Recruiter.com Delivers Rapid Recruiting Results for Leading Call Center

HOUSTON, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (OTCQB: RCRT), an AI-enabled hiring platform with the world’s largest network of recruiters, today announced the successful delivery of an innovative recruiting program for a leading call center client.

The client, which is based in Dallas, TX, and serves the telecommunications industry, needed to expand its workforce to deliver service to a major telecom provider. However, COVID-19 meant its traditional approach to ramping up — bringing more people into a central office — was no longer feasible. Recruiter.com helped shape an effective recruitment strategy for this new economic landscape and delivered rapid results.

“Recruiter.com continues to prove its ability to recruit talent faster for a wide variety of clients and scenarios,” said Evan Sohn, Recruiter.com’s CEO and chairman. “We connected 16 people with great job opportunities within about a week, demonstrating our ability to execute in new markets and skills. Our client secured an immediate pipeline of on-demand talent in a challenging remote-only environment. We look forward to continuing our program across multiple cities, with the overall goal for this particular project of hiring 500 people by Q1 of 2021.”

After analyzing talent availability data, Recruiter.com targeted a handful of specific metropolitan areas and adopted a hybrid approach to building a talent pool: recruiting remotely but in concentrated geographical clusters. This allowed the client to recognize the benefits of remote work, including the expansion of its talent pool, while maintaining the advantages of local employees. Building teams in specific cities enables the client to cultivate local company culture, deliver equipment and infrastructure efficiently, and support meaningful training and engagement with ease. Focusing on a particular location also allows the client to become a community presence — to establish itself as an invested partner and build its reputation as a desired employer in the area.

Tyler, Texas, was selected as the first target city due to its rich talent pool, advantageous location, and living cost. Once Tyler was designated as the starting location, Recruiter.com tapped into its network of 27,000 recruiters to identify a core group of about a dozen recruiters local to the Tyler area. These recruiters were able to use their talent networks to source candidates, resulting in 16 placements in a matter of eight days.

“What we care about is helping people get back to work and our ability to deliver on that quickly,” said Sohn. “Recruiter.com celebrates each client’s success as having connected people with great job opportunities. We appreciate being a part of the great re-hiring story this year and next, as our economy reopens, recovers, and moves forward.”

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Recruiter.com is a hiring platform for the world’s largest network of small and independent recruiters. We empower businesses to recruit specialized talent faster with virtual teams of recruiters, AI job-matching technology and video interviewing. Visit https://www.recruiter.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to the anticipated hiring demand of clients and hiring goals and planned outcomes of the Company’s recruiting programs. The words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include continued demand for professional hiring, the accuracy of the Recruiter Index® survey, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market and the economy as virus levels are again rising in many states, and the Risk Factors contained within our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.



IIROC Trade Resumption – SCR

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TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2020 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:

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The Cheesecake Factory Sweetens the Holidays With Two Seasonal Favorites

The Cheesecake Factory Sweetens the Holidays With Two Seasonal Favorites

Exclusive Slice of Joy Gift Card Offer and Legendary Peppermint Bark Cheesecake are Back Just for the Holidays

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
To celebrate the holiday season, The Cheesecake Factory® (NASDAQ: CAKE) welcomes back its festive Peppermint Bark Cheesecake and popular Slice of Joy Gift Card Offer. For every $25 in gift cards or eGift cards purchased through the end of the year at a Cheesecake Factory restaurant or online at shop.TheCheesecakeFactory.com, guests will receive a Slice of Joy Card redeemable for a complimentary slice of cheesecake beginning January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021*.

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With more than 250 menu selections – handmade, in-house with fresh ingredients – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, The Cheesecake Factory Gift Cards and Slice of Joy Cards are the perfect gift to give to a loved one or to keep for oneself. Use them when dining in or when ordering for pick-up or curbside to-go from order.thecheesecakefactory.com.

“We are so pleased to announce the return of our very popular Slice of Joy Gift Card Offer. It’s one of our favorite ways to thank our guests for their loyalty,” said David Overton, Founder, and CEO of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. “Our Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is a fan favorite that is available just for the holidays and we are happy to welcome it back to our menu.”

Available by the slice and as a 10-inch cake perfect for family gatherings, the Peppermint Bark Cheesecake features a white chocolate cheesecake swirled with chunks of chocolate peppermint bark, topped with white chocolate mousse and sprinkled with chopped peppermint.

*Terms and Conditions:

  • Promotion Period: Offer is available online at thecheesecakefactory.com from 12/01/2020 at 3:01 AM ET / 12:01 AM PT to 12/31/2020 at 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT; and at The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants in the United States of America including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 12/01/2020 to 12/31/2020 during normal business hours.
  • For every $25 in either physical or electronic The Cheesecake Factory gift cards (“Gift Cards”) purchased in a single transaction during the Promotion Period, the purchaser will receive one Slice of Joy Card. Slice of Joy Cards will be electronic for online purchases and physical for purchases made in restaurant.
  • Slice of Joy Cards may be redeemed on a future visit to a The Cheesecake Factory restaurant from 01/01/2021 – 3/31/2021 for one complimentary slice of either cheesecake or layer cake.
  • Only one Slice of Joy Card may be redeemed per guest per visit. Must be present to redeem. May not be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. One time use only.
  • Slice of Joy Cards have no cash value.
  • Slice of Joy Cards may not be exchanged for new or different Slice of Joy Cards.
  • For dine-in, please present Slice of Joy Card to your server before payment. For pickup orders, please notify us at time of order and present Slice of Joy Card at time of pickup. For online orders, please select “Pay at Restaurant” option; do not select “Add New Credit Card” or “Add New Gift Card” for pay ahead. Not valid on delivery orders.
  • Valid only in the United States of America, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  • The Cheesecake Factory is not responsible for any inability to purchase Gift Cards during the Promotion Period, regardless of cause, and will not provide rain checks or other ‘make goods’ in the event of any such inability.

