Bringing Together Dealmakers Driving the Future of Private Investments in Public Equity
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / DealFlow Events today announced the agenda for the 2025 PIPEs Conference, the premier gathering focused on private investments in public equity (PIPEs). Taking place in Hollywood, Florida, the conference brings together thought leaders, dealmakers, and investors to discuss the evolving role of PIPEs in corporate finance.
PIPE transactions remain an important source of capital for public companies navigating volatile markets, with investors and issuers continuing to look to this structure for speed, flexibility, and access to growth capital.
This year’s speaking faculty includes leaders from Loeb & Loeb, Roth Capital, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole, Sheppard Mullin, Katten, WilmerHale, Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel, McDermott Will & Schulte, and Baker McKenzie-alongside other executives and investors who are driving the PIPEs market.
The full agenda, now available online, covers the latest legal, regulatory, and market developments shaping PIPEs in 2025. Topics include deal structuring, compliance trends, and the outlook for issuers and investors amid shifting economic conditions.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / The global plastics system is broken-and everyone in the supply chain knows it. Let’s be clear up front- this article isn’t about blame. And it shouldn’t be. Regulators have set ambitious targets, corporations are investing billions, and NGOs continue to raise awareness. Their intent is genuine and deserves recognition. In fact, thanks to these efforts, demand for recycled plastics has never been higher.
But here’s the catch: rising demand hasn’t translated into rising results, which should be the outcome. After all, supply is abundant, with millions of tonnes of plastic waste worldwide, more than enough to serve multiple industries at once. Despite that, recycling rates remain stuck in the single digits. That makes it clear the problem isn’t availability or ambition. It’s a system built too narrowly to connect abundant supply with real, verifiable demand.
That design flaw – not a lack of effort or intent – is why circularity remains out of reach. By treating plastics as if they were a single material and focusing almost exclusively on packaging, the system leaves entire industries unserved. And that’s exactly where SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) steps in – bringing a technological toolbox capable of redesigning the system to capture and monetize all grades and types of plastics. By embedding molecular proof directly into all types of materials, SMX reconnects waste with demand, turning what the old system excluded into a new standard that the entire plastics economy can build on and profit from.
Follow the Plastics Money Trail
The numbers tell the story. The recycled plastics market is worth between $50 billion and $55 billion today. Of that, rPET-the headline material in bottles and packaging-represents only $12.9 billion. That leaves a massive $38B-$43B dollar addressable market locked in non-packaging polymers. These are the plastics used in cars, buildings, textiles, and electronics-the real engines of global demand-yet they’ve been largely ignored by the existing system.
Not because the industries don’t want recycled content. Not because recyclers aren’t ready to supply it. But because the system was designed too narrowly to track, verify, and prove it at scale. SMX changes that equation. With SMX’s molecular-level markers that survive use, recycling, and even chemical processing, every polymer-whether food-grade PET or industrial composites-becomes its own Global Plastics Passport. In other words, proof is no longer fragile or externally applied; it’s intrinsic to the material.
This is material efficiency in action. And it makes winners all around. Regulators get a compliance tool they can trust. Brands gain defensible proof for sustainability claims. Industrial buyers finally access the recycled inputs they need with certainty. That’s not all. Waste becomes an asset. Compliance becomes profitability. Circularity becomes measurable. And through the Plastic Cycle Token, SMX converts that proof into something every player wants-a financial instrument that is tradable, monetizable, and rewarding to every player in the loop.
Proof, Incentives, and Leadership
Best said, SMX is rewriting the market dynamic. Need proof? Consider this: a packaging producer does more than check boxes; it creates a portfolio of verified assets. An automaker doesn’t just comply with recycled content quotas; it tokenizes inputs that strengthen its balance sheet. A construction supplier doesn’t simply source recycled feedstock; it unlocks profitability from what already exists in the system. All of this happens because SMX is turning recycled plastics into a currency of value, not just a cost of compliance.
