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Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates SolarWinds Corporation’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – SWI

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates SolarWinds Corporation’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – SWI

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of SolarWinds Corporation (“SolarWinds”) (NYSE: SWI) breached their fiduciary duties to SolarWinds and its shareholders. If you are a SolarWinds shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected].

Scott+Scott is investigating whether SolarWinds’s board of directors or senior management failed to manage SolarWinds in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary duties to SolarWinds, and whether SolarWinds has suffered damages as a result.

On December 13, 2020, SolarWinds disclosed that its Orion monitoring products may have been implicated in alleged hacks of governmental email traffic by the Russian Federation.

What You Can Do

If you are a SolarWinds shareholder, you may have legal claims against SolarWinds’s directors and officers. If you wish to discuss this investigation, or have questions about this notice or your legal rights, please contact attorney Joe Pettigrew toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected].

About Scott+Scott

Scott+Scott has significant experience in prosecuting major securities, antitrust, and consumer rights actions throughout the United States. The firm represents pension funds, foundations, individuals, and other entities worldwide with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Connecticut, California, and Ohio.

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Canon Inc. Makes Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) ‘A-List’ in Two Categories

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc.,’s environmental initiatives have been recognized by the international environmental non-profit organization Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)1, based in the United Kingdom, in the fields of climate change and water security, and awarded a spot on the CDP’s A-List in both categories.

The CDP evaluates major companies worldwide on their efforts to tackle climate change. Evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding such topics as climate change and water security. This is Canon’s second time earning a spot on the A-list in the climate change category, having first made the list in 2016, and its first time in the water security category.

Under its Action for Green environmental vision, introduced in 2008, Canon aims to strike a beneficial balance between enriching lifestyles and protecting the Earth’s environment. Focusing on the key objectives of realizing “A low-carbon society,” “A circular resource society,” “Elimination of harmful materials” and “A society in harmony with nature,” Canon strives to integrate these efforts with business operations and apply them throughout the entirety of the product lifecycle.

Canon set a goal of annually reducing lifecycle CO2 emissions for each product by 3%. In 2019, the company has successfully achieved a total reduction of 40% and an average reduction of approximately 4.7% a year for the period between 2008 and 2019. In addition, the company achieves its water resource management objectives through such measures as maintaining a closed wastewater system at production sites. Furthermore, data on Canon’s greenhouse gas emission levels, energy usage and water usage are also verified by a third party. Based on these programs and ongoing efforts, Canon has received high praise and been awarded a spot on the CDP’s A-list for both of the above categories.

Canon’s Action for Green environmental vision aims to realize a society that promotes both enriched lifestyles and the global environment through technological innovation and improved management efficiency. Throughout the entire product lifecycle, Canon continues to expand activities with its customers and business partners to help reduce environmental burden in pursuit of this environmental vision.

About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $33 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2019† and was named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

1 Established in the U.K. in 2000. Acting on behalf of such organizations as institutional investors and major consumer businesses, the CDP supports a singular global system whereby businesses and cities measure, disclose, manage and share important environmental information. In 2020, over 515 institutional investors controlling a total of $USD 106 trillion and more than 150 consumer businesses with $USD 4 trillion of purchasing power utilized the CDP’s platform to seek environmental information, and a record 9,600 corporate enterprises responded to these requests.

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Purpose Investments Inc. Announces Revision to December 2020 Distribution for Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. announced today a revision to the December 2020 distribution rate for Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund (ETF ticker: MJJ). The press release on December 16, 2020 reported a distribution of $0.0450 per unit.

The distribution for Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund – ETF units has been revised to $0.1500 per unit. There was no change to the ex-distribution date of December 24, 2020.

The following table reflects the revised distribution rates per unit:

Fund Name Ticker Symbol Distribution per Unit Record Date Payable Date Distribution Frequency
Purpose Marijuana Opportunities Fund – ETF Units NEO:MJJ $0.1500 12/29/2020 01/08/2021 Quarterly

About Purpose Investments Inc.

Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $10 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation, and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Financial, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

For further information please contact:
Matt Padanyi
Purpose Investments Inc.
Tel: (877) 789-1517
Email: [email protected]

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment fund investments. Please read the prospectus and other disclosure documents before investing. Investment funds are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government deposit insurer. There can be no assurance that the full amount of your investment in a fund will be returned to you. If the securities are purchased or sold on a stock exchange, you may pay more or receive less than the current net asset value. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.



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Envirotainer Deploys Vuzix Smart Glasses-Based Remote Training to Support its Active Temperature-Controlled Containers for COVID-19 Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Shipments

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that Envirotainer, the global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, has successfully deployed an AR smart glasses-based remote training program globally utilizing Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to support their fleet of more than 6,000 active temperature-controlled containers which are being used today to ship COVID-19 vaccines, as well as other pharmaceuticals in need of a temperature-controlled environment.

The arrival of COVID-19 presented new challenges for Envirotainer’s operations to hold on-site trainings in their more than 50 stations across to world, in line with the regulatory compliance and inspection requirements.  With the limitation of global travel, Envirotainer turned to Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses equipped with Vuzix Remote Assist (VRA) software that is being used to connect trainers remotely to their partners on-site at field stations to guide them through detailed training requirements.

“We experimented with other smart glasses in the past but with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic we quickly turned to Vuzix as a business partner to help solve operational challenges related to training our staff  in the field,” commented Niklas Adamsson, Chief Operating Officer at Envirotainer.  “We look forward to expanding the use of AR smart glasses over time to support more extensive use cases.” 

“Envirotainer is another great example of how companies are turning to Vuzix Smart Glasses to deliver cost- effective solutions, including alternatives to in-person gatherings and enablement of advanced remote support for field technicians,” said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix.   

About Envirotainer

Envirotainer is the  global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals. The company develops, manufactures and offers leasing of innovative container solutions, including validation, support and service, for pharma products that require a controlled environment. Thanks to a truly global presence with the world’s largest active container fleet, the most extensive network and more than 35 years of industry expertise, Envirotainer is able to meet the customers’ need for innovative and reliable solutions – available from any location to any destination. The company operates through an open, global network of airlines and forwarders and the headquarters is located outside of Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, please visit www.envirotainer.com. 

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company’s products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 179 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2020 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan.  For more information, visit Vuzix website,  Twitter and Facebook pages. 

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses, our current and future business relationships and opportunities with Envirotainer and among other things the Company’s leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “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 risk factors and other items described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or 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.

Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations, Vuzix Corporation [email protected] Tel: (585) 359-5985

Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road, Suite A, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – [email protected]www.vuzix.com

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BABA INVESTOR FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Alibaba Group Holding Limited

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (“Alibaba” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BABA) from July 20, 2020 through November 3, 2020 (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you purchased Alibaba securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit BABA Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected]

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Ant Group did not meet listing qualifications or disclosure requirements for certain material matters; (ii) certain impending changes in the Fintech regulatory environment would impact Ant Group’s business; (iii) as a result of the foregoing, Ant Group’s IPO was reasonably likely to be suspended; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On November 2, 2020, Financial Times reported that Chinese regulators had met with Ant Group’s controller Jack Ma, executive chairman Eric Jing, and Chief Executive Officer Simon Hu. The article stated that, though regulators did not provide details, “the Chinese word used to describe the interview yuetan generally indicates a dressing down by authorities.” The article also included a statement from Ant Group that it will “implement the meeting opinions in depth.”

On November 3, 2020, the IPO was suspended because Ant Group “may not meet listing qualifications or disclosure requirements due to material matters” related to the meeting with regulators the previous day and “the recent changes in the Fintech regulatory environment.”