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people – this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 295 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia® and a collection within the Fox Restaurant Concepts subsidiary. Internationally, 27 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2020, we were named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list for the seventh consecutive year. To learn more, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitaliarestaurant.com and www.foxrc.com.

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Vornado Announces Leadership Changes and $35 Million Annual Overhead Reduction Program

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today a series of senior management changes. The Company also announced a $35 million annual overhead reduction program.

Leadership Changes

Michael Franco, the Company’s President, has been appointed to the additional position of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Joseph Macnow. Mr. Franco has been with Vornado since 2010 and is experienced in capital markets, strategy, deal-making, accounting, and investor relations.  

Thomas Sanelli is being promoted to Executive Vice President – Finance & Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Sanelli has been with Vornado since 2003. Among his responsibilities, he will lead the Investor Relations function.

Matthew Iocco will continue in his existing position of Executive Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Iocco has been with Vornado since 1999.

Joseph Macnow, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, is stepping down. Mr. Macnow will remain a Senior Advisor to the Company. Mr. Macnow has been with Vornado since 1981 and has played an integral part in the growth of the Company.

These changes will take effect on December 31, 2020.

Overhead Reduction Program

The Company is executing a program to reduce overhead costs by over $35 million annually, which involves compensation reductions and a 70 person reduction in force.

The Company will recognize in the fourth quarter a reduction in Net Income of $23 million attributable to estimated severance and other reduction in force related expenses, which will be excluded from Net Income, as adjusted, and FFO, as adjusted, both non-GAAP measures reported by the Company.

Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust.

CONTACT:

JOSEPH MACNOW
(212) 894-7000

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020. Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the timing of and costs associated with property improvements, financing commitments and general competitive factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it will have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economics and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID19 pandemic will depend on future developments, including the duration of the pandemic, which are highly uncertain at this time but that impact could be material. Moreover, you are cautioned that the COVID19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as the risks set forth in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020.



Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

  • Revenue

    •  33.6% increase in Q3 2020 revenue to $78.8 million
    •  48.4% increase in 9M 2020 revenue to $288.9 million
  • Net Cash from Operating Activities

    •  $35.3 million in Q3 2020
    •  $86.0 million in 9M 2020
  • Adjusted EBITDA

    •  55.2% increase in Q3 2020 Adjusted EBITDA to $37.1 million
    •  90.1% increase in 9M 2020 Adjusted EBITDA to $166.0 million
  • Delivery of one newbuilding VLCC on bareboat lease
  • Reduced debt by $81.3 million; 7%
  • Quarterly dividend: $0.05 per share

MONACO, Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (“Navios Acquisition”) (NYSE: NNA), an owner and operator of tanker vessels, reported its financial results today for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Acquisition stated, “I am pleased with our results for the third quarter of 2020.  During the third quarter, Navios Acquisition reported revenue of $78.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $37.1 million. Navios Acquisition also declared a reduced quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock, representing an annual distribution of $0.20 per share.”​

Angeliki Frangou continued, “We reduced our debt by $81.3 million (7%) while we also continued to expand our fleet with no capex. In October, we took delivery of the first bareboat charter-in VLCC and expect three more bareboat chartered-in VLCCs to be delivered over time. Three of these vessels have also been chartered out.”

HIGHLIGHTS — RECENT DEVELOPMENTS


Quarterly dividend: $0.05 per share

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in respect of the third quarter of 2020 of $0.05 per share of common stock which will be paid on February 10, 2021 to stockholders of record as of January 12, 2021. The declaration and payment of any further dividends remain subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, Navios Acquisition’s cash requirements as measured by market opportunities and restrictions under its credit agreements and other debt obligations and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem advisable.   


Debt developements

During the third quarter of 2020 and up to December 1, 2020, Navios Acquisition repurchased $55.4 million of its ship mortgage notes for a cash consideration of $39.4 million.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company reduced its outstanding debt by $81.3 million, or 7%, excluding the debt associated with the seven containers that are accounted for as held for sale and proforma for the bond repurchases up to December 1, 2020.

In October 2020, Navios Acquisition extended the maturity date to February 2021 of its existing loan with a commercial bank, having an outstanding amount of $17.6 million.

In October 2020, Navios Acquisition extended the maturity date to October 2024 of its existing loan with a commercial bank, having an outstanding amount of $28.4 million. The remaining balance of the facility is repayable in 16 quarterly installments of $0.8 million each with a final balloon payment of $14.9 million repayable on the last repayment date.

In November 2020, Navios Acquisition arranged financing with a commercial bank of up to $95.8 million in order to refinance one VLCC, two chemical tankers and seven containerships, subject to the refinancing of its ship mortgage notes and to definitive documentation. The facility is repayable through a period of two to four years, in consecutive quarterly installments of up to $1.5 million each, with a balloon payment of up to $62.7 million in total. The facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 400 bps per annum. 


Continuous Offering Program
 

On November 29, 2019, Navios Acquisition entered into a Continuous Offering Program Sales Agreement, pursuant to which Navios Acquisition may issue and sell from time to time through the sales agent shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $25.0 million. As of December 1, 2020, since the commencement of the program, Navios Acquisition has issued 956,110 shares of common stock and received net proceeds of $5.3 million. 


Fleet employment

As of December 1, 2020, Navios Acquisition’s core fleet consisted of a total of 47 vessels, of which 14 are very large crude carriers (“VLCCs”) (including one bareboat chartered-in VLCC that has been delivered on October 28, 2020 and three bareboat chartered-in VLCCs expected to be delivered in each of the first and the third quarters of 2021 and the second quarter of 2022), 31 are product tankers and two are chemical tankers. Navios Acquisition also owns seven containerships that are accounted for as held for sale.

Currently, Navios Acquisition has contracted 55.7% of its available days of its core fleet on a charter-out basis for 2021. The average base contractual net daily charter-out rate for the 51.7% of available days that are contracted on base rate and on base rate with profit sharing arrangements is expected to be $20,237.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For the following results and the selected financial data presented herein, Navios Acquisition has compiled its consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. The quarterly information for 2020 and 2019 was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the respective periods.  

