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NIRI Twin Cities Chapter Elects 2021-2022 Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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The Twin Cities Chapter ( www.niri-twincities.org ) of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) today announced the election of its officers and directors for the 2021-2022 program year, which began July 1, 2021.

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  • The Twin Cities Chapter ( www.niri-twincities.org ) of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) today announced the election of its officers and directors for the 2021-2022 program year, which began July 1, 2021.
  • The Twin Cities is proud to have so many public companies calling the metropolitan area home.
  • NIRI Twin Cities is excited to continue to bring together these investor relations professionals for professional development and networking opportunities through our high-quality programs covering current trends and issues related to the world of Investor Relations.
  • The NIRI Twin Cities Chapter has more than 50 members.

E2open Announces Teleconference Details for Special Meeting

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management platform, today announced the teleconference details which will allow its stockholders to remotely attend its special meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

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  • E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), a leading network-based provider of cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management platform, today announced the teleconference details which will allow its stockholders to remotely attend its special meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Due to the public health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations and orders from federal and local authorities, E2open is strongly encouraging that shareholders attend the Special Meeting remotely by teleconference rather than in person.
  • The Special Meeting will be accessible by teleconference by dialing 833-780-7941 (U.S. domestic) or 704-815-6180 (international).
  • E2open and the E2open logo are registered trademarks of E2open, LLC.

Humacyte Highlights Robust Expanded Access Program and Patient Testimonial for Human Acellular Vessels

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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The patient received the HAV to restore blood flow to her crushed limb and avoid amputation.

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  • The patient received the HAV to restore blood flow to her crushed limb and avoid amputation.
  • On August 24, 2021, AHAC will hold a special shareholders meeting to vote on the proposed business combination with Humacyte.
  • Human Acellular Vessels (HAV) are engineered off-the-shelf replacement vessels initially being developed for vascular repair, reconstruction and replacement.
  • Humacytes initial opportunity, a portfolio of human acellular vessels (HAVs), is currently in late-stage clinical trials targeting multiple vascular applications, including vascular trauma repair, arteriovenous access for hemodialysis, and peripheral arterial disease.

SomaLogic and Twist Bioscience Corporation announce partnership to discover novel therapeutic targets and antibodies

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The collaboration will allow Twist to use the SomaScan Platform to quickly identify antibodies against targets resulting from SomaLogics industry-leading 7,000-plex assay, believed to be one of the broadest views of the proteome available.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will allow Twist to use the SomaScan Platform to quickly identify antibodies against targets resulting from SomaLogics industry-leading 7,000-plex assay, believed to be one of the broadest views of the proteome available.
  • Having access to the SomaScan Platform provides a rich source of clinically relevant biomarkers in diverse therapeutic areas, where we can then take those targets and discover potent antibodies for the treatment of disease, said Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience.
  • Human blood proteins are the targets for drugs that treat more than 90 percent of diseases.
  • The collaboration between Twist Bioscience and SomaLogic provides an opportunity to explore targets across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

Atlas Crest Investment Corp. Announces Special Meeting Date to Approve Proposed Business Combination with Archer Aviation

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Atlas Crest Investment Corp. (NYSE: ACIC) (Atlas Crest), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders (the Special Meeting) to approve the proposed business combination (the business combination) with Archer Aviation Inc. (Archer).

Key Points: 
  • Atlas Crest Investment Corp. (NYSE: ACIC) (Atlas Crest), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders (the Special Meeting) to approve the proposed business combination (the business combination) with Archer Aviation Inc. (Archer).
  • At the Special Meeting, stockholders of Atlas Crest will be asked to vote upon a proposal to approve the business combination with Archer and additional proposals related to the business combination.
  • The business combination, if approved by Atlas Crests stockholders, is expected to close as soon as practicable following the Special Meeting.
  • Upon completion of the business combination, Atlas Crest will change its name to Archer Aviation, Inc. (New Archer).

