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Exhibit 99.2
NEWS BULLETIN RE: CRDENTIA CORP.
FROM: 14114 DALLAS PARKWAY,
FINANCIAL SUITE 600
RELATIONS BOARD DALLAS, TX 75254
OTCBB: CRDE
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For Further Information:
AT THE COMPANY: AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:
James D. Durham Pamela Atherton Lasse Glassen
Chairman and CEO President 310-854-8313
972-850-0780 972-850-0780 lglassen@financialrelationsboard.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 30, 2005
CRDENTIA TO ACQUIRE HEALTH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, LLC
DALLAS - MARCH 30, 2005 - CRDENTIA CORP. (OTCBB: CRDE), a leading U.S. provider
of healthcare staffing services, today announced that it has acquired Health
Industry Professionals, LLC, a provider of per diem nursing services throughout
the Detroit metropolitan area. Terms of the transaction were not released.
Founded in 1997, Health Industry Professionals has a strong existing client base
with major hospitals in the region and several local Fortune 500 companies where
it provides staffing for on-site private medical clinics. In addition to per
diem nursing services, the Company also offers hourly and private duty home care
services. Health Industry Professionals has a database of approximately 900
healthcare professionals and will continue to operate under the direction of
co-founders Matthew Cahillane and C. Michael Emery, who have joined Crdentia's
senior management team.
"I am very pleased to announce Crdentia's acquisition of Health Industry
Professionals", said Crdentia's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James D.
Durham. "Health Industry Professionals is a well-run company with a strong local
reputation and an impressive customer base--all qualities we look for in
potential acquisition targets. As part of the Crdentia team, I believe we can
take Health Industry Professionals to the next level of growth while further
establishing the Crdentia footprint in a major metropolitan market".
In a joint statement, Health Industry Professionals co-founders Matthew
Cahillane and C. Michael Emery commented, "We are strong believers in Crdentia's
multidimensional approach to healthcare staffing services and feel that the
Health Industry Professionals brand will flourish as part of Crdentia. With
access to Crdentia's staffing resources and industry expertise, we are very
excited about the opportunity to expand our market leading position".
Commenting on the acquisition, Crdentia's President Pamela Atherton stated,
"Like many major cities across the country, Detroit is experiencing a severe
shortage of qualified healthcare workers resulting in a significant number of
unfilled staffing requests. We will look to augment Health Industry
Professional's strong per diem staffing services and local market acumen with
Crdentia's travel nurses to accelerate our growth prospects".
- more -
Financial Relations Board serves as financial
relations counsel to this company, is
acting on the company's behalf in
issuing this bulletin and receiving
compensation therefor.
The information contained herein is furnished for
information purposes only and is not to
be construed as an offer to buy or sell
securities.
Health Industry Professionals represents one of two acquisitions recently
announced by Crdentia in 2005 focusing on healthcare staffing services. Founded
in August 2002, Crdentia successfully integrated four acquisitions in 2003 along
with two acquisitions in 2004. Crdentia currently ranks among the 10 largest
healthcare staffing providers in the U.S. market.
ABOUT CRDENTIA CORP.
Crdentia Corp. is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare staffing
services. Crdentia seeks to capitalize on an opportunity that currently exists
in the healthcare industry by targeting the critical nursing shortage issue.
There are many small, private companies that are addressing the rapidly
expanding needs of the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, due to their
relatively small capitalization, they are unable to maximize their potential,
obtain outside capital or expand. By consolidating well-run small private
companies into a larger public entity, Crdentia intends to facilitate access to
capital, the acquisition of technology, and expanded distribution that, in turn,
drive internal growth. For more information, visit www.crdentia.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the
important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those
discussed in "Risk Factors" in the Company's Forms 10-KSB, Forms 10-QSB, and
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risk factors
include, but are not limited to, a limited operating history with no earnings;
reliance on the Company's management team, members of which have other business
interests; the ability to successfully implement the Company's business plan;
the ability to continue as a going concern; the ability to fund the Company's
business and acquisition strategy; the growth of the temporary healthcare
professional staffing business; difficulty in managing operations of acquired
businesses; uncertainty in government regulation of the healthcare industry; and
the limited public market for the Company's common stock. The actual results
that the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking
statements due to such risks and uncertainties. We undertake no obligation to
revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
TTM Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Anaren, Inc.
Announces Date of First Quarter 2018 Earnings Call
COSTA MESA, CA - April 18th, 2018 - TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI) ("TTM"), a leading global printed circuit board
("PCB") manufacturer, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Anaren, Inc. ("Anaren"). The combined company had pro-forma 2017 revenue of $2.9 billion.
The acquisition combines TTM's strength in PCB manufacturing with Anaren's radio frequency ("RF") design capability and a product
portfolio of unique and proprietary RF components and subsystems for the Aerospace & Defense and Networking/Communication end markets. The combined company will be strongly positioned to benefit from the expected increase in spending for
advanced radar technology in the Aerospace & Defense market and 5G technology in the wireless infrastructure market.
TTM has identified
$15 million in pre-tax, run rate, cost synergies which are expected to be realized within the first two years after closing and expects this transaction to be immediately accretive to non-GAAP earnings. Additionally, TTM believes that
significant revenue synergies will result over a longer period of time.
"I enthusiastically welcome the employees of Anaren to TTM and look forward
to the combination of our respective talents", said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. "I expect that integrating our manufacturing strength with Anaren's RF engineering talent will enable us to deliver superior value-added solutions to our
customers in the Aerospace & Defense market as well as in the other markets we serve. I also believe that the combination will result in meaningful revenue synergy opportunities created by complementary capabilities that will benefit the
customers and employees of both companies".
Anaren was purchased for $775 million in cash consideration, subject to certain customary adjustments at
closing. TTM previously announced the allocation of commitments for the syndication of $600 million of incremental term loans. The closing of the incremental term loans occurred concurrently with the acquisition of Anaren.
First quarter 2018 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
TTM Technologies will release its first quarter 2018 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 and will host a conference call
on Wednesday, May 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2018 performance. At that time the company will issue financial guidance for the second quarter of 2018, which will include Anaren's
contribution.
Telephone access is available by dialing 800-289-0438 or international 323-794-2423 (ID 2803345). The conference call will also be
simulcast on the company's website, www.ttm.com, and will remain accessible for one week following the live event.
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a major global PCB manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs and the backplane and
sub-system assembly business. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional
information can be found at www.ttmtech.com.
About Anaren
Anaren is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-frequency RF and microwave microelectronics, components, and assemblies for the space, defense,
and telecommunications sectors. Anaren's engineering expertise and products are utilized by major manufacturers around the world, in everything from telecommunications networking products, fighter-jet jammers, base-station amplifiers, to
communication satellite systems. Anaren's products are the result of innovative engineering, design, materials processing, and world-class volume manufacturing.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or performance. TTM cautions you that such statements are simply predictions and
actual events or results may differ materially. These statements reflect TTM's current expectations, and TTM does not undertake to update or revise these forward looking statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any
projected results expressed or implied in this or other TTM statements will not be realized. Further, these statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond TTM's control, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to: the ability to retain Anaren's customers and employees, the ability to successfully integrate Anaren's operations, product
lines, technology and employees into TTM's operations, and the ability to achieve the expected synergies as well as accretion in earnings from the acquisition; competitive pressures and consumer preferences in TTM's various lines of
business; unknown, underestimated or undisclosed commitments or liabilities; the potential impact on the parties' relationships with third parties, which may make it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; and
potential changes in domestic or global economic conditions. For a description of additional factors that may cause TTM's actual results, performance or expectations to differ from any forward-looking statements, please review the information
set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of TTM's public reports filed with the SEC.