On this news, Alibaba’s American Depository Share price fell $25.27 per share, or 8%, to close at $285.57 per share on November 3, 2020, on unusually heavy trading volume.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 12, 2021. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

If you purchased Alibaba securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit https://www.bernlieb.com/cases/alibabagroupholdinglimited-baba-shareholder-class-action-lawsuit-stock-fraud-344/apply/ or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. © 2020 Bernstein Liebhard LLP. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414. The lawyer responsible for this advertisement in the State of Connecticut is Michael S. Bigin. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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Bernstein Liebhard LLP
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Empire State Realty Trust Achieves Fitwel Certification Across 6.7 Million Square Feet for Six of its New York City Properties

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NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that six of its properties have achieved Fitwel certification and that ESRT is a Fitwel Champion. ESRT’s Fitwel certified properties represent 6.7 million square feet and approximately 83 percent of ESRT’s New York City portfolio of properties.  

Fitwel is a rigorous third-party healthy building certification system operated by the Center for Active Design (CfAD). Fitwel was created as a joint initiative between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to set the industry standard for evidence-based strategies that promote positive health outcomes for building occupants and communities. Fitwel translates global scientific and industry expertise into practical approaches that address our greatest health challenges.

The Empire State Building, 111 West 33rd Street, 1350 Broadway, and 1400 Broadway have all earned Fitwel 2 Star Ratings, while One Grand Central Place and 250 West 57th Street have earned Fitwel 1 Star Ratings. These Fitwel certifications were awarded to ESRT for its leadership in health and sustainability achievements, which include:

  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Walkability and proximity to transit
  • A comprehensive Green Purchase Policy
  • Access to clean water refill stations
  • Ground floor amenities such as retail and food establishments
  • Fitness and dedicated conference facilities
  • Informative health programs for tenants and employees
  • A comprehensive emergency preparedness plan

A model of how to ease business’ efforts to return employees to work, ESRT’s pathway for tenants’ confident return to their offices aims to restore company culture, increase productivity, and drive the bottom line.

“ESRT believes healthy, high-performance buildings have the power to improve employee productivity and wellness. We are a leader in sustainability, health, and wellness in office spaces and are pioneers in the optimization of the tenant and employee experience. ESRT’s strategies and technologies allow employees to return to the office with confidence,” said Dana Robbins Schneider, SVP of Energy, Sustainability and ESG at ESRT. “Our Fitwel certifications reinforce ESRT leadership and commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards leadership.”

For over a decade, ESRT has consistently ensured the highest quality of the in-building experience for its employees and tenants. A leader in the energy efficiency and sustainability domain, ESRT is a recent recipient of the GRESB 5 Star Rating, widely recognized as the most rigorous standard for the sustainability performance of real estate companies and their funds. ESRT announced that in its first year of submission to GRESB, the company received the highest possible GRESB 5 Star Rating and Green Star recognition. With a score of 88 in the 2020 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, ESRT’s achievement places the company in the top 20% of all respondents. 

ESRT is also the first commercial real estate portfolio in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all facility types focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans, and stakeholder education to address a COVID-19 environment now and broader health and safety-related issues into the future.

Joanna Frank, President, and CEO of CfAD stated, “We are excited to welcome ESRT as a Fitwel Champion and congratulate ESRT on certification across many of their assets, including the world-famous Empire State Building. ESRT has long been an industry leader with great influence, and this successful implementation of Fitwel across their existing assets brings greater awareness to the critical area of health and wellness, providing inspiration for the entire commercial real estate industry.”

About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the “World’s Most Famous Building.” ESRT is a leader in energy efficiency in the built environment and sustainability and is the first commercial real estate portfolio in the U.S. to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all facility types, focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder education to address a COVID-19 environment now and broader health and safety-related issues into the future.

In its first year of submission, ESRT has earned the highest possible GRESB 5 Star Rating and Green Star recognition, and score of 88, in the 2020 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, an achievement that places ESRT in the top 20% of all respondents.  GRESB is recognized globally as a rigorous standard widely recognized as one of the best measures of sustainability performance of real estate companies and funds.

The Company’s office and retail portfolio covers 10.1 million rentable square feet, as of  September 30, 2020, consisting of 9.4 million rentable square feet in 14 office properties, including nine in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and two in Westchester County, New York; and approximately 700,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio. 

