U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Resilience Approved for $410M Financing from the Department of Defense, in Partnership with the Development Finance Corporation, to Establish Resilient Biomanufacturing Capacity

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Biotechnology, Retail, Health, Public Policy, Government, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical, Defense, Stem Cells, Other Defense, Infectious Diseases, Contracts, General Health, Genetics, White House, Federal Government, Vaccine, GMP, Partnership, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, United States Department of Defense, COVID-19, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Antibody, Messenger, Protein, DFC, Dicarboxylic acid, National Resilience Institute, Patient, Growth, Ecosystem, Pharmaceutical industry, Resilience

National Resilience, Inc. (Resilience), a technology-focused biomanufacturing company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines, today announced that it has signed a finance agreement for $410 million in long-term loan financing from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), working with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Key Points: 
  • National Resilience, Inc. (Resilience), a technology-focused biomanufacturing company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines, today announced that it has signed a finance agreement for $410 million in long-term loan financing from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), working with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
  • The loan financing will support Resilience’s mission to establish significant domestic, end-to-end biomanufacturing capacity and capabilities for biologics (antibodies, proteins, multi-specifics), vaccines, and nucleic acids (including mRNA).
  • Part of the financing will support the implementation of innovative manufacturing platforms and technologies that aim to reduce cost, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and increase the speed of vaccine supply.
  • "The lack of growth and innovation in domestic biomanufacturing was one critical vulnerability that impacted preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ecolab Survey Reveals High Expectations for Water Conservation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Other Energy, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Energy, Recycling, Green Technology, Other Natural Resources, Reckitt, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, Drinking water, Life, DuPont, Starbucks, Water, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Ecolab, Gap Inc., Hygiene, Siemens, Climate change, Headquarters of the United Nations, Investment, Sanitation, World Water Day, Corporation, Engineering, CDP, Climate, Health, AWS, Conference, U.N, Bottled water, Renewable energy

New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has revealed high consumer expectations for the role of companies in water access and conservation.

Key Points: 
  • New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has revealed high consumer expectations for the role of companies in water access and conservation.
  • By 2030 , Ecolab aims to help customers conserve 300 billion gallons of water each year, equivalent to the annual drinking water needs of 1 billion people.
  • Ecolab launched the Ecolab Water for Climate program to help companies respond to the intensifying impacts of the energy crisis, climate change and water scarcity.
  • Ecolab continued to offer its Smart Water Navigator for free to any business looking to understand the value of water in their operations and take action to achieve corporate water goals.

Starbucks, Ecolab, Gap Inc., Reckitt and DuPont Join with U.S. Government to Invest nearly $140 Million in Water Access Fund

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, United Nations Global Compact, Health, Conference, Gap Inc., Education, Pacific Institute, Water, Microsoft, Climate change, Side, Risk, Sanitation, Headquarters of the United Nations, Partnership, Hygiene, World Water Day, Investment, Sewage, Coalition, WRC, Reckitt, DuPont, Private sector, WASH, Poverty, Renewable energy, Management, UNICEF, Ecolab, Starbucks, WaterAid

Announced ahead of World Water Day and the UN 2023 Water Conference, the WaterEquity Fund has attracted nearly $140 million in investments.

Key Points: 
  • Announced ahead of World Water Day and the UN 2023 Water Conference, the WaterEquity Fund has attracted nearly $140 million in investments.
  • This marks a significant milestone to achieve the intended total of $150 million that the WaterEquity Global Access Fund IV expects to attract by mid-2023 with the goal of reaching 5 million people with access to water, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Through this fund, WaterEquity will provide financing for projects and companies intended to improve water sourcing, treatment, distribution, and reuse.
  • Today, Starbucks also announced a total commitment of $50 million in investments to advance access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Innovator ETFs Publishes Upside Caps for March Series of Flagship U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
ETF, EFA, AUM, Prospectus, Innovation, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, QQQ, Caps, Patent, TLT, Fund, Emerging market, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Pioneer, SPY, Buffer, IWM, EEM, Security (finance), Growth

**“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.

Key Points: 
  • **“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.
  • Outcome Period is the intended length of time over which the defined outcomes are sought.
  • Upon commencement of the Outcome Period, the Caps can be found on a daily basis via www.innovatoretfs.com.
  • The March series of the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™ ( BMAR ; PMAR ; UMAR ) reset annually and can be held indefinitely.

