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DealMaker named one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Companies-to-Watch

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DealMaker is excited to announce that it has been named a Company-to-Watch by the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the award recognizes emerging technology companies across North America. Founded by two lawyers in the capital markets industry, DealMaker’s mission is to make online capital raising mainstream by allowing companies to raise capital digitally, from their communities. It provides a suite of technology tools including ecommerce checkouts for buying securities, stakeholder communication tools and digital marketing integrations. DealMaker is an e-commerce-style digital platform that enables companies to easily raise capital online and market capital raises to the broader public. Co-Founders Rebecca Kacaba and Mat Goldstein came up with the idea for DealMaker in 2015 while running a startup practice in their law firm. DealMaker's CEO, Rebecca Kacaba, credits their commitment to adaptability coupled with their ability to be forward-thinking and innovative with the company's early-stage success. Kacaba said, “As a company born from the drive to disrupt the decades-old antiquated industry of the capital markets, we fully embrace and lean into innovation and quick pivots. The motto ‘Our Business is Change’ reinforces the belief that we’re comfortable where others are not - we need to constantly live in the mindset of adaptation. Landing on Deloitte’s Companies-to-Watch list is a testament to our drive for forward-thinking innovation.” This award win comes right after DealMaker’s second consecutive year ranking in the Top 10 of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Top Growing Companies, ranking this year in 6th place and last year in 3rd place. Mat Goldstein, DealMaker’s Co-Founder and CSO, said “DealMaker is a pioneer in developing the online relationship between companies and their investors. We saw a huge pain point in the market where our clients were suffering, where the process of raising capital from investors was still paper-based, expensive, and obsolete - ripe for disruption. Our innovation in the space to digitize and simplify process solidifies us as a leader in this emerging market. To be given this honour as a Deloitte Company-to-Watch proves we are on the right track.” The DealMaker platform allows brands to tap into fundraising solutions beyond traditional venture capital, by using the internet to help companies to turn their customers and fans into investors and shareholders. Also called Equity or Investor Crowdfunding, DealMaker’s software facilitates raising capital across a variety of offering structures, in both Canada and the US, tapping into exemptions including Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, OM and Private Placements. The Companies-to-Watch category is a ranking of Canadian technology companies with the potential to be future Technology Fast 50™ candidates by their revenue growth percentage over their last three years of operation. “Congratulations to this year’s Companies-to-Watch winners,” commented Anders McKenzie, partner and national leader for the Technology Fast 50 program at Deloitte Canada. “These companies have demonstrated promising growth trajectories and an exemplary ability to seize opportunities even in the face of a challenging economic context. This sets them apart as members of an emerging cohort of tech leaders in Canada. We look forward to keeping an eye on their progress in the months and years to come.” To date, DealMaker has processed over $2B in transactions and over 1,000,000 investments - more than any counterparts or competitor in North America. DealMaker’s technology was deployed in eight of the 10 largest online capital raises globally in the past 14 months. Issuers and organizations in the capital markets can learn more about DealMaker at dealmaker.tech. About DealMaker DealMaker is making online capital raising mainstream with a sophisticated suite of primary issuance and shareholder management solutions, including investor ranking algorithms and data analytics tools. Its mission is to put brands and founders back in control, running streamlined, successful capital raises in one centralized platform for investors globally. The company has offices in Toronto, Canada, Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Visit DealMaker.tech for more information. About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the program recognizes business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in four distinct categories: Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise—Industry leaders, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying thriving technology companies in the United States and Canada. The 2023 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBCx, Osler, EDC, CCI, TMX, Clarity, and Lafond. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca. Contact Details DealMaker Natasha Jose natasha.jose@dealmaker.tech Company Website https://www.dealmaker.tech/

November 08, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Mainz Biomed’s (NASDAQ: MYNZ) ColoFuture Study Reveals “Groundbreaking Results”: ColoAlert® Raises The Bar For Colorectal Cancer Detection

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Throughout the world, colorectal cancer has emerged as the third most prevalent form of cancer. Traditionally observed in individuals aged 45 and above, this malignancy is now displaying a troubling trend of affecting younger individuals. Startling data indicates a consistent increase in newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer among those under the age of 50 over the past few decades. In fact, the National Cancer Institute reports that colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans aged 20 to 59 years old. Despite these alarming statistics, routine colorectal cancer screenings for younger adults remain relatively uncommon due to its perceived rarity within this age group. Mainz Biomed (NASDAQ: MYNZ), a company that specializes in developing molecular genetic diagnostic solutions for life-threatening conditions, has created ColoAlert®, an innovative product that addresses the need for easier and more accessible cancer screenings for quick detection and treatment of colorectal cancer. This non-invasive and user-friendly test aims to make colorectal cancer screening fast, simple and precise. The company reports that the test is the first DNA-based screening test for colorectal cancer in Europe. Mainz recently announced significant advancements with the presentation of its highly anticipated ColoFuture Study results. Originally slated for presentation at the 4th International Conference on Gastroenterology in Paris, the event has been rescheduled from October to December, and Mainz Biomed, in collaboration with the Conference leadership, decided to align the release of the ColoFuture results with the original conference