Solutions – A comprehensive digital agency marketing offering that includes website design, marketing communication automation, SEO and SEM, custom content services and social media services.
  • Personal Lines Comparative Rater – A highly accurate, web-based personal lines rater that automates the quoting process and enables users to automatically receive multiple quotes instantly, currently powering more than 30 million unique quotes per year.
  • Agency Management
    System – The browser-based Agency Matrix agency management system (AMS) provides the foundation for P&C agency operations, increasing operational efficiency and simplifying day-to-day activities.

Zywave plans to align and integrate ITC’s products with its Sales Cloud offering, which includes multiple front-of-office solutions that streamline mission-critical workflows to strengthen organic growth. Within the Sales Cloud, ITC’s personal lines rating solution will be a natural complement to Zywave’s exclusive suite of existing market-leading CPQ offerings that enable more efficient and accurate quoting and proposals for employee benefits and commercial lines quoting.

ITC’s AMS will supplement Zywave’s current AMS offering for employee benefits agencies with new options for the management of operations at insurance agencies offering personal and commercial insurance. Additionally, integrations with Zywave’s Content Cloud will provide further differentiation and value to all areas of ITC’s existing product portfolio.

“ITC’s insurance solutions definitively round out our Sales Cloud with the most robust offering on the market,” added Liu. “We are excited to expand our services to provide solutions that meaningfully change how independent agencies operate, regardless of their specialty.”

“Our partnership with Zywave marks a truly monumental moment for our joint businesses,” said Laird Rixford, chief executive officer of ITC. “Combined, our solutions have the potential to not only help insurance providers compete in the digital marketplace, but thrive in all aspects of selling and servicing the insurance consumer. ITC takes pride in the high level of support we offer our clients and remain committed to that support as we enter the next chapter.”

Together with Zywave’s expansive client base, the ITC acquisition means the joint entity will serve more than 15,000 insurance organizations globally. This acquisition marks Zywave’s largest to date and fifth in just over two years, reinforcing Zywave’s continued commitment to investing in the insurance industry. Earlier this month, Zywave announced the acquisition of Advisen, the foremost provider of data, media and technology solutions for the commercial property and casualty insurance market. The Advisen acquisition coincided with the announcement of Zywave’s new investor relationship with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. who shares Zywave’s vision to invest in the long-term strategic growth of the company, both organically and through M&A.

“Zywave is committed to bringing industry’s best tech to our partners, empowering them with the tools they need to grow their business,” said Liu. “We will continue to both invest in our existing products, while also enhancing our product portfolio with new acquisitions. At the same time, we are committed to providing extensive technical support and consultative services to our partners to help them succeed.”

For more information on Zywave, visit www.Zywave.com.

About ITC

Insurance Technologies Corporation (ITC), founded in 1983, provides websites, agency marketing, comparative rating, and management software and services to the insurance industry, including independent agents and insurance carriers. Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, ITC is the largest provider of insurance agency websites in the United States and powers more than two million monthly auto and home quotes through its comparative rater TurboRater. Currently, ITC serves more than 250 insurance companies and more than 9,000 agencies. For more information, visit us online at GetITC.com. 

About Zywave  
Zywave leads the insurance tech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions. Offering a technology platform embedded with robust data and the most comprehensive content portfolio available, we empower smarter business decisions throughout the entire customer lifecycle. More than 6,000 carriers, HCM service providers, agencies and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance firms—use Zywave solutions to enhance client services, achieve business growth and promote greater health, wellness and safety. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com. 

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