GAINESVILLE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / SharpSpring, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHSP), a leading cloud-based marketing and sales automation platform, has appointed award-winning public company CEO and veteran software investor Savneet Singh to its board of directors, effective August 17, 2020. Singh assumes the new role from Marietta Davis, who has resigned from the board as of August 17, 2020. Singh has also been named a member of the Company's Compensation and Audit Committees. With these changes, SharpSpring's board composition remains at five total directors, four of whom are independent.

Singh comes to SharpSpring with over 15 years of combined experience in capital markets, investment and executive management as well as board-level advisory roles. Since January 2019, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and a board member of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR)("PAR"), a leading global provider of cloud-based Point of Sale ("POS") software, hardware, and service solutions to the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries worldwide. Through its 40-year operating history, PAR has become recognized as one of the largest and most prominent suppliers of POS systems in the United States, EMEA and APAC regions. Singh also currently serves on the board of directors at Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:SFTW), a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC) focused on acquisitions in the software space.

Singh holds a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University.

"On behalf of the entire leadership team, I would like to welcome Savneet to the SharpSpring board of directors," said Company CEO Rick Carlson. "Savneet possesses direct operating experience in managing a public, emerging growth, technology business and building it for scale, which is directly aligned with our mission at SharpSpring. More specifically, his success in transforming PAR from a legacy hardware business into a significant and established SaaS-based operation will be an invaluable reference point as we continue in our long-term expansion efforts. Additionally, his extensive software investing background makes him a subject matter expert in our industry at a macro level. We look forward to leveraging his many talents to execute on our near-term operating objectives and more effectively communicate our value proposition to the investment community."

Singh added: "I'm excited to help Rick and the team take SharpSpring to its next level of growth. SharpSpring offers a compelling and enterprise-feature comparable service to a niche but rapidly growing agency customer base at price point that is unmatched. The Company is incredibly well-positioned to continue taking market share, and I look forward to augmenting their existing growth by helping to improve current processes and leveraging my investing background to enhance our performance levels in many key SaaS key performance indicators."

Carlson added: "I would also like to thank Marietta for her valuable contributions to the board throughout her tenure at SharpSpring. As she transitions to a more active professional role at another organization, we appreciate her commitment to our Company and her integrity in wanting the position to receive the full time and attention it requires. We wish her all the best in her future pursuits."

About SharpSpring, Inc.
SharpSpring, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHSP) is a rapidly growing, highly-rated global provider of affordable marketing automation delivered via a cloud-based Software-as-a Service (SaaS) platform. Thousands of businesses around the world rely on SharpSpring to generate leads, improve conversions to sales, and drive higher returns on marketing investments. Known for its innovation, open architecture and free customer support, SharpSpring offers flexible monthly contracts at a fraction of the price of competitors, making it an easy choice for growing businesses and digital marketing agencies. Learn more at sharpspring.com.

Company Contact:
Aaron Jackson
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 352-448-0967
Email: IR@sharpspring.com

Investor Relations:
Gateway Investor Relations
Matt Glover or Tom Colton
Phone: 949-574-3860
Email: SHSP@gatewayir.com

SOURCE: SharpSpring, Inc.

ReleaseID: 602309

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François Cartier brings additional commercial and strategic experience to the Rogue Board
A new ad hoc Board Committee will support Management, to try and unlock value from the Silicon Ridge project

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Rogue Resources Inc. (TSX-V:RRS) ("Rogue" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that François Cartier has been appointed to the Rogue Board of Directors pending exchange approval. Mr. Cartier is a trained engineer with extensive financial and commercial experience, particularly in Quebec, including with La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Hydro Québec. He began his career as a consultant in Montréal with Capgemini and after business school spent 5 years in Toronto with Direct Energy's M&A group, (working for part of that period alongside Sean Samson, Rogue's President & CEO). Mr. Cartier is fully bilingual in French and English and is a member of L'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

The Company is also pleased to announce the formation of a new ad hoc committee of the Board to focus on Québec and in particular, to develop and implement a go-forward strategy for Rogue's 100%-owned Silicon Ridge Project located approximately 42 km north of Baie St. Paul, Québec.

"I am excited for François to join our Board, his expertise and experience nicely compliments our current group," said Sean Samson, President and CEO of Rogue Resources, "it has been a challenging past couple years for us in Québec and I hope that with some more focused attention we can advance our interests and try to unlock some value for the Company from our asset and investments in the province. We continue to believe that Silicon Ridge is quite valuable to the province, as a low cost producer, an example of low impact development that creates good jobs and it could play a key role in Québec's low-carbon future."