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)    

Three Month


Period ended

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30, 

2020

(unaudited)
   

Three Month


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September
30, 

2019

(unaudited)
      Nine
 Month

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September
30, 

2020

(unaudited)
    Nine
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September
30,

2019

(unaudited)
 
Revenue     $ 78,807     $ 58,965       $ 288,888     $ 194,669  
Net income/(loss)     $ 3,236     $ (56,396 )     $ 35,122     $ (72,085 )
Adjusted net (loss)/ income     $ (3,650 (1)   $ (16,186 ) (
2
)
  $ 43,593  (
3
)
  $ (34,180 ) (4)
Net cash provided by operating activities     $ 35,262     $ 19,513       $ 85,985     $ 21,058  
EBITDA     $ 43,936     $ 16,413       $ 158,754     $ 82,560  
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 37,050   (1)   $ 23,934   (
2
)
  $ 166,014  (
3
)
  $ 87,296   (
4
)
Earnings/ (loss) per share (basic)     $ 0.20     $ (4.18 )     $ 2.20     $ (5.38 )
Earnings/ (loss) per share (diluted)     $ 0.20     $ (4.18 )     $ 2.18     $ (5.38 )
Adjusted (loss)/ earnings per share (basic)     $ (0.23 (1)   $ (1.20 ) (
2
)
  $ 2.73  (
3
)
  $ (2.56 ) (4)
Adjusted (loss)/ earnings per share (diluted)     $ (0.23 (1)   $ (1.20 ) (
2
)
  $ 2.72  (
3
)
  $ (2.56 ) (4)

(1) EBITDA, net earnings and earnings per share basic and diluted for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 have been adjusted to exclude $7.0 million gain from bond repurchase and $0.1 million of non-cash stock based compensation. 
(2) EBITDA, net loss and loss per share basic for the three month period ended September 30, 2019 has been adjusted to exclude $7.3 million impairment loss relating to the sale of one VLCC and $0.2 million of non-cash stock based compensation. Net loss and loss per share basic for the three month period ended September 30, 2019 have been further adjusted to exclude $32.7 million accelerated amortization of intangible assets in connection with early termination of certain contracts.
(3) EBITDA, net earnings and earnings per share basic and diluted for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 have been adjusted to exclude $13.9 million impairment loss relating to the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in the Navios Acquisition’s receivable from Navios Europe II, $7.0 million gain from bond repurchase and $0.4 million of non-cash stock based compensation. Net loss and loss per share basic and diluted for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 have been further adjusted to exclude $1.2 million write off of deferred finance costs. 
(4) EBITDA, net loss and loss per share for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 has been adjusted to exclude $7.3 million impairment loss relating to the sale of one VLCC, $3.2 million gain on sale of vessels and $0.7 million of non-cash stock based compensation. Net loss and loss per share basic for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 have been further adjusted to exclude $32.7 million accelerated amortization of intangible assets in connection with early termination of certain contracts and $0.5 million write off of deferred finance costs.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share (basic and diluted) are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be used in isolation or substitution for Navios Acquisition’s results (see Exhibit II for reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA).


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Revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 increased by $19.8 million, or 33.6%, to $78.8 million, as compared to $59.0 million for the same period of 2019. The increase was mainly attributable to an: (i) increase in revenue by $6.0 million due to the acquisition of five product tankers from Navios Europe I in December 2019 and by $5.2 million due to the acquisition of seven containers from Navios Europe II in June 2020; and (ii) increase in market rates during the three month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019; partially mitigated by the sale of three VLCCs in 2019. Available days of the fleet increased to 4,520 days for the three month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 3,491 days for the three month period ended September 30, 2019, due to the reasons mentioned above. The time charter equivalent rate, or TCE Rate, increased to $16,870 for the three month period ended September 30, 2020, from $15,349 for the three month period ended September 30, 2019.

Time charter and voyage expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 decreased by $2.8 million, or 51.9%, to $2.6 million, as compared to $5.4 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease was mainly attributable to a $3.1 million decrease in bunkers consumption and voyage expenses related to the spot voyages incurred in the period; partially mitigated by a $0.3 million increase in brokers’ commission.

Net income was $3.2 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to $56.4 million net loss for the same period of 2019. Net income was affected by the items described in the table above. Adjusted net loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 was $3.7 million as compared to $16.2 million adjusted net loss for the same period of 2019. The increase in adjusted net loss was mainly attributable to a : (a) $13.2 million increase in adjusted EBITDA; (b) $2.4 million decrease in interest expense and finance cost (excluding write off of deferred finance costs); and (c) $0.5 million decrease in depreciation and amortization; partially mitigated by a : (i) $2.4 million decrease in interest income; and (ii) $1.2 million increase in direct vessel expenses (in relation to amortization of dry dock and special survey cost).

Adjusted EBITDA affected by the items described in the table above, for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 increased by $13.2 million to $37.1 million, as compared to $23.9 million for the same period of 2019. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly due to a: (a) $19.8 million increase in revenue; and (b) $2.8 million decrease in time charter and voyage expenses; partially mitigated by a: (i) $7.2 million increase in operating expenses mainly due to the acquisition of the five product tankers from Navios Europe I in December 2019 and to the seven containers from Navios Europe II in June 2020 and to the amendment of the fees under the management agreement, partially mitigated by the sale of three VLCCs in 2019; (ii) $1.1 million increase in general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation); (iii) $0.9 million decrease in equity in net earnings of affiliated companies; and (iv) $0.2 million increase in other expense.


Nine


month periods ended 


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30, 2020 and 2019

Revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 increased by $94.2 million, or 48.4%, to $288.9 million, as compared to $194.7 million for the same period of 2019. The increase was mainly attributable to an: (i) increase in revenue by $22.9 million due to the acquisition of five product tankers from Navios Europe I in December 2019 and by $5.2 million due to the acquisition of seven containers from Navios Europe II in June 2020; and (ii) increase in market rates during the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019; partially mitigated by the sale of three VLCCs in 2019. Available days of the fleet increased to 12,134 days for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to 10,678 days for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019, due to the reasons mentioned above. The TCE Rate increased to $22,812 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, from $16,888 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019.

