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MobilePro Corp. Signs Definitive Agreement with CloseCall America, Inc.
Wednesday September 1, 9:18 am ET
Transaction Expected to Add More Than $25M in Annualized Revenue and $.007 Per Share to Calendar 2005 Earnings
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MobilePro Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board:
MOBL
-
News
) announced today the company's telco division has signed a definitive agreement with CloseCall America, Inc. (
http://www.closecall.com
), a leading regional Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), offering a full array of telecommunications products and services including local, long distance, 1.800CloseCall anytime/anywhere calling, digital wireless, high-speed telephone (voice over IP), and dial-up & DSL internet services. CloseCall is based in Stevensville, MD and has approximately 80 employees.
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The acquisition of CloseCall is expected to add more than $25 million in annualized revenue or $.007 per share to MobilePro's calendar 2005 earnings. In addition to the significant contribution to the revenue and earnings of MobilePro, the acquisition of CloseCall adds over 90,000 customers and 135,000 subscriber lines (concentrated mostly in the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West states) to the Telco division. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and are subject to regulatory notifications.
Jay Wright, MobilePro president and CEO, said, "This transaction represents a landmark acquisition for MobilePro, allowing us to more than double our revenue run rate, build our earnings per share, add ViVentures and Spencer Trask as shareholders, add a representative of Spencer Trask to our board of directors, bring in Tom Mazerski, who we believe is an exceptionally talented operating executive, to our telco operations and provide us with a billing and call center platform that we can leverage across the other 10 acquisitions we have completed this year. I am thrilled with the execution of this definitive agreement and eagerly await final regulatory notifications, which we expect shortly".
Kevin Kuykendall, MobilePro group president of Telco Operations, said, "The acquisition of CloseCall America is important to our telco strategy because it adds new products and services, including bundled local and long distance, cellular, VoIP, DSL, and other value-added products that enables us to provide a full array of products to our CLEC and ISP customer base. As important as the revenue, earnings, and new products are to MobilePro, Close Call's back office and billing systems will immediately enable us to begin offering our customers a single bill solution for all their services. The new products and single bill capability not only provides MobilePro with significant cost savings, but also a strategic advantage over our competition in the 2nd and 3rd tier markets".
Tom Mazerski, CloseCall America's president and CEO, said, "We are thrilled to be joining forces with Jay Wright, Kevin Kuykendall and the rest of the MobilePro team. We believe that MobilePro's strategy of acquiring profitable telecommunications companies combined with CloseCall's products and back office systems will make for a compelling story to both customers and investors. We believe we can add immediate value by integrating the back office support systems, and rolling out new products to MobilePro's other acquired companies and ISP customers".
About Close Call America
Launched in 1999, CloseCall America is a full-service telecommunications company that provides long distance, local, digital wireless and Internet service to residential and small business customers, primarily in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio. The company has developed a unique market niche by focusing on low-priced community calling which, according to company officials, differentiates it from other competitors. By offering long distance calling plans designed as multiple-state footprints, CloseCall allows consumers to choose the plan that best fits their calling patterns and save money on normally high-priced local toll calls.
About MobilePro Corp.
MobilePro Corp. is a wireless technology and broadband telecommunications company based in Bethesda, MD with operations in Hurst, Houston, Dallas and Beaumont, TX; Coshocton, OH; Kansas City, MO; Janesville, WI; Detroit, MI; and Shreveport, LA. The company is focused on creating shareholder value by developing innovative wireless technologies, acquiring and growing profitable broadband telecommunications companies and forging strategic alliances with well-positioned companies in complementary product lines and industries. In 2004, MobilePro has closed ten transactions with an annualized revenue run rate of over $19 million, and has signed letters of intent and definitive agreements for an additional $58 million.
An investment profile about MobilePro Corp. may be found online at
http://www.hawkassociates.com/mobilepro/profile.htm
About Spencer Trask
Spencer Trask is a leading venture capital firm discovering ideas for the 21st century. With a network of co-investors and business leaders, Spencer Trask provides entrepreneurs with financial and intellectual capital to transform bright ideas into world-changing companies. Spencer Trask invests in early stage and emerging growth companies in the communications, information technology and life sciences fields. In the 1870s, Trask financed Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb, today the very symbol of a bright idea. He launched the modern age of electricity as the first president of the first electric company, ConEd, and was majority shareholder and first chairman of The New York Times, arguably the most influential publication in the world. Trask helped start what became the most valuable and profitable company in history -- General Electric.
About Windsor Group LLC
Windsor Group, LLC is an industry-focused investment bank that provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and valuation services predominantly to middle-market clients in the aerospace/defense, government services, and communications industries. Collectively, the principals of Windsor Group have been involved in hundreds of transactions in its focus industries. Windsor Group has extensive relationships with market leaders, giving it real-time knowledge of industry trends and access for its clients. Its transactions range in size from $10 million to $1 billion, and it has extensive experience with both public and private companies operating in our industry verticals. In the past five years alone, its principals have closed more than $7 billion in transactions.
For more information, contact MobilePro CEO, Jay Wright at (301) 315-9040. For investor relations information, contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, at (305) 852-2383, email:
info@hawkassociates.com
. Detailed information about MobilePro can be found on the website
http://www.mobileprocorp.com
. An online investor kit including copies of MobilePro press releases, current price quotes, stock charts and other valuable information for investors may be found on the website
http://www.hawkassociates.com
.
This release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which represent the company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events of the company's financial performance. These forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward- looking statements including the company's ability to obtain future financing on favorable terms, changes in the wireless and telecommunications industries that compel the company to alter its present business strategy, the company's ability to attract management capable of implementing the company's existing
or future business strategy and the risk factors set
forth in the company's SB-2 registration statement. Results actually achieved may differ materially from expected results included in these statements as a result of these factors or others. Additionally, while MobilePro expects regulatory approval shortly, shareholders should be aware that it is possible that for some unforeseen reason, regulatory approval could materially delay or prevent the closing of the transaction described above.
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Exhibit 99.1
CAVA Announces Completion of Zoës Kitchen Acquisition
Acquisition will enable smart, impactful investments to help accelerate growth in people,
culinary, and tech innovation for both brands
Joins together two brands with distinct service models and a shared passion for healthy, mind
blowing Mediterranean cuisine
The combined company will have more than 8,000 team members across 24 states
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2018
,
Washington D.C.
: CAVA Group Inc. ("CAVA"), a privately held and fast growing Mediterranean culinary brand, today announced that is has completed its acquisition of Zoe's Kitchen, Inc., (NYSE: ZOES or "Zoës Kitchen") and that Thursday, November 22nd will be the first day of operations for the combined company.
Zoës Kitchen shareholders received $12.75 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $300 million, as was originally announced on August 16, 2018. The acquisition will bring Zoës Kitchen into the private market, following a four-year run as a publicly traded entity.
"Today's announcement is an exciting milestone for CAVA, and we're thrilled to welcome Zoës Kitchen to our team. Together, these two brands are united by a shared heritage and passion for exceptional Mediterranean cuisine", Brett Schulman, CAVA Chief Executive Officer said. "With this acquisition, CAVA will be able to broaden our geographic footprint and meet the needs of even more guests - whether in Bethesda or Birmingham, Plano or Pasadena - who crave delicious, healthy food without compromise. As part of the CAVA family, Zoës Kitchen will benefit from CAVA's track record of bold culinary innovation and leveraging data and technology to drive growth and convenience".
As a combined company, CAVA will be the first omni-channel platform in the fast-casual space that leverages two unique service models and their rapidly growing digital and app-based sales channels, a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads that can be found in more than 250 Whole Foods Markets nationwide, and relationships with delivery service providers to truly meet guest demand no matter where, how, or when they want their meal. The combined company will also position the CAVA brand to be the leading authority in Mediterranean culinary in the United States - with a workforce of more than 8,000 team members across 24 states.