About Rogue Resources Inc.

Rogue is a mining company focused on generating positive cash flow. Not tied to any commodity, it looks at rock value and quality deposits that can withstand all stages of the commodity price cycle. The Company includes Rogue Stone selling quarried limestone for landscape applications from two operating quarries in Ontario; Rogue Quartz focused on advancing its silica/quartz business with the Snow White Project in Ontario and the Silicon Ridge Project in Québec; and Rogue Timmins with the nickel resource at Langmuir and the gold potential at Radio Hill.

For more information visit www.rogueresources.ca or contact:

+1-647-243-6581
info@rogueresources.ca

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to the Company that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company which may constitute forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "intends", "target", "estimates", "projects", "continue", "potential" and similar expressions, or are events or conditions that "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur or be achieved.

Certain disclosures in this release constitute forward-looking statements, including timing of completion of exploration work. In making the forward-looking statements in this release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company, including that the Company is able to obtain any government or other regulatory approvals, that the Company is able to procure personnel, equipment and supplies required for its exploration and development activities in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis and that actual results are consistent with management's expectations. Although the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking statements in this release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others, those matters identified in its continuous disclosure filings, including its most recently filed MD&A. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and expressly 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 required by law.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

SOURCE: Rogue Resources Inc

ReleaseID: 602308

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Theralase® Technologies Inc. ("Theralase" or the "Company") (TSXV:TLT)(OTCQB:TLTFF), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of light activated Photo Dynamic Compounds ("PDC") and their associated drug formulations to safely and effectively destroy various cancers, announced today that it has executed a Sponsored Research Agreement ("SRA") with the University of Manitoba ("UM") Medical Microbiology department to commence development of a coronavirus vaccine and therapy utilizing Theralase's patented and proprietary PDCs. According to the SRA, UM will conduct experiments in conjunction with Theralase for the research and development of a coronavirus vaccine and therapeutic to be further evaluated in animal then human clinical testing in 2021.

Dr. Kevin Coombs, PhD, Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology, will lead the research for the University of Manitoba. One of Dr. Coombs' interests is the investigation of how COVID-19 impacts genes and proteins in lung cells. In addition to Theralase's anti-COVID research, Dr. Coombs will lead a multi-institutional consortium using a powerful research tool, called SomaScan, and next-generation sequencing, to rapidly determine how COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus) – and a variety of other coronaviruses – affect large numbers of genes and proteins in different human cells, which are the normal target of the COVID-19 virus.

Dr Coombs stated, "I have had the opportunity to independently evaluate Theralase's PDCs, on an in-vitro pre-clinical basis, as a potential new anti-viral drug; specifically targeting COVID-19. I have completed a preliminary analysis of how they affect two enveloped viruses very similar in make-up to COVID-19; specifically H1N1 Influenza and Zika virus, and am impressed with the high efficacy kill rates, both with and without stimulation."

Dr. Coombs went on to say, "From this initial data, Theralase's PDCs have a very high anti-viral activity at a very low concentration, in the nanomolar range, even when not stimulated. It is also noteworthy that this effect was observed at concentrations well below toxicity levels observed in mammalian cells or mammalian patients; therefore, this approach would provide a very high efficacy to safety ratio. Thus, the PDCs effective concentration is comparable to, or better than, many other anti-virals that my lab has tested and this virus killing capacity is further improved when the PDC is light activated, alone or in various formulations."

Dr Coombs also stated "Based upon the above results, I believe further studies are strongly warranted. Theralases's PDCs show great promise as a potential therapeutic. Given the similar physicochemical properties of all enveloped viruses, including the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, I believe Theralase's PDCs represent an important new anti-viral technology platform and I am very interested in further exploring how these PDCs could be used against COVID-19." Dr. Coombs continued, "We are planning to use a Direct Electron Detector ("DED") enhancement to a powerful TALOS200 electron microscope, which allows multichannel, high-resolution imaging and precise compositional analysis to enable dynamic microscopy applications at sub-nanometer resolution. I will use this technology to look at structures of coronaviruses after they have been treated with Theralase's formulations for cellular destruction. I look forward to working with Dr. Arkady Mandel and the Theralase team in the development of this exciting technology."