Time charter and voyage expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 decreased by $2.2 million, or 15.4%, to $12.1 million, as compared to $14.3 million for the same period of 2019. The decrease was mainly attributable to a $4.6 million decrease in bunkers consumption and voyage expenses related to the spot voyages incurred in the period; partially mitigated by a: (i) $1.6 million increase in port expenses; and (ii) $0.8 million increase in brokers’ commission.

Net income was $35.1 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to $72.1 million net loss for the same period of 2019. Net income was affected by the items described in the table above. Adjusted net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 was $43.6 million as compared to $34.2 million adjusted net loss for the same period of 2019. The increase in adjusted net income was mainly attributable to a: (a) $78.7 million increase in adjusted EBITDA; (b) $6.0 million decrease in interest expense and finance cost (excluding write off of deferred finance costs); and (c) $2.4 million decrease in depreciation and amortization; partially mitigated by a: (i) $6.8 million decrease in interest income; and (ii) $2.7 million increase in direct vessel expenses (in relation to amortization of dry dock and special survey cost).

Adjusted EBITDA affected by the items described in the table above, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 increased by $78.7 million to $166.0 million, as compared to $87.3 million for the same period of 2019. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was mainly due to a: (a) $94.2 million increase in revenue; (b) $2.2 million decrease in time charter and voyage expenses; and (c) $0.4 million decrease in general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation); partially mitigated by a: (i) $12.4 million increase in operating expenses mainly due to the acquisition of the five product tankers from Navios Europe I in December 2019 and due to the acquisition of seven containers from Navios Europe II in June 2020 and to the amendment of the fees under the management agreement, partially mitigated by the sale of three VLCCs in 2019; (ii) $2.7 million decrease in equity in net earnings of affiliated companies; (iii) $1.3 million decrease in other income; (iv) $1.2 million increase in other expense; and (v) $0.6 million increase in direct vessel expenses (other than amortization of dry dock and special survey cost).


Fleet employment profile
  

The following table reflects certain key indicators of the performance of Navios Acquisition’s fleet for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

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20

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FLEET DATA                                 
Available days(1)      4,520       3,491       12,134       10,678  
Operating days(2)      4,477       3,472       12,036       10,642  
Fleet utilization(3)      99.1     99.4     99.2     99.7
Vessels operating at period end      50       39       50       39  
AVERAGE DAILY RESULTS                                 
Time charter equivalent rate per day(4)    $ 16,870     $ 15,349     $ 22,812     $ 16,888  

Navios Acquisition believes that the important measures for analyzing trends in its results of income consist of the following:


(1
)
Available days:
Available days for the fleet are total calendar days the vessels were in Navios Acquisition’s possession for the relevant period after subtracting off-hire days associated with major repairs, drydocking or special surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a relevant period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.

(2

)

Operating days
: Operating days are the number of available days in the relevant period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances.

(3

)

Fleet utilization:
Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that Navios Acquisition’s vessels were available for generating revenue, and is determined by dividing the number of operating days during a relevant period by the number of available days during that period.

(4

)

TCE Rate:
 Time charter equivalent rate per day is defined as voyage and time charter revenues less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of available days during the period. The TCE Rate per day is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to present the actual daily earnings generated by vessels of various types of charter contracts for the number of available days of the fleet.

Conference Call
, Webcast and Presentation Details:

As previously announced, Navios Acquisition will host a conference call on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 8:30 am ET, at which time Navios Acquisitions’ senior management will provide highlights and commentary on earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

US Dial In: +1.877.480.3873
International Dial In: +1.404.665.9927
Conference ID: 709 4007

The conference call replay will be available shortly after the live call and remain available for one week at the following numbers:

US Replay Dial In: +1.800.585.8367
International Replay Dial In: +1.404.537.3406
Conference ID: 709 4007

The call will be simultaneously Webcast. The Webcast will be available on the Navios Acquisition website, www.navios-acquisition.com, under the “Investors” section. The Webcast will be archived and available at the same Web address for two weeks following the call.

A supplemental slide presentation will be available by 8:00 am ET on the day of the call.

About Navios Acquisition

Navios Acquisition (NYSE: NNA) is an owner and operator of tanker vessels focusing on the transportation of petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals.

For more information about Navios Acquisition, please visit our website: www.navios-acquisition.com.

Forward Looking Statements  

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and expectations, including with respect to Navios Acquisition’s future dividends, expected cash flow generation and Navios Acquisition’s growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further employment contracts. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include comments regarding expected revenue and employment contracts. These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by, Navios Acquisition at the time these statements were made. Although Navios Acquisition believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Acquisition. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited risks related to: global and regional economic and political conditions including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, including effects on global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of the products we ship, the ability and willingness of charterers to fulfill their obligations to us and prevailing charter rates, shipyards performing scrubber installations, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, diseases, pandemics, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing efforts throughout the world to contain it; the creditworthiness of our charterers and the ability of our contract counterparties to fulfill their obligations to us; tanker industry trends, including charter rates and vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; the aging of our vessels and resultant increases in operation and dry docking costs; the loss of any customer or charter or vessel; our ability to repay outstanding indebtedness, to obtain additional financing and to obtain replacement charters for our vessels, in each case, at commercially acceptable rates or at all; increases in costs and expenses, including but not limited to crew wages, insurance, provisions, port expenses, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general and administrative expenses; the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business; potential liability from litigation and our vessel operations, including discharge of pollutants; general domestic and international political conditions; competitive factors in the market in which Navios Acquisition operates; operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in Navios Acquisition’s filings with the SEC, including its annual and interim reports filed on Form 20-F and Form 6-K. Navios Acquisition expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Acquisition’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Navios Acquisition makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its common stock.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation
+1.212.906.8644
[email protected]