And look no further than Singapore and ASEAN, which are at the forefront of this transition. By treating circularity as an operational priority and backing it with working, not pilot-stage digital frameworks, like SMX’s, they are proving what leadership by example looks like. Their ambition is real. And as importantly, they are willing to show that ambition alone won’t cut it. They recognize the need for a technological, digitally-focused, and molecular-based toolbox. SMX provides it: molecular proof, material efficiency, and the monetization layer that finally makes circularity pay.
Said differently, Singapore and ASEAN recognize that the old system wasn’t short on ambition-it was short on design. And design is exactly what SMX provides. Not through tags, stickers, or registries, but by embedding intelligence directly into the material and linking it to economic reward. That shift rewires the entire model: circularity no longer depends on promises, it runs on proof – and proof that pays. With SMX leading the way, circularity becomes measurable, profitable, and scalable. That scalable incentive is what will draw in hundreds more players (countries) worldwide, transforming today’s regional leadership into a global movement.
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (“CoTec” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its 2025 sonic drilling and bulk sampling testing programme at the Lac Jeannine Iron Tailings Project, Québec, Canada (“Lac Jeannine”, or the “Project”). The Company has engaged Corem to complete the metallurgical testing and has commenced a process to appoint a EPCM provider for the Feasibility Study. The Feasibility Study is expected to commence in Q3, 2025.
Julian Treger, CoTec CEO commented; “CoTec has progressed its discussions with strategic partners to move rapidly onto preparation of a Feasibility Study with the support of all stakeholders, including the Government of Québec, First Nations and other interested parties. The results from this next phase of drilling and bulk sample collection will allow CoTec to increase its current resource estimate for Lac Jeannine and potentially unlock additional material outside of the tailings dam to reprocess.
The Company is very excited to commence a Feasibility Study regarding the recovery and production of critical mineral iron ore concentrate at competitive cost structures which can deliver high purity iron concentrates for the green steel industry. The Lac Jeannine Project offers great potential for the resource industry to recover the economic benefit of large Fe tailing sites.”
In June 2024 CoTec announced the completion of an initial Mineral Resource Estimate (the “MRE”) and positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the Project[i]. Based on open-pit extraction methods and the production of a gravity concentrate via conventional processing techniques and at a discount rate of 7.0% (and based solely on the MRE), the pre-tax NPV is US$93.6M, and its IRR is 38%, and the after tax NPV is US$59.5M, and its IRR is 30%. As part of the Feasibility Study, the Company is including the application of the Salter Cyclone Multi-Gravity Separators (“MGS”) technology for the recovery of additional iron ore from the Project.
The completed drilling targeted upgrading the existing Inferred Mineral Resource of 73 million tonnes (Mt) at 6.7% total Fe for 4.9 Mt of contained total Fe to Indicated and to extend the Project to a larger portion of the Adjacent Tailings. The inclusion of the Adjacent Tailings has the potential to almost double the life of mine with no additional capex unlocking substantial upside potential.
Drilling Highlights
An infill and expansion programme totalling 572 meters of sonic drilling for 12 holes, drilled up to 58 meters, was completed on the historical tailings of the previous Lac Jeannine iron ore mine operated by the Québec Cartier Mining Company between 1959 and 1985.
Additional bulk sampling has also been concluded, a total of 7 tonnes of tailings and waste rock dumps were recovered to assess their iron content and has been shipped to Corem’s testing facility in Québec.
Bulk sampling and assay results are expected in Q4 2025.
The Independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 for the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource, Mr. Christian Beaulieu, P.Geo., is a member of l’Ordre des géologues du Québec (#1072). The Qualified Person has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this announcement relating to the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource.
About CoTec CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains for the United States and its allies.
CoTec’s mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening U.S. economic and national security. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.
From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a game-changing platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.
For further information, please contact: Braam Jonker – (604) 992-5600
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the Lac Jeannine 2025 sonic drilling and bulk sampling testing programme and management’s expectations with respect to other current and potential future investments and the benefits to the Company which may be implied from such statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements, due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including but not limited to resource and reserve risks; environmental risks and costs; labor costs and shortages; uncertain supply and price fluctuations in materials; increases in energy costs; labor disputes and work stoppages; leasing costs and the availability of equipment; heavy equipment demand and availability; contractor and subcontractor performance issues; worksite safety issues; project delays and cost overruns; extreme weather conditions; and social and transport disruptions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company please refer to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements in this press release except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and are encouraged to read the Company’s continuous disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.