Dr. Arkady Mandel, Chief Scientific Officer, Theralase Technologies Inc. stated. "As the deadly new coronavirus continues to spread globally, Theralase has originated and fostered development of an advanced vaccine and therapy based on standardized anti-viral approaches by optimising its PDCs and anti-cancer technology platforms to prevent and fight enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses, such as COVID-19. We are pleased to announce very promising early results of our research that has been conducted by Dr. Coombs and his team at UM. This is a global pandemic, which requires research partnerships and the combined strength of multidisciplinary teams. By joining forces with UM, Theralase believes it can develop an elegant solution that will help mitigate this threat quickly and efficiently. Data in four preclinical models in both infectious disease and oncology strongly suggests that the Theralase technology platform has flexibility and bandwidth to be clinically relevant in destruction of numerous cancers and pathogens, including enveloped viruses. Now, with a new pandemic raging, Theralase is working on the development of effective mitigation strategies for the novel coronavirus that encompasses prevention of the disease and effective treatment of patients who contract COVID-19. Working with our partners at UM, the Company looks forward to introducing this game changing technology to the world in due course."

About Theralase® Technologies Inc.

Theralase® is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development of light activated Photo Dynamic Compounds and their associated drug formulations intended to safely and effectively destroy various cancers.

Additional information is available at www.theralase.com and www.sedar.com

Forward Looking Statement:

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" which reflect the current expectations of Company's management for future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's proposed development plans with respect to Photo Dynamic Compounds and their drug formulations. Wherever possible, words such as "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "potential for" and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions; including, with respect to the ability of the Company to: adequately fund, secure the requisite regulatory approvals to commence and successfully complete a Phase II NMIBC clinical study in a timely fashion and implement its commercialization plans. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements; including, without limitation, those listed in the filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedar.com). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in the press release are based upon what management currently believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure prospective investors that actual results, performance or achievements will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise except as required by law. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For More Information:

1.866.THE.LASE (843-5273)
416-699-LASE (5273)
www.theralase.com

Kristina Hachey
Chief Financial Officer
khachey@theralase.com
416-699-LASE (5273) x 224

SOURCE: Theralase® Technologies Inc.

ReleaseID: 602306

MOSCOW, RUSSIA / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Mechel PAO (MOEX:MTLR, NYSE:MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces 1H2020 operational results.

Mechel PAO's Chief Executive Officer Oleg Korzhov commented on 1H2020 operational results:

"We do not see any significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our mining segment's operational results. Our facilities function in a stable mode and fulfill their obligations regarding product shipments. However, the pandemic's effect on the steel division's 2Q2020 sales is obvious, in both export and domestic markets. There was no traditional seasonal spike in demand.

"The seven-percent improvement in overall coal mining volumes quarter-on-quarter is due to the restoration and increase of the mining equipment at our Yakut and Kuzbass facilities, which had a positive effect on this accounting period's sales to Asia Pacific where business has picked up after the coronavirus pandemic passed its peak stage. Nevertheless, the coal prices fell to a four-year minimum and are far from the previous quarter's comfortable levels. The coal prices are under pressure from the policy of Chinese authorities that now adhere to strict ecological requirements toward imported coal and its quality and buy coal according to quotas. In June, the majority of Australian producers – key players on the international coal market – announced that they intend a downward correction of their operational plans. This gives grounds to expect that global coal prices may begin to move back up.

"Coking coal concentrate sales went up by 14 percent quarter-on-quarter due to increased mining and stable customer demand. Our sales structure underwent changes as the financial year ended in March (as well as several contracts with Japanese partners). We redirected thus released volumes toward China and South Korea.

"The 17-percent increase in PCI sales and the six-percent increase in anthracite sales were due to Southern Kuzbass Coal Company boosting production of these types of coal. PCI coals were fully shipped to export, while in anthracite sales exports accounted for 77%, with sales on the more profitable Asian markets doubling. Also, in Posiet and Ust-Luga ports we formed two shiploads of anthracite that were de-facto sold in the next accounting period.

"In the second quarter, we increased thermal coal sales by 11% thanks to our redirecting sales in favor of Vietnamese customers. We set a quarterly shipment record to this country in the second quarter, reaching 373,000 tonnes. This year we also supply a major volume of thermal coal to Far Eastern Generating Company that we have a long-term contract with.

"Iron ore concentrate sales went down by 18% quarter-on-quarter due to a slump in ore mining and lower iron content in the ore.

"Sales of metallurgical coke generally remained at the previous quarter's level. Weaker demand for this product in the European Union was partially compensated by a hike in sales to Asia. For example, we sent a test batch of coke to Malaysia.

