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Sprott Announces Expense Ratio Reduction for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM)

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Monday, April 1, 2024

TORONTO, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Asset Management USA (“Sprott”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII), today announced that it will be charging a unitary fee of 75 basis points for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF effective 4/1/2024.

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  • TORONTO, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Asset Management USA (“Sprott”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII), today announced that it will be charging a unitary fee of 75 basis points for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF effective 4/1/2024.
  • Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM) is the only1 pure-play2 U.S.-listed uranium ETF focused on uranium miners and physical uranium that seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX).
  • Sprott had approximately US$28.7 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2023), with nearly $8 billion invested in uranium and uranium equities.
  • Seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX).

Sprott Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Dividend

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2023 dividend of US$0.25 per common share, payable on March 19, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2023 dividend of US$0.25 per common share, payable on March 19, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024.
  • However, beneficial holders whose intermediary is a participant in CDS, may elect to change the currency of their dividend payments to U.S. dollars and can contact their broker for more details.
  • Registered shareholders, other than CDS, who are residents of Canada and wish to receive their dividend in U.S. dollars should make arrangements to deposit their common shares with CDS, and make a currency election, prior to March 4, 2024.
  • The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

Sprott Announces Date for 2023 Annual Results Webcast

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE:SII) (TSX:SII) (“Sprott”) announced today that it plans to release its 2023 annual results at 7:00 a.m. on February 21, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE:SII) (TSX:SII) (“Sprott”) announced today that it plans to release its 2023 annual results at 7:00 a.m. on February 21, 2024.
  • Sprott will host an earnings webcast that morning at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the results.
  • Sprott CEO, Whitney George, together with Sprott CFO, Kevin Hibbert and Sprott Asset Management CEO, John Ciampaglia, will host the webcast, which can be accessed as outlined below.

Bruker Acquires Spectral Instruments Imaging, the Performance Leader in Preclinical In-Vivo Optical Imaging Systems

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that it has acquired Spectral Instruments Imaging LLC , a leader in preclinical in-vivo optical imaging systems.

Key Points: 
  • Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that it has acquired Spectral Instruments Imaging LLC , a leader in preclinical in-vivo optical imaging systems.
  • This acquisition fills a gap in the technology and product portfolio of the Bruker BioSpin Preclinical Imaging (PCI) division, broadening its range of preclinical solutions for disease research.
  • “Spectral Instruments Imaging systems perfectly complement the Bruker Preclinical offering,” said Keith Copeland, the CEO of SII.
  • Their advanced BLI, FLI and X-ray imaging systems complement our portfolio to better serve the diverse needs of our preclinical customers.

Chile renews its trust in SICPA’s track and trace system to combat illicit trade of tobacco and secure fiscal revenue

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The solution, called Sistema de Trazabilidad Fiscal (SITRAF), is a track and trace system based on the SICPATRACE® technology of SICPA.

Key Points: 
  • The solution, called Sistema de Trazabilidad Fiscal (SITRAF), is a track and trace system based on the SICPATRACE® technology of SICPA.
  • SITRAF is recognized by international institutions as a solid measure to control the production of genuine tobacco products and secure tax revenue.
  • SICPA started implementing and operating the SITRAF system in Chile in 2019 on domestic and imported cigarettes.
  • In particular, the IMF emphasized that “reducing the large tax gap and illicit trade requires strengthened tax administration measures, such as the implementation of the SITRAF track and trace system”.

Sprott Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2023 Dividend

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2023 dividend of US$0.25 per common share, payable on November 28, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2023 dividend of US$0.25 per common share, payable on November 28, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2023.
  • However, beneficial holders whose intermediary is a participant in CDS, may elect to change the currency of their dividend payments to U.S. dollars and can contact their broker for more details.
  • Registered shareholders, other than CDS, who are residents of Canada and wish to receive their dividend in U.S. dollars should make arrangements to deposit their common shares with CDS, and make a currency election, prior to November 13, 2023.
  • The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

Sprott Announces Date for 2023 Third Quarter Results Webcast

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE:SII) (TSX:SII) (“Sprott”) announced today that it plans to release its 2023 third quarter results at 7:00 a.m. on November 1, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE:SII) (TSX:SII) (“Sprott”) announced today that it plans to release its 2023 third quarter results at 7:00 a.m. on November 1, 2023.
  • Sprott will host an earnings webcast that morning at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the results.
  • Sprott CEO, Whitney George, together with Sprott CFO, Kevin Hibbert and Sprott Asset Management CEO, John Ciampaglia, will host the webcast, which can be accessed as outlined below.