EXHIBIT I

NAVIOS MARITIME ACQUISITION CORPORATION

SELECTED
BALANCE SHEET
DATA

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars- except share data)

       September
 3
0
,

20
20
    December 31,

201
9
 
ASSETS                   
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash      $ 60,253     $ 44,051  
Vessels, net        1,302,682       1,348,251  
Assets held for sale       82,577       —    
Other assets (including current and non-current)      $ 102,742     $ 162,074  
Goodwill       1,579       1,579  
Total assets      $ 1,5
49
,
833
    $ 1,5
55,955
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                   
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale     $ 37,419     $ —    
Other current liabilities        46,330       68,986  
Long-term debt, including current portion, net of deferred finance costs and premium        1,128,183       1,173,117  
Total liabilities      $ 1,
2
1
1
,
932
    $ 1,2
42
,
103
 
Total stockholders’ equity      $ 33
7
,
90
1
    $ 313
,
852
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity      $ 1,549,833     $ 1,5
55,955
 

NAVIOS MARITIME ACQUISITION CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars- except share and per share data)

  For the Three

Months

Ended

September 30, 20
20

(unaudited)
    For the Three

Months

Ended

September 30, 201
9

(unaudited)
    For the Nine

Months

Ended

September 30, 20
20

(unaudited)
    For the Nine

Months

Ended

September 30, 201
9

(unaudited)
 
Revenue $ 78,807     $ 58,965     $ 288,888     $ 194,669  
Time charter and voyage expenses   (2,559 )     (5,377     (12,091 )     (14,340
Direct vessel expenses   (3,766 )     (2,439     (10,371 )     (7,117
Vessel operating expenses (management fees entirely through related party transactions)   (33,969 )     (26,837     (93,642 )     (81,224
General and administrative expenses   (4,719 )     (3,732     (14,966 )     (15,677
Depreciation and amortization   (16,682 )     (17,216     (49,931 )     (52,257
(Loss)/ gain on sale of vessels/ Impairment loss   —         (39,976     —         (36,731
Gain on debt repurchase   7,010       —         7,010       —    
Interest income   25       2,384       32       6,840  
Interest expense and finance cost   (20,441 )     (22,849     (63,964 )     (69,474
Impairment of receivable in affiliated company / Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies   —         936       (13,900 )     2,670  
Other income   —         10       —         1,343  
Other expense   (470 )     (265     (1,943 )     (787
Net income/ (loss) $ 3,
23
6
    $ (56,396   $ 35,
12
2
    $ (72,085
Net income/ (loss) per share, basic $ 0.20     $ (4.18   $ 2.20     $ (5.38
Weighted average number of shares, basic   16,104,011       13,510,361       15,903,447       13,446,836  
Net income/ (loss) per share, diluted $ 0.20     $ (4.18   $ 2.18     $ (5.38
Weighted average number of shares, diluted   16,257,957       13,510,361       16,058,579       13,446,836  










E


XHIBIT II

    Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Cash from Operating Activities

  Three Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2020

(unaudited)
       Three Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2019

(unaudited)
   Nine Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2020

(unaudited)
     Nine Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2019

(unaudited)
 
Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$ 35,262     $ 19,513     $ 85,985     $ 21,058  
Net (increase)/ decrease in operating assets   (20,341 )     (5,311 )     (21,710 )     132  
Net (decrease)/ increase in operating liabilities   (7,376 )     (15,735 )     11,342       (2,633 )
Net interest cost   20,416       20,465       63,932       62,634  
Amortization and write-off of deferred finance costs and bond premium   (1,359 )     (1,053 )     (4,404 )     (3,346 )
Impairment of receivable in Navios Europe II / Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies         936       (13,900 )     2,670  
Payments for dry dock and special survey costs   10,448       5,119       30,869       6,781  
Gain on sale of vessels                     3,245  
Impairment loss         (7,287 )           (7,287 )
Gain on debt repurchase   7,010             7,010        
Stock-based compensation   (124 )     (234 )     (370 )     (694 )
                               
EBITDA $ 43,936     $  
16,413
    $ 158,754     $ 82,560  
Gain on sale of vessels                     (3,245 )
Impairment of receivable in Navios Europe II         7,287       13,900       7,287  
Gain on debt repurchase   (7,010 )           (7,010 )      
Stock-based compensation   124       234       370       694  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 37,050     $ 23,934     $ 166,014     $ 87,296  

  Three Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2020

(unaudited)
     Three Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2019

(unaudited)
     Nine Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2020

(unaudited)
     Nine Month

Period

Ended

September 30,

2019

(unaudited)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 35,262      $ 19,513      $ 85,985      $ 21,058  
Net cash (used in)/ provided by investing activities $ (1,785 )    $ 5,605      $ (46,408 )    $ 31,343  
Net cash (used in)/ provided by financing activities $ (41,706 )    $ 35,792      $ (23,375 )    $ 3,862  






Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income/ (loss) and Adjusted income/ (loss) per share (basic and diluted) are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be used in isolation or as substitution for Navios Acquisition’s results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

EBITDA represents net income/ (loss) before interest and finance costs, before depreciation and amortization and before income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA in this document represents EBITDA excluding certain items as described under “Financial Highlights”. Adjusted net income/ (loss) and Adjusted income/ (loss) per share (basic and diluted) represent Net income/ (loss) and income/ (loss) per share (basic and diluted), excluding certain items as described under “Financial Highlights”. We use Adjusted EBITDA as liquidity measure and reconcile EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities, the most comparable U.S. GAAP liquidity measure. EBITDA is calculated as follows: net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities adding back, when applicable and as the case may be, the effect of: (i) net increase/(decrease) in operating assets; (ii) net (increase)/decrease in operating liabilities; (iii) net interest cost; (iv) amortization of deferred finance costs and other related expenses; (v) equity/ (loss) in net earnings of affiliates, net of dividends received; (vi) payments for dry dock and special survey costs; (vii) impairment charges; (viii) gain on sale of assets; (ix) gain/ (loss) on debt repayment; (x) stock- based compensation and (xi) transaction costs. Navios Acquisition believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are each the basis upon which liquidity can be assessed and present useful information to investors regarding Navios Acquisition’s ability to service and/or incur indebtedness, pay capital expenditures, meet working capital requirements and pay dividends. Navios Acquisition also believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are used: (i) by potential lenders to evaluate potential transactions; (ii) to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates; and (iii) by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of Navios Acquisition’s results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (i) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; and (ii) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a principal indicator of Navios Acquisition’s performance. Furthermore, our calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.