Contacts:
TTM Investors
Sameer Desai,
Senior Director, Corporate Development &
Investor Relations
Sameer.desai@ttmtech.com
714-327-3050
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GreenBox Announces Acquisition of Northeast Merchant Services, A Merchant Payments Solution Company
Acquisition Brings Over 700 Retail Merchant Accounts to GreenBox Platform
SAN DIEGO, CA
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May 25
- GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) ("GreenBox" or the "Company"), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions today announced the acquisition of Northeast Merchant Services, a provider of comprehensive merchant credit card processing services bringing over 700 potential new retail merchant accounts to GreenBox.
Northeast Merchant Services, Inc. offers a full range of merchant credit card processing services nationwide, concentrating in the New England and up-state New York region, providing low-cost solutions to merchants who desire a full-service provider.
By swiftly moving on a unique acquisition opportunity, GreenBox is now grandfathered into a highly beneficial legacy contract. The contract allows GreenBox's BIN sponsor, Merrick Bank, to continue as the sponsor bank for the portfolios while clients continue to have full access to First Data's platform and technology as well. Merrick's technology and long-standing good reputation will allow GreenBox to diversify its portfolio while clients maintain the benefits of First Data's back and front-end platform.
"This is a very important acquisition for GreenBox as merchant services portfolio management is a balancing act between onboarding retail and e-commerce", said Fredi Nisan, Chief Executive Officer of GreenBox POS. "Large merchant portfolios, such as the one GreenBox is building, need the proper risk management balance between lower risk retail and higher risk e-commerce accounts. This acquisition gives us a great jump start toward building a significant retail book which we can then add more e-commerce accounts to".
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, GreenBox acquired Northeast Merchant Systems for $2.5 million in cash with a $0.5 million earn-out over 1 year based on achievement of certain revenue targets.
About GreenBox POS
GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) is an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions. The Company's applications enable an end-to-end suite of turnkey financial products, reducing fraud and improving the efficiency of handling large-scale commercial processing volumes for its merchant clients globally. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.greenboxpos.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
This release contains 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 forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set out in the Company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Schwalenberg
MZ Group - MZ North America
312-261-6430
GBOX@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

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Contact:
Edward B. Rudner Alison Ziegler
Online Vacation Center Holding Corp. Cameron Associates
954-377-6400 212-554-5469 or alison@cameronassoc.com
Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. Acquires West University Travel
Plantation, FL, January 4, 2007 - Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. (OTC BB:
ONVC), an aggregator of diversified vacation sellers, today announced that it
has acquired West University Travel, a Houston, Texas based travel agency
focused on providing luxury personal travel products such as cruises, European
tours and all-inclusive vacations. The acquisition was effective on January 3,
2007.
Online Vacation Center Holdings purchased West University Travel for a
combination of cash, to be paid in installments, as well as Online Vacation
Center Holdings common stock. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to
earnings in 2007.
"Part of our acquisition strategy involves consolidating regional travel
agencies where it makes sense and we believe the business and customer base of
West University Travel will be very complementary to Journeys Unlimited, the
upscale Houston-based travel agency we acquired in September 2006", said Ed
Rudner, Chief Executive Officer of Online Vacation Center Holding Corp. "The
acquisition also further adds to our customer database and expertise in the
upscale travel segment".
Mr. Rudner added, "We are also pleased that Ray and Cecile Schutter, owners and
operators of West University Travel, will stay on at Online Vacation Center and
manage our combined Houston operation. Both have significant industry experience
running travel agencies. Cecile Schutter is a Certified Travel Consultant, the
highest award given to an agent in the travel industry, and both she and Ray are
Accredited Cruise Consultants. We are excited to welcome them and their
experienced staff of travel professionals to our team".
West University Travel, founded in 1991, is a full service travel agency located
in West University Place, an upper-class residential neighborhood. Its focus is
providing luxury personal travel products such as cruises, European tours and
all-inclusive vacations. Additional information can be found at
www.westutravel.com.
About Online Vacation Center Holdings
Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp., based in Plantation, Florida, is focused
on building a network of diversified vacation sellers with a range of products
that can be cross-sold to an extensive customer base. Target businesses will be
financially and technologically sound and provide a high degree of personalized
service to help customers research, plan and purchase a
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vacation. The Company, today one of the country's largest cruise retailers, has
been in business for over 30 years and became publicly traded in March 2006.
Additional information can be found at www.onlinevacationcenter.com.
Certain statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements may include projections of matters that affect
revenue, operating expenses or net earnings; projections of growth; and
assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently
subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or
qualified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those
set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking information.
These factors are discussed in greater detail in the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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AMERICA FIRST APARTMENT INVESTORS, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF NORTH CAROLINA APARTMENT
PORTFOLIO FOR $62 MILLION
Announces $70 Million Credit Facility with Wells Fargo and Fannie Mae
Omaha, Neb., October 3, 2006 - America First Apartment Investors, Inc.(NASDAQ: APRO), a multifamily
real estate investment trust, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a four
property portfolio comprised of 1,052 apartments for $62.6 million. The properties include
Morganton Place and the Village of Cliffdale, both located in Fayetteville, North Carolina near Ft.
Bragg, the nation's largest Army base, and Woodberry Apartments in Asheville, North Carolina. The
portfolio acquisition also includes a third Fayetteville property, Cumberland Trace, which the
Company intends to sell, as previously announced. Given the level of cash flow generated currently
by these properties, the Company expects these acquisitions to be accretive to its funds from
operation.
The Company also announced that it has entered into a $70 million credit facility with Fannie Mae
and Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, which specializes in providing permanent financing for
multifamily properties and healthcare facilities. The Company has the option to expand the facility
by an additional $50 million. The credit facility allows the flexibility of opting for either fixed
or variable rate financing for up to a 10 year term. The Company will use the facility to fund
conventional mortgage financing and will have the ability to utilize Fannie Mae credit enhancement
on tax exempt bond financings on its existing portfolio or for future property acquisitions.
APRO funded the purchase of the property portfolio largely through the proceeds generated from the
sale of the Belvedere property in June of this year and debt financing provided by the Wells
Fargo/Fannie Mae credit facility. The debt portion of the monies used to purchase Morganton Place,
Village of Cliffdale and Woodberry equals $37.6 million and carries a fixed interest rate of 5.56%
for ten years. The Company utilized short term floating rate financing to purchase Cumberland
Trace, the property expected to be sold within the next few months.
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multifamily apartment properties located primarily in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the
United States. Its portfolio currently includes 33 multifamily properties and one commercial
property. America First Apartment Investors, Inc. press releases are available on the World Wide
Web at
www.apro-reit.com
.
Information contained in this Press Release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to,
without limitation, future performance, plans and objectives of management for future operations
and projections of revenue and other financial items, which can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate" or
"continue" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Several
factors with respect to such forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties,
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
Reference is hereby made to the filings of America First Apartment Investors, Inc., with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K
and its annual report on Form 10-K.
CONTACT: Maurice Cox 800-239-8787
Jack Cassidy 212-935-8760
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nikola
Appoints Steve Shindler to Board of Directors
PHOENIX, October 1, 2020
- Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:
NKLA) today announced that it has appointed Steve Shindler as a new independent director. In connection with his appointment, the
Nikola Board of Directors has named Shindler Chair of the Audit Committee. The Company also announced today that Lonnie Stalsberg
has decided to retire after more than three years on the Nikola Board.
