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DISNEY+ BASIC NOW AVAILABLE TO CHARTER'S SPECTRUM TV SELECT CUSTOMERS

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. and BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced that the ad-supported version of Disney+ is now available in all Spectrum TV Select packages nationwide at no additional cost. As part of the two companies' transformative new distribution agreement, Charter video customers can immediately begin streaming iconic entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Stars Wars and National Geographic, including movies, TV shows and original programs through the Xumo Stream Box or any other Disney+ supported device.

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  • "With the launch of the Disney+ Basic offer, TV Select customers can now enjoy access to Disney's popular streaming content as well as their high-quality linear TV channels, all included as part of one video package," said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President, Programming Acquisition for Charter.
  • We are pleased to partner with Disney to further this goal to the benefit of our mutual customers."
  • Spectrum TV Select customers can learn more and activate their Disney+ Basic subscription by creating an account at no additional cost at https://www.spectrum.com/cp/disney-plus .
  • In addition to Disney+ Basic, Charter plans to begin including complimentary access to ESPN+ in its Spectrum TV Select Plus video package in the coming months.

Charter Communications to Pay $25 Million Penalty for Unauthorized Stock Buybacks

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

According to the SEC’s order, Charter’s board authorized company personnel to conduct certain buybacks using trading plans that conform to SEC Rule 10b5-1.

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  • According to the SEC’s order, Charter’s board authorized company personnel to conduct certain buybacks using trading plans that conform to SEC Rule 10b5-1.
  • According to the SEC’s order, because Charter’s trading plans did not meet the conditions of Rule 10b5-1, the company’s buybacks did not comport with the board’s authorizations.
  • The SEC’s order finds that Charter included accordion provisions in nine separate trading plans over the four-year period.
  • Without admitting or denying the findings in the order, Charter agreed to cease-and-desist from further violations of Section 13(b)(2)(B) and pay a civil penalty of $25 million.

Jupiter Acquisition Corporation Announces Mutually Agreed Termination of Business Combination Agreement With Filament Health Corp., Cancellation of Special Meeting of Stockholders and Redemption of Public Shares

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Hobe Sound, FL, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jupiter Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:JAQC) (“Jupiter”) today announced the mutually agreed termination of the previously announced business combination agreement with Filament Health Corp. (the “Business Combination Agreement”).

Key Points: 
  • Hobe Sound, FL, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jupiter Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:JAQC) (“Jupiter”) today announced the mutually agreed termination of the previously announced business combination agreement with Filament Health Corp. (the “Business Combination Agreement”).
  • The special meeting of stockholders of Jupiter scheduled to reconvene on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at which stockholders of Jupiter were to be asked to vote to approve the Business Combination Agreement and the business combination contemplated thereby, among other related matters, has been cancelled.
  • The per-share redemption price for the public shares is expected to be approximately $10.34 (as finally determined, the “Redemption Amount”).
  • Beneficial owners of public shares held in “street name,” however, will not need to take any action in order to receive the Redemption Amount.

AEye Announces Reverse Stock Split to Ensure Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Compliance

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split will be 008183204.

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  • The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split will be 008183204.
  • The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the special meeting of stockholders held on December 12, 2023, where the Company’s stockholders approved the amendments to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), to effect the Reverse Stock Split at such reverse stock split ratio (in multiples of five to one ratio between and including five and fifty) and granted the Board the authority to determine the final reverse stock split ratio and when to proceed with the Reverse Stock Split.
  • Subsequently, the Board approved the Reverse Stock Split and filing of the amendment to the Charter to effect the Reverse Stock Split, at the ratio of 1-for-30, as of the Effective Time.
  • “After evaluating alternatives, we determined that a reverse stock split was the best course of action to bring the Company in compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirements, and our stockholders agreed,” said Matt Fisch, AEye CEO.

Globus Maritime Limited Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine-month period ended September 30, 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

We are pleased that today it stands at a much healthier level, and we hope the upward trend continues.

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  • We are pleased that today it stands at a much healthier level, and we hope the upward trend continues.
  • We are confident that the high quality of these vessels will be appreciated by a healthy market and that they will enjoy decent employment.
  • On August 18, 2023, the Company signed two contracts for the construction and purchase of two fuel efficient bulk carrier of about 64,000 dwt each.
  • In August 2023, the Company reached an agreement with First Citizens Bank & Trust Company (formerly known as CIT Bank N.A.)

Unifor aviation members rally in Toronto on Day of Action for better working conditions

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Monday, December 18, 2023

"We all know that travel chaos is common, even without the holiday rush," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

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  • "We all know that travel chaos is common, even without the holiday rush," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "From the terminal to the tarmac, Canadians need a plan that improves working conditions in the air transportation industry and ends contract flipping, so the public's travel experience can be a smooth journey.
  • Our members' working conditions are the public's travel conditions."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including 16,000 members in the aviation sector.

Statement by Minister St-Onge on Human Rights Day

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, on Human Rights Day, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage made the following statement.
  • "The Government of Canada remains committed to putting human rights and fundamental freedoms at the forefront of its agenda, in recognition of our duty to protect and promote human rights in this country and around the world.
  • "Our country takes its international human rights obligations seriously, including maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United Nations human rights treaty bodies.
  • "Today, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded of the importance of advancing and protecting human rights, for everyone, everywhere.

Initiative of more than 40 discussants at 2023 ISIF: Multilateralism to tackle global challenges

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Under the theme of Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation, the Forum addressed pressing challenges for global Cooperation.

Key Points: 
  • Under the theme of Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation, the Forum addressed pressing challenges for global Cooperation.
  • The 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum clearly noted that all should overcome fragmentation through exchanges, resolve antagonism through inclusiveness, and achieve a common future through cooperation.
  • All should work together to tackle global risks and challenges, and create a brighter future for the world.
  • The Forum has called for multilateralism to address global challenges.

Initiative of more than 40 discussants at 2023 ISIF: Multilateralism to tackle global challenges

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Under the theme of Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation, the Forum addressed pressing challenges for global Cooperation.

Key Points: 
  • Under the theme of Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation, the Forum addressed pressing challenges for global Cooperation.
  • The 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum clearly noted that all should overcome fragmentation through exchanges, resolve antagonism through inclusiveness, and achieve a common future through cooperation.
  • All should work together to tackle global risks and challenges, and create a brighter future for the world.
  • The Forum has called for multilateralism to address global challenges.

Reforms to strengthen Canada's bail system and help keep communities safe to become law

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

This means ensuring our bail laws keep people safe, strengthen public confidence in the justice system and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Key Points: 
  • This means ensuring our bail laws keep people safe, strengthen public confidence in the justice system and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • These targeted changes to our bail system will help improve the safety of people and communities from coast to coast to coast.
  • Today's reforms to Canada's bail system are an important additional step needed to strengthen public confidence in a criminal justice system that protects everyone.
  • Canadians should know that their voices have been heard as we strengthen our bail system.