About Fitwel and the Center for Active Design
In just three years, Fitwel has become the leading global health certification system, seeing a dramatic uptick in use, with 80% growth in certifications annually. Generated by expert analysis of over 5,600 academic research studies, Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being. Fitwel was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration. The Center for Active Design, a global not-for-profit organization, was selected as the licensed operator of Fitwel, charged with expanding Fitwel to the global market.

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SoCalGas Statement on California Public Utilities Commission Approval of Renewable Natural Gas Tariff

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2020/PRNewswire/ — Today, the California Public Utilities Commission approved SoCalGas and SDG&E’s request to offer a voluntary Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Tariff.  The program will allow households and businesses to purchase RNG from the utilities.  SoCalGas issued the following statement in support of the decision:

“The approval of the Renewable Natural Gas Tariff is an important step in achieving California’s climate goals. SoCalGas supports those goals.  With this new program, natural gas customers will soon have the ability to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel their homes and businesses, similar to renewable energy programs available to electric customers.

“RNG is made from organic waste from dairies, landfills and with the passage of AB 3163 can now be sourced from dead trees, agricultural waste and vegetation removed for wildfire mitigation.  It is the only renewable energy source that can be carbon negative.  Experts at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories sayCalifornia will need to remove 125 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year to achieve carbon neutrality.  And they found that converting organic waste to clean fuels like RNG holds the greatest potential for negative emissions at the lowest cost.

“SoCalGas is helping to build California’s 21st century energy system with investments in RNG, hydrogen, fuel cells and carbon capture and storage. The voluntary Renewable Natural Gas Tariff is one of those building blocks and part of SoCalGas’ commitment to deliver 20 percent RNG to its core customers by 2030. 

“The gas system complements and is a necessary facilitator of decarbonization.  California’s success in achieving its climate change goals depends in large measure on SoCalGas’s success in decarbonizing the fuels flowing through our grid, a goal to which SoCalGas is fully committed.”

 

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North Arrow Announces Addition of Torrie Chartier to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Arrow Minerals Inc. (TSXV-NAR) is pleased to announce that Ms. Torrie Chartier has been elected as an independent director to the Company’s board of directors, increasing the number of directors to five.

Ken Armstrong, President and CEO of North Arrow, stated, “It is a pleasure to welcome Torrie Chartier to the North Arrow board. Ms. Chartier is an experienced industry professional and North Arrow will benefit from her expertise and advice as the company takes advantage of improving diamond market sentiment to advance our Canadian diamond exploration projects in 2021, including an important $5.6 million, 1,500 to 2,000 tonne bulk sample program at the Naujaat Diamond Project, fully financed and set to start in June 2021.”

Ms. Chartier presently serves as CFO and a Director of Uravan Minerals Inc., and as Principal and Company Manager of Elbow River Helicopters, both Calgary based businesses. In addition to her involvement in the junior exploration sector as a financial executive, Ms. Chartier also brings to the role over 20 years of experience as a diamond exploration geologist. Ms. Chartier holds a BSc. from Lake Superior State University (1984), M.Sc. from Michigan Technology University (1986) and an MBA from the University of Calgary, Alberta (2003). In the 1980-90’s, Torrie worked as an independent consultant and diamond geologist in exploration projects for various junior companies and was directly involved in the discovery of kimberlites in Michigan, NWT, Nunavut, and Greenland.

The Company also announces that, pursuant to the North Arrow Stock Option Plan, a total of 400,000 incentive stock options have been granted to a director of the Company. The stock options are exercisable to acquire one common share of North Arrow at $0.10 per share and can be exercised until December 17, 2025.

About North Arrow Minerals

North Arrow is a Canadian based exploration company focused on the identification and evaluation of diamond exploration opportunities in Canada. North Arrow’s management, board of directors and advisors have significant successful experience in the global diamond industry. North Arrow’s most advanced project is the Q1-4 diamond deposit at the Naujaat Project (NU), where funding is in place through an agreement with Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited (ASX – BDM), for a 1,500 to 2,000 tonne bulk sample in 2021. North Arrow has discovered and is evaluating diamond-bearing kimberlite fields at the Mel (NU) and Pikoo (SK) Projects and is evaluating and exploring for additional kimberlites at the Loki and LDG JV Projects (NWT). The Company also maintains a 100% interest in the Hope Bay Oro Gold Project (NU), located approximately 3 km north of TMAC Resources’ Doris Gold Mine.