Shindler is a seasoned executive who brings significant corporate
financial management and strategic planning experience to Nikola's Board. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer
of VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company focused on opportunities in the industrial
technology, transportation and smart mobility industries, until its business combination with Nikola Corporation in June 2020.
In addition, he also serves as a director of NII Holdings, Inc., a holding company that previously owned providers of wireless
communication services under the Nextel brand in Latin America. Prior to joining VectoIQ, Shindler served as Chief Executive Officer
of NII from December 2012 until August 2017. He also served as Executive Chair of NII from February 2008 to July 2012 and as CEO
from 2000 until February 2008. Before joining NII, Shindler was Executive Vice President and CFO of Nextel Communications from
1996 to 2000.
"We are pleased to welcome a leader of Steve's caliber
to the Nikola Board", said Steve Girsky, Chairman of Nikola's Board of Directors. "With his strong financial
acumen, Steve's talents will complement the diverse skills and experience of our current directors, and I am confident he
is well-positioned to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Importantly, I know Steve shares our vision of leaving the world a
better place. We look forward to benefiting from Steve's financial and operational insights as we continue to execute on
our strategy and deliver on our milestones".
"I am honored to join the Nikola Board of Directors,"
said Shindler. "Nikola's zero-emission energy and transportation solutions are increasingly important as policymakers
worldwide adopt stricter emissions standards and shift toward prioritizing sustainability. I look forward to working closely with
my fellow Board members to continue building on Nikola's momentum and create value for shareholders".
Girsky added, "We thank Lon for his many contributions
to the Nikola Board over the past three years, and wish him all the best".
ABOUT STEVE SHINDLER:
Steve Shindler is a Director of NII Holdings, Inc. a holding
company that previously owned providers of wireless communication services under the Nextel brand in Latin America. From 2018 -
June 2020, Shindler served as Chief Financial Officer of VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition
company focused on opportunities in the industrial technology, transportation and smart mobility industries. Previously, Shindler
served as Chief Executive Officer of NII from 2012 until August of 2017 as well as from 2000 to 2008. As Chief Executive Officer,
he successfully transformed NII from a start-up operation into a leading wireless provider with nearly 11.5 million subscribers.
In recent years, he oversaw a financial restructuring of the company that included sales of its core businesses in Mexico, Peru,
Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Shindler joined Nextel Communications, Inc. in 1996 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. Prior to joining Nextel, Shindler was Managing Director of Communications Finance at The Toronto Dominion Bank, one of
the largest suppliers of capital to the wireless industry. Shindler is also a founding partner of RIME Communications Capital,
a firm that has invested in early stage media, tech and telco companies. Shindler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in economics
from the University of Michigan and earned his Masters of Business Administration from Cornell University.
ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION:
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation
industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains,
vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic
and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this press release that are
not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe,"
"may", "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate,"
"intend", "expect", "should", "would", "plan,"
"predict", "potential", "seem", "seek", "future,"
"outlook", and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of
historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the
company's expectations regarding its business, business model and strategy; the company's expectations regarding
its projected truck builds and related specifications; the company's expectations for its trucks and market acceptance
of electric trucks; and market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in
this press release, and on the current expectations of Nikola's management and are not predictions of actual
performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal,
regulatory, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19;
the outcome of legal proceedings to which Nikola is, or may become a party; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of
the recently completed business combination; the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; risks related to the rollout
of Nikola's business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Nikola's
future business; the availability of capital; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Nikola's reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020
and other documents Nikola files with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual
results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.
SELL-SIDE ANALYST / INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR INQUIRIES:
Kim Brady
kim.brady@nikolamotor.com
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Nicole Rose
nicole.rose@nikolamotor.com
480-660-6893
Colleen Robar
crobar@robarpr.com
313-207-5960
Tim Lynch / Tim Ragones
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449

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Exhibit 99.1
For Further Information:
Big Dog Holdings, Inc.
121 Gray Avenue
Santa Barbara, California 93101
www.bigdogs.com
www.thewalkingcompany.com
CONTACT:
Laura Russell
Investor Information
(805) 963-8727, extension 1216
For Immediate Release:
January 27, 2006
THE WALKING COMPANY
TO ACQUIRE STEVE'S SHOES, INC.
SANTA BARBARA, CA, January 27, 2006; The Walking Company, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDOG), is pleased to announce that
it has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Steve's Shoes, Inc. for
approximately $4.2 million in a bankruptcy auction. Steve's Shoes is one of the
largest independent comfort shoe retailers in the country. Steve's Shoes
operates 45 stores in 22 states, primarily in the Midwest, under the store names
Steve's Shoes, Overland Trading Co., and Sole Outdoors. The Company features
quality brands such as Ecco, Dansko, and Merrell, among others, with total
annual sales of approximately $35 million.
Steve's Shoes was founded 67 years ago and grew from one store in Kansas City to
78 stores across the nation. As a result of their aggressive expansion and other
factors, Steve's Shoes eventually declared bankruptcy a few weeks ago. The
Walking Company has agreed to acquire at least 35 of the stores and has retained
the right to accept, assign or reject the ten remaining stores after a 90-day
trial period.
Andrew Feshbach, Chief Executive Officer stated "This is a good add-on
acquisition for us, further implementing our expansion strategy for The Walking
Company. We look forward to converting these stores to Walking Company stores.
We will immediately bring financial strength to the organization and look to
achieve significant operating leverage and cost savings by more fully utilizing
The Walking Company's systems, distribution infrastructure, and experienced
management team.
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. consists of Big Dogs and The Walking Company. Big Dogs
develops, markets and retails a branded, lifestyle collection of unique,
high-quality, popular-priced consumer products, including activewear, casual
sportswear, accessories and gifts. The BIG DOGS brand image is one of quality,
value and fun. The BIG DOGS brand is designed to appeal to people of all ages
and demographics, particularly baby boomers and their kids, big and tall
customers, and pet owners. In addition to its 176 retail stores, Big Dogs
markets its products through its catalog, internet and corporate sales accounts.
The Walking Company is a leading independent specialty retailer of high quality,
technically designed comfort shoes and accessories that features premium brands
such as ECCO, Mephisto, Dansko, Birkenstock and Merrell among many others. These
products have particular appeal to one of the largest and most rapidly growing
demographics in the nation. The Walking Company operates 88 stores in premium
malls across the nation.
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. The actual future sales and other results of the Company could
differ significantly from those statements. Further information on the Company's
risk factors is contained in the Company's quarterly and annual reports as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Exhibit 99.1
Response Biomedical Corp. Completes Going-Private Transaction
VANCOUVER, B.C.,
November 29
, 2016
- Response Biomedical Corp. ("
Response
" or the "
Company
") (
TSX: RBM, OTC: RPBIF
) is pleased to announce that the previously announced acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Response ("
Response Shares
") by 1077801 B.C. Ltd., a company beneficially owned by OrbiMed Asia Partners, L.P., OrbiMed Private Investments III, LP, OrbiMed Associates III, LP, OrbiMed Advisors LLC, OrbiMed Advisors Limited, Samuel D. Isaly, and Shanghai Runda Medical Technology Co., Ltd. by way of a plan of arrangement (the "
Arrangement
") has been completed.
Pursuant to the Arrangement, Response shareholders will receive, subject to the terms and conditions of the Arrangement, $1.12 per Response Share (except in the case of certain shareholders who have agreed to roll over their Response Shares and will instead receive shares of 1077801 B.C. Ltd.) and Response will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of 1077801 B.C. Ltd.
The Arrangement was approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in its final order dated September 19, 2016. The Arrangement remains subject to final approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "
TSX
").