"In the steel division, pig iron and steel output went up by 5% and 6% accordingly as major overhauls of Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant's blast furnace and converter were completed. Considering our country's difficult epidemiological situation, we adapted to market needs and our clients' requirements insofar as ready product output and sales policy were concerned. And even though the construction season started out late, the overall sales of long rolls remained at the first quarter's level, with a three-percent increase year-on-year, primarily due to rebar sales. Sales of the universal rolling mill's shapes and sections went down in the second quarter due to a noticeable slump in demand for high-margin products in this period.

"In 1H2020 we increased output of rolled flats that are consistently in demand, as this product's high profit margin makes it a priority for the Group. In 2Q2020 we saw a decrease in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Early this year our forgings sales demonstrated growth, as we managed to profit by the situation in European markets where Chinese producers' share fell due to that country's quarantine measures. However, in the second quarter the closure of European storages led to a 24-percent slump in sales of forged rolls quarter-on-quarter. Nevertheless, we increased domestic sales of stainless steel and construction alloyed forgings by 7%. The decrease in stampings sales was due to a weaker demand for railroad axles as Russia's wagonbuilding market hit stagnation.

"As Bratsk Ferroalloy Plant launched its upgraded ore thermal furnace #3, the plant increased output and sales of ferrosilicon (+46% quarter-on-quarter). Transfer of a major shipload, already prepared for dispatch, from the first to the second quarter contributed to this result.

"As engineering and furniture plants' demand for wire dramatically decreased due to an overall slump in acquisitions, this led to an eight-percent decrease in 1H2020 hardware sales. In 2Q2020 we managed to boost sales of other types of hardware and attain positive dynamics (+1% quarter-on-quarter).

"The decrease in generation of electricity and heat by 18% and 52% accordingly in 2Q2020 quarter-on-quarter was due to the end of the cold season and the beginning of sweeping repairs of our heat-power equipment."

Production and sales for 1H2020

Production:

Product Name

1H2020, thousand tonnes

1H2019, thousand tonnes

%

2Q2020, thousand tonnes

1Q2020, thousand tonnes

%

Run-of-Mine Coal*

8,857

6,098

+45

4,578

4,279

+7

Pig Iron

1,783

1,737

+3

912

872

+5

Steel

1,803

1,861

-3

926

876

+6

Electric power generation (thousand kWh)

1,608,023

1,755,693

-8

723,670

884,354

-18

Heat power generation (Gcal)

2,721,630

2,996,001

-9

885,068

1,836,563

-52

 Excluding operational results of Elga Coal Complex.

Sales:

Product Name

1H2020, thousand tonnes

1H2019, thousand tonnes

%

2Q2020, thousand tonnes

1Q2020, thousand tonnes

%

Coking coal concentrate*

3,052

2,957

+3

1,628

1,424

+14

Including coking coal concentrate supplied to third parties

2,200

2,141

+3

1,152

1,048

+10

PCI

967

545

+77

521

445

+17

Including PCI supplied
to third parties

967

545

+77

521

445

+17

Anthracites

552

295

+87

284

268

+6

Including anthracites supplied to third parties

433

234

+85

221

212

+4

Thermal coal*

1,857

1,594

+17

975

882

+11

Including thermal coal supplied to third parties

1,274

1,370

-7

655

619

+6

Iron ore concentrate

1,041

1,199

-13

470

571

-18

Including iron ore concentrate supplied to third parties

16

167

-90

9

7

+40

Coke

1,230

1,265

-3

607

623

-3

Including coke supplied to third parties

370

416

-11

171

198

-14

Ferrosilicon

31

36

-14

18

13

+46

Including ferrosilicon supplied to third parties

21

24

-10

13

8

+58

Long rolls

1,295

1,262

+3

647

648

0

Flat rolls

233

229

+2

109

124

-12

Hardware

268

290

-8

134

133

+1

Forgings

22

21

+2

9

12

-24

Stampings

27

60

-55

4

23

-82

Universal rolling mill:

1H2020, thousand tonnes

1H2019, thousand tonnes

%

2Q2020, thousand tonnes

1Q2020, thousand tonnes

%

Sales of rails

215

90

+139

99

116

-15

Sales of sections

143

142

+1

67

76

-11

 Excluding operational results of Elga Coal Complex.

***

Mechel PAO
Ekaterina Videman
Tel: + 7 495 221 88 88
ekaterina.videman@mechel.com

***

Mechel is an international mining and steel company. Its products are marketed in Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa. Mechel unites producers of coal, iron ore concentrate, steel, rolled products, ferroalloys, heat and electric power. All of its enterprises work in a single production chain, from raw materials to high value-added products.