While Washington D.C. will serve as headquarters for the combined company, CAVA will maintain a meaningful presence in Plano, Texas - home to Zoës Kitchen. The Zoës Kitchen brand will remain in-tact for the foreseeable future.
Brett Schulman will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and today Kevin Miles will be completing his tenure as CEO of Zoës Kitchen. Kevin Miles started with Zoës Kitchen in 2009. Under his leadership, Mr. Miles grew the privately held restaurant chain from 21 locations in 7 states and approximately $24 million in annual revenue to a public company with 268 locations in 20 states and approximately $340 million of annual revenue.
Mr. Miles stated, "It's been an honor and privilege to lead the growth of this amazing organization over the past nine years. It's been a total team effort and I'm most proud of the positive impact that the Zoës team has had on so many lives, including our team members, guests and business partners. I also want to thank the support of our investors over the years".
About CAVA
CAVA was born out of a desire to fuel full lives through a bold and innovative food culture rooted in the heritage of the culinary brand's founders Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos and Executive Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. The three first-generation Greek Americans are childhood friends who wanted to bring the authentic Mediterranean flavors and experiences of their Greek upbringing to a wider audience in a modern, accessible format. The trio then partnered with CAVA CEO Brett Schulman to grow the company. Together, CAVA has evolved into an organization with more than 70 chef-casual restaurants across 10 states and a successful line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold in more than 250 Whole Foods Market locations and other speciality grocery stores around the country. For a full list of open and upcoming locations, visit: cava.com/locations. For more information, please visit www.cava.com and follow CAVA on social media.
About Zoës Kitchen
Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant group serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, made-from-scratch, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with warm hospitality. With no microwaves, or fryers, grilling is the predominant method of cooking along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, olive oil and lean proteins. With more than 260 locations in 20 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen delivers goodness to its guests by sharing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals that inspire guests to lead a balanced lifestyle and feel their best from the inside out. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or follow #LiveMed.
Contact Information:
CAVA
Ben Famous: 614.935.3727
media@cava.com
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Exhibit 99.1
HOUSTON, TX., June 9, 2017 /PR Newswire/
-- Environmental Packaging Technologies Holdings,
Inc., a Nevada corporation ("The Company"), announced
today that it has completed a reverse merger on June 8, 2017 in
which Environmental Packaging Technologies, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
"This is an exciting new chapter for EPT", said David
Skriloff, CEO. "Being a public company will allow us
to have further access to the capital
markets such that we can globally expand our production
capabilities and continue to grow our
business."
Shares of the Company's common stock are quoted on the OTC Markets
under the symbol: EPTI
Visit the Company website:
www.eptpac.com
ABOUT EPT
Environmental Packaging Technologies (EPT) (www.eptpac.com)
is a publicly traded USA based global logistics company (OTC:
EPTI). It is the only US manufacturer of flexitanks, and
one of the first in the field. A flexitank is a
soft sided single use container for the bulk shipment of
non-hazardous liquids within a 20' intermodal shipping
container. Flexitanks are generally considered the least
expensive and most environmentally conscious way to ship bulk
non-hazardous liquids over long distances. One flexitanks can
hold up to 24,000 liters of liquids.
With the introduction of its patent-pending LiquiRide product in
2016, EPT opened the market for flexitanks to be utilized in
40' and 53' containers and trailers in both dry and
refrigerated configurations allowing for the first time shipments
of liquid requiring temperature controls. EPT's
customers have utilized the Company's state-of-the-art
Flexitanks to ship a wide variety of liquids including liquid latex
and other chemicals, fruit juices and concentrates, edible oils,
milk, wine, petroleum based products and many
others. EPT provides its products to shippers, logistics
companies and end users in more than 50 countries around the
world. It has offices in the US, South Korea, the
Netherlands and Argentina.
Forward - Looking Statement
This press release contains projections and other forward-looking
statements regarding future events or our future financial
performance. All statements other than present and historical facts
and conditions contained in this release, including any statements
regarding our future results of operations and financial positions,
business strategy, plans and our objectives for future operations,
are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These statements are
only predictions and reflect our current beliefs and expectations
with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and
subject to risk and uncertainties and subject to change at any
time. New risks emerge from time to time. Given these risks and
uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ
materially from those contained in the projections or
forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained herein include, without limitation: (i) the
contraction or lack of growth of markets in which we compete and in
which our products are sold (ii) unexpected increases in our
expenses, including manufacturing expenses, (iii) our inability to
adjust spending quickly enough to offset any unexpected revenue
shortfall, (iv) delays or cancellations in spending by our
customers, (v) unexpected average selling price reductions, (vi)
the significant fluctuation to which our quarterly revenue and
operating results are subject due to cyclicality in the transport/
logistics industry, (vii) our inability to anticipate the future
market demands and future needs of our customers, and (viii) other
factors detailed in documents we file from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in
this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
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PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.3
Simulations
Plus
Integrating Science and Software
For Further Information:
Simulations Plus, Inc.
42505 10
th
Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534-7059
CONTACT
:
Simulations Plus Investor Relations
Hayden IR
Ms. Renee Bouche
Mr. Cameron Donahue
661-723-7723
651-653-1854
renee@simulations-plus.com
cameron@haydenir.com
For Immediate Release:
September 2, 2014
Simulations
Plus Closes Acquisition of Cognigen Corporation
LANCASTER, CA, September 2, 2014 -
Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP), a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and
development, today announced that the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") with Cognigen Corporation of Buffalo,
New York, announced on July 23, 2014, has been closed as of today and the two companies are now merged.
Pursuant to the Agreement, upon closing,
Cognigen has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Simulations Plus and will continue to operate under the Cognigen name. As a result
of this accretive acquisition, the total number of Simulations Plus employees is increasing from 30 to 65, and it is expected to
add approximately $5 million to the revenues of the combined company in the coming fiscal year.
Walt Woltosz, chairman and chief executive
officer of Simulations Plus, Inc. said, "This is an exciting step forward for both Simulations Plus and Cognigen. Dr. Thaddeus
("Ted") Grasela, the former President of Cognigen, has been appointed President of the combined companies and will
join the board of directors to replace Virginia Woltosz, who is retiring from her position on the board. I will remain as Chairman
and CEO. At my request, my new contract reduces my time to 60% of my productive time. I look forward to working with Ted and the
management teams of both companies, especially devoting my time to products, services, and business development".
Dr. Grasela added, "I am pleased
to be appointed President of the combined companies and I look forward to working with Walt and the board of directors to ensure
the continued success of our company. I am excited about the opportunities this merger affords for the future of clinical pharmacology.
The recent push by regulatory agencies to use physiologically based pharmacokinetics (PBPK), a strength of Simulations Plus, in
clinical pharmacology, a strength of Cognigen, makes the timing of this merger ideal".
The Agreement
The Agreement called for the merger of
Cognigen with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Simulations Plus with the subsidiary continuing as the surviving corporation.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Simulations
Plus will pay the shareholders of Cognigen total consideration of $7,000,000, comprised of $2,800,000 of cash and $4,200,000 worth
of newly-issued, unregistered shares of common stock of Simulations Plus. The Agreement provides that $1,800,000 of the total consideration
will be held back for two years to satisfy any indemnifiable claims that may arise pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
Excel Partners, an investment bank with
offices in New York and Los Angeles, acted as exclusive financial advisor to Simulations Plus in connection with this transaction.
1
About Simulations Plus, Inc.
Simulations Plus, Inc., is a premier developer
of groundbreaking drug discovery and development simulation and modeling software that is licensed to and used in the conduct of
drug research by major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and food industry companies worldwide. Simulations Plus is
headquartered in Southern California and trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "SLP." For more information,
visit our Web site at www.simulations-plus.com.