AmerisourceBergen Appoints Elizabeth Campbell to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare leader, announced the appointment of Elizabeth Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

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  • AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare leader, announced the appointment of Elizabeth Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Ms. Campbell will report directly to Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will succeed John Chou, who has decided to retire after nearly 20 years of leading AmerisourceBergens legal function.
  • As we continue to advance our company to provide innovation and global healthcare solutions, I am thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to our executive management team.
  • In her new role, Ms. Campbell will oversee all legal and regulatory teams at AmerisourceBergen, and will serve as the primary legal advisor for senior management and the Board of Directors.

Pure Energy Minerals Announces Clayton Valley Project Receives Federal Approval for Pilot Plant Construction and Operation

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2021) - Pure Energy Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: PE) (OTCQB: PEMIF) ("Pure Energy" or "the Company") is pleased to report that Schlumberger has received approval from the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") for a Plan of Operations covering construction and operation of a pilot plant at Pure Energy's Clayton Valley, Nevada, lithium brine project ("Clayton Valley Project").

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2021) - Pure Energy Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: PE) (OTCQB: PEMIF) ("Pure Energy" or "the Company") is pleased to report that Schlumberger has received approval from the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") for a Plan of Operations covering construction and operation of a pilot plant at Pure Energy's Clayton Valley, Nevada, lithium brine project ("Clayton Valley Project").
  • Construction and operation of the pilot plant are planned to occur at Pure Energy's Clayton Valley property located 40 miles southwest of Tonopah in Esmeralda County, Nevada, as approved by the BLM and Nevada authorities.
  • In March 2021, Schlumberger New Energy announced its plans to develop a lithium extraction pilot plant at the Clayton Valley Project through its wholly owned subsidiary, NeoLith Energy (see Pure Energy news release of March 20, 2021).
  • "Pure Energy is excited that this important step towards development of the Clayton Valley Project has been achieved," stated Pure Energy director, Mary Little.

Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II Reminds Stockholders to Vote in Favor of Business Combination With Topps

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (MUDS or the Company) (Nasdaq: MUDS) today reminded stockholders to vote in favor of the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination Proposal) with The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps").

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (MUDS or the Company) (Nasdaq: MUDS) today reminded stockholders to vote in favor of the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination Proposal) with The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps").
  • THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MUDS RECOMMENDS THAT ITS STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR ALL PROPOSALS.
  • Stockholders holding common stock at the close of business on June 30, 2021 are entitled to vote at the meeting.
  • In connection with the proposed business combination involving MUDS and Topps, MUDS filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on July 30, 2021 relating to the proposed business combination.

American Zinc Recycling LLC Closes Sale on Recycling Business and Establishes American Zinc Products Joint Venture

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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American Zinc Recycling LLC (AZR LLC) announced the closing of the transaction that was previously announced on June 16, 2021, pursuant to which Befesa S.A., through a US subsidiary (Befesa), has purchased all of the stock of American Zinc Recycling Corp. (AZR Corp.) and obtained a minority position in American Zinc Products LLC (AZP).

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  • American Zinc Recycling LLC (AZR LLC) announced the closing of the transaction that was previously announced on June 16, 2021, pursuant to which Befesa S.A., through a US subsidiary (Befesa), has purchased all of the stock of American Zinc Recycling Corp. (AZR Corp.) and obtained a minority position in American Zinc Products LLC (AZP).
  • AZR LLC will continue to own all the equity interests in its subsidiary The International Metals Reclamation Company, LLC (INMETCO).
  • Mr. Griffin commented, The entire team at AZR LLC brought us to this pivotal point in the companys success.
  • As part of this transaction, AZR LLC will be renamed Metals Recovery Holdings LLC (AZR LLC as so renamed and after giving effect to Befesas acquisition of AZR Corp., Metals Recovery Holdings LLC).

Highland Income Fund (HFRO) Receives Approval for Tender Offer as Part of Holding Company Conversion

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The Tender Offer will be separate from and carried out in addition to the Company Buyback Program and the Management Purchase Plan.

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  • The Tender Offer will be separate from and carried out in addition to the Company Buyback Program and the Management Purchase Plan.
  • This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities of the Fund.
  • Upon commencement of the Tender Offer, the Fund will file with the SEC a Schedule TO containing an offer to purchase, forms of letters of transmittal and related exhibits.
  • The Highland Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. For more information visit www.highlandfunds.com/income-fund/
    About Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P.
    Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered investment adviser.