***

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Mechel, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. We do not intend to update these statements. We refer you to the documents Mechel files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 20-F. These documents contain and identify important factors, including those contained in the section captioned "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in our Form 20-F, that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, volatility in stock markets or in the price of our shares or ADRs, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

SOURCE: PJSC Mechel

ReleaseID: 602376

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Zedge, Inc. (NYSE American:ZDGE), a worldwide mobile publishing and content platform provider, today announced that it will be presenting at the LD 500 investor conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. ET. Jonathan Reich, CEO of Zedge, Inc. will be presenting to a live audience.

View Zedge's profile here: https://www.ldmicro.com/profile/ZDGE

Register here: https://ld-micro-conference.events.issuerdirect.com/

"We have been waiting for this moment all year long. Due to COVID, it has been nearly impossible for physical conferences to even take place. I want to show the world that you can still learn, have a great time, and see some of the most unique companies in the capital markets today. All without having to step foot outside. For the first time, LD Micro is accessible to everyone, and we are honored to welcome you to one of the most trusted platforms in the space." stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD.

The LD 500 will take place on September 1st through the 4th.

About Zedge
Zedge offers a state-of-the-art digital publishing platform that powers our consumer-facing app availing users with a host of digital content – wallpapers, video wallpapers, ringtones, and stickers. We are evolving by developing new apps run on top of our publishing platform and generally focus on the entertainment vertical. Our creators are amateur and professional artists as well as new and major brands who can easily launch a virtual storefront in Zedge where they can market and sell their content to our user base. Our app has been downloaded more than 436 million times, has approximately 29 million monthly active users and has consistently been ranked as one of the most popular free apps in Google Play in the US.

About LD Micro
Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world. What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space. The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone. For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

CONTACT:
Email: ir@zedge.net

SOURCE: Zedge, Inc.

ReleaseID: 602324

Adam Katz shares how to design your life with the power of design thinking

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Adam Katz learned about the concept of design thinking while attending the School of Visual Arts MFA in Design. It was an eye-opening experience for him and allowed him to find his true calling in the world of design. Adam Katz, formerly with Google Creative Lab, now uses design thinking with many clients. He's able to find innovative solutions that better his client's lives.

Design Thinking Isn't Just for Designers
According to Adam Katz, designers can and should do everything. They aren't limited to choosing fonts or crafting the pixel-perfect layouts. Designers aren't just here to create new products or change the way we interact with old ones. They are here to change everything for the better with design thinking. Design thinking isn't just limited to designers. Adam Katz believes there's a designer in all of us, and design thinking can allow it to shine.

What is Design Thinking?
Adam Katz says the simplest definition for design thinking is, "taking a holistic approach to developing solutions to complex problems". Design thinking has five stages.

These five stages of design thinking are:

Empathize: understand the user's p.o.v.

Define: state the user's problem and needs

Ideate: generate ideas move past previous assumptions

Prototype: create testable solutions

Test: test your solutions and ideas

Designers often run several stages at one time or run them out of order. Designers rarely think or do things linearly, so it's no surprise they use the stages non-linearly. However, if you are new to design thinking, following these stages linearly can help you get accustomed to design thinking according to Adam Katz. He explains that we are all creatures of habit. Structure can help us create new habits and guide us when we are learning something new. So, design thinking allows you to think creatively while still providing a process for you to follow, making it easier to transition to this problem-solving style.

Besides the five steps of design thinking, there are also five elements that can provide a greater understanding of the process. Adam Katz advises the following when using design thinking:

Be human-centered: it's always about the user or viewer.

Be unique: it's about being creative, playful, and fun.

Be iterative: reexamine, redesign, and redefine often to add improvements.

Be collaborative: bring together diverse groups to solve problems uniquely.

Be action-driven: prototype, build, and create always to represent an idea.

Design Your Life With Design Thinking
It's easy to see how design thinking can apply to creating new products or solving problems in the workplace. Adam Katz says it can also transform your life. You can adjust the processes to help you solve any problem life throws at you. Design thinking gets you to think proactively and to take action, instead of endlessly analyzing trying to come up with the perfect solution. Adam Katz says it can help you find your way when you don't know where you want to go.

CONTACT:
Caroline Hunter
Web Presence, LLC
+1 7865519491 

SOURCE: Adam Katz

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Cablevisión Holding S.A., ("Cablevision Holding", "CVH" or "the Company" – BCBA: CVH; LSE: CVH; Level 1: CVHSY), controlling shareholder of Telecom Argentina S.A. (NYSE: TEO, BCBA: TECO2), announced today its first half and second quarter 2020 Results. Figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and are stated in constant Argentine Pesos ("Ps." or "P$") as of June 30, 2020, unless otherwise indicated.