E


XHIBIT


I


II

Vessels
Type Year Built/Delivery DWT  
Date  
  • Core fleet
         
Owned Vessels of Navios Acquisition          
Nave Polaris Chemical Tanker 2011   25,145  
Nave Cosmos Chemical Tanker 2010   25,130  
Star N MR1 Product Tanker 2009   37,836  
Hector N MR1 Product Tanker 2008   38,402  
Nave Alderamin MR2 Product Tanker 2013   49,998  
Nave Bellatrix MR2 Product Tanker 2013   49,999  
Nave Capella MR2 Product Tanker 2013   49,995  
Nave Orion MR2 Product Tanker 2013   49,999  
Nave Titan MR2 Product Tanker 2013   49,999  
Nave Aquila MR2 Product Tanker 2012   49,991  
Nave Atria MR2 Product Tanker 2012   49,992  
Nave Estella LR1 Product Tanker 2012   75,000  
Nave Andromeda LR1 Product Tanker 2011   75,000  
Nave Neutrino VLCC 2003   298,287  
Nave Celeste VLCC 2003   298,717  
Nave Photon VLCC 2008   297,395  
Nave Spherical VLCC 2009   297,188  
Nave Galactic VLCC 2009   297,168  
Nave Quasar VLCC 2010   297,376  
Nave Synergy VLCC 2010 299,973  
Nave Constellation VLCC 2010   298,000  
Nave Universe VLCC 2011   297,066  
Nave Buena Suerte VLCC 2011   297,491  
Baghdad* VLCC 2020   313,433  
Vessels to be delivered*          
TBN II VLCC Expected Q1 2021   310,000  
TBN III VLCC Expected Q3 2021   310,000  
TBN IV VLCC Expected Q2 2022   310,000  
Owned Vessels of Navios
Maritime
Midstream
Partners
         
Perseus N^ MR1 Product Tanker 2009   36,264  
Nave Velocity MR2 Product Tanker 2015   49,999  
Nave Sextans^ MR2 Product Tanker 2015   49,999  
Nave Pyxis MR2 Product Tanker 2014   49,998  
Nave Luminosity MR2 Product Tanker 2014   49,999  
Nave Jupiter MR2 Product Tanker 2014   49,999  
Bougainville MR2 Product Tanker 2013   50,626  
Nave Orbit MR2 Product Tanker 2009   50,470  
Nave Equator MR2 Product Tanker 2009   50,542  
Nave Equinox MR2 Product Tanker 2007   50,922  
Nave Pulsar MR2 Product Tanker 2007   50,922  
Nave Dorado MR2 Product Tanker 2005   47,999  
Nave Atropos LR1 Product Tanker 2013   74,695  
Nave Rigel LR1 Product Tanker 2013   74,673  
Nave Cassiopeia^ LR1 Product Tanker 2012   74,711  
Nave Cetus^ LR1 Product Tanker 2012   74,581  
Nave Ariadne LR1 Product Tanker 2007   74,671  
Nave Cielo LR1 Product Tanker 2007   74,671  
Lumen N LR1 Product Tanker 2008   63,599  
Aurora N LR1 Product Tanker 2008   63,495  
  • Owned Vessels held for sale
         
Acrux N Container 2010   23,338  
Allegro N Container 2014   46,999  
Fleur N Container 2012   41,130  
Ete N Container 2012   41,139  
Spectrum N Container 2009   34,333  
Solstice N Container 2007   44,023  
Vita N Container 2010   23,359  
 *   Bareboat chartered-in vessels with purchase option.  
 ^   Under process of completion of documentation.



GoHealth Appoints Dr. Paul Hain, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

Positions Company to Expand Enterprise Solutions in Digital Healthcare

PR Newswire

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GoHealth, Inc. (GoHealth) (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace, announced today that Dr. Paul Hain, M.D. has joined the company as Chief Medical Officer.

In this newly created role, Dr. Hain will work side-by-side with GoHealth’s growing TeleCare team, directly building clinical functions within the recently developed Encompass Platform, a digital health solution that provides strategic value to GoHealth members and enterprise partners. Dr. Hain will focus on key member touchpoints including care management and navigation, provider and value-based care engagement, pharmacy engagement, health risk assessments, social determinant of health management, and other digital health offerings. He will report to Clint Jones, co-founder and CEO of GoHealth.

Prior to joining GoHealth, Dr. Hain served as the Chief Medical Officer and Divisional Senior Vice President of Market Delivery for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) where he successfully optimized Medicare and Medicaid clinical strategy, care management, and plan performance. He combines extensive experience operating clinical strategy within a Medicare Advantage health plan with academic and visionary thought leadership around care management, risk adjustment, and clinical optimization.

“We are excited to have Dr. Hain join the GoHealth team. He has a proven track record of driving successful care management and innovative clinical solutions in the Medicare Advantage space,” said GoHealth co-founder and CEO, Clint Jones. “Dr. Hain brings a valuable perspective, and we expect his work to not only strengthen GoHealth’s leadership position as the preferred carrier partner and enterprise solution provider, but also help further expand GoHealth’s digital healthcare capabilities deeper into the Medicare value chain by driving differentiated value to carriers and new revenue streams from partners with our unique Encompass Platform.”