The delisting of the Response Shares from the TSX is expected to occur at the close of business on or about December 2, 2016.
Additional information regarding the terms of the Arrangement is set out in Response's management information circular dated August 11, 2016, which is available under Response's profile at
www.sedar.com
.
About Response Biomedical Corp.
Response develops, manufactures and markets rapid on-site diagnostic tests for use with its RAMP
®
platform for clinical, biodefense and environmental applications. RAMP
®
represents a unique paradigm in diagnostics that provides reliable, quality results in minutes. The RAMP
®
platform consists of a reader and single-use disposable test cartridges and has the potential to be adapted to any other medical and non-medical immunoassay based test currently performed in laboratories. Response clinical tests are commercially available for the aid in early detection of heart attack, congestive heart failure, thromboembolism, sepsis, influenza A and B and RSV. In the non-clinical market, RAMP
®
tests are currently available for the environmental detection of West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever antigen and for Biodefense applications including the rapid on-site detection of anthrax, smallpox, ricin and botulinum toxin. Response is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "RBM" and quoted on the OTC under the symbol "RPBIF". For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.responsebio.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, for example statements regarding the approval of the Arrangement by the TSX and the anticipated delisting of the Response Shares. These statements relate to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company. These statements are only predictions based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements, and the assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and if such expectations are not met, the Company's business may suffer.
Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements. Actual events or results may differ materially. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Among those factors which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements are the following: market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities legislation.
For further information, please contact:
Response Biomedical Corp.:
W.J. (Bill) Adams, 604 456 6010
Chief Financial Officer
ir@responsebio.com

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Exhibit 99.1
Resource America Announces Closing of CVC-Credit Partners Transaction
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 17, 2012 - Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI) ("Resource America" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed the previously announced transaction with CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS, S.A. ("CVC") that has created CVC Credit Partners, L.P. ("CCP"). In connection with the transaction, the Company received $25.0 million in cash before transaction costs and a 33% interest in CCP and its general partner. Resource America is also retaining certain incentive management fees that may be collected beginning in 2013, which the Company currently believes could be worth in excess of $20 million, relating to portfolios previously managed by the Company that will now be managed by CCP. The Company expects to utilize previously recognized losses to reduce or eliminate the payment of any taxes in connection with the transaction. After transaction expenses, the Company expects to record a gain of approximately $53 million.
CCP will be a global credit management business with over $7.5 billion in assets under management and offices in both the United States and Europe. It includes Apidos Capital Management, LLC ("Apidos"), which the Company sold to CVC, and which CVC then contributed to CCP, and CVC Cordatus Group Limited ("CVC Cordatus"), CVC's credit management subsidiary, which CVC also contributed to CCP. CCP will seek to raise additional capital to grow and expand its business. The Company and CVC will jointly manage the strategy and operations of CCP. The current employees of Apidos and CVC Cordatus will join CCP as part of the combination of the existing US and European platforms. Jonathan Cohen, President and CEO of the Company, will be Chairman of CCP and Marc Boughton, Managing Partner, CVC Cordatus, will be its CEO. Gretchen Bergstresser, currently Apidos's Senior Portfolio Manager, and Jonathan Bowers, currently CVC Cordatus' Senior Portfolio Manager, will be Senior Portfolio Managers, and Christopher Allen, currently Senior Managing Director of Apidos, will be CCP's Chief Operating Officer.
Jonathan Cohen, President and CEO of the Company, said, "We are very excited to have closed this transaction and to launch CVC Credit Partners. The combination will enable us to prosper and we are excited about CCP's prospects. We think the opportunity is large. CVC is an excellent partner with which to pursue growth in this area. Our ability to generate a very meaningful after tax cash amount from the sale of Apidos while having a substantial stake in CCP and retaining the incentive fees is very positive for Resource America and its shareholders. We will be exploring ways of using this capital to enhance shareholder value".
Resource America, Inc. is a specialized asset management company that uses industry specific expertise to generate and administer investment opportunities for its own account and for outside investors in the real estate, commercial finance and financial fund management sectors. For more information please visit our website at www.resourceamerica.com or contact
pkamdar@resourceamerica.com
.
Certain matters discussed within this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Resource America, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include failure to obtain regulatory and other approvals required to consummate the formation of CCP, financial performance, regulatory changes, changes in local or national economic conditions and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K. Resource America, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statement to reflect new or changing information or events, except as may be required by applicable law.
Resource America, Inc.
pkamdar@resourceamerica.com
http://www.resourceamerica.com

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Exhibit
99.1
B.
Riley Financial Completes Acquisition of magicJack VocalTec
LOS
ANGELES, CA and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. And NETANYA, Israel - November 14, 2018
- B. Riley Financial, Inc. ("B.
Riley")(NASDAQ: RILY), a diversified provider of financial and advisory services, and magicJack VocalTec Ltd. ("magicJack")(NASDAQ:
CALL), a leading Voice over IP (VoIP) cloud-based communications company, today announced that B. Riley has completed its previously
announced acquisition of magicJack. As of November 14, 2018, shares of magicJack halted trading on NASDAQ.
For
more information, visit the investor relations website for B. Riley Financial at ir.brileyfin.com and for magicJack at www.vocaltec.com.
About
magicJack VocalTec Ltd.
magicJack
VocalTec Ltd., is a cloud-based Voice over IP technology and services communications provider.
About
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY)
B.
Riley Financial provides collaborative financial services and solutions tailored to fit the capital raising and financial advisory
needs of public and private companies and high net worth individuals. The company operates through several wholly-owned subsidiaries,
including B. Riley FBR, a full-service investment bank and institutional brokerage; Great American Group, a leading provider of
asset disposition, appraisal, corporate advisory and valuation services; GlassRatner, a specialty financial advisory services
and consulting firm; B. Riley Wealth Management, B. Riley Asset Management and B. Riley Alternatives, which offer investment management
to institutional and high net worth investors; Great American Capital Partners, which originates and underwrites senior secured
loans for asset-rich companies; and B. Riley Principal Investments, which invests in or acquires companies and assets with attractive
return profiles.
Investor Contact
Media Contact
Investor Relations
Jo Anne McCusker
ir@brileyfin.com
jmccusker@brileyfin.com
(310) 966-1444
(646) 885-5425

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Exhibit 99.4
Pear Therapeutics and Thimble Point Announce Closing of Business Combination to Create
Publicly Traded Prescription Digital Therapeutics Company
.
Publicly traded company called Pear Therapeutics, Inc. to begin trading on Nasdaq under ticker symbol
"PEAR" starting December 6, 2021
.
Total expected gross proceeds from transaction totaling approximately $175 million
BOSTON - December
3, 2021 -
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. ("Pear Therapeutics"), the leader
in developing and commercializing software-based medicines, called prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs)
,
announced today the completion of its business combination with Thimble Point Acquisition Corp. ("Thimble Point") (Nasdaq:
THMA), a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"). The publicly traded company will be known as Pear Therapeutics, Inc.
and will commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "PEAR" on December 6, 2021.
Thimble Point's shareholders approved the business combination on November 30, 2021, and the transaction was previously approved by Pear
Therapeutics' shareholders.
"My Pearmates and I are proud to continue our leadership in the creation of prescription digital
therapeutics", said Corey McCann, M.D., Ph.D., Pear's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a public company, we aim to accelerate our vision to increase access to PDTs by further commercializing our three
FDA-authorized
PDTs, expanding public and private payer adoption, and advancing our pipeline of PDTs. Thanks to all of our investors for supporting our successful transition".