The contents of this news release have been reviewed by Ken Armstrong, P.Geo. (NWT/NU, ON), President and CEO of North Arrow and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. 

North Arrow Minerals Inc.

/s/ “Kenneth A. Armstrong”

Kenneth Armstrong
President and CEO

For further information, please contact:
Ken Armstrong
Tel: 604-668-8355 or 604-668-8354
Website: www.northarrowminerals.com 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility

for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” including but not limited to statements with respect to North Arrow’s plans, the estimation of a mineral resource and the success of exploration activities. Forward-looking statements, while based on management’s best estimates and assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the successful integration of acquisitions; risks related to general economic and market conditions; closing of financing; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; actual results of proposed exploration activities; possible variations in mineral resources or grade; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations. Although North Arrow has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. North Arrow undertakes no obligation or responsibility to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.



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LVS INVESTOR FILING DEADLINE: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Sands Corporation

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bernstein Liebhard, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action that has been filed on behalf of investors that purchased or acquired the securities of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (“Las Vegas Sands” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LVS) between February 27, 2016, and September 15, 2020 (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you purchased Las Vegas Sands securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Las Vegas Sands Shareholder Lawsuit or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) weaknesses existed in Marina Bay Sands’ casino control measures pertaining to fund transfers; (ii) the Marina Bay Sands’ casino was consequently prone to illicit fund transfers that implicated, among other issues, the transfer of customer funds to unauthorized persons and potential breaches in the Company’s anti-money laundering procedures; (iii) the foregoing foreseeably increased the risk of litigation against the Company, as well as investigation and increased oversight by regulatory authorities; (iv) Las Vegas Sands had inadequate disclosure controls and procedures; (v) consequently, all the foregoing issues were untimely disclosed; and (vi) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On July 19, 2020, Bloomberg News reported that Las Vegas Sands had settled a lawsuit brought by a former patron, Wang Xi, meeting his demand for a S$9.1 million payment. Wang Xi had sued the Marina Bay Sands to recover funds that the casino allegedly transferred to other patrons from his casino deposit accounts in 2015 without his approval which triggered a probe into the casino by local authorities. Bloomberg News also reported that the U.S. Department of Justice was also scrutinizing whether anti-money laundering procedures had been breached in the way the Singapore casino handles high rollers. On this news Las Vegas Sands’ stock price fell $1.41 per share, or 2.9% to close at $47.28 per share on July 20, 2020.

On September 16, 2020, Bloomberg reported that the Marina Bay Sands, a Las Vegas Sands’ Singapore-based casino, “hired a law firm to conduct a new investigation into employee transfers of more than $1 billion in gamblers’ money to third parties according to people familiar with the matter.”

On this news, the Las Vegas Sands’ stock price fell $2.18 per share, or 4.2% to close at $49.67 per share on September 16, 2020.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 21, 2020. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.

If you purchased Las Vegas Sands securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit https://www.bernlieb.com/cases/lasvegassandscorporation-lvs-shareholder-class-action-lawsuit-stock-fraud-319/apply/ or contact Matthew E. Guarnero toll free at (877) 779-1414 or [email protected].

Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. © 2020 Bernstein Liebhard LLP. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414. The lawyer responsible for this advertisement in the State of Connecticut is Michael S. Bigin.  Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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Bernstein Liebhard LLP
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LiveSafe Named to Northern Virginia Technology Council’s 100 Most Innovative Technology Companies of 2020

Leader Carolyn Parent Also Recognized as 2020 Top Executive

Arlington, VA, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiveSafe, the Vector Solutions brand for mobile risk intelligence solutions for safety and security incident prevention, response, and communication, is pleased to announce that the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) has selected LiveSafe for its 100 most innovative technology companies in 2020, as well as recognized LiveSafe CEO Carolyn Parent as a NVTC Tech 100 Executive. This is LiveSafe’s third year making the list.

