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WaveDancer and Firefly Neuroscience, an AI-Driven Brain Health Company, Each Receive Respective Stockholder Approvals for Merger

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (Nasdaq: WAVD) and Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) an AI-driven brain health company, each received the requisite stockholder approvals required to consummate the merger between both companies.

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FAIRFAX, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (Nasdaq: WAVD) and Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) an AI-driven brain health company, each received the requisite stockholder approvals required to consummate the merger between both companies.
The Firefly approval was obtained through a written consent by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of Firefly.
"The WaveDancer favorable shareholder vote is an important step in consummating the merger and reinventing WaveDancer as an AI-enabled neurological health platform,” said Jamie Benoit, Chairman and CEO of WaveDancer.
WaveDancer has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of WaveDancer that sets forth relevant information pertaining to the merger.

Maryland-Based NanoBioFAB Wins Top Spot at Defense-Tech Startup Contest at AFCEA International Emerging Technology Conference

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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The competition was part of AFCEA’s inaugural TechNet Emergence conference , held March 11-12 in Reston, Virginia.

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The competition was part of AFCEA’s inaugural TechNet Emergence conference , held March 11-12 in Reston, Virginia.
Fourteen companies made their technology pitches before panels of experts in start-up investment and venture capital over the two days.
Although the scoring was close, NanoBioFAB beat out the 13 other companies because its presentation demonstrated key success factors, said Anitha Raj, president of ARAR Technology and chair of AFCEA’s Technology Committee .
“It had the right technology for wound healing, which is one of the newest technologies using nano sensor technology,” Raj said.

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited’s Senior Unsecured Notes

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “bbb+” (Good) to the recently issued $1.0 billion 6.35% senior unsecured notes, due March 2054, of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (Toronto, Canada) [TSX: FFH].

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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “bbb+” (Good) to the recently issued $1.0 billion 6.35% senior unsecured notes, due March 2054, of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (Toronto, Canada) [TSX: FFH].
The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable.
The Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of Fairfax, as well as the ratings of its operating subsidiaries and all other debt issuances are unchanged.
For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Pepper Advantage Ireland Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Pepper Advantage Ireland , the Irish entity of Pepper Advantage Group , today announces the appointment of Michael Gibbons and Dr Hillary Ray as Non-Executive Directors, effective immediately.

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Pepper Advantage Ireland , the Irish entity of Pepper Advantage Group , today announces the appointment of Michael Gibbons and Dr Hillary Ray as Non-Executive Directors, effective immediately.
Pepper Advantage Ireland is also looking to add a third Non-Executive Director to the board in the next few months, subject to regulatory approvals.
In addition, Fraser Gemmell, Global CEO of Pepper Advantage, has rejoined the board as interim Chair as the company further enhances its operations.
Fraser Gemmell, Global CEO, Pepper Advantage, and interim Chair, Pepper Advantage Ireland, said: “Hillary and Michael’s extensive experience working for and advising leading institutions will be invaluable to our business as we expand our capabilities.

WaveDancer Encourages Stockholders to Vote FOR the Proposals in Advance of the March 14, 2024 Special Meeting

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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FAIRFAX, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVD) encourages its stockholders to participate actively by casting their vote now for the upcoming meeting of stockholders on March 14, 2024.

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FAIRFAX, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVD) encourages its stockholders to participate actively by casting their vote now for the upcoming meeting of stockholders on March 14, 2024.
“The Board and I firmly believe that voting FOR each of the proposals is in the best long-term interest of the company’s stockholders,” said Jamie Benoit, CEO of WaveDancer.
“But even if you don’t want to vote FOR, what’s most important is that you vote.
A special meeting of WaveDancer’s stockholders to approve the merger will be held on March 14, 2024.

Stevie® Awards Announce Finalists in 18th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finalists in the 18th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service , an international competition recognizing excellence in customer service, contact centers, business development, and sales, were announced today.