Net proceeds from the business combination will be used to further capitalize Pear's category-leading position as the leader in software to treat serious
disease.
The transaction generated approximately $175 million in gross proceeds.
About Pear Therapeutics
Pear Therapeutics, Inc.,
which is traded on Nasdaq as PEAR, is the parent company of Pear Therapeutics (US), Inc. Pear is the leader in developing and commercializing software-based medicines, called prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). Pear aims to redefine
care through the widespread use of clinically validated software-based therapeutics to provide better outcomes for patients, smarter engagement and tracking tools for clinicians, and cost-effective solutions for payers. Pear has the first
end-to-end
platform to discover, develop, and deliver PDTs to patients and a pipeline of products and product candidates across therapeutic areas, including the
first three PDTs with disease treatment claims from the FDA. Pear's product, reSET
®
, for the treatment of substance use disorder, was the first PDT to receive marketing authorization from
the FDA to treat disease. Pear's second product,
reSET-O
®
, for the treatment of opioid use disorder, was the first PDT to receive Breakthrough
Designation. Pear's third product, Somryst
®
for the treatment of chronic insomnia, was the first PDT submitted through FDA's traditional 510(k) pathway while simultaneously
reviewed through FDA's Software Precertification Pilot Program. For more information, visit Pear at
www.peartherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, estimates, targets and projections in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
federal securities laws. Forward looking statements generally relate to future events or involving, or future performance of, Pear. For example, statements regarding anticipated growth in the industry in which Pear operates and anticipated growth in
demand for Pear's products, and projections of Pear's future financial results and other metrics are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "pro forma",
"may", "should", "could", "might", "plan", "possible", "project", "strive", "budget", "forecast", "expect", "intend",
"will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Pear and its management are inherently
uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transaction;
(ii) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and other charges related to the business combination and private placement of equity securities; (iii) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may
be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (iv) changes in
applicable laws or regulations; (v) the possibility that Pear may be adversely affected by other economic, business, regulatory, and/or competitive factors; (vi) Pear's estimates of expenses and profitability; (vii) the evolution
of the markets in which Pear competes; (viii) the ability of Pear to implement its strategic initiatives and continue to innovate its existing products; (ix) the ability of Pear to defend its intellectual property and satisfy regulatory
requirements; (x) the ability of Pear to issue equity or equity-linked securities in the future; (xi) the impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic on Pear's business; and (xii) other risks and
uncertainties set forth in Pear's future filings with the SEC. These filings will identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Pear assumes no obligation and does not
intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Pear gives no assurance that Pear will achieve its expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this communication
does not constitute an admission by Pear or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.
Non-Solicitation
This press release does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or
authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combination or (ii) an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any security of Pear, or any of its respective affiliates. No
such offering or securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Pear Therapeutics Media and Investors Contacts:
Meara Murphy
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
meara.murphy@peartherapeutics.com
Argot Partners
pear@argotpartners.com
Golin
golinpear@golin.com

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Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
September 16, 2014
7575 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Steel Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Severstal Columbus
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, September 16, 2014 / PRNewswire / Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Severstal Columbus, LLC ("Columbus"), one of the newest and most technologically advanced mini-mills in North America. As previously announced, the purchase price for Columbus was $1.625 billion in cash, with customary transaction purchase price adjustments, and has been funded with approximately $350 million of available cash, new senior unsecured notes in the amount of $1.2 billion, and borrowings on the company's revolving credit facility.
"I would like to enthusiastically welcome the Columbus employees, community, and customers into the Steel Dynamics family", stated Mark D. Millett, Chief Executive Officer. "The successful completion of the Columbus acquisition is an important milestone for Steel Dynamics and represents a significant step in the continuation of our growth strategy. The expected cash and earnings per share accretion and increased scale make this transaction a noteworthy strategic opportunity for our shareholders and all of our employees".
The acquisition of Columbus significantly expands and diversifies the company's steel operating base, increasing Steel Dynamics' annual steel shipping capacity to 11.0 million tons, a 40 percent increase. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2014, pro forma revenue was $9.7 billion and pro forma Adjusted EBITDA was $965 million (Note 1), with Columbus contributing $2.2 billion and $254 million, respectively. The additional exposure to the high-growth oil country tubular goods and automotive markets complements Steel Dynamics' product offerings. Additionally, Columbus is advantageously located in Mississippi to serve the high-growth markets in the Southern U.S. and Mexico, providing both geographic diversification and growth opportunities for Steel Dynamics.
Note 1: Pro forma EBITDA is defined as the pro forma net income attributable to Steel Dynamics, Inc. before pro forma interest expense, net of interest income, pro forma income taxes, and pro forma depreciation and amortization. Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA is defined as pro forma EBITDA adjusted for certain non-cash items such as pro forma equity based compensation, pro forma unrealized hedging losses on commodities derivatives, pro forma lower of cost or market inventory valuation, and pro forma asset impairments. The company believes that pro forma EBITDA and pro forma Adjusted EBITDA are useful indicators of performance and ability to meet debt service and capital expenditure requirements. They are not, however, intended as alternative measures of operating results or cash flow from operations as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measure used by other companies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of pro forma EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to pro forma net income attributable to Steel Dynamics, Inc. (The amounts are unaudited, depicted in dollars in thousands, and are pro forma the twelve months ended June 30, 2014):
Net income attributable to Steel Dynamics, Inc.
$
276,434
Interest expense
190,032
Interest income
(2,966
)
Income tax expense
149,511
Depreciation and amortization
326,755
EBITDA
939,766
Unrealized hedging losses
3,510
Lower of cost or market inventory valuation
3,068
Equity-based compensation
19,024
Asset impairment
30
Adjusted EBITDA
$
965,398
About Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with annual sales of $7.4 billion in 2013, over 7,400 employees, and manufacturing facilities primarily located throughout the United States (including six steel mills, six steel processing facilities, two iron production facilities, over 90 metals recycling locations and six steel fabrication plants).
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains some predictive statements about future events, including statements related to conditions in the steel and metallic scrap markets, Steel Dynamics' revenues, costs of purchased materials, future profitability and earnings, and the operation of new or existing facilities. These statements are intended to be made as "forward-looking", subject to many risks and uncertainties, within the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements speak only as of this date and are based upon information and assumptions, which we consider reasonable as of this date, concerning our businesses and the environments in which they operate. Such predictive statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we undertake no duty to update or revise any such statements. Some factors that could cause such forward-looking statements to turn out differently than anticipated include: (1) the effects of a recurrent slowing economy on industrial demand; (2) changes in economic conditions, either generally or in any of the steel or scrap-consuming sectors which affect demand for our products, including the strength of the non-residential and residential construction, automotive, appliance, and other steel-consuming industries; (3) fluctuations in the cost of key raw materials (including steel scrap, iron units, and energy costs) and our ability to pass-on any cost increases; (4) the impact of domestic and foreign import price competition; (5) risks and uncertainties involving product and/or technology development; and (6) occurrences of unexpected plant outages or equipment failures.
More specifically, we refer you to SDI's more detailed explanation of these and other factors and risks that may cause such predictive statements to turn out differently, as set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or in other reports which we from time to time file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These are available publicly on the SEC Website, www.sec.gov, and on the Steel Dynamics Website, www.steeldynamics.com.