Dr. Hain commented, “I couldn’t be more pleased to join GoHealth during this period of accelerating member growth in a massive Medicare market. The company is ready to develop tools and improve its value proposition for carrier partners and members via its Encompass Platform. As the leading enroller of Medicare Advantage plans, GoHealth is well-positioned to create digital healthcare offerings that both improve revenue and bring value to carriers, physicians, and all those in the value-based space.”

GoHealth’s hire of a Chief Medical Officer is a key milestone in the company’s evolution as it continues to invest in not only matching consumers with the right Medicare plan for them, but also leveraging early engagement via the TeleCare team to drive better and more affordable healthcare outcomes for members. Dr. Hain’s new role serves as yet another step in GoHealth’s journey to deliver on its mission to improve access to healthcare in America.

About GoHealth:
As a leading health insurance marketplace, GoHealth’s mission is to improve access to healthcare in America. Enrolling in a health insurance plan can be confusing for customers, and the seemingly small differences between plans can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical medicines and even providers. GoHealth combines cutting-edge technology, data science and deep industry expertise to match customers with the healthcare policy and carrier that is best for them. Since its inception, GoHealth has enrolled millions of people in Medicare and individual and family plans. For more information, visit https://www.gohealth.com.

Contacts:
Investor Relations, [email protected] 
Media Relations, [email protected]

 

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SOURCE GoHealth, Inc.

Hologic Receives FDA Clearance for Latest Breakthrough in Early Breast Cancer Detection, Genius AI™ Detection

Hologic Receives FDA Clearance for Latest Breakthrough in Early Breast Cancer Detection, Genius AI™ Detection

Studies show new deep-learning algorithm helps radiologists detect breast cancers in their early stages when used with the Genius® 3D Mammography exam*1

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and commercial availability of the Company’s Genius AI Detection technology, a new deep learning-based software designed to help radiologists detect subtle potential cancers in breast tomosynthesis images.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201005204/en/

The new technology represents a pivotal milestone in the early detection of breast cancer, as studies showed Genius AI Detection software aids in the identification and early detection of breast cancer when used with the Genius® 3D Mammography exam.*1 The new technology highlights areas with subtle potential cancers that can be difficult to detect for further examination by the radiologist, and is designed to provide higher sensitivity and a false-positive rate much lower than Hologic’s previous generation CAD products.

“As the latest breakthrough in breast cancer screening, Genius AI Detection reinforces Hologic’s commitment to improving cancer detection, optimizing workflow and enhancing the patient experience across every step of the breast health care continuum,” said Jennifer Meade, Hologic’s Division President, Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions. “Not only did studies show that Genius AI Detection aids in image interpretation by highlighting suspicious, and often subtle, areas of interest, it also provides the radiologist the opportunity to prioritize the most concerning patient cases. This is a real game changer as it has the potential to shorten the cycle between screening and diagnostic follow-up, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.”

The new software delivers key metrics at the time of image acquisition to help radiologists categorize and prioritize cases by complexity and expected read time in order to optimize workflow and expedite patient care. It is the only deep learning product on the market that runs on the acquisition workstation of the mammography system without the need for a separate server, providing a simple, convenient and secure environment.

The Genius AI Detection software is the only 3D CAD solution that supports Hologic’s latest innovations in tomosynthesis imaging, Clarity HD™ and 3DQuorum™ imaging technology, in addition to standard-resolution tomosynthesis. To learn more, visit https://www.hologic.com/GeniusAI-Detection.

The Genius® 3D Mammography exam is acquired on the Hologic® 3D Mammography system and consists of a 2D and 3D image set, where the 2D image can be either an acquired 2D image or a 2D image generated from the 3D image set. The Genius exam is only available on the Hologic® 3D Mammography system.

About Hologic, Inc.

Hologic, Inc. is an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment. For more information on Hologic, visit www.hologic.com.

Hologic, 3D, 3D Mammography, 3DQuorum, Genius, Genius AI and Hologic Clarity HD are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the use of Hologic breast cancer detection products. There can be no assurance these products will achieve the benefits described herein or that such benefits will be replicated in any particular manner with respect to an individual patient, as the actual effect of the use of the products can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition, there can be no assurance that these products will be commercially successful or achieve any expected level of sales. Hologic expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements presented herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such data or statements are based.

This information is not intended as a product solicitation or promotion where such activities are prohibited. For specific information on what products are available for sale in a particular country, please contact a local Hologic sales representative or write to [email protected].

*Based on analyses that do not control type I error and therefore cannot be generalized to specific comparisons outside this particular study. In this study: The average observed reader sensitivity for cancer cases was 75.9% with CAD and 66.8% without CAD. The difference in observed sensitivity was +9.0% (99% CI: 6.0%, 12.1%).

1. FDA Clearance: K201019

SOURCE: Hologic, Inc.

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Outlook Therapeutics Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working to develop the first FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in retinal indications, announced today that it has received notification from Nasdaq that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as the closing bid price of Outlook Therapeutics’ common stock has been at $1.00 or greater for 10 consecutive trading days. Accordingly, this matter is now closed.

About Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. 

Outlook Therapeutics is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working to develop ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg) as the first FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab-vikg for use in retinal indications, including wet AMD, DME and BRVO. If ONS-5010 is approved, Outlook Therapeutics expects to commercialize it as the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab-vikg for use in treating a range of retinal diseases in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, China and other markets. Outlook Therapeutics expects to file ONS-5010 with the U.S. FDA as a new BLA under the PHSA 351(a) regulatory pathway, initially for wet AMD. For more information, please visit www.outlooktherapeutics.com.

CONTACTS:

Media Inquiries: 
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Aptean Expands Enterprise Software Presence in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Acquisition of Modula from Alpina Partners and Private Shareholders

Market Leading ERP and MES Offerings Will Further Enhance Aptean’s Geographic Footprint

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Modula Gesellschaft für digitale Transformation mbH (“Modula”) from funds managed by Alpina Capital Partners LLP (“Alpina Partners”, “Alpina”) and private shareholders. Modula is a market leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solutions for the German-speaking manufacturing market.