The Company's Management has applied IAS 29 in the preparation of these financial statements (inflation adjustment) because Resolution 777/18, issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores ("CNV"), establishes that the restatement will be applied to the annual financial statements.

CVH Highlights (1H20 vs. 1H19):

Total Revenues reached Ps. 131,158 million, a decrease of 3.0% in real terms as of June 30, 2020, compared to 1H19, mainly driven by lower revenues from equipment sales, internet, and cable services revenues, which was partially offset by higher mobile services revenues.
Total Costs (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) reached Ps. 83,444 million, a decrease of 7.3% in constant currency, mainly driven by lower costs of equipment and handset, employee benefits expenses and severance payments, programming and content costs, taxes and fees with the Regulatory Authority and commissions and advertising costs, partially offset by higher bad debt expenses.
EBITDA reached Ps. 47,714 million, an increase of 5.5% in real terms compared to 1H19, mainly driven by lower operating costs. EBITDA Margin was 36.4% in 1H20, compared to 33.4% in 1H19.
Consolidated Net Income amounted to Ps. 2,161 million. Consolidated Net Income attributable to the Controlling Company amounted to Ps. 879 million.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(millions of Ps.in constant Currency as of June 30, 2020)

 
 
1H20
 
 
 
1H19
 
 
% Ch.
 
 
 
2Q20
 
 
 
1Q20
 
 
 
2Q19
 
 
QoQ
 
 
YoY
 

Total Revenues

 
 
131,158
 
 
 
135,272
 
 
 
(3.0
%)
 
 
65,023
 
 
 
66,135
 
 
 
66,004
 
 
 
(1.7
%)
 
 
(1.5
%)

EBITDA (1)

 
 
47,714
 
 
 
45,235
 
 
 
5.5
%
 
 
24,580
 
 
 
23,134
 
 
 
22,700
 
 
 
6.3
%
 
 
8.3
%

EBITDA Margin (2)

 
 
36.4
%
 
 
33.4
%
 
 
8.8
%
 
 
37.8
%
 
 
36.9
%
 
 
34.4
%
 
 
0.9
%
 
 
3.4
%

Income for the period

 
 
2,161
 
 
 
9,041
 
 
 
(76.1
%)
 
 
(763
)
 
 
2,923
 
 
 
7,951
 
 
 
(126.1
%)
 
 
(109.6
%)

Attributable to:

Equity Shareholders

 
 
879
 
 
 
3,102
 
 
 
(71.7
%)
 
 
(305
)
 
 
1,185
 
 
 
3,374
 
 
 
(125.7
%)
 
 
(109.0
%)

Non-Controlling Interests

 
 
1,282
 
 
 
5,939
 
 
 
(78.4
%)
 
 
(457
)
 
 
1,738
 
 
 
4,577
 
 
 
(126.3
%)
 
 
(110.0
%)

(1) EBITDA is defined as Total Revenues minus operating cost and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization). We believe that EBITDA is a meaningful measure of our performance. It is commonly used to analyze and compare media companies based on operating performance, leverage and liquidity. Nonetheless, EBITDA is not a measure of net income or cash flow from operations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, an indication of our financial performance, an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or a measure of liquidity. Other companies may compute EBITDA in a different manner; therefore, EBITDA as reported by other companies may not be comparable to EBITDA as we report it.

(2) EBITDA Margin is defined as EBITDA over Total Revenues.

For a full version of this earnings release with financial statements, go to: https://www.cablevisionholding.com/Investors

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

CABLEVISIÓN HOLDING S.A

cordially invites you to participate in its conference call and webcast presentation

to discuss Second Quarter 2020 Results

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Time: 2:00pm Buenos Aires Time/1:00pm New York Time/6:00pm London

To access the conference call, please dial:
Argentina Participants: 0-800-666-0250

U.S. Participants: 1-877-830-2576

All other countries: +1-785-424-1726
Passcode: CVH

The 2Q20 results will be accompanied by a webcast presentation. To access the live stream and slide presentation, visit: https://services.choruscall.com/links/cvhsy200819ckfv4r2Y.html

A replay of the conference call will be available four hours after its conclusion, and will remain available for 7 days. To access the replay, please dial from the within the U.S. 1-844-488-7474, or from anywhere outside the U.S. +1-862-902-0129. The passcode is: 99475127

The webcast presentation will be archived at: https://www.cablevisionholding.com/Investors/Presentations

About the Company

CVH was funded as corporate spinoff from Grupo Clarín S.A. and it is the first Argentine holding company that engages in the development of infrastructure and the provision of convergent telecommunications services, focusing on the country and the region. The companies, products and brands that depend on Cablevisión Holding are already big names in the telecommunications and content distribution industries. They specialize in the provision of cable TV, broadband and mobile communications services.