About Cognigen Corporation
Cognigen Corporation was founded in 1993
in Buffalo, New York and has grown to become one of the leading providers of clinical trial data analysis. The services of the
company are well-recognized as providing analysis and reports that are tailored to the expectations of regulatory agencies so that
reports are submitted in a manner that minimizes follow-up questions from regulators, saving sponsors considerable time and money
in getting new pharmaceutical products to market. More information is available on the company's Web site at
www.cognigencorp.com
.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
- With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this
press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words like "believe,"
"expect" and "anticipate" mean that these are our best estimates as of this writing, but that there can
be no assurances that expected or anticipated results or events will actually take place, so our actual future results could differ
significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:
our ability to maintain our competitive advantages, acceptance of new software and improved versions of our existing software by
our customers, the general economics of the pharmaceutical industry, our ability to finance growth, our ability to continue to
attract and retain highly qualified technical staff, our ability to properly manage the new combined company, and a sustainable
market. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our quarterly and annual reports as filed with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission.
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Exhibit 99.1
MarkWest
Energy Partners, L.P.
Contact:
Frank
Semple, President & CEO
1515
Arapahoe Street
Nancy
Buese, Senior VP & CFO
Tower
2, Suite 700
Andy
Schroeder, VP Finance & Treasurer
Denver,
CO 80202
Phone:
(866)
858-0482 Fax: (303) 925-8709
E-mail:
investorrelations@markwest.com
MarkWest
Hydrocarbon, Inc.
Website:
www.markwest.com
1515
Arapahoe Street
Tower
2, Suite 700
Denver,
CO 80202
MarkWest Announces Approval of Redemption and Merger
DENVER,
CO - February 21, 2008 - MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MWE) and
MarkWest Hydrocarbon, Inc. (AMEX: MWP) announced today that their
respective equityholders approved and adopted the previously announced
Agreement and Plan of Redemption and Merger (the "Redemption and Merger
Agreement") between the two companies as well as the transactions contemplated
by the Redemption and Merger Agreement.
At separate special meetings of equityholders held in Denver, Colorado
on February 21, 2008, approximately 21.4 million units of MarkWest Energy
Partners and approximately 9.8 million shares of MarkWest Hydrocarbon,
representing approximately 63 percent and
82 percent, respectively, of the total units and shares outstanding and
entitled to vote at the respective meetings, were voted in favor of the redemption
and merger and related proposals. The
number of units and shares voted in favor of the redemption and merger and
related proposals represent approximately 97 percent and 99 percent,
respectively, of the total units and shares that were voted at the equityholders
meetings.
"The
combination of MarkWest Energy Partners and MarkWest Hydrocarbon is very compelling
for our equityholders, and will unlock substantial long-term value for MarkWest
Energy Partners", said Frank Semple, President and Chief Executive Officer of
MarkWest Energy Partners and MarkWest Hydrocarbon. "We believe the elimination of the incentive
distribution rights will result in MarkWest having one of the lowest costs of
capital in the MLP industry, which will drive improved financial results from our
expansion projects and will greatly improve our ability to compete for new
acquisitions. Looking ahead, we remain
focused on our primary business objective of providing superior and sustainable
returns for our stakeholders, coupled with a customer-focused growth strategy".
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MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:MWE) is a publicly traded master
limited partnership with a solid core of midstream assets and a growing core of
gas transmission assets. It is one of the largest processors of natural gas in
the Northeast and is the largest gas gatherer of natural gas in the prolific
Carthage field in east Texas. It also has a growing number of other gas
gathering and intrastate gas transmission assets in the Southwest, primarily in
Texas and Oklahoma.
MarkWest Hydrocarbon, Inc.
(AMEX: MWP) controls and operates MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MWE), a
publicly traded limited partnership engaged in the gathering, processing and
transmission of natural gas; the transportation, fractionation and storage of
natural gas liquids; and the gathering and transportation of crude oil. We also
market natural gas and NGLs.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of
historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking
statements. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements, specifically those
including those referring to future performance, growth, cash flow, operating
income, distributable cash flow (DCF), distributions, or other factors, are reasonable,
these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and
that projected performance or distributions may not be achieved. Among the factors that could cause results to
differ materially are those risks discussed in our joint proxy
statement/prospectus, dated January 7, 2008, as filed with the SEC. You are also urged to carefully review and
consider the cautionary statements and other disclosures, including those under
the heading "Risk Factors", made in the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which
identify and discuss significant risks, uncertainties and various other factors
that could cause actual results to vary significantly from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements.
We do not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement.
Investors and security holders are urged to read the joint proxy
statement/prospectus carefully because it contains important information regarding
MarkWest Energy Partners, MarkWest Hydrocarbon, and the transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a
free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents
containing information about MarkWest Energy Partners and MarkWest Hydrocarbon,
without charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the joint proxy
statement/prospectus and the SEC filings that will be incorporated by reference
in the joint proxy statement/prospectus may also be obtained free of charge by
directing a request to the entities' investor relations department at
866-858-0482, or by accessing the companies' website at www.markwest.com.
MarkWest Energy Partners, MarkWest Hydrocarbon, the officers and
directors of the general partner of MarkWest Energy Partners, and the officers
and directors of MarkWest Hydrocarbon may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from their security holders. Information about these
persons can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year
ended December 31, 2006, for each of MarkWest Energy Partners and MarkWest
Hydrocarbon, as filed with the SEC, and additional information about such
persons may be obtained from the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in
any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful
prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a
prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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exh99-1.htm
Exhibit
99.1
Contact:
Media
Relations
Media/Investor
Relations
Bobbie
Collins
Brian
Beades
212-810-8155
212-810-5596
Bobbie.Collins@blackrock.com
invrel@blackrock.com
BlackRock
Completes Fund of Funds Acquisition from Quellos Group,
LLC
New
York, October 1, 2007
- BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that
it has completed its acquisition of the fund of funds business of Quellos
Group,
LLC. The combined fund of funds platform will operate under the name
BlackRock Alternative Advisors.
"BlackRock
and Quellos employees have worked together over the past three months to
effect
a smooth and seamless transition for clients while delivering competitive
investment results and laying the foundation for a unified platform", commented
Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Extreme
market volatility over the past couple of months accelerated the opportunity
for
strategic interactions between our respective investment and risk management
professionals and reinforced the value of operating on a unified, global
platform. In addition, the market environment bolstered our belief
that demand for top quality funds of funds and innovative investment solutions
will continue to increase. We are excited to welcome our new
colleagues and look forward to delivering the tremendous capabilities of
BlackRock Alternative Advisors to our clients".
About
BlackRock
BlackRock
is one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management
firms. As of June 30, 2007, assets under management were $1.230
trillion. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutions and
individuals worldwide through a variety of equity, fixed income, cash management
and alternative investment products. In addition, a growing number of
institutional investors use
BlackRock Solutions
®
investment system,
risk management and financial advisory services. Headquartered in New
York City, the firm has approximately 5,000 employees in 18 countries and
a
major presence in key global markets, including the U.S., Europe, Asia,
Australia and the Middle East. For additional information, please
visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This
press release, and other statements that BlackRock may make, may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act, with respect to BlackRock's future financial or business
performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements
are typically identified by words or phrases such as "trend", "potential,"
"opportunity", "pipeline", "believe", "comfortable", "expect", "anticipate,"
"current", "intention", "estimate", "position", "assume", "outlook", "continue,"
"remain", "maintain", "sustain", "seek", "achieve", and similar expressions,
or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "would", "should", "could", "may"
or
similar expressions.
BlackRock
cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions,
risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BlackRock assumes
no
duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ
materially from historical performance.