Limoneira to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on March 9, 2023

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, announced today it will release financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2023, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after the market close.

Key Points: 
  • Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, announced today it will release financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2023, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after the market close.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on March 9, 2023, at 1:30 pm Pacific Time (4:30 pm Eastern Time).
  • Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial (855) 327-6837 from the U.S. International callers can dial (631) 891-4304.
  • There also will be a simultaneous, live webcast available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site at www.limoneira.com .

Innovator ETFs Publishes Upside Cap Ranges for March Series of U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The actual Cap for each Fund will be set at the beginning of the Outcome Period, and is dependent upon market conditions at that time.

Key Points: 
  • The actual Cap for each Fund will be set at the beginning of the Outcome Period, and is dependent upon market conditions at that time.
  • As a result, the Cap set by each Fund may be higher or lower than the Estimated Cap Range.
  • **“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.
  • The March series of the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™ ( BMAR ; PMAR ; UMAR ) currently have a remaining outcome period of about one week.

TDI Taps Asia Policy Veteran Josh Cartin as New Partner

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, today announced that Asia policy veteran Josh Cartin has joined the firm as partner.

Key Points: 
  • TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, today announced that Asia policy veteran Josh Cartin has joined the firm as partner.
  • “We are pleased to bring Josh Cartin on board,” said TDI managing partner Ron Slimp.
  • Josh served in the NSC’s East Asia Directorate in two U.S. presidential administrations, finishing in January 2020 as Deputy Senior Director for East Asia.
  • “Josh has a reputation for innovative problem solving at the nexus of national security and global business,” said TDI founder and managing partner William Green.

Innovator ETFs Announces New Upside Caps for February Series of U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TLT, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Caps, IWM, Innovation, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, EFA, AUM, EEM, Emerging market, SPY, QQQ, Pioneer, Patent, Buffer, Prospectus, Fund, ETF, Financial adviser, Security (finance), Growth

CHICAGO, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the Defined Outcome ETFs™ pioneer, today announced the upside caps and return profiles for the February series of the U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™ – Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF™ – February (BFEB), Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF™ – February (PFEB) and Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF™ – February (UFEB) – which completed their third annual outcome period and reset at the end of the month. The 36 total ETFs in the flagship U.S. Equity Buffer ETF lineup seek to provide investors with upside participation, to a cap, in Large-cap U.S. stocks via options on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) with buffers against market losses of 9%, 15% or 30% over one-year periods. Three Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs reset each month. With the stock market drawdown that commenced in 2022, the February series of Innovator’s U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs shielded investors who held shares since the beginning of the completed outcome period from a portion of SPY losses over the annual period.

Key Points: 
  • **“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.
  • Outcome Period is the intended length of time over which the defined outcomes are sought.
  • Upon commencement of the Outcome Period, the Caps can be found on a daily basis via www.innovatoretfs.com.
  • For more information regarding whether an investment in the Fund is right for you, please see “Investor Suitability” in the prospectus.

Innovator ETFs Publishes Upside Cap Ranges for February Series of U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
TLT, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Caps, IWM, Innovation, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, EFA, AUM, EEM, Emerging market, SPY, QQQ, Pioneer, Patent, Buffer, Prospectus, Fund, ETF, Security (finance), Financial adviser, Growth

The actual Cap for each Fund will be set at the beginning of the Outcome Period, and is dependent upon market conditions at that time.

Key Points: 
  • The actual Cap for each Fund will be set at the beginning of the Outcome Period, and is dependent upon market conditions at that time.
  • As a result, the Cap set by each Fund may be higher or lower than the Estimated Cap Range.
  • **“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.
  • The February series of the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs™ ( BFEB ; PFEB ; UFEB ) currently have a remaining outcome period of about one week.

Innovator Announces Record Year for Defined Outcome ETFs™ as Bonds and Stocks Declined Together, Publishes New Upside Caps for 2023

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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**“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.

Key Points: 
  • **“Buffer” refers to the amount of downside protection the fund seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, over the full Outcome Period.
  • Outcome Period is the intended length of time over which the defined outcomes are sought.
  • With $5.7B inflows in 20223, Innovator witnessed record advisor interest in its lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs ™ that use forward-looking investment strategies.
  • Innovator listed 11 ETFs in 2022, most recently including the Equity Managed Floor ETF™ ( SFLR ) and the Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF ( IGTR) .