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 news release.
[i] For further details, please refer to the technical report entitled “Mineral Resource Estimate, Preliminary Economic Assessment and NI 43-101 technical report for CoTec’s Lac Jeannine Fe Tailings Project, Québec, Canada” dated August 5, 2024 and having an effective date of March 19, 2024 prepared by Addison Mining Services Ltd., JPL GeoServices Inc., Soutex Inc., Amerston Consulting Ltd. and Axe Valley Mining Consultants Ltd. A copy of the technical report is available under CoTec’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) and the Company’s website
Marathon Returns December 13-14, 2025, Early Registration Now Open
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has agreed to a multi-year partnership as the new title sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon. The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, a race owned and managed by Ken Kennerly’s K2 Sports Ventures, will be held in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 13-14, 2025.
This renowned marathon event is recognized for its beautiful views of the waterfront and palm-tree-lined streets and welcomes runners from across the country and around the world to the warmth of Florida during the cold winter months. It is also a qualifier for the legendary Boston Marathon.
“U.S. Polo Assn. is honored to be the Title Sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon, an iconic event that, like our brand, is deeply rooted in this vibrant community of Palm Beach County,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that oversees the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “While our sport-inspired brand has a worldwide footprint in more than 190 countries, our heart and heritage are right here in The Palm Beaches, home to USPA Global, the United States Polo Association, and the USPA National Polo Center, the most prestigious polo destination in the world.”
The race weekend will include the 5K and 10K at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, followed by the featured Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay on Sunday, December 14 at 6 a.m. Early registration is now open. Cost is $130 for the Marathon and $100 for the Half Marathon. The early registration fee for the 10K is $60, and $45 for the 5K. To register for The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, visit palmbeachmarathon.com.
A Health and Fitness Expo will coincide with race packet pickup on Friday, December 12, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. The Expo will feature the latest in health and fitness products and services, running apparel, and upcoming race information.
“We are excited to add a renowned global brand like U.S. Polo Assn. as the Title Sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon,” Kennerly said. “This is a massive deal for the future of our race and its appeal to runners throughout the world. The Palm Beaches are a globally recognized blue-chip destination, and we are looking forward to continuing to grow the race not only in our community, but also on an international level.”
U.S. Polo Assn. brand products include apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories, luggage, watches, shoes, home furnishings, and more, with distribution across 190 countries through independent retail stores, department stores, U.S. Polo Assn. brand stores and e-commerce.
“Partnering with The Palm Beaches Marathon allows us to celebrate athletic excellence, community spirit, health and wellness, as well as the shared passion for sport that connects us locally and around the world. From the polo fields to the streets of Palm Beach, we are inspired by the athletes who give their all, and we look forward to sharing in the energy, camaraderie, and world-class competition that make The Palm Beaches Marathon truly special,” Prince added.
The race will support local charities, soon to be announced.
WPBF 25, the Hearst-owned ABC Affiliate, will return as the Official Broadcast Station of the race and will provide extensive pre- and post-race coverage on all on-air and digital channels, as well as produce a live broadcast on Marathon race morning.
“WPBF 25 is thrilled to extend our partnership for a second year in a row as the Official Broadcast Station of the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, reaffirming our commitment to help bring such a unique and exciting event like this to our community,” said President and General Manager, Caroline Taplett. “Working together with our incredible partners, Ken Kennerly and the Marathon team, we are dedicated to promoting a more connected community, supporting local businesses, and inspiring participants, locally, nationally, and internationally to join us in beautiful South Florida for this one-of-a-kind experience.”
About U.S. Polo Assn. U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.
U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.
About The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is a premier winter running event held annually in West Palm Beach, which features a range of race distances designed for runners of all abilities, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 4-person marathon relay. Highlighted by a 100% flat, USATF-certified course, the Marathon serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The scenic route allows runners to experience West Palm Beach’s vibrant downtown as it winds along palm-lined Flagler Drive, past historic neighborhoods, and features sparkling waterfront views. The event also supports community and charity efforts. Visit palmbeachmarathon.com.
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Contact Information Stacey Kovalsky U.S. Polo Assn. skovalsky@uspagl.com (954) 673-1331
Commerce.AI’s session, titled “Forget bots: Agentic voice AI is running in production on Genesys and saving millions,” will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Showcase Theater 1.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Today, Commerce.AI announced it will be a GOLD sponsor and present at Xperience 2025, hosted by Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration. Xperience, the CX event of the year, will take place Sept. 8-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. As a GOLD sponsor, Commerce.AI will lead a featured session focused on real-world, production-grade agentic voice AI-contributing to discussions that will propel organizations to the next level using AI, cloud and digital technologies to orchestrate highly personalized experiences at scale.
Xperience 2025 offers more than 100 sessions, including expert-led discussions, hands-on workshops and real-world case studies designed to inspire innovation and drive business transformation. Attendees can network with peers, engage with thought leaders and gain insights into the latest advancements in AI-powered experience orchestration.
Commerce.AI’s session, titled “Forget bots: Agentic voice AI is running in production on Genesys and saving millions,” will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Showcase Theater 1.
A new era is here, and it speaks. This session introduces auto-AGENTS™, Commerce.AI’s agentic voice AI architecture that is replacing scripted bots and supplementing human agents to drive massive gains in efficiency, scalability and cost control. Already proven in production with over 1 billion real-world interactions, auto-AGENTS™ are fully autonomous, goal-seeking systems capable of managing entire conversations, coordinating APIs, resolving customer intents and escalating when necessary – all in natural language and included in the Genesys Cloud™ platform.
Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at:
Zero-friction install – auto-AGENTS™ are deployed in minutes through the Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace. No SIP trunks, no middleware; just five clicks to run inside existing Genesys environments with full integration into call flows, routing, recording and analytics.
The 30-day factory blueprint – a proven rollout playbook covering governance alignment, voice pack deployment, shadow mode with Ghost Coach scoring, and a production go-live measured with the 7C Scorecard (Coverage, Cognition, Context, Compliance, Containment, Cost, Carbon)
Take-home toolkit – including an evaluation checklist for procurement and InfoSec, the 30-day deployment playbook, and sandbox access inside your own Genesys org.
Andy Pandharikar, CEO of Commerce.AI, will share insights about architecting the next wave of agentic AI systems.
“This is not just another AI integration; it is a shift in how work gets done,” said Andy Pandharikar, CEO of Commerce.AI. “With agentic voice AI, enterprises can move beyond bots to fully autonomous systems that act, learn and coordinate in real time – delivering the architecture, governance model and proven outcomes needed to achieve the next 10x efficiency gain.”
As a GOLD sponsor, Commerce.AI will also be on-site with its team throughout the event, showcasing live demos of auto-AGENTS™, engaging with CX leaders, and sharing best practices for deploying agentic AI in large-scale, regulated environments.
Attendees of Xperience 2025 are invited to join the session and connect with the Commerce.AI team at the event.
To register and access more information about the agenda and event, visit the Xperience website.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / GYS, an Eco-luxury sleepwear brand, is setting new standards in nightwear by introducing pajamas crafted from sustainable bamboo fibers. With a mission to merge wellness, style, and environmental responsibility, GYS offers a collection that resonates with today’s conscious consumers who value both comfort and sustainability.
Designed with the modern lifestyle in mind, GYS bamboo fiber pajamas provide a uniquely soft, breathable, and temperature-regulating experience-ensuring restful sleep year-round. Unlike traditional fabrics, bamboo fiber naturally wicks moisture, resists odor, and reduces skin irritation, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
“At GYS, we believe that luxury begins with how you feel,” said Creative Director of GYS. “Our bamboo sleepwear is not just about elegance; it’s about creating a sustainable ritual of comfort that supports both personal well-being and the planet.”
The brand’s design philosophy embraces minimalism with a modern twist-clean lines, timeless silhouettes, and muted color palettes that blend seamlessly into a stylish lifestyle. Every piece reflects GYS’s dedication to responsible sourcing, ethical production, and a reduced environmental footprint.
Key Benefits of GYS Bamboo Fiber Pajamas:
● Sustainability: Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource requiring less water and pesticides than cotton.
● All-Day Comfort: Naturally breathable and moisture-wicking for a cool, dry sleep.
● Skin-Friendly: Hypoallergenic, soft, and gentle on sensitive skin.
● Timeless Design: Minimalist elegance that transitions effortlessly from sleepwear to lounge wear.
GYS bamboo fiber pajamas are now available at gyspajamas.com.
About GYS GYS is a sleepwear brand built on the principles of sustainability, comfort, and timeless design. By harnessing the natural power of bamboo fiber, GYS re-imagines pajamas as a luxury essential that nurtures both people and the planet.
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Truly Good Foods (TGF) is proud to announce the promotion of Eric Leonard to President, effective September 1, 2025. This appointment marks a pivotal step in TGF’s growth journey, as Eric assumes full responsibility for leading the company’s operations, strategic direction, and cultural vision.
Eric Leonard joined Truly Good Foods in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer, quickly establishing himself as a trusted leader and visionary strategist. In 2024, he was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer, where he oversaw Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, Supply Chain, and Finance, spearheading initiatives that strengthened TGF’s market position and operational excellence.
In his new role as President, Eric will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, working closely with the executive team to drive sustainable growth, elevate the TGF brand, and ensure the organization continues to deliver exceptional value to customers, partners, and employees. He will also play a key role in shaping the company’s long-term vision, reinforcing TGF’s commitment to innovation, culture, and customer experience.
“Eric’s leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to our culture have been instrumental in our success,” said Angela Bauer, Chief Executive Officer of Truly Good Foods. “As President, he will be uniquely positioned to accelerate our growth while fostering the values that make TGF a truly special place to work and do business.”
Since joining TGF, Eric has consistently lived out our SNACK values Sparking growth and curiosity, Nurturing integrity, Advancing leadership, Captivating customers, and Kindling collaboration. His proven ability to unite teams, drive strategic growth, and elevate performance makes him well-equipped to guide Truly Good Foods into its next phase of success.
Eric Leonard’s appointment as President ushers in a new era of innovation and momentum for Truly Good Foods, with bold plans to grow our reach, enhance our brand, and set new standards for excellence.
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About Truly Good Foods: Flavor runs in the family. Truly Good Foods has a passion for snacks and has specialized in quality snacking for more than 48 years. Women-owned and second-generation family-operated, TGF is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with a recently expanded manufacturing facility and five additional operating centers across the U.S. Bulk snack mixes are the foundation of their offerings with a wide variety of over 2,000 manufactured and distributed products, ensuring a full snack program.
Truly Good Snacks = Premium, Familiar Ingredients + Fun Culinary Flavors + Functional Benefits.
BANFF, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Banff Sunshine Village is honoured to welcome the Stoney Nakoda Watäga Dancers and Singers for a weekend of cultural celebration on September 6th and 7th at Sunshine Meadows.
Banff Sunshine Village acknowledges that Banff National Park lies within the traditional and ancestral territory of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation and Tsuut’ina Nation, as well as the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika Nations. We also recognize Treaties 6, 7, and 8, and the Métis peoples who reside in Alberta. For generations, the lands and waters of Banff National Park have been places of sustenance, ceremony, travel, and trade for Indigenous peoples.
In celebration of this rich heritage, Banff Sunshine has invited the Stoney Nakoda Watäga Dancers and Singers to share their traditions through song, dance, and storytelling. Visitors are invited to experience Indigenous culture in the alpine setting of Sunshine Meadows, surrounded by panoramic mountain views.
Guests can enjoy two live performances each day at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with opportunities to connect with the dancers and singers throughout the village to learn more about the history and stories of the land.
Participation in the performances is included with a valid gondola sightseeing pass.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to share first nations culture with our guests, through welcoming the Stoney Nakoda Watäga Dancers and Singers to Sunshine Meadows,” said Kendra Scurfield, VP of Marketing, Brand & Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. “The cultural performances will showcase the beauty of the stony culture, and touch on the importance of the land we’re lucky enough to call home.”
Banff Sunshine Village is home of Canada’s Best Snow, Canada’s Hottest Lifts, Banff’s only ski-in, ski-out hotel Sunshine Mountain Lodge, and Canada’s Best Spring Skiing. The resort is famous for its extra-long ski and snowboard season which spans from early November until late May. Located just 90 minutes west of Calgary’s International Airport, and 15 minutes west of the town of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is wide-open for skiing and snowboarding until May 19th, 2025.
Contact Information
Kendra Scurfield VP of Marketing, Brand and Communications kscurfield@skibanff.com +1-403-830-7946
Human-Driven Translation Firm Warns CEOs, Governments and Lawmakers of Catastrophic Risks
CHEYENNE, WYOMING / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc., a premier human-driven translation and localization provider since 1987, today issued a global warning to corporations, law firms, and governments: AI-generated translation is a ticking time bomb.
As industries increasingly turn to machine-driven translation platforms, they often overlook the catastrophic risks of mistranslated contracts, compliance documents, medical texts, and international negotiations.
“One mistranslated clause can void a billion-dollar deal, sink a merger or spark a diplomatic incident,” said Alain J. Roy, founder of ASTA-USA. “We’ve already witnessed it. AI translation doesn’t recognize nuance, culture or context – and that failure is costing organizations their reputations, money, and in some cases, lives.”
The Next Corporate Scandal – Real-World Proof
ASTA-USA warns that AI translation failures will soon dominate headlines the same way corporate fraud, cyber breaches, and product recalls have in the past decade. Unlike those crises, however, AI translation errors are often invisible until it’s too late.
Medical Misdiagnosis Leads to $71M Lawsuit
In one of the most infamous U.S. medical translation errors, the Spanish word “intoxicado” was mistranslated as “intoxicated” instead of “poisoned.” The error resulted in catastrophic misdiagnosis and lifelong disability, ultimately costing the hospital $71 million in damages. A single mistranslation can destroy both human lives and financial stability.
High-Stakes Finance at Risk
Mergers & acquisitions involving cross-border entities are particularly vulnerable. ASTA-USA’s legal translation experts warn that a single mistranslated clause in Mandarin or other high-context languages could alter binding obligations, derail negotiations or invite costly litigation. In global finance, even a “minor” AI error could unravel a billion-dollar deal.
Government Rejections of AI Translations
U.S. immigration and asylum cases have already been compromised by AI translation errors. In several instances, AI tools failed to accurately process Pashto and Dari applications, leading to denials or delays for refugees. U.S. agencies, including USCIS, explicitly refuse machine-translated documents because they cannot meet legal standards of certification, accuracy or confidentiality.
“This is not a hypothetical risk,” Roy continued. “It’s happening right now. But companies are too dazzled by the speed of AI to see the financial and reputational wreckage in its wake.”
ASTA-USA’s Human Guarantee
ASTA-USA has delivered flawless human translation and verification services across every industry sector. Its ExAct™ three-step quality process – translation, independent proofreading, and executive verification – ensures no contract, compliance filing or government document has ever been refused or challenged.
ASTA-USA employs more than 700 certified linguists, each with over 12 years of specialized expertise. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations, top law firms, and government agencies that demand accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural precision.
A Call to Action
ASTA-USA urges CEOs, general counsels, compliance officers, and lawmakers to re-examine their reliance on AI translation before the next major corporate scandal unfolds.
“AI translates words. Humans translate meaning. And when meaning is lost, so is trust, law, and reputation,” said Roy. “The time to act is now.”
About ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc.
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. is built on a legacy that began in 1987, when founder Alain J. Roy first provided specialized language translation services alongside his business management consulting practice. Established later as its own dedicated firm, ASTA-USA continues to provide premier human-driven translation and localization services to corporations, law firms, and government agencies worldwide. The company’s proprietary ExAct™ verification process has set the gold standard for accuracy, speed, and confidentiality in global communication. For more information, visit ASTA-USA.com.
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CASCAIS, PORTUGAL / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM:PLSR)(TSXV:PLSR)(OTCQB:PSRHF) (“Pulsar” or the “Company“), a leading helium project development company, is pleased to announce that Thomas Abraham-James, Pulsar’s CEO, and Brad Cage, Vice President Engineering, will provide a live investor presentation via Investor Meet Company on 3 September 2025 at 4:30 pm BST (08:30 am PST, 10:30 am CST, 11:30 am EST).
Thomas Abraham-James will be providing an update on Pulsar’s recent news flow, including:
The recent £3.7 million (approximately C$7 million) fundraise, and how the funds will advance the Company’s flagship Topaz Project in Minnesota.
Pulsar’s recent major flow test results, with natural flow rates more than tripling those recorded in 2024.
The non-binding US$12.5 million project financing expression of interest from University Bank, Michigan, to finance the construction of a helium processing plant at the Topaz Project.
The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted pre-event via your Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 2 September 2025 at 09:00 am BST, or at any time during the live presentation.
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Pulsar Helium Inc. is a publicly traded company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker PLSR, as well as on the OTCQB with the ticker PSRHF. Pulsar’s portfolio consists of its flagship Topaz helium project in Minnesota, USA, and the Tunu helium project in Greenland. Pulsar is the first mover in both locations with primary helium occurrences not associated with the production of hydrocarbons identified at each.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) that relate to the Company’s current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result”, “are expected to”, “expects”, “will continue”, “is anticipated”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimated”, “intends”, “plans”, “forecast”, “projection”, “strategy”, “objective” and “outlook”) are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the potential impact of the drill results, flow testing and pressure testing on the next iteration of the resource estimate; the potential of CO2 as a valuable by-product of the Company’s future helium production; and the potential for future wells. Forward-looking statements may involve estimates and are based upon assumptions made by management of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Company’s capital cost estimates, management’s expectations regarding the availability of capital to fund the Company’s future capital and operating requirements and the ability to obtain all requisite regulatory approvals.
No reserves have been assigned in connection with the Company’s property interests to date, given their early stage of development. The future value of the Company is therefore dependent on the success or otherwise of its activities, which are principally directed toward the future exploration, appraisal and development of its assets, and potential acquisition of property interests in the future. Un-risked Contingent and Prospective Helium Volumes have been defined at the Topaz Project. However, estimating helium volumes is subject to significant uncertainties associated with technical data and the interpretation of that data, future commodity prices, and development and operating costs. There can be no guarantee that the Company will successfully convert its helium volume to reserves and produce that estimated volume. Estimates may alter significantly or become more uncertain when new information becomes available due to for example, additional drilling or production tests over the life of eld. As estimates change, development and production plans may also vary. Downward revision of helium volume estimates may adversely affect the Company’s operational or financial performance.
Helium volume estimates are expressions of judgement based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. These estimates are imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate and require adjustment or, even if valid when originally calculated, may alter significantly when new information or techniques become available. As further information becomes available through additional drilling and analysis the estimates are likely to change. Any adjustments to volume could affect the Company’s exploration and development plans which may, in turn, affect the Company’s performance. The process of estimating helium resources is complex and requires significant decisions and assumptions to be made in evaluating the reliability of available geological, geophysical, engineering, and economic date for each property. Different engineers may make different estimates of resources, cash flows, or other variables based on the same available data.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward- looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, that Pulsar may be unsuccessful in drilling commercially productive wells; the uncertainty of resource estimation; operational risks in conducting exploration, including that flow-testing, pressure testing and drill costs may be higher than estimates; commodity prices; health, safety and environmental factors; and other factors set forth above as well as under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements and Market and Industry Data” and “Risk Factors” in the AIM Admission Document published on October 14, 2024 found on the Company’s web site at https://pulsarhelium.com/investors/aim-rule-26/default.aspx and the Company’s Annual Information Form dated as of July 31, 2025 found on the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are as of the date of this news release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. No assurance can be given that the forward-looking statements herein will prove to be correct and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