In
addition to factors previously disclosed in BlackRock's SEC reports and those
identified elsewhere in this communication, the following factors, among
others,
could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements
or historical performance: (1) the introduction, withdrawal, success and
timing
of business initiatives and strategies; (2) changes in political, economic
or
industry conditions, the interest rate environment or financial and capital
markets, which could result in changes in demand for products or services
or in
the value of assets under management; (3) the relative and absolute investment
performance of BlackRock's investment products, including its separately
managed
accounts; (4) the impact of increased competition; (5) the impact of capital
improvement projects; (6) the impact of future acquisitions or divestitures;
(7)
the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings; (8) the extent and timing
of
any share repurchases; (9) the impact, extent and timing of technological
changes and the adequacy of intellectual property protection; (10) the impact
of
legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and regulatory, supervisory
or
enforcement actions of government agencies relating to BlackRock, Merrill
Lynch
or PNC; (11) terrorist activities and international hostilities, which may
adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital
markets, specific industries and BlackRock; (12) the ability to attract and
retain highly talented professionals; (13) fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates, which may adversely affect the value of advisory fees earned
by
BlackRock; (14) the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally,
the tax
position of the Company; (15) BlackRock's ability to successfully integrate
the
MLIM and Quellos businesses with its existing business; (16) the ability
of
BlackRock to effectively manage the former MLIM and Quellos assets along
with
its historical assets under management; and (17) BlackRock's success in
maintaining the distribution of its products.
BlackRock's
Annual Reports on Form 10-K and BlackRock's subsequent filings with the SEC,
accessible on the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov
and on
BlackRock's website at
http://www.blackrock.com
, discuss these
factors in more detail and identify additional factors that can affect
forward-looking statements. The information contained on our website
is not a part of this press release.
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PRESS RELEASE
FCFS PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
First Cash Acquires 29-Store Chain of Pawn Stores;
Pre-Announces 2011 Earnings per Share and Initiates 2012 Guidance
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ARLINGTON, Texas (January 17, 2012) -- First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq Stock Market: "FCFS") today announced the acquisition of a 29-store chain of pawn stores located in Mexico. In addition, the Company announced that expected earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.70 for the quarter ending December 31, 2011 and $2.25 for all of fiscal 2011. The full earnings release for fourth quarter and full year results for 2011 is scheduled for January 25, 2012. In addition, the Company is initiating its fiscal 2012 earnings per share guidance to be in a range of $2.65 to $2.70 per share, an increase of 18% to 20% over the prior year.
Pawn Acquisition
The Company acquired 100% of the ownership equity in a 29-store Mexico-based pawn operation per a purchase agreement, which was signed and closed on January 10, 2012. The 29 acquired stores are all large format, full service stores located in two states in western Mexico. In addition, the Company has an exclusive option until January 2015 to purchase up to eight additional stores located in a third state in western Mexico. The effective purchase price, net of cash acquired, was approximately $46.7 million and was paid in a combination of cash and a $4.9 million note payable to the seller. The operations and earnings of the acquired stores will be consolidated effective January 10, 2012, and the Company believes the transaction will be accretive to its earnings in 2012.
Rick Wessel, chief executive officer of First Cash, stated, "This is an important strategic acquisition which will further expand our market-leading position in Mexico. The acquired operation has a strong presence in each of its operating territories and provides us a valuable entry point into these additional markets in western Mexico. All of the stores are large format locations, similar to our existing First Cash stores, which support both lending and retail operations for jewelry and a wide variety of hardgood items. With the average age of the acquired stores being less than four years, and one-third of the locations being opened within the past 30 months, we believe that the stores have the capacity to generate additional revenues and profits as they mature. We are excited about the addition of these stores as we further advance our significant leadership position in Mexico".
Store Growth
With the acquisition and including 2012 store openings to date, First Cash now operates 720 stores in total, of which 488 are in Mexico and 232 are in the U.S. During the first two weeks of 2012, the Company completed the 29-store acquisition and opened an additional 13 new stores for a total of 42 year-to-date additions. For fiscal 2011, a total of 82 new store locations were opened or acquired.
For 2012, the Company anticipates opening approximately 81 to 91 new stores in addition to the 29 stores just acquired, for a total full-year increase of 110 to 120 stores. Over 100 of the expected 2012 additions will be in Mexico and the remainder will be in the U.S., primarily in Texas. All of the anticipated 2012 store openings will be large format pawn stores.
2011 Earnings Results
The Company announced preliminary diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. It expects net income from continuing operations of $2.25 per share for the full year of 2011, which represents an increase of 36% over the prior year earnings of $1.65 per share. For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, earnings are projected at $0.70 per share, compared to $0.56 per share in the prior-year quarter. The regular fiscal 2011 earnings announcement is scheduled for release before the market opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
2012 Earnings Forecast
The Company is initiating its fiscal 2012 guidance for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in a range of $2.65 to $2.70, an 18% to 20% increase over expected 2011 earnings. The 2012 guidance includes expected earnings accretion from the 29-store acquisition, but also reflects approximately $0.05 to $0.06 of earnings drag from the weaker Mexican peso, which is currently 13.6 to 1, compared to the average exchange rate of 12.4 to 1 in fiscal 2011.
Forward-Looking Information
This release may contain forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company. Forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "projects", "expects", "may", "estimates", "should", "plans", "targets", "intends", "could", or "anticipates", or the negative thereof, or other variations thereon, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy or objectives. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the Company's expectations of earnings per share, earnings growth, expansion strategies, regulatory exposures, store openings, liquidity, cash flow, consumer demand for the Company's products and services, future share repurchases and the impact thereof, completion of disposition transactions and expected gains from the sale of such operations, earnings from acquisitions, and other performance results. These statements are made to provide the public with management's current assessment of the Company's business. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurances that such expectations will prove to be accurate. Security holders are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this statement, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to report any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Certain factors may cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made in this release. Such factors are difficult to predict and many are beyond the control of the Company and may include changes in regional, national or international economic conditions, changes in the inflation rate, changes in the unemployment rate, changes in consumer purchasing, borrowing and repayment behaviors, changes in credit markets, the ability to renew and/or extend the Company's existing bank line of credit, credit losses, changes or increases in competition, the ability to locate, open and staff new stores, the availability or access to sources of inventory, inclement weather, the ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, the ability to hire and retain key management personnel, the ability to operate with limited regulation as a credit services organization, new federal, state or local legislative initiatives or governmental regulations (or changes to existing laws and regulations) affecting consumer loan businesses, credit services organizations and pawn businesses (in both the United States and Mexico), changes in import/export regulations and tariffs or duties, changes in anti-money laundering regulations, unforeseen litigation, changes in interest rates, monetary inflation, changes in tax rates or policies, changes in gold prices, changes in energy prices, cost of funds, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, future business decisions, public health issues and other uncertainties. These and other risks, uncertainties and regulatory developments are further and more completely described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and updated in subsequent releases on Form 10-Q.
About First Cash
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer and provider of consumer financial services. Its 612 retail pawn locations buy and sell a wide variety of jewelry, electronics, tools and other merchandise, and make small customer loans secured by pledged personal property. The Company's 108 consumer loan locations provide various combinations of financial services products, including consumer loans, check cashing and credit services. In total, the Company owns and operates 720 stores in eight U.S. states and 23 states in Mexico.
First Cash was named by Fortune Magazine as one of America's 100 fastest growing companies for 2011. First Cash is also a component company in both the
Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index
®
and the
Russell 2000 Index
®
. First Cash's common stock (ticker symbol "
FCFS
") is traded on the
Nasdaq Global Select Market
, which has the highest initial listing standards of any stock exchange in the world based on financial and liquidity requirements.
For further information, please contact:
Rick Wessel, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Doug Orr, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Phone:
(817) 505-3199
Email:
investorrelations@firstcash.com
Website:
www.firstcash.com

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Exhibit
99.1
Contacts:
Donald H. Anderson, President/CEO
Randall J. Larson, Executive Vice President/CFO
303-626-8200
TRANSMONTAIGNE INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MERGER WITH MORGAN
STANLEY CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND ACCEPTANCE
OF TENDERED 9-1/8% SENIOR
SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2010 FOR PAYMENT
Friday, September 1, 2006
Immediate Release
Denver, Colorado
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TransMontaigne Inc. (NYSE: TMG) today announced that it has completed its
merger with a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each
outstanding share of TransMontaigne's common stock has been converted into the
right to receive $11.35 in cash, without interest. As a result of the acquisition, TransMontaigne
will cease to be publicly traded and, accordingly, will no longer be listed on
the New York Stock Exchange.
U.S. Bank National
Association will act as the paying agent in the merger transaction and will
mail to the TransMontaigne stockholders a letter of transmittal and
instructions for receiving payment of the merger consideration on or before
September 11, 2006. Holders of
certificated common stock should expect to receive the merger consideration
soon after submitting a properly completed letter of transmittal to U.S. Bank
National Association. All questions
relating to the receipt of the merger consideration should be directed to U.S.
Bank National Association at 1-(800) 934-6802.TransMontaigne stockholders whose
shares are held by a broker, bank or other nominee should contact such broker,
bank or other nominee regarding receipt of the merger consideration.
TransMontaigne also
announced that the expiration date for the tender offer was extended from 8:00
a.m., New York City time, on September 1, 2006, to 10:00 a.m., New York City
time, on September 1, 2006. In addition,
TransMontaigne announced that, pursuant to the terms of the previously
announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for its 9-1/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2010 (the "Notes"), TransMontaigne has accepted for
payment $199,990,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Company also announced that the Third
Supplemental Indenture to the Indenture governing the Notes, executed on August
4, 2006, is now operative.
On September 1, 2006,
TransMontaigne also closed on a new 5-year, $400 million Senior Secured Working
Capital Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") with a syndicate of financial
institutions, which replaces TransMontaigne's former $400 million Working Capital
Credit Facility. TransMontaigne also
closed on a new $165 million Term Loan Agreement (the "Term Loan Agreement")
with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. The
proceeds of the initial borrowing under the Credit Facility, together with the
$165 million of proceeds of the borrowing under the Term Loan Agreement will be
used to pay, in part, the merger consideration, to purchase the Notes and to
pay related costs and expenses.
About
TransMontaigne Inc.
TransMontaigne Inc. (the "Company")
is a refined petroleum products marketing and distribution company based in
Denver, Colorado with operations in the United States, primarily in the Gulf
Coast, Midwest and East Coast regions. The Company's principal activities
consist of (i) terminal, pipeline, and tug and barge operations, (ii) marketing
and distribution, (iii) supply chain management services and (iv) managing the
activities of TransMontaigne Partners L.P. (NYSE: TLP). The Company's customers include refiners,
wholesalers, distributors, marketers, and industrial and commercial end-users
of refined petroleum products. Corporate
news and additional information about TransMontaigne Inc. is available on
the Company's web site
:
www.transmontaigne.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release
includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. This information may
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected.
These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the
proposed transactions. These statements are
based on the current expectations of management of TransMontaigne. There are a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements included in this document.
Additional factors that may affect the future results of TransMontaigne
are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30,
2005 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 as
filed with the SEC, which are available at www.transmontaigne.com. TransMontaigne undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact
:
Dominic Petrucci
Chief Operating Officer
Cornerstone Ventures, Inc.
949 263 4340
dpetrucci@cvinc.net
Cornerstone
Core Properties REIT, Inc. Announces Purchase Of
Pinnacle
Park Business Center For $20.1 Million
Irvine, CA - October 9, 2007
- Cornerstone
Core Properties REIT, Inc (CCP REIT) announced today it has purchased an
existing multi-tenant industrial property known as the Pinnacle Park Business
Center from LaPour Partners, a non-related party, for a purchase price of $20.1
million.
The
property consists of approximately 158,976 square feet of space in three
single-story buildings located on approximately 12.3 acres of land in Phoenix,
Arizona. The property is currently 96%
leased to 7 different tenants who operate various businesses. Individual spaces range in size from
approximately 6,200 square feet to approximately 57,800 square feet.
Pinnacle Park Business Center is located in a
master planned business park just north of the Deer Valley airport in the
submarket of Phoenix. The Deer Valley
submarket is located near the intersection of the I-17 and 101 freeways,
providing excellent access for tenants, their employees and customers. The industrial market here is characterized
by increasing demand and rental growth along with significant barriers to entry
that will limit new development.
According to Grubb & Ellis, the short term forecast for industrial
space in the metro Phoenix area remains positive. Strong tenant demand, low vacancy and higher
land and construction costs are all keeping upward pressure on lease
rates. In addition, Cushman &
Wakefield states that average asking rental rates in the Phoenix area have
risen approximately nine percent since last year. Strong tenant demand, low vacancy and higher
land and construction costs are all expected to contribute to continued upward
pressure on average lease rates.
Grubb & Ellis also states that the
Phoenix area is experiencing favorable economic conditions. Employment is booming with an all time record
of over 2.7 million total jobs, an unemployment rate below 3 percent and a
vacancy rate below eight percent. The
Phoenix region's relatively low cost of living, its young and educated
workforce, an established and expanding modern transportation infrastructure and
vital concentration of amenities make it an attractive location for companies
that are seeking competitive industrial space.
CCP REIT is a publicly offered, non-traded
real estate company investing primarily in multi-tenant industrial properties
located in major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. While the CCP REIT may use some degree of
debt financing for acquisition, working capital, tenant improvements, capital
improvements and cash distributions, it intends to own and operate its properties
on an all-cash basis thus mitigating foreclosure and interest rate risk.
This release may contain
forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including
discussions regarding Cornerstone Core Properties REIT, Inc's use of proceeds
and certain other factors that may affect future earnings or financial results.
Such statements involve risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results
to vary materially form those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking
statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include
changes general economic conditions, changes in real estate conditions,
construction delays, changes in interest rates, lease-up risks, lack of
financing availability and lack of capital proceeds. This is not an offer or a
solicitation to purchase securities.
Such an offer can be made only by means of a prospectus that includes
more complete information on the fees and risk factors involved. Investors
should read a prospectus carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, please contact your
investment professional or Pacific Cornerstone Capital, Inc. at 1920 Main
Street, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614 (877 805 3333). Securities offered through
Pacific Cornerstone Capital, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Investments are not
FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed and may lose value.

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Exhibit 99.1
Teladoc to acquire HealthiestYou
LEWISVILLE, Texas (June 30, 2016) -
Teladoc
, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the first and largest telehealth platform in the United States, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HealthiestYou, a leader in mobile patient engagement, based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
HealthiestYou is the leading telehealth consumer engagement technology platform for the small- to mid-sized employer market. HealthiestYou offers members a suite of tools to easily control their health care access and costs, including physician locator, prescription pricing and benefits lookup, all through a fully-integrated, best-in-class interface.
Teladoc's highly scalable infrastructure will immediately provide the telemedicine services to HealthiestYou's product suite.
"This is a unique opportunity to combine two leaders in the telehealth industry who share a common philosophy of driving telemedicine engagement and enabling consumers to take charge of their own health care decisions,"
said Jason Gorevic, Teladoc chief executive officer
. "Teladoc's and HealthiestYou's solutions are highly complementary and together will provide richer offerings, higher levels of consumer engagement and accelerated ROI for our partners".
HealthiestYou generated 2015 revenues of $10 million, and approximately $8 million for the first six months of 2016. It was net-loss and EBITDA break-even for 2015 and for the first six months of 2016. Teladoc reiterates its previously communicated commitment to achieving adjusted EBITDA break-even in the fourth quarter of 2017.
This acquisition brings a strong, highly incremental distribution
network, and a sophisticated broker enrollment portal that enables simple and streamlined administration, strengthening Teladoc's position in the fragmented small- and medium-sized employer market - the most underpenetrated segment in telemedicine. This high-growth segment represents more than 50 percent of employed Americans, and is primarily facilitated through broker networks.
"
Acquiring HealthiestYou helps us to build upon our goal of offering a broad suite of solutions to our employer and health plan partners, all with a common goal of providing consumers with better access to high quality care at a lower cost", added Gorevic.
Jim Prendergast, Co-Founder of HealthiestYou, commented, "For years, HealthiestYou has focused on making health care simpler to access and easier to understand.
Marrying both company's innovative engagement and utilization strategies, technology and service offerings will deliver on our shared goal of providing the highest quality of care through easy access to deliver significant cost savings".
Andrew Lindner, Managing Partner of Frontier, a major HealthiestYou shareholder, commented, "We are excited to join forces with a pioneer and leader in the industry, Teladoc. HealthiestYou's explosive growth, industry-leading utilization, and traction with mid-market
employers, combined with Teladoc's highly scalable infrastructure and proven execution capabilities, will extend Teladoc's already substantial leadership position in the telehealth industry".
Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price consists of $45 million cash and 6.96 million shares of Teladoc's common stock. The stock component was calculated by dividing $80 million by the average of the closing prices for Teladoc stock for the 60 trading days prior to June 28. The $45 million cash component will be funded in its entirety with Teladoc's recently expanded bank facility
.
Piper Jaffray acted as exclusive financial advisor to Teladoc on this transaction. William Blair & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to HealthiestYou. Teladoc expects the acquisition of HealthiestYou to close on July 1.
Business Outlook
Teladoc updated its outlook for the full year 2016:
·
Our previously communicated revenue expectation ranged from $118 to $122 million dollars and is now increasing to a new range of $126 million to $130 million.
·
For the full year 2016, we confirm an expected net loss of $51.8 million to $53.8 million. With the issuance of additional shares for this acquisition, we expect our net loss per share that had been previously communicated as a range between $1.33 and $1.38 to now range from a net loss per share of $1.22 to $1.27, based on a weighted average of 42.5 million shares outstanding.
·
Our guidance for our Adjusted EBITDA loss range of $35 million to $37 million remains unchanged.
·
Our Membership, which we had expected to total approximately 16.5 million to 17.5 million members now increase to a predicted range of 17 million to 18 million members.
·
Our previously communicated outlook for total 2016 visits was 880,000 to 900,000 and is now increased to 915,000 to 945,000.
The acquisition of HealthiestYou does not change Teladoc's timeline to profitability and the company is still targeting adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the fourth quarter of 2017.
Conference Call
Teladoc management will provide additional details of its acquisition of HealthiestYou during a conference call today, Thursday, June 30, at 8 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. Stockholders and interested participants may listen to a live broadcast of the conference call by dialing 877-201-0168 or 647-788-4901 for international callers, and referencing participant code 42052261 approximately 15 minutes prior to the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the company's web site and an audio file of the call will also be archived for 90 days at ir.teladoc.com. After the conference call, a replay will be available
until July 13, 2016 and can be accessed by dialing 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 for international callers, and referencing participant code 42052261.
About Teladoc
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC) is the nation's leading provider of telehealth services and a pioneering force in bringing the virtual care visit into the mainstream of today's health care ecosystem. Serving some 6,000 clients - including health plans, health systems, employers and other organizations - more than 15 million members can use phone, mobile devices and secure online video to connect within minutes to Teladoc's network of more than 3,000 board-certified, state-licensed physicians and behavioral health specialists, 24/7. With national coverage and a robust, scalable platform and a Lewisville, TX-based member services center staffed by 400 employees, Teladoc offers the industry's most comprehensive and complete telehealth solution including primary care, behavioral health care, dermatology, tobacco cessation and more. For additional information, please visit www.teladoc.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Bob East
Westwicke Partners
443.213.0500
teladoc@westwicke.com
Media Contacts:
Patty Sullivan
469.294.5096
pr@teladoc.com

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TECHNOLOGIES INC
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OTC BB
symbol (PHDT)
Miami,
April 2, 2007. Phinder
completes sale of web presence business
Phinder
Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of
a
portion of its' web presence business to a non related third party.
Management has made the decision to sell the web presence business in order
to
focus on its' core business of a facilities based wholesaler of international
voice traffic within the carrier to carrier marketplace.
This
is a
share transaction comprised of a non related company purchasing all
the outstanding stock of Axcess Internet Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of
Phinder Technologies Inc.
The
purchase price consist of an initial payment of just under $1 million. In
addition to this payment Phinder will receive settlement payments on revenues
generated from an even larger section of the data base on a shared revenue
bases
with yet another party (60% for Phinder and 40% for the other party). These
revenues will continue for as long as any active customers remain.
"I
am
very pleased to have completed this transaction in such a short time
frame as it will now give the company additional resources to focus on its'
core business", stated John Alexander van Arem, CEO of Phinder Technologies Inc.
"Although we will experience a decrease in revenues for the 4th quarter of
2007
(ending March 31st 2007) as a result of this transaction, it will allow the
company to fast track its' business model in the wholesale carrier to carrier
marketplace".
Phinder
Technologies'
core
business runs through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zupintra Communications
Inc. Zupintra is a facilities based wholesaler of international voice
traffic within the carrier to carrier network. As a wholesale VoIP provider,
Zupintra Communications Inc. signs both origination and termination contracts
with next generation carriers and profits from negotiated rates.
FRANKFURT
- WKN #: A0DQU5
For
Investor Relations contact:
David
Putnam
Email:
ir@phinder.com
416-815-1771
ext.227
www.phinder.com
In
compliance with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, PHDT notes that statements contained in this
announcement that are not historical facts may be forward - looking statements
that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, PHDT
wishes to caution readers of this announcement that its future actual results
may differ materially from those that any forward - looking statements may
imply. There is no assurance the above - described events will be completed.
There can be no assurance of the ability of the company to achieve sales goals,
obtain contracts or financing, consummate acquisitions or achieve profitability
in the future. The above and additional factors are discussed in detail in
the
company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These may
be
viewed at www.sec.gov
and
many
other Web sites without charge.

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PRESS RELEASE
Unassociated Document
CONTACTS
From: Anthony J. DeFazio
For: Todd Jensen
DeFazio Communications, LLC
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc.
tony@defaziocommunications.com
tjensen@arlcap.com
Ph: (484-532-7783)
Ph: (212-415-6500)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust Acquires Medical Office Building
New York, NY, January 3, 2012
- American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. ("ARC Healthcare" or the "Company") announced that on December 29, 2011, the Company closed its acquisition of a fee simple interest in a medical office building located in Willingboro, New Jersey, for a purchase price of approximately $3.3 million, exclusive of closing costs. The acquisition increases the total size of ARC Healthcare's portfolio to approximately $164.5 million comprised of 12 properties.
The one story, 11,000 square foot building is 100% leased to The Cooper Health System, a New Jersey not-for-profit corporation. The lease commenced in April 2010 and has a 10-year term expiring in April 2020.
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. is a publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment program.
To arrange interviews with executives of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. please contact Tony DeFazio at 484-532-7783 or
tony@defaziocommunications.com
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Exhibit 99.1
Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP Announces Two Additional Drop-Down Transactions; Acquires Assets Subject to its Right of First Offer and Real Property Interests from Sponsor
El Segundo, California, August 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP (the "Partnership") (NASDAQ: LMRK) today announced that it has completed two separate acquisitions.
In the first transaction, the Partnership acquired 392 tenant sites located in 47 states from Landmark Dividend Growth Fund - G LLC ("Fund G"), an affiliate of the Partnership's sponsor, Landmark Dividend LLC ("Landmark"). Total consideration was $155.7 million, consisting of approximately 3.8 million common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership ("Common Units"), valued at approximately $68.8 million, and approximately $86.9 million in cash, of which approximately $74.6 million was used to repay Fund G's indebtedness.
In the second transaction, the Partnership acquired 63 tenant sites located in 13 states from Landmark, for total consideration of $21.1 million. The Partnership is acquiring these assets with borrowings under its existing revolving credit facility and available cash.
The acquisitions include the assumption of certain obligations that relate to the rights to acquire approximately $11.3 million in assets that have been assigned to the Partnership, but have not yet closed. The Partnership is also withholding approximately $4.0 million in consideration until the purchase of these assets is completed. These acquisitions are expected to be immediately accretive to the Partnership's distributable cash flow.
Combined highlights of the transactions:
·
The assets acquired by the Partnership consist of 242 wireless communication, 178 outdoor advertising and 35 renewable power generation sites;
·
The wireless communication, outdoor advertising and renewable power generation assets are expected to contribute approximately 54%, 36% and 10%, respectively, of the total forecasted annual rents;
·
The portfolio is 100% occupied and includes: (i) 88% of annual rents from Tier 1 tenants (large, publicly-traded companies with national footprints); (ii) an average annual escalator of 2.0%; and (iii) average remaining real property interest and lease terms of 79 years and 21 years (including remaining renewal options), respectively; and
·
The assets in the first transaction were acquired as part of the Partnership's right of first offer ("ROFO") with Fund G. After the completion of this transaction, Landmark and affiliates of Landmark will have a total of approximately 550 assets under management, including approximately 430 assets that are subject to the Partnership's ROFO.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership's general partner, Tim Brazy, said, "We are excited to announce our latest drop-down acquisitions from our sponsor and its affiliates, which included our largest ROFO acquisition to date. These drop-down acquisitions bring the Partnership's 2016 acquisitions to 524 tenant sites so far this year for total consideration of approximately $210 million".
The terms of the acquisitions were approved by the Board of Directors of the general partner of the Partnership, based on the approval and recommendation of the Conflicts Committee, which is comprised entirely of independent directors. The Conflicts Committee was advised by Duff & Phelps Corporation, its financial advisor, and Akin Gump Straus Hauer & Feld LLP, its legal counsel.
About Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP
The Partnership is a growth-oriented master limited partnership formed to acquire, own and manage a portfolio of real property interests that the Partnership leases to companies in the wireless communication, outdoor advertising and renewable power generation industries. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, the Partnership owns and manages a diversified portfolio of real property interests, which includes long-term and perpetual easements, tenant lease assignments and, to a lesser extent, fee simple properties, located in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Australia. As of June 30, 2016, the Partnership's portfolio consisted of 1,450 tenant sites.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Disclosures in this press release contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts are forward-looking. These statements contain words such as "possible", "if", "will", "expect" and "assuming" and involve risks and uncertainties including, among others that our business plans may change as circumstances warrant. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include the discussion of the expected accretion associated with the drop-down transactions, average annual escalators and potential acquisitions from our sponsor and third parties. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Partnership undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which the Partnership becomes aware, after the date hereof, unless required by law.
CONTACT:
Marcelo Choi
Vice President, Investor Relations
(310) 598-3173
ir@landmarkmlp.com

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Unassociated Document
Exhibit
99.1
For
Immediate Release
Company
Contact:
Investor
Relations Contact:
Mr.
Troy Mao, Chief Financial Officer
Mr.
Crocker Coulson, President
China
TransInfo Technology Corp
Email:
crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
Tel:
+ 86 10 8267 1299 - 8007
Tel:
+1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
Email:
troymao@ctfo.com
Graham
Reed, Financial Writer
Email:
graham.reed@ccgir.com
CCG
Investor Relations
Website:
www.ccgirasia.com
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
China
TransInfo Technology Corp. Completes VIE Restructuring
BEIJING, China - February 3,
2009
- China TransInfo Technology Corp., (NASDAQ: CTFO) ("China
TransInfo" or "the Company"), a leading provider of public transportation
information systems technology and comprehensive solutions in the People's
Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it has completed its corporate
restructuring by entering into a series of contractual arrangement with various
parties to more clearly separate its business segments and centralize business
management ("VIE Restructuring"). In addition, the new corporate structure will
allow the Company to expand business areas within the guidelines of Chinese
government regulations.
Prior to
the VIE Restructuring, Beijing PKU Chinafront High Technology Co., Ltd. ("PKU"),
a major PRC operating subsidiary of China TransInfo, wholly or majority owned
China TransInfo's other PRC operating entities including Beijing Tian Hao Ding
Xin Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Zhangcheng Culture and Media Co.,
Ltd., Beijing Zhangcheng Science and Technology Co., Ltd., and recently acquired
China TranWiseway Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Yootu
Information Technology Ltd.
Following
the VIE Restructuring, China TransInfo Technology Group Co., Ltd. ("China
TransInfo Group"), a newly formed PRC holding company, directly or indirectly
holds ownership of the aforementioned operating entities, including PKU. China
TransInfo Group is fully owned by four Chinese citizens who are affiliates of
the Company: Shudong Xia, the Company's Chairman, CEO and President and the
beneficial owner of approximately 43% of the Company's outstanding capital
stock, Zhiping Zhang, the Company's Vice President of Research and Development,
Zhibin Lai, the Company's Vice President and Wei Gao, the designee of SAIF
Partners III L.P., the 11% shareholder of the Company.
Under the
former structure, PKU and PKU's operating PRC subsidiaries were not considered
domestic Chinese entities due to their status as indirect subsidiaries of China
TransInfo, PKU's US-listed parent Company. For this reason, the Company was
restricted from engaging in certain business activities, including online
services, taxi advertising, and security and surveillance related business in
China under Chinese law. Following the VIE Restructuring, all of China
TransInfo's former operating entities are now subsidiaries of China TransInfo
Group, which is wholly owned by four Chinese citizens, designating the entities
as domestic operations. Through a series of contractual arrangement made among
relevant parties, China TransInfo will continue to maintain
substantial control over these operating entities' daily operations and
financial affairs. In addition, China TransInfo is entitled to consolidate the
financial results of these affiliated companies in its own consolidated
financial statements under FASB Interpretation No. 46R "Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities." As a result, China TransInfo's financial statements
will continue to reflect the same business activities as before the VIE
Restructuring while allowing the company to grow in compliance with Chinese
law.
"We are
very pleased to complete our reorganization by making VIE arrangement with China
TransInfo Group, which will provide an efficient structure to continue growing
our business", commented Mr. Shudong Xia, chief executive officer of China
TransInfo. "The new streamlined corporate structure has more clearly defined our
business segments, enabling us to more efficiently leverage our resources and
develop our business in different areas.
More
information on the reorganization is available in the definitive Information
Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
on January 12, 2009.
The
charts below indicate the Company's organizational structure before and after
the VIE Restructuring:
China
TransInfo Structure
China
TransInfo Structure
(After
Reorganization)
About
China TransInfo
China
TransInfo, through China TransInfo Group and its operating subsidiaries, is
primarily focused on providing transportation information services. The Company
aims to become the largest transportation information product and comprehensive
solutions provider, as well as the largest integrated transportation information
platform and commuter traffic media platform builder and operator in China.
China TransInfo is involved in developing multiple applications in
transportation, digital city
,
land and resource
filling system based on GIS technologies which is used to service the public
sector. In addition, the Company is developing its transportation system to
include ETC technology. As the co-formulator to several
transportation technology national standards, the Company has software
copyrights for to 23 software products and has won 5 of 10 model cases sponsored
by PRC Ministry of Communications. The Company's affiliation with Peking
University provides access to the University's GeoGIS Research Laboratory,
including 30 Ph.D. researchers. As a result, the Company is currently playing a
key role in setting the standards for electrified transportation information
solutions. For more information please visit the company website at
www.chinatransinfo.com
.
Safe
Harbor Statement
This
press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking
statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact included
herein are "forward-looking statements" including, among others, those
concerning the Company's expected financial performance and strategic and
operational plans, the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial
objectives, future operating results of the Company, its subsidiaries and the
VIE Entities, expectations regarding the market for transportation information
services, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or
beliefs about future events.. These forward looking statements are often
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes,"
"expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in
these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions,
risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You
should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could
differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as
a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's
periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
available on its website (
http://www.sec.gov
).
All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on
its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other
than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty
to update these forward-looking statements.
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
Vantiv and Worldpay Complete Combination to Form Worldpay, Inc.
Transaction Creates a Leading Global Payments Provider in Integrated Omni-Commerce,
Differentiated by Leading Capabilities and Expertise in High-Growth Verticals
. Creates Leading Global eCommerce Payments Platform
. Takes Vantiv's Leadership and Expertise in Integrated Payments into New Markets
. Leverages Combined Technology Capabilities to Deliver Customer-Centric Innovation at Scale
CINCINNATI and LONDON, January
16, 2018 -
Vantiv, Inc., a leading provider of payment processing services and related
technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions in the U.S., announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Worldpay Group plc, a leader in
technology-led
payment solutions. The
combined company, named
Worldpay, Inc. (NYSE: WP; LSE: WPY)
, creates a leading payments provider uniquely equipped to power global integrated omni-commerce, processing more than 40 billion transactions annually through more than 300
payment types across 146 countries and 126 currencies. The proposed combination of the two companies was announced on August 9, 2017.
Worldpay,
Inc.'s class A common stock will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WP" and on the London Stock Exchange via a secondary standard listing under the symbol "WPY".
Executives of the new Worldpay - which today becomes the #1 Global Merchant Acquirer
1
able to accept
payments from geographies covering 99 percent of global GDP - will ring the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the first day of trading as the newly combined company.
"Our combination is transformative for our colleagues, customers and the worldwide payments industry", said Charles Drucker, executive chairman and
co-CEO
of Worldpay, Inc. "We would not be here without the enthusiasm, dedication and hard work of all our people, who will continue to forge the future of payments. By combining the expertise of our teams, we
will provide further value to our customers, helping them prosper in the fast-changing and complex digital economy".
Philip Jansen,
co-CEO
of Worldpay, Inc., said, "The new senior leadership team is in place and has already begun to implement our plan to integrate the two businesses, delivering new value for customers, realizing cost
synergies and capturing revenue opportunities that will benefit our shareholders. This will be evidenced as Worldpay creates customer-centric innovation at scale, leveraging our combined operations, technology infrastructure and data and analytics
capabilities. Charles and I look forward to delivering this value to our customers across the world".
This new global payments leader will have a
pro forma enterprise value of $31 billion (£23 billion), processing over US$1.5 trillion (£1.1 trillion) in payment volume.
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Based on number of transactions; analysis of data published in The Nilson Report, issues 1095 (September 2016), 1105 (March 2017) and 1110 (May 2017)
CONTACTS
Media
Andrew Ciafardini
Corporate Communications
513.900.5308
Andrew.Ciafardini@vantiv.com
Investors
Nathan Rozof
Investor Relations
866.254.4811 or 513.900.4811
IR@vantiv.com
ABOUT WORLDPAY, INC.
Worldpay, Inc. (NYSE: WP; LSE: WPY) is a leading payments provider with unique capability to power global integrated omni-commerce, any payment, anywhere. With
industry-leading scale and an unmatched integrated technology platform, Worldpay offers clients a comprehensive suite of products and services globally, delivered through a single provider.
Annually, Worldpay processes over 40 billion transactions through more than 300 payment types across 146 countries and 126 currencies. The company's
growth strategy includes expanding into high-growth markets, verticals and customer segments, including global eCommerce, Integrated Payments and B2B.
Worldpay, Inc. was formed in 2018 through the combination of the No. 1 merchant acquirers in the U.S. and the U.K., Vantiv, Inc. and Worldpay Group plc.
Worldpay, Inc. trades on the NYSE as "WP" and the London Stock Exchange as "WPY".
Visit us at
www.worldpay.com
.
©
2018 Worldpay, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners. Worldpay and other Worldpay and Vantiv products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Worldpay, Inc. and Vantiv, LLC in the U.S.
and other countries.
www.worldpay.com

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SPARTAN STORES, INC. EXHIBIT 99.1 TO FORM 8-K
Spartan Stores, Inc. Exhibit 99.13 to Form 8-K - 12-29-08
EXHIBIT 99.1
For Immediate Release
Investor Contact: Dave Staples
Media Contact: Jeanne Norcross
Executive Vice President & CFO
Vice President Corporate Affairs
(616) 878-8793
(616) 878-2830
Spartan Stores Completes the Acquisition of
17 Supermarkets and 15 Pharmacies From VG's Food and Pharmacy
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN-December 29, 2008-Spartan Stores, Inc., (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 17 retail supermarkets and 15 pharmacies from VG's Food Center, Inc. and VG's Pharmacy, Inc. a privately held Fenton, Michigan-based retail grocery operator and the Company's largest independent distribution customer. The transaction is expected to increase annual retail segment sales by approximately $300 million, with annual consolidated sales increasing approximately $150 million, as VG's is an existing distribution customer. The acquisition is expected to be slightly dilutive to net earnings in the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter, but accretive during fiscal year 2010.
Commenting on the transaction, Spartan Stores' President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Eidson said, "We are very pleased to complete the acquisition of VG's retail stores. This transaction provides us with the opportunity to sustain our long-term performance improvement record, capture additional operational synergies and serve communities in key Michigan markets where we had no retail presence. As we begin the integration process, we will bring our distinct and successful approach to marketing, merchandising, and category management to these markets, while preserving the long-standing and exceptional shopping experience that VG's has delivered to its customers for many years. Our sound balance sheet and financial position has allowed us to take advantage of prudent market share expansion opportunities during this challenging economic period and further solidify our position as a leading independent grocery retailer in Michigan".
About Spartan Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Spartan Stores, Inc., (Nasdaq:SPTN) is the nation's tenth largest grocery distributor with warehouse facilities in Grand Rapids and Plymouth, Michigan. The Company distributes more than 40,000 private-label and national brand products to approximately 350 independent grocery stores in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Spartan Stores also owns and operates 101 retail supermarkets in Michigan, including Family Fare Supermarkets, Glen's Markets, D&W Fresh Markets, Felpausch Food Centers, and VG's Food and Pharmacy.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words or phrases indicating that Spartan Stores or its management "expects" that a particular result will occur; that there is "opportunity" that a result will be realized, or similarly
stated expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Realization of increased sales and earnings depends on the Company's ability to successfully integrate the acquired assets, and implement its plans and business practices. The Company's ultimate ability to execute its strategies, compete effectively, and achieve long-term success is subject to a variety of uncertainties and factors. Additional information about the factors that may adversely affect these forward-looking statements are contained in Spartan Stores' reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Spartan Stores undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect developments or information obtained after the date of this press release.
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