Headquartered in Ettlingen, Germany, Modula offers tailored ERP and MES solutions that deliver the advantages of digital transformation to mid-market companies. Modula’s impressive solutions include its flagship ERP and MES products, oxaion and SYNCOS, respectively, which serve customers across sectors including medical technology, automotive, electronics, plastics, metals and logistics. Modula also offers two more targeted ERP products: cimERP, a discrete manufacturing ERP, and TopLog, an equipment and rental management ERP. Modula has more than 500 customers across 35 countries and nearly 300 employees throughout its German and Austrian offices.

Upon close, this transaction will provide Aptean a large-scale geographic expansion into the German, Austrian and Swiss markets, following its successful acquisition of agiles, an ERP software company serving the Food and Beverage industry, in October 2020. With end markets focused on the discrete manufacturing segment, Modula is a strong strategic fit for Aptean. Meanwhile, Modula’s customers will benefit from Aptean’s global scale, accelerated innovation and access to Aptean’s broad resources and complementary products.

“Modula offers best-in-class solutions to its customers and we have been impressed by their team’s substantial investments in product development over the past several years,” said TVN Reddy, CEO of Aptean. “Our two companies serve a similar customer base in different parts of the world and we are eager to bolster our presence in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Modula has an experienced management team with a demonstrated track record of success, and we look forward to working with their team to further enhance Modula’s market-leading suite of discrete manufacturing ERP and MES products.”

“We are pleased to be joining Aptean, a true innovator,” said Volker Schinkel, CEO of Modula. “With Aptean’s resources, industry knowledge and global scale, we will together accelerate our growth strategy and enhance our products for the benefit of our customers. This announcement is a testament to the hard work of the entire Modula team and the strength of our differentiated offerings. We are excited for the many opportunities ahead to expand our leadership in the software solutions sector.”

“When Alpina invested in 2015, we were excited about the innovation and growth potential of the business. Volker and his team have done a fantastic job in scaling the group and have grown the business well above market rates. Utilizing modern ERP and MES software applications, the team has tripled revenues over the past five years. Aptean is an ideal partner for the next phase of Modula’s journey,” said Florian Strehle, a Partner at Alpina.

The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2021.

About
Modula

As an IT strategy partner and solution provider for the manufacturing industry, Modula supports mid-market companies on their way to digital transformation. Modula combines the technology, project and market experience of four successful software providers in the areas of ERP and MES that have specialized in the requirements of mid-market companies: cimdata Software GmbH, Logis GmbH, oxaion gmbh and SYNCOS GmbH. Modula software solutions serve 500 customers in over 35 countries. The company group operates from 12 branches in Germany and Austria.

About Aptean

Aptean is one of the world’s leading providers of industry-specific software. Our enterprise resource planning and supply chain solutions are uniquely designed to meet the needs of specialized manufacturers and distributors in over 20 industries, while our compliance solutions serve specific markets such as finance and life sciences. In total, Aptean’s solutions are used by over 6,000 customers around the world. With both cloud and on-premise deployment options, Aptean’s products, services and unmatched expertise help businesses of all sizes to scale and succeed. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit www.aptean.com.

Aptean is a trademark of Aptean, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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Partners

Alpina Partners is an independent technology investment firm focusing on small and mid-sized businesses in Europe with strong technical USPs. Alpina Partners supports entrepreneurs and management teams to implement its growth strategies. Alpina Partners is supported by the European Union through the “Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme” (CIP).

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Concentrix Completes Spin-Off from SYNNEX, Debuts on the NASDAQ as Independent, Publicly Traded Company

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CNXC), a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, announced today that it has completed its separation from SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) and is now an independent, publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol “CNXC”.

“As a leading global provider of CX solutions and technology, we are truly excited to celebrate our listing day and start this next exciting chapter,” said Chris Caldwell, President and CEO of Concentrix. “Operating as an independent company will allow us to accelerate innovations and make additional investments that drive higher value for our clients, their customers, and our shareholders.”

Moving forward, Concentrix is well-positioned to deliver innovative CX solutions and technology that drive valued experiences for our clients around the world. With approximately $4.7 billion in annual revenue and a differentiated portfolio of solutions, Concentrix supports over 95 Global Fortune 500 clients and over 90 disruptive, high-growth clients across 275+ global locations, delivering a consistent brand experience across all channels.

“I am thrilled to work with such a groundbreaking organization at this pivotal moment in its history, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds as I work together with Chris and the rest of the Board to drive growth and long-term value for clients, shareholders, and the industry,” said Kathryn Marinello, Concentrix’ first Chairperson of the Board.

Under the terms of the separation, on December 1, 2020, stockholders who held SYNNEX common stock at the close of business on November 17, 2020—the Record Date—received a distribution of one Concentrix common share for every share of SYNNEX common stock held. No fractional shares of Concentrix were distributed.

Since November 16, 2020, Concentrix shares have traded on a when-issued basis on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CNXCV”, permitting investors to trade the right to receive Concentrix shares in the distribution. When-issued trading of Concentrix common shares ended at the close of the market on November 30, 2020. Starting today, the regular-way trading of Concentrix common stock on the NASDAQ commenced under the symbol “CNXC”.

About Concentrix

Concentrix Corporation (Nasdaq: CNXC), is a leading technology-enabled global business services company specializing in customer engagement and improving business performance for some of the world’s best brands including over 95 Global Fortune 500 clients and over 90 global disruptor clients. Every day, from more than 40 countries and across 6 continents, our staff delivers next generation customer experience and helps companies better connect with their customers. We create better business outcomes and help differentiate our clients through technology, design, data, process, and people. Concentrix provides services to clients in our key industry verticals: technology & consumer electronics; retail, travel & ecommerce; banking, financial services & insurance; healthcare; communications & media; automotive; and energy & public sector. We are Different by Design. Visit concentrix.com to learn more.

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