Investor Relations Contacts:

In Buenos Aires:
Cablevisión Holding S.A
Agustín Medina Manson
Valentina López
Email: ir@cvh.com.ar
Tel: (+54 11) 4309 – 3417
www.cvh.com.ar

In New York:
i-advize Corporate Communications, Inc
Camilla Ferreira / Kenia Vargas
Email: cferreira@i-advize.com or
kvargas@i-advize.com
Tel: +1 212 406 3695 / 3696

SOURCE: Cablevision Holding S.A. via EQS Newswire

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NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Emgold Mining Corporation ("Emgold" or the "Company") (TSXV:EMR)(OTC PINK:EGMCF)(FRA:EMLM) announces that due to investor interest generated from its recently closed CDN$2.0 million private placement (see August 7, 2020 press release), the Company intends to complete an additional non-brokered non-flow-through private placement and a non-brokered flow-through private placement, with details outlined below.

Non-flow-through Private Placement

The non-brokered non-flow-through private placement (the "NFT Offering") will consist of up to 22,222,222 units (the "NFT Units") at a price of CDN$0.09 per NFT Unit for gross proceeds of up to CDN$2,000,000. Each NFT Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one whole non-transferable common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will be exercisable to acquire one Share at an exercise price of CDN$0.12 per Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The NFT Offering is subject to a minimum subscription amount of CDN$3,150.

Certain insiders of the Company may acquire NFT Units in the NFT Offering. Any participation by insiders in the NFT Offering would constitute a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). However, the Company expects that such participation would be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the Units subscribed for by the insiders, or the consideration for the Units paid by such insiders, would exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

Emgold intends to use the net proceeds of the NFT Offering for exploration of Emgold's properties (including property and claims payments) and for general working capital purposes. The Company may pay finder's fees on a portion of the NFT Offering, subject to compliance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities legislation. Closing of the NFT Offering is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued under the NFT Offering, and any Shares that may be issuable on exercise of any such securities, will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance of such securities.

Flow-through Private Placement

The non-brokered flow-through private placement (the "FT Offering") will consist of up to 10,000,000 units (the FT "Units") at a price of CDN$0.10 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of up to CDN$1,000,000. Each FT Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one-half of one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will be exercisable to acquire one Share at an exercise price of CDN$0.16 per Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The FT Offering is subject to a minimum subscription amount of CDN$3,000.

Certain insiders of the Company may acquire FT Units in the FT Offering. Any participation by insiders in the FT Offering would constitute a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). However, the Company expects such participation would be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the FT Units subscribed for by the insiders, or the consideration for the Units paid by such insiders, would exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

Emgold intends to use the net proceeds of the FT Offering for qualifying exploration of its properties located in Quebec. The Company may pay finder's fees on a portion of the Offering, subject to compliance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities legislation. Closing of the FT Offering is subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued under the Offering, and any Shares that may be issuable on exercise of any such securities, will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance

About Emgold

Emgold is a gold and base metal exploration company focused on Nevada and Quebec. The Company's strategy is to look for quality acquisitions, add value to these assets through exploration, and monetize them through sale, joint ventures, option, royalty, and other transactions to create value for our shareholders (acquisition and divestiture (A&D) business model).

In Nevada, Emgold's Golden Arrow Property, the core asset of the Company, is an advanced stage gold and silver property with a well-defined measured and indicated resource. New York Canyon is a base metal property subject to an Earn-in with Option to Joint Venture Agreement with Kennecott Exploration, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO). Buckskin Rawhide East is a gold and silver property leased to Rawhide Mining LLC, who operate the adjacent Rawhide Mine and represents a royalty opportunity for the Company.

In Quebec, the Casa South Property, is an early stage gold property adjacent to Hecla Mining Corporation's (NYSE:HL) operating Casa Berardi Mine. The East-West Property, which Emgold has an option on to acquire up to a 55% interest, is a gold property adjacent to and on strike with Wesdome Gold Mine Ltd.'s (TSX:WDO) Kiena Complex and O3 Mining Corporation's (TSX:OIII) Marban Property. Emgold also has a 1% NSR in the Troilus North Property, part of the Troilus Mine Property being explored by Troilus Gold Corporation (TSX:TLG).

