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Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

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  • To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.
  • With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada.
  • This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned.
  • The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air.

Reinke Irrigation and CropX Debut First-Of-Its-Kind Pivot-Mounted Sensor to Monitor Field-Specific Crop Water Use

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital agriculture solutions, announced the launch of a new product in partnership with Reinke Irrigation to refine water management for farmers through field-specific Evapotranspiration (ET) measurements of crop water use. Reinke Direct ET™ by CropX is an innovation that provides affordable Actual Evapotranspiration (ETa) measurements with a sensor mounted on a Reinke center pivot irrigation system, available exclusively through Reinke.

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  • Reinke Direct ET™ by CropX is an innovation that provides affordable Actual Evapotranspiration (ETa) measurements with a sensor mounted on a Reinke center pivot irrigation system, available exclusively through Reinke.
  • With the demands on irrigation water rising, the need for precision in irrigation is only becoming more pressing.
  • Reinke Direct ET™ by CropX offers measured, not modeled, field-specific values without need for any additional calculations.
  • This offers farmers using Reinke center pivots a practical solution to manage water resources with greater precision.

JONATHAN PERTCHIK JOINS NIKOLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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PHOENIX, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Pertchik, a seasoned executive, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of transformational leadership, Pertchik served as the CEO and Managing Director of TravelCenters of America (TA) and has demonstrated success in various capacities in real estate, investment groups and in startup environments. 

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand , today announced the appointment of Jonathan Pertchik, a seasoned executive, to its Board of Directors .
  • "It's an honor to welcome Jon to Nikola's Board of Directors.
  • His wealth of experience in finance and customer service will be a tremendous asset as we venture into 2024," said Steve Shindler, Chairman of Nikola's Board of Directors.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Nikola's Board of Directors and be a part of a mission-driven team," said Pertchik.

St Kitts and Nevis citizens can now travel easier and faster to Canada

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The policy applies to St Kitts and Nevis nationals who have had a Canadian visa over the past ten (10) years, as well as those who have a current non-immigrant US visa.

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  • The policy applies to St Kitts and Nevis nationals who have had a Canadian visa over the past ten (10) years, as well as those who have a current non-immigrant US visa.
  • St Kitts and Nevis nationals who fit the above categories are required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for which a response is usually received the same day.
  • Eligible citizens will be able to travel faster, easily, and more affordably to Canada for up to six months for either business or leisure.
  • As a CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and fellow Commonwealth, St Kitts and Nevis is an important partner for Canada.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, Recommend TA Shareholders Vote “FOR” Pending BP Transaction

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) have recommended that TA shareholders vote “FOR” the previously announced all-cash acquisition of TA by BP Products North America Inc. (“BP”) in advance of TA’s upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 10, 2023.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) have recommended that TA shareholders vote “FOR” the previously announced all-cash acquisition of TA by BP Products North America Inc. (“BP”) in advance of TA’s upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 10, 2023.
  • As previously announced, under the terms of the pending transaction, BP will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TA common stock for $86.00 per share in cash.
  • TA shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 23, 2023, are eligible to vote on the pending transaction and are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
  • The TA Board of Directors unanimously recommends TA shareholders to vote “FOR” all proposals, including following ISS and Glass Lewis’ recommendations by voting “FOR” the proposal to approve the merger.

TravelCenters of America to be Acquired by BP for $86.00 Per Share, or Approximately $1.3 Billion

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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(NYSE: BP), pursuant to which BP will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TA common stock for $86.00 per share in cash.

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  • (NYSE: BP), pursuant to which BP will acquire all of the outstanding shares of TA common stock for $86.00 per share in cash.
  • The sale price represents an 84% premium to the average trading price of the 30 days ended February 15, 2023 of $46.68.
  • “Today’s announcement that BP is acquiring TA for $86 per share is a result of the successful implementation of our turnaround and strategic plans.
  • Citigroup acted as exclusive financial advisor to TA and Ropes & Gray as TA’s legal advisor in connection with the transaction.

TravelCenters of America to Present at the Benchmark Company’s 11th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference on Thursday, December 1st

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Pertchik and Chief Financial Officer Peter Crage will be hosting meetings at the Benchmark Companys 11th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in New York City.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Pertchik and Chief Financial Officer Peter Crage will be hosting meetings at the Benchmark Companys 11th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in New York City.
  • For additional information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with TA management, please contact your Benchmark Company representative or visit https://www.benchmarkcompany.com/news-events/upcoming-events/the-11th-an... .
  • About TravelCenters of America Inc.
    TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.
  • TA operates over 600 full-service and quick-service restaurants and nine proprietary brands, including Iron Skillet and Country Pride.

BALMAIN X MYTHERESA: LAUNCH OF AN EXCLUSIVE CAPSULE COLLECTION

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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MUNICH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury online retailer Mytheresa and the historic Parisian fashion house of Balmain have collaborated on an exclusive capsule collection, available globally from November 16th, 2022.

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  • MUNICH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury online retailer Mytheresa and the historic Parisian fashion house of Balmain have collaborated on an exclusive capsule collection, available globally from November 16th, 2022.
  • True to the house's impressive couture heritage and Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing's distinctly modern outlook, the 14-piece capsule is all about confidence-boosting silhouettes featuring cuts, padded shoulders and transparent illusions.
  • In addition to the exclusive dazzling pieces, Rousteing has also created a perfectly tailored double-breasted jacket and pants set, finished off with the house's signature embossed buttons.
  • The Balmain x Mytheresa exclusive capsule collection launches globally on Mytheresa from November 16th within a dedicated editorial story directed by Mytheresa Chief Creative Officer Julian Paul, photographed by Sarah Blais, and featuring models Aiden Curtiss and Ana Yarlin Mateo.

The World's First ETa-specific Monoclonal Antibody: Gmax Biopharm's GMA131 Approved by the US FDA for Clinical Study on (DKD) Diabetic Kidney Disease

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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announced today that its application of investigation of New Drug (IND) for GMA131 injection, the first global ETa-specific monoclonal antibody, was approved by the US FDA on Nov 11, 2022 for clinical study on diabetic kidney disease (DKD).

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  • announced today that its application of investigation of New Drug (IND) for GMA131 injection, the first global ETa-specific monoclonal antibody, was approved by the US FDA on Nov 11, 2022 for clinical study on diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
  • Dr. Shuqian Jing, Founder and Chairman of Gmax Biopharm, said, "GMA131 is the first genuine ETa-specific monoclonal antibody developed by Gmax Biopharm.
  • GMA131 is the same molecule as GMA301 which is currently in a Phase Ib trial of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in China/USA.
  • DKD, the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease (ESRD), is one of the most important complications of diabetes.

TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced initiatives throughout November to honor all those who have served our country.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced initiatives throughout November to honor all those who have served our country.
  • We are grateful to have the TravelCenters of America team so passionate about helping those who have served our country, said Tommy Stoner, Chief Executive Officer of SOTF.
  • TA is also a proud supporter of Wreaths Across America , an organization committed to placing wreaths on the graves of all veterans in national cemeteries across the country.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.