InfoBionic Secures Series D Funding to Catalyze Growth of its New MoMe® ARC Virtual Telemetry Solution

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Monday, October 16, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InfoBionic, a digital health company focused on virtual telemetry and cardiac remote patient monitoring, announces the initial closing of its Series D financing round to support continued domestic growth and international expansion of its newly FDA approved MoMe® ARC system for virtual telemetry and remote wireless monitoring and detection of cardiac arrhythmias. "We're very proud of our role in the evolving transformation of virtual telemetry for remote cardiac monitoring and we are excited at the prospects of what we can accomplish in this next phase of virtual care," said Stuart Long, CEO of InfoBionic, the leading digital health company that created the MoMe® ARC remote cardiac monitoring platform. The series D funding round includes participation by Security International Investments (SII), Mayo Clinic and Excel Venture Management while distinguished existing investors like Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA (Zaffre Investments), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and Safeguard Scientifics remain actively involved. "We are pleased by the completion of this latest round which was based on the strong market traction of our proprietary MoMe® Kardia system," noted Long.

Key Points: 
  • InfoBionic, the virtual telemetry company focused on efficiency and economics of cardiac remote patient monitoring, announces initial closing of Series D funding to support continued commercial expansion of its MoMe® ARC system for remote, wireless monitoring and diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • The financing round includes participation by Security International Investments (SII), Mayo Clinic and Excel Venture Management.
  • WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InfoBionic, a digital health company focused on virtual telemetry and cardiac remote patient monitoring, announces the initial closing of its Series D financing round to support continued domestic growth and international expansion of its newly FDA approved MoMe® ARC system for virtual telemetry and remote wireless monitoring and detection of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • "We are pleased by the completion of this latest round which was based on the strong market traction of our proprietary MoMe® Kardia system," noted Long.

Sprott Private Resource Lending Fund III Completes Final Closing

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX:SII) today announced that Sprott Private Resource Lending Fund III (“Fund III”) has completed its final closing.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX:SII) today announced that Sprott Private Resource Lending Fund III (“Fund III”) has completed its final closing.
  • With the close of Fund III, total assets under management of Sprott Resource Lending Corp (“SRLC”) stands at U.S.$1.5 billion within the Company’s private strategies segment.
  • “We are extremely pleased with the continued success the investment team has demonstrated for well over 10 years, providing consistent growth in funds managed through volatile markets,” said Mr. Whitney George, CEO of Sprott.
  • “Fund III will continue to provide flexible capital in what we feel is an underserved sector, as commercial banks and more traditional lenders exit the space.

Matsuyama Mikan Energy selects Hitachi's grid energy storage system with e-mesh PowerStore

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Together, Hitachi, Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd. ("Hitachi Power Solutions"), are providing a set of grid energy storage system, utilizing Hitachi Energy's grid edge solutions e-mesh(2) PowerStore(3), battery energy storage system (BESS) which has a rich global experience.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Hitachi, Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd. ("Hitachi Power Solutions"), are providing a set of grid energy storage system, utilizing Hitachi Energy's grid edge solutions e-mesh(2) PowerStore(3), battery energy storage system (BESS) which has a rich global experience.
  • The Matsuyama Mikan Energy is planning construction of Matsuyama Storage Plant utilizing grid energy storage systems that could adjust power consumption by either charging or discharging electrical energy to match the needed power supply and demand to contribute to similar problems.
  • Hitachi: Manages the project with taking advantage of its extensive experience in grid energy storage system.
  • The Hitachi Group will support both the expansion of the renewable energy ratio in Japan and the stable supply of electric power by providing a consistent support system from design to maintenance, including the provision of grid energy storage system.