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Canacol Energy Ltd. Reports a 22% Increase in Netback and an Adjusted EBITDAX of $61 Million in Q1 2024

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Adjusted EBITDAX increased slightly to $61.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $60.9 million for the same period in 2023.

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  • Adjusted EBITDAX increased slightly to $61.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $60.9 million for the same period in 2023.
  • The increase is mainly due to an increase of natural gas operating netback, offset by a decrease in realized contractual natural gas and LNG sales volume.
  • Net cash capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $35.9 million compared to $47.1 million for the same period in 2023.
  • As at March 31, 2024, the Corporation had $25.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $11.2 million in working capital deficit.

Outfitting the Global Community of Care: Careismatic Brands Announces Commitment to Donate Medical Uniforms and Equipment to Benefit Healthcare Workers

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Careismatic Brands (“CBI” or the “Company”) the world's leading medical apparel provider, today announced a campaign to donate over five million dollars of medical uniforms and equipment to several leading partner organizations including: Matter360, Jezreel International, His Hands on Africa, and Project C.U.R.E., among others.

Key Points: 
  • Careismatic Brands (“CBI” or the “Company”) the world's leading medical apparel provider, today announced a campaign to donate over five million dollars of medical uniforms and equipment to several leading partner organizations including: Matter360, Jezreel International, His Hands on Africa, and Project C.U.R.E., among others.
  • The donations will consist of brand new, unused medical apparel to support medical professionals who do not have access to quality equipment.
  • Additionally, CBI is also donating medical apparel to U-VOL Foundation and Mercy Ships to outfit healthcare professionals on medical missions supporting those who are providing care in underserved countries in Africa.
  • “CBI’s origins are rooted in a vision of providing meaningful contributions to healthcare workers and those that support them.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces its largest cohort yet: 90 new scholars

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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STANFORD, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University today announced its 2024 cohort of 90 new scholars, the largest to date. This seventh cohort comprises students from 30 countries who will pursue degrees in 45 graduate programs across all seven graduate schools at Stanford. For the first time ever, the cohort includes scholars with citizenship from Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, France, and Sri Lanka.

Key Points: 
  • STANFORD, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University today announced its 2024 cohort of 90 new scholars, the largest to date.
  • For the first time ever, the cohort includes scholars with citizenship from Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, France, and Sri Lanka.
  • "With each new cohort of scholars I am even more encouraged about the future," said John L. Hennessy, Stanford University president emeritus and the Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
  • The application for the 2025 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars will open June 1, 2024, and is due October 9, 2024.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces its largest cohort yet: 90 new scholars

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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STANFORD, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University today announced its 2024 cohort of 90 new scholars, the largest to date. This seventh cohort comprises students from 30 countries who will pursue degrees in 45 graduate programs across all seven graduate schools at Stanford. For the first time ever, the cohort includes scholars with citizenship from Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, France, and Sri Lanka.

Key Points: 
  • STANFORD, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University today announced its 2024 cohort of 90 new scholars, the largest to date.
  • For the first time ever, the cohort includes scholars with citizenship from Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, France, and Sri Lanka.
  • "With each new cohort of scholars I am even more encouraged about the future," said John L. Hennessy, Stanford University president emeritus and the Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
  • The application for the 2025 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars will open June 1, 2024, and is due October 9, 2024.

Ecopetrol announces senior management changes

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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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BOGOTA, Colombia, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 26, 2024, made the following appointments in property:

Key Points: 
  • BOGOTA, Colombia, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 26, 2024, made the following appointments in property:
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  • He has 25 years of experience in commercial and marketing positions, 20 of which have been in Ecopetrol in the areas of marketing, commercialization, evaluation and structuring of new businesses.
  • Ecopetrol S.A. thanks Alberto for his valuable management during more than seven years in the Ecopetrol Group.
  • Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees.

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp Raises Annual Dividend 40% to S/35.0 per Share

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The cash dividend will be paid out on June 14th, 2024, without withholding tax at source, to shareholders of record on May 20th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The cash dividend will be paid out on June 14th, 2024, without withholding tax at source, to shareholders of record on May 20th, 2024.
  • “Dividends continue to be an integral part of our approach to shareholder value creation.
  • We're proud to be increasing our annual dividend.
  • The US Dollar dividend amount will be rounded up to four decimals.

Bebefinn Expands with Its First Live Show, "Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure"

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, announced today that its latest hit, Bebefinn, will make its stage debut with its first-ever live musical show, Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure. Presented by The Pinkfong Company and Biz Trends Media, the 65-minute show will premiere in Hong Kong on Sunday, May 12th at Star Hall, KITEC, and will tour Singapore later this summer.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in April 2022, Bebefinn has captivated the world with its joyful songs and engaging stories.
  • "We are thrilled to bring the world of Bebefinn to the stage for the very first time with Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure," said Gemma Joo, Chief Business Officer of The Pinkfong Company.
  • "This marks an exciting new chapter for Bebefinn, allowing fans to connect with their favorite characters beyond the screen.
  • Bebefinn LIVE - Bedtime Adventure follows the Bebefinn siblings - Finn, Bora, and Brody - as they embark on a magical bedtime adventure to discover the secrets of a mysterious star that has fallen into their backyard.

Conservation International Honors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez with its Global Visionary Award

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award. The recognition highlights Bezos's and Sánchez's unwavering dedication to addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by preserving Earth's most critical ecosystems and supporting the local communities that safeguard them.

Key Points: 
  • Award recognizes Bezos Earth Fund's historic commitment to protecting nature, fighting climate change and supporting communities
    NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award.
  • Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan presented the award, which was followed by a conversation between Conservation International Vice Chair Harrison Ford, Bezos and Sánchez.
  • "Jeff and Lauren are making history, not just with the sum of their investment in nature but also the speed of it.
  • The Bezos Earth Fund is not just supporting this global goal but actively advancing it through bold action and by fostering public and private partnerships.

Ecopetrol announces the dates for the publication of its first quarter 2024 report and conference call

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Participants will be able to ask questions using the webcast platform once the call starts.

Key Points: 
  • Participants will be able to ask questions using the webcast platform once the call starts.
  • We recommend the use of the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees.
  • We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Bolivia switches to Argus for oil pricing

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolivian state-owned oil company YPFB has switched to global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus as the basis for pricing imported supplies of crude and petroleum products.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolivian state-owned oil company YPFB has switched to global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus as the basis for pricing imported supplies of crude and petroleum products.
  • YPFB will issue tenders to buy crude, diesel, gasoline and naphtha using Argus US Gulf coast prices as the contractual reference.
  • Most oil imports to Bolivia come from the US Gulf coast, so pricing based on this region accurately reflects real supply and demand fundamentals.
  • Argus Media chairman and chief executive Adrian Binks said: "We are delighted that YPFB has chosen to rely on Argus prices.