Contact: Marlene Owen, Director Investor Relations -+1.260.969.3500

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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
The Andersons, Inc. Sells Rail Leasing Business to ITE Management Affiliate American Industrial Transport, Inc. for $550 Million
.Advances the vision of being the most nimble and innovative ag supply chain company in North America
.Aligns the company's portfolio around its core verticals of grain and fertilizer
.Enables further debt reduction, increases financial flexibility for investment in future strategic growth opportunities
MAUMEE, OHIO, August 16, 2021 - The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced today that it has sold its railcar leasing business to American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) for approximately $550 million in cash. The Andersons also intends to market its remaining railcar repair business, including 29 facilities throughout the United States.
"This railcar leasing business has been a successful and consistent cash flow generator for The Andersons. The strategic decision to sell the leasing business allows us to focus on and invest in our agricultural segments to leverage our core strengths. It also will improve our balance sheet thereby enabling us to redeploy capital in a manner that will enhance shareholder returns", said Pat Bowe, President and CEO of The Andersons. "While we intend to divest our Rail segment in its entirety, we will continue normal operations of our repair and service business as we conduct a sale process".
AITX provides solutions to the freight shipping industry across railcar leasing, repair, and data. The company is an affiliate of ITE Management L.P., an asset manager targeting transportation and industrial assets and companies and related industries and services.
"We are incredibly pleased to expand the breadth and depth of our railcar leasing platform and the services AITX can provide. AITX expects to hire a majority of The Andersons employees in the railcar leasing business, and we are pleased to welcome aboard our new team members", said Jason Koenig, Managing Partner at ITE and member of the AITX Board of Directors. "With our more diversifed fleet offering and best-in-class repair network, AITX customers now have greater flexibility to meet their rail shipping, servicing, and data needs".
"The employees involved are among the most skilled and experienced in the railcar leasing industry, and they have been critical to our success", commented Joe McNeely, President, The Andersons Nutrient and Industrial business. "We deeply value their contributions and thank them for their commitment to The Andersons. We're determined to make their transitions as smooth as possible".
The company expects to use the proceeds initially to pay down debt, while maintaining a disciplined approach to future growth investments and returning cash to shareholders.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Andersons will host an investor conference call on August 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. EDT to provide more information about the transaction. To access the call, please dial 866-439-8514 or 678-509-7568 (participant passcode is 9498696). To access the live webcast, click on the link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/o6mg7jsh. A replay of the call can also be accessed under the heading "Investors" on the company website at www.andersonsinc.com.
BofA Securities is serving as financial advisors to The Andersons, Inc., with Dentons acting as legal counsel. Agentis Capital is serving as a financial advisor to American Industrial Transport, Inc., with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Vedder Price acting as legal counsel.
About The Andersons, Inc.
Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, The Andersons is a diversified company rooted in agriculture, conducting business across North America in the commodity trading, ethanol, and plant nutrient sectors. Through its Statement of Principles, The Andersons strives to provide extraordinary service to its customers, help its employees improve, support its communities, and increase the value of the company. For additional information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. These risks and uncertainties are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in its 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may be accessed on the Company's website. The Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.

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PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99: Press Release Dated March 11, 2010
Exhibit 99
Contact: Roger R. Hopkins, Chief Accounting Officer
Phone: (615) 890-9100
NHI Announces $29.7 Million of Purchase/Leaseback Transactions with Three Assisted Living Facilities and One Specialty Hospital
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - (March 11, 2010) National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) announced today a total of $29.7 million in purchase/leaseback transactions. The transactions include three assisted living and memory care facilities totaling 102 units in Minnesota with Suite Living Senior Specialty Services (formerly known as Comforts of Home) for $17.2 million and a 66-bed acute psychiatric hospital known as Alvarado Parkway Behavioral Institute in La Mesa, California with Helix Healthcare for $12.5 million. The purchases were funded with borrowings from NHI's revolving credit facility. The transactions will bring NHI's total investments to date in 2010 to $96.7 million.
The assisted living facilities, which are two to three years old, are leased to Suite Living for a term of 15 years at an initial lease payment of $1,720,000 plus annual fixed escalators. Suite Living operates a total of six assisted living and memory care facilities throughout Minnesota with another seven locations under construction or development.
The Alvarado Parkway Behavioral Institute, which opened in 1984 and is certified by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), is leased to Helix Healthcare for a term of 15 years at an initial lease payment of $1,500,000 plus annual fixed escalators.
Justin Hutchens, NHI President and COO, noted, "These transactions continue the strong start we have achieved in 2010 with an investment strategy primarily focused on assisted living and skilling nursing facilities and complemented with this select specialty hospital opportunity. Alvarado Parkway Behavioral Institute has been providing acute psychiatric services to San Diego residents for many years, and we are pleased to mark our entry into the California market with this unique, attractive opportunity. Suite Living is a very well-regarded assisted living operator in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and these assisted living communities achieve strong operating performance benefiting from a blend of high traffic locations, efficient service delivery and strong management oversight".
National Health Investors, Inc. is a healthcare real estate investment trust that specializes in the financing of healthcare real estate by purchase and leaseback transactions and by mortgage loans. NHI's investments involve skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, medical office buildings, one acute care hospital and one specialty hospital. The common stock of the company trades on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol NHI. Additional information about NHI, including its most recent press releases, may be obtained on NHI's web site at
www.nhinvestors.com
.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. NHI cautions investors that any forward-looking statements may involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. All forward-looking statements represent NHI's judgment as of the date of this release.
Investors are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by NHI in its periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors and other information disclosed in NHI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov or on NHI's web site at
http://www.nhinvestors.com

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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GENERAL
FINANCE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PAC-VAN, INC. ACQUISITION, REVISED
GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2009, APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR AND COMMENCEMENT OF
TRADING ON THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
Pasadena,
CA - October 1, 2008
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General Finance Corporation ("General Finance") (NASDAQ: GFN,
GFNCW and GFNCU)
today
announced that it completed its acquisition of Pac-Van, Inc. ("Pac-Van") through
a merger of Mobile Office Acquisition Corp. ("MOAC"), the parent company of
Pac-Van, and General Finance's wholly-owned subsidiary GFN North America Corp.
("GFNA"). The stockholders of General Finance approved the merger at a Special
Meeting of Stockholders on September 30, 2008. The
acquisition extends the operations of General Finance companies from Australia
and New Zealand, where Royal
Wolf Trading Australia Pty Limited ("Royal Wolf") is the leading provider of
portable storage solutions, to North America, where Pac-Van is a key
provider of modular buildings and mobile office units.
General
Finance's Chairman, Lawrence P. Glascott, stated: "We are pleased to have
completed the acquisition of Pac-Van, a widely recognized North American mobile
office, modular building and portable storage solutions provider with a national
platform. We believe the acquisition of Pac-Van provides several strategic
benefits: the diversification of our business across several geographic markets,
the addition of a high quality management team and improved access to the
capital markets. We expect the acquisition will be accretive to fiscal 2009
earnings and will contribute to our financial growth".
Pac-Van
is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates 26 branch locations
in 17
states in the United States with more than 7,000 customers and has unaudited
adjusted trailing twelve month earnings before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization and other non-operating costs ("EBITDA") of $22.9
million as of June 30, 2008. Ted Mourouzis, current President and COO of Pac-Van
since 1999, and Pac-Van's senior management team of six executives will continue
to lead Pac-Van.
With
the
consummation of the merger, General Finance expanded the size of its board
of
directors from five to six by appointing Ronald L. Havner Jr. to serve as a
director.
Mr.
Havner served as a member of the board of directors of MOAC from 2006 to
2008.
Concurrently
with the merger, GFNA and Pac-Van entered into amendments to Pac-Van's senior
credit facility and subordinated debt agreements allowing the assumption of
all
of the debt along with additional revolving debt availability, subject to
certain terms and conditions.
