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VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

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  • "With the float out of the Viking Hathor, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region."
  • The traditional float out ceremony of the Viking Hathor took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction.
  • An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton , the Viking Hathor features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
  • Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile by 2025 with the addition of another sister ship, the Viking Sobek , which is already under construction and will be delivered next year.

CIBO Technologies Recognized by TIME as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies, the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is pleased to announce it was named one of the top 100 GreenTech Companies in America for 2024.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIBO Technologies , the company powering the transition to sustainable agriculture, is pleased to announce it was named one of the top 100 GreenTech Companies in America for 2024.
  • The new statistical ranking by TIME and Statista evaluated over 4,600 companies across industries, technologies, and company size and awarded the top 250 of America's top sustainability-­focused companies.
  • CIBO Technologies debuted in the top 100, placing them well ahead of other, similarly focused software companies.
  • Based on the research and analysis results, the ranking focused on three pillars:
    "It's an honor to be recognized by TIME as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies," said Daniel Ryan, President and CEO of CIBO Technologies.

Arcadia elevates Paul Mulé to Chief Financial Officer, strengthening executive leadership team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

DENVER, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia, a global utility data and community solar platform, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mulé to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

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  • DENVER, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia, a global utility data and community solar platform, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mulé to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
  • In this vital role, Mr. Mulé has also joined the company's executive leadership team.
  • "Paul has been an indispensable part of the senior leadership team at Arcadia for the past few years, and I'm thrilled to have him as our CFO," said Bhatraju.
  • Prior to becoming CFO, Mulé made significant contributions to Arcadia as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance & Corporate Development.

PIVOT BIO CELEBRATED FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, was today named to the #47 spot on Fast Company's 2024 list of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. The company also ranked #2 in the sustainability category. This honor marks the fourth in a series of top industry recognitions bestowed on Pivot Bio in recent months and is the third time the company has made the Fast Company list. In 2019, it was #8 in the food category and in 2020, it was #9 in biotech.

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  • This honor marks the fourth in a series of top industry recognitions bestowed on Pivot Bio in recent months and is the third time the company has made the Fast Company list.
  • "We are honored to once again be recognized for the role our products and our people are playing in the continued evolution of agriculture," said Chris Abbott, CEO of Pivot Bio.
  • "Today's farmers are harnessing technology and innovation for better performance and environmental outcomes as they focus on feeding a growing global population.
  • Pivot Bio products are now used across 5 million acres in the U.S., with just two percent of the emissions of synthetic fertilizer and manufactured with 1,000 times less water.

JTEC Energy Named to TIME's List of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JTEC Energy has been named to TIME's inaugural list of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JTEC Energy has been named to TIME's inaugural list of America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024.
  • JTEC Energy landed at #94 out of 250 overall ranked companies.
  • This prestigious award was announced on March 5th, 2024, and can be viewed on TIME's website at https://time.com/collection/americas-top-greentech-companies-2024/ .
  • JTEC Energy will be a leader in solving our planet's future energy needs with clean, carbon free, renewable energy," said Mike McQuary, JTEC Energy's CEO.

Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence to Support Critical Infrastructure, Industries, and Data Center Demand

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000 square foot building in Mt.

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  • The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000 square foot building in Mt.
  • Both locations will manufacture custom electrical switchgear and medium voltage power distribution products to bolster support for critical infrastructure, industries, and the escalating demand for data center solutions across the U.S.
  • The Tennessee investment is part of Schneider Electric's commitment to strengthen its American manufacturing presence and create new jobs.
  • In 2023, TIME magazine named Schneider Electric to its 100 Most Influential Companies list recognizing it for work done to help clients reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

INTRODUCING BYOMA BODY

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BYOMA BODY is here to disrupt and democratize the bodycare category in the same way we revolutionized skincare – bringing best-in-class barrier care and skin-compatible science below the neck. This is accessible, affordable, and approachable barrier care for the rest of you – targeted, clinically efficacious, sensorial formulas for your best body.

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  • BYOMA Body is here to change that.
  • Skin does not have a uniform composition, so we are more likely to experience different issues on our body than on our faces.
  • BYOMA has carefully studied the science of skin – breaking down the barrier from the lipid layer to the microbiome.
  • This is a breakthrough in skin science that delivers the same level of care to your body as you show your face.

HER Foundation's Dr. Marlena Fejzo Was Named to TIME's Annual Women of the Year List, Recognizing Extraordinary Leaders Fighting for a More Equal World

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME named Dr. Marlena Fejzo to its annual TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing extraordinary leaders fighting for a more equal world.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME named Dr. Marlena Fejzo to its annual TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing extraordinary leaders fighting for a more equal world.
  • "I am truly honored to be recognized for my research on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
  • Dr. Fejzo will be presenting her research at the International Colloquium on Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Ventura (LA), California on November 6-7, 2024.
  • HER Foundation offers innovative clinical resources that improve the care and outcomes of those suffering from HG.

Pairwise Named one of America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Durham, N.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pairwise, a technology company pioneering the application of CRISPR in food and agriculture, has earned acknowledged from TIME magazine as one of America’s Top Greentech Companies .

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  • Durham, N.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pairwise, a technology company pioneering the application of CRISPR in food and agriculture, has earned acknowledged from TIME magazine as one of America’s Top Greentech Companies .
  • This list, developed by TIME in partnership with Statista, recognizes 250 of the top sustainability-focused companies that are driving positive impact within the GreenTech industry.
  • Companies were evaluated based on their impact, financial strength, and innovation; the 250 companies with highest scores were named to the list.
  • Pairwise was ranked 56th overall and 8th among AgTech companies.

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Proposed Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. and Meta Materials Inc. Securities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

If you purchased Meta Materials securities between September 21, 2020 and June 24, 2022, both dates inclusive, or held Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. stock at the time of Torchlight’s merger with Metamaterial, Inc. on June 28, 2021, your rights may be affected by the settlement of this Litigation.

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  • If you purchased Meta Materials securities between September 21, 2020 and June 24, 2022, both dates inclusive, or held Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. stock at the time of Torchlight’s merger with Metamaterial, Inc. on June 28, 2021, your rights may be affected by the settlement of this Litigation.
  • Any objections to the Settlement, Plan of Allocation or attorneys’ fees and expenses must be filed and served, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Long Notice, no later than April 23, 2024 to the Court.
  • Inquiries, other than requests for the Long Notice and Proof of Claim and Release, may be made to Lead Counsel for the Settlement Class: Adam M. Apton, Esq., Levi & Korsinsky, LLP, 33 Whitehall Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10004, [email protected].
  • INQUIRIES SHOULD NOT BE DIRECTED TO THE COURT, THE
    If you have any questions about the Settlement, you may contact Lead Counsel at the address listed above.