The NVTC Tech 100 honors the most groundbreaking companies, leaders and innovators within the Greater Washington region’s technology community. This year’s program attracted nearly 200 nominations that were carefully reviewed and considered by a panel of independent judges including Joel Kallett, Managing Director of Clearsight Advisors; Sam Maness, Managing Director of Defense and Government Services Investment Banking at Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; and Jean Stack, Managing Director Global Technology and Services team and Co-Head of Government Services Investment Banking practice at Baird.

“While this year has presented numerous challenges to every organization and individual, it is encouraging to see so many of the area’s tech companies and executives remain resilient and committed to the health and wellbeing of their employees, the success of their companies, and industry achievement. Congratulations to LiveSafe and Leader Carolyn Parent for being named a 2020 NVTC Tech 100 honoree and for the positive impact they’ve made in our region,” said Jennifer Taylor, NVTC President and CEO.

“Vector Solutions celebrates this impressive accomplishment by the LiveSafe brand, and we are honored to have them as part of our team,” said Vector Solutions CEO Marc Scheipe. “Under Carolyn Parent’s leadership, LiveSafe has continued to deliver word-class solutions to protect communities and serve everyday heroes, empowering them to make safer, smarter, and better decisions for their organizations, employees, and customers. Congratulations to Carolyn and our entire LiveSafe team on being recognized as groundbreaking leaders within the technology industry.”

This year, LiveSafe expanded its products and offerings during the global COVID-19 pandemic with the launch of the popular WorkSafe back-to-work product, which enables organizations to detect potential COVID-19 infections, prevent outbreaks, and reduce legal liability, while maintaining the privacy and security of employee health information. LiveSafe also experienced tremendous user growth, with an increase of nearly 63 percent over last year. LiveSafe now actively protects nearly 6 million people across commercial enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies.

In October 2020, LiveSafe was acquired by Vector Solutions, the leading provider of software solutions for learning, operational readiness, workforce management, and risk reduction, adding LiveSafe’s award-winning real-time mobile risk prevention, reporting, and response capabilities into the Vector Solutions product portfolio. LiveSafe customers will be presented with even more solutions and products in 2021 as the LiveSafe brand transitions to Vector Solutions, bringing more resources to businesses, government agencies, and school communities. The LiveSafe product will keep its name and become Vector LiveSafe, providing the same great solutions and functionality releases, including the Vector WorkSafe solution. Additionally, LiveSafe customers will now have access to Vector’s entire suite of solutions to help manage and report training, credentials, incidents, hazards, schedules, shifts, and more. Learn more here.

About Vector LiveSafe

LiveSafe, a Vector Solutions product, is a leading mobile risk intelligence solution for safety and security incident prevention, response and communication. Its platform surfaces early warning insights and prevents serious safety and security incidents to mitigate operational risks, reduce financial losses, and make places safer for people to work, learn, and live. LiveSafe’s popular WorkSafe back-to-work options and packages enable organizations to detect potential COVID-19 infections, prevent outbreaks, and reduce legal liability, while maintaining the privacy and security of employee health information. Learn more at www.livesafemobile.com

About Vector Solutions

Vector Solutions is the leading provider of award-winning, intelligent SaaS solutions that help organizations and individuals operate at the highest level and prepare for more challenging workplaces and environments. Providing industry-focused solutions that connect content and technology, its unique product set includes learning management, continuing education (CE), compliance training, workforce scheduling, safety management and more. Its extensive online and mobile learning library features carefully curated world-class content to meet the unique needs of professionals in the industrial, engineering, education, and public safety industries. Reaching more than 19 thousand clients and 14 million users worldwide, Vector’s mission is to serve everyday heroes by delivering intelligent software solutions that empower them to make safer, smarter, better decisions. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.vectorsolutions.com. Follow us on Twitter @VectorPerform and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VectorPerformance.

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Kara Schafer
Vector Solutions
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