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FAIRFAX, Va., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finalists in the 18th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service , an international competition recognizing excellence in customer service, contact centers, business development, and sales, were announced today.
The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, organizers of several of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious International Business Awards ® and The American Business Awards®.
All nominated finalist customer service departments will be included in voting for the People’s Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Customer Service.
Beginning today through March 29, the general public may vote for their favorite providers of customer service in the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Customer Service.

Firefly Neuroscience’s White Paper Unveils BNA™ Platform’s Significant Impact on Disease Management in 2,253 U.S Patients

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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FAIRFAX, Va. and TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”), a pioneering AI company developing innovative neuroscientific solutions to improve outcomes for patients with mental illnesses and neurological disorders, today announced the findings presented in a 2023 white paper “Brain Network Analytics (BNA) in the Psychiatric Practice: Real-Life Data Analysis” by Charlotte Baumeister, Ph.D., with analysis by Offir Laufer, Ph.D. Firefly has entered into an agreement (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”) to merge with WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (NASDAQ: WAVD), subject to the approval of the stockholders of Firefly and WaveDancer (the “Merger”).

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This FDA-approved 510(k) tool harnesses vast data sets, including thousands of normative, age-matched electroencephalogram (“EEG”) recordings, empowering clinicians to make informed decisions in therapy and disease management.
The results suggest the transformative potential of the BNA™ Platform to significantly improve psychiatric care.
With the potential to revolutionize disease management, enhance treatment outcomes, and improve the overall well-being of patients with mental illnesses and cognitive disorders, we believe the BNA™ Platform can have a transformative impact.
We believe these findings will pave the way for widespread adoption of the BNA™ Platform into standard patient management protocols.”

Fairfax Announces Acquisition of Additional Orla Shares

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces that it has acquired, through its insurance company subsidiaries, 800,000 common shares (the “Common Shares”) of Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) (“Orla”) at an average price of $4.88 per Common Share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3,903,000 through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “Share Purchase”).

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TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces that it has acquired, through its insurance company subsidiaries, 800,000 common shares (the “Common Shares”) of Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) (“Orla”) at an average price of $4.88 per Common Share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3,903,000 through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “Share Purchase”).
The Share Purchase represents approximately 0.25% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of Orla and brings Fairfax’s total holdings, through its insurance subsidiaries, of such securities to 55,405,229 Common Shares (or approximately 17.58% of all Common Shares).
Immediately prior to the Share Purchase, Fairfax, through its insurance company subsidiaries, beneficially owned and controlled 54,605,229 Common Shares, representing approximately 17.33% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of Orla.
Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.

Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. Issues Letter to Stockholders on Proposed Merger with WaveDancer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) Chief Executive Officer, Jon Olsen, issues letter to stockholders ahead of Firefly’s proposed merger with WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (NASDAQ: WAVD) pursuant to that definitive merger agreement, entered into on November 15, 2023, as amended on January 12, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”).

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FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (“Firefly”) Chief Executive Officer, Jon Olsen, issues letter to stockholders ahead of Firefly’s proposed merger with WaveDancer, Inc. (“WaveDancer”) (NASDAQ: WAVD) pursuant to that definitive merger agreement, entered into on November 15, 2023, as amended on January 12, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”).
Stockholders are encouraged to participate in the meeting online by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WAVD2024SM.
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the ongoing support of our Firefly and WaveDancer stockholders.
We are on an exciting journey, and I look forward to sharing more successes with you in the future.

Call for Entries Issued for The 21st Annual International Business Awards®

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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There are many new and revised features of The International Business Awards for 2024:

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There are many new and revised features of The International Business Awards for 2024:
There are a variety of new Technology Solution Categories for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions, split into subcategories for Financial, Generative (audio, graphics, text, video), Healthcare, and other solutions.
There are additional new technology categories for Cybersecurity, Digital Asset Management, Digital Employee Experience, and Knowledge Center/Help Sites.
There are many new Event Categories for Cause & Green Events including CSR Experience, Employee Giving & Volunteerism, Inclusive Events, and other Brand Experiences/Events by type including Gamified Experience, Pop-Up Experience, and Immersive Experience.
There are new categories sprinkled throughout the category groups for New Product & Product Management Awards, Mobile Site & App Awards , and Website Awards.