Note that the location of Emgold's properties adjacent to producing or past producing mines does not guarantee exploration success at Emgold's properties or that mineral resources or reserves will be delineated. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's website at www.emgold.com or view the Company's filings available at www.sedar.com.

This news release does not constitute an offer of sale of any of the above-mentioned securities in the United States. The foregoing securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) or persons in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor will there be any sale of the foregoing securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

David G. Watkinson, P.Eng.
President & CEO

For further information please contact:

David G. Watkinson, P.Eng.
Tel: 530-271-0679 Ext 101
Email: info@emgold.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this news release constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Without limiting the foregoing, such forward-looking information includes statements regarding the process and completion of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering and any statements regarding the Company's business plans, expectations and objectives. In this news release, words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate" and similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking information. Forward­ looking information should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such future performance will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or the Company management's good­ faith belief with respect to future events and is subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information made in this news release, see the Company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis and financial statements and other documents filed by the Company with the Canadian securities commissions and the discussion of risk factors set out therein. Such documents are available at www.sedar.com under the Company's profile and on the Company's website, https://emgold.com/. The forward-looking information set forth herein reflects the Company's expectations as at the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

SOURCE: Emgold Mining Corporation

ReleaseID: 602520

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX:MBA)(OTCQX:MBAIF) ("CIBT" or the "Company") is pleased to report that on Thursday August 13th, its subsidiary, Sprott Shaw College, held an online graduation ceremony for the 1,500 students in the 2020 graduating class from sixteen campuses across British Columbia, the first ever online graduation ceremony in its 117 years history

Due to the health authority's restrictions, Sprott Shaw College was not able to hold its traditional graduation ceremony for the graduting class of 2020. Hence, the faculty and staff of Sprott Shaw College organized, for the first time, one of the few large scale graduation ceremonies undertaken online across the province during the pandemic period. The event was a huge success, and we extend gratitude to our staff who made it happen, and most importantly, to the graduates of 2020 for such a memorable event.

In 1932, amid the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt encouraged young graduates at Oglethorpe University to rise to the challenges of their time: "Yours is not the task of making your way in the world, but the task of remaking the world which you will find before you."

"The graduating class of 2020 had an extremely memorable graduation ceremony during which they celebrated their amazing accomplishment of graduating with family and friends through a virtual platform," said Toby Chu, Chairman, President and CEO of CIBT Education Group. "Although the circumstances were unique, it truly displayed the adaptability and resilience of our graduates of Sprott Shaw College. Congratulations to each and every one of our graduating students. We look forward to watching you embark on your next journey."

On behalf of CIBT Group and the entire organization, we extend our best wishes to the graduating class of 2020.

A recorded version of the virtual ceremony is available at http://www.cibt.net/2020graduation/: and on most of our social media channels.

About CIBT Education Group:

CIBT Education Group Inc. is one of the largest education, and student housing investment companies in Canada focused on the domestic and the global education market since 1994. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and U.S OTCQX International, CIBT owns business and language colleges, student-centric rental apartments, recruitment centres and corporate offices at 45 locations in Canada and abroad. Its education subsidiaries include Sprott Shaw College (established in 1903), Sprott Shaw Language College, Vancouver International College and CIBT School of Business. Through these schools, CIBT offers over 150 educational programs in healthcare, business management, e-commerce, hotel management and language training. The total annual enrollment for the group exceeds 12,000 students. CIBT owns Global Education City Holdings Inc. ("Global Holdings"), an investment holding and development company focused on education-related real estate such as student-centric rental apartments, hotels and education super-centres. Global Holdings, under the GEC® brand, provides accommodation service to 72 schools in Metro Vancouver, serving 1,500 students from 77 countries. The total portfolio and development budget under the GEC® brand exceeds C$1.4 billion. CIBT also owns Global Education Alliance ("GEA") and Irix Design Group ("Irix Design"). GEA recruits international students on behalf of many elite kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities in North America. Irix Design is a leading design and advertising company based in Vancouver, Canada. Visit us online and watch our corporate video at www.cibt.net.

Toby Chu
Chairman, President & CEO
CIBT Education Group, Inc.
Investor Relations Contact: 1-604-871-9909 extension 318 or | Email: info@cibt.net

SOURCE: CIBT Education Group Inc.

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