In
connection with the closing of the acquisition of Pac-Van, General Finance
is
issuing revised guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009(1).
This
guidance reflects the Pac-Van acquisition and the anticipated nine months
financial contribution of Pac-Van and has been updated to reflect the recent
significant declines in the Australian Dollar/U.S. Dollar exchange rate. General
Finance disclaims any intent or obligation to update these guidance amounts
solely for any future changes in exchange rates.
.
Total
revenues should be in the range of between $165 million and
$175 million;
.
EBITDA(2)
,
after
deduction of share-based compensation expense, should be in the range
of
$39 million to $44 million;
.
Net
fleet capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $16 million
to
$20 million; and
.
Lease
fleet is projected to be approximately 40,000 to 44,000 units.
(1)
A
currency exchange rate of 0.80 Australian Dollars to the U.S. Dollar
was
used in these forecasts. General Finance used an exchange rate
of 0.94 in
its initial guidance amounts released on June 26,
2008.
(2)
EBITDA
is a supplemental measure of performance that is not required by,
or
presented in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, is
not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should
not
be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations
or
any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or
as an
alternative to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities
as a measure of liquidity. We present EBITDA because we consider
it to be
an important supplemental measure of our performance and because
it is
frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested
parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry, many of which
present EBITDA when reporting their results. These forward-looking
statements reflect General Finance's expectations as of October 1, 2008.
Actual full-year results may be materially different and affected
by many
factors, including those outlined in the "forward-looking statements"
paragraph at the end of this press release. The results do not include
subsequent acquisitions that may occur between October 2, 2008 and
June
30, 2009.
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Effective
October 1, 2008, the common stock, warrants and units of the Company commenced
trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols GFN, GFNCW and GFNCU,
respectively.
Additional
Information
About
General Finance Corporation
General
Finance Corporation (www.generalfinance.com), through its indirect 86.2%-owned
subsidiary, Royal Wolf (www.royalwolf.com.au)
and its
indirect 100%-owned subsidiary Pac-Van (www.pacvan.com
), sells
and leases portable storage containers, portable container buildings, freight
containers, modular buildings and mobile offices to a broad cross section of
industrial, commercial, educational and government customers throughout
Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Cautionary
Statement About Forward-Looking Statements
Statements
in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
prospects of Royal Wolf and Pac-Van. Readers are cautioned that these
forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including
those contained in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; such
as
General Finance's definitive proxy statement with respect to General Finance's
acquisition of Pac-Van, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended
June 30, 2008 and its post-effective amendment on Form S-1.
Contact:
John
Johnson
Chief
Operating Officer
General
Finance Corporation
(626)
584-9722 ext. 1009
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EMCORE CORP PRESS RELEASE - EMD SALE
EMCORE CORP PRESS RELEASE - EMD SALE
EXHIBIT
99.1
Press
Release
EMCORE
Corporation Completes Sale of Electronic Materials Division to IQE,
plc
SOMERSET,
New Jersey, August 21, 2006 - EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading
provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the
broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and solar power markets, today announced
that
it has completed the sale of the Company's Electronic Materials & Device
division (EMD) to a wholly owned subsidiary of IQE, plc (IQE) as previously
announced on July 19, 2006. IQE, headquartered in Cardiff, Wales with United
States operations in Bethlehem, Pa, purchased certain of the assets including
inventory, fixed assets, and intellectual property of EMD for a total
transaction value of $16 million. The Company received $13 million at closing
and
$3
million in the form of a secured promissory note of IQE that will be repaid
in
four quarterly installments and bears interest at an annual rate of
7.5%.
The
Company anticipates a gain on the disposition in the range of $9 to $11
million.
IQE
was
formed in May 1999 by the merger of two epitaxial wafer companies supplying
electronic and optoelectronic materials produced using MOCVD (metal organic
chemical vapor deposition) and MBE (molecular beam epitaxy) equipment platforms.
EMD utilizes MOCVD technology developed by EMCORE to produce both GaAs and
GaN
based transistor wafers for use in power amplifiers and switches in GSM, CDMA
multiband wireless handsets, Wi-MAX, Wi-Fi, cellular handsets, and in wireless
LAN applications.
IQE
will
continue to operate EMD in the Somerset, NJ facility. All 56 employees of EMD
have been transferred to IQE.
About
EMCORE
EMCORE
Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor-based products
for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and solar power markets. EMCORE's
Fiber Optic segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems for high
speed data and telecommunications networks, cable television (CATV) and
fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). EMCORE's Photovoltaic segment provides products
for both satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications,
EMCORE offers high efficiency Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, Covered
Interconnect Cells (CICs) and panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE
is
adapting its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells for use in solar concentrator
systems. Through its joint venture participation in GELcore, LLC, EMCORE plays
a
significant role in developing and commercializing next-generation
High-Brightness LED technology for use in the general and specialty illumination
markets. For further information about EMCORE, visit http://www.emcore.com.
About
IQE
IQE
is a
leading provider of outsource epitaxial wafer services to the global
semiconductor industry. Its wafer products include a portfolio of compound
semiconductor wafers for use across the whole spectrum of opto electronic and
wireless applications, a range of advanced compound semiconductor substrates,
and a comprehensive epi service of advanced products for the silicon industry.
The IQE Group operates state of the art manufacturing facilities utilizing
all
of the key crystal growth technologies, with facilities located in Cardiff
and
Milton Keynes, UK and in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. IQE's products are found
in a diverse range of leading edge consumer, communication, computing and
industrial applications, including mobile handsets and wireless infrastructure,
optical communications, optical storage (CD, DVD), laser optical mouse, laser
printers & photocopiers, thermal imagers, leading edge medical products,
barcode, high efficiency LEDs and a variety of advanced silicon based systems.
For further information about the IQE Group, please visit http://www.iqep.com.
Disclaimer
The
information provided herein may include 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 relating to future events that involve risks
and
uncertainties. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans,"
"believes", and "estimates", and variations of these words and similar
expressions, identify these forward-looking statements. Actual operating results
may differ materially from such forward-looking statements and are subject
to
certain risks, including risks arising from: difficulties arising from the
separation of the EMD operations from our ongoing operations; expected
reductions in overall revenues as a result of the EMD sale; expenses and charges
related to closing the remaining operations in New Jersey and reducing corporate
overhead; and other factors described in EMCORE's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this news
release are made as of the date hereof and EMCORE does not assume any obligation
to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
EMCORE
Corporation
Tom
Werthan - Chief Financial Officer
(732)
271-9090
info@emcore.com
TTC
Group
Victor
Allgeier
(646)
290-6400
info@ttcominc.com
IQE
plc
Dr
Drew
Nelson, President & CEO
+44
(0)2920 839400
Stuart
Hall, Chief Financial Officer
+44
(0)2920 839400
investors@iqep.com

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JOINT WORLDVEST EQUITY, INC. / CATALYST VENTURES INCORPORATED PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 18, 2009.
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Exhibit 99.1
Press
Release
June 18,
2009
WorldVest
Equity Merges its Global Banking & Advisory Operations with its Public
Consulting Subsidiary
Catalyst
Ventures to become WorldVest, Inc., a Global Merchant Bank
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 18, 2009 -
WorldVest Equity, Inc. (WVVEF: PK) announced today that it has merged its
global banking & advisory operations into its majority controlled public
consulting subsidiary, Catalyst Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: CTLV) to form an
independently traded, fully reporting global merchant banking
company. As part of this transaction, Catalyst Ventures has begun
preparations to officially amend its name to WorldVest, Inc. and will
immediately begin doing business as (dba.) "WorldVest".
Moving
forward, WorldVest Equity will continue independently as a global investment
& holding company, with WorldVest operating as an independent,
majority-controlled global merchant banking subsidiary. During the
period until Catalyst Ventures officially completes its name change to
WorldVest, Inc. the common stock will trade on the OTCBB under the symbol
"CTLV". At such time as it meets the qualifications, WorldVest
intends to make an application to list its common stock on the NYSE Amex
exchange.
Garrett
K. Krause, Executive Chairman of WorldVest Equity and CEO of WorldVest, offered
the following comments about the transaction: "Over the past three years
WorldVest Equity has assembled a substantial global banking & advisory
infrastructure upon which to launch WorldVest as a global merchant
bank. By merging this infrastructure into our fully reporting
independent public subsidiary, the new WorldVest will serve as a global platform
to continue growth and profitability, which will translate into increased value
for both the new WorldVest and original WorldVest Equity
shareholders".
As part
of this transaction, WorldVest has acquired WorldVest, LLC ("WVUSA"), a Nevada
company providing banking, advisory, and asset management services to companies
and investors throughout the United States. WVUSA consists of a team
of dedicated investment professionals with a collective 100 plus years of
experience in investment banking, trading, venture capital, and private equity
investing across global markets. Among their accomplishments is the
financing and execution of more than 200 transactions worldwide across a wide
variety of industries. This team brings a foundation of in-depth
global relationships and a demonstrated ability to recognize and capitalize
quickly on true opportunities.
Additionally,
WorldVest has acquired FutureVest Management (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. ("FV
Management") which has a valuable investment management license which allows
WorldVest to conduct advisory and consulting operations autonomously within the
borders of the People's Republic of China. Through the FV
Management office in Shenyang, China, WorldVest will begin to provide Chinese
companies with corporate advisory and consulting services, thereby positioning
WorldVest to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities available in one of the
fastest growing global economies.
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As a
global merchant bank, WorldVest will focus on providing premier investment
banking, advisory and asset management services, as well as making direct
investments as a principal in select global transactions. WorldVest
will seek to maximize shareholder value by creating synergies between its
operating divisions, offering a full complement of services to a wide variety of
clients while choosing the highest caliber transactions to pursue as direct
investments.
WorldVest
will initially focus on completing transactions in North America and the BRIC
countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), which are among the fastest growing
economies in the world. As a global company, WorldVest will look to
offer truly comprehensive banking and advisory services to companies without
predefined boundaries or limits. Rather than placing limits on its
areas of business, WorldVest seeks to evaluate opportunities in all geographic
markets, industries and stages of development based on their individual merits,
seeking to participate in those which offer the greatest opportunity to create
outsized risk-adjusted returns.
About Catalyst Ventures,
Inc. dba WorldVest
WorldVest
is a global merchant bank that offers not only traditional investment banking,
asset management and advisory services, but also makes direct investments as a
principal in select high-growth transactions on a global
basis. WorldVest seeks to set a new standard, emerging as a partner
and solution provider where one did not previously exist.
For more
information about Catalyst Ventures, Inc. dba WorldVest, please refer to the
company's website at www.WorldVestGroup.com.
About WorldVest Equity,
Inc.
WorldVest
Equity, Inc. is a public global investment & holding company whose
management team works tirelessly to achieve the greatest possibly risk adjusted
returns for its shareholders and investors through the identification and
monetization of outsized investment opportunities on a global
basis.
For more
information about WorldVest Equity, Inc. please refer to the company's website
at
www.WorldVestEquity.com
.
For
More Information Contact:
For Catalyst Ventures, Inc. dba
WorldVest
Investor
Relations / Media:
Michael
Carney
Tel.
(310) 277
-1513
Fax.
(213) 402-2559
MIchael@WorldVestGroup.com
For WorldVest Equity, Inc.
Investor
Relations / Media:
Garrett
Krause
Tel.
(310) 286-0743
Fax.
(213) 402-2559
Garrett@WorldVestGroup.com
Forward
Looking Statements:
Certain
statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on
behalf of the Company are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the
federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and
our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans,
estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to
a number of risks and uncertainties including market acceptance of the Company's
services and projects and the Company's continued access to capital and other
risks and uncertainties outlined in its filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which are incorporated herein by reference. The actual results the
Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due
to such risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on our current
expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements.
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Exhibit 99.1
News Release
For Immediate Release
For Further Information, Contact:
April 3, 2012
George Lancaster, Hines
713/966-7676
George.lancaster@hines.com
HINES GLOBAL REIT ACQUIRES LOGISTICS PORTFOLIO IN POLAND
Hines Expands Distribution Park Brand
(POLAND) -- Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that Hines Global REIT has acquired four logistics facilities in Poland consisting of 10 properties totaling 1,763,075 square feet from ProLogis European Holdings for a purchase price of EUR €98.2 million (USD $130.8 million). Hines Poland will serve as Asset Manager and Property Manager on behalf of the owner, Hines Global REIT. The acquired facilities include two in Warsaw, one in Wroclaw and one in Upper Silesia.
Formerly known as ProLogis Parks, Hines will re-brand them "Distribution Parks", a branding strategy used by Hines in Brazil in its portfolio of 13 logistics facilities.
The properties in Poland were constructed between 1995 and 2011, and are currently 92.3 percent leased to major tenants: Fagor Mastercook (household appliance manufacturer); Carrefour (food retailer); ABC Data (software and hardware distributer); plus a variety of smaller tenants.
"The logistics portfolio represents the first acquisition for the Hines Global REIT in Poland. The strength of the tenants and the quality of the assets make it a good fit for our portfolio", said Charles Hazen, president and CEO of Hines Global REIT. "We were attracted to Poland because it has growth characteristics similar to many emerging markets, yet benefits from European Union integration. We will continue to acquire projects in well-performing markets across the globe".
Mietek Godzisz, senior managing director of Hines in Poland said, "We are pleased that the Hines Global REIT recognizes Poland as a strong and growing market. The logistics sector and this portfolio were particularly appealing given the growing purchasing power of Polish consumers, and the strategic locations of the assets".
Hines Global REIT is a Houston-based, public, non-listed real estate investment trust sponsored by Hines. Hines Global REIT commenced its $3.5 billion initial public offering in August 2009 and has raised over $960 million, which it invests in commercial real estate properties located in the United States and internationally. To date, Hines Global REIT owns interests in 16 commercial real estate investments. For additional information about Hines Global REIT, visit
www.hinessecurities.com.
Hines is a fully integrated real estate investment and management firm that has been investing in real estate and providing acquisition, development, financing, property management, leasing and disposition services for more than 50 years. With offices in 110 cities in 18 countries, and controlled assets valued at approximately $22.9 billion (as of 12/31/11), Hines is one of the largest real estate organizations in the world. Access
www.hines.com
for more information on Hines.
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This material contains forward-looking statements (such as those concerning acquisition activity, investment objectives, strategies, opportunities, other plans and objectives for future operations or economic performance, or related assumptions or forecasts) that are based on Hines Global REIT's current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs that involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation those risks set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of Hines Global REIT's prospectus and Hines Global REIT's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (available at www.Hinessecurities.com). Any of these statements could prove to be inaccurate, and actual events or our investments and results of operations could differ materially from those expressed or implied. To the extent that Hines Global REIT's assumptions differ from actual results, Hines Global REIT's ability to meet such forward-looking statements, including its ability to invest in a diversified portfolio of quality real estate investments and to generate attractive returns for investors, may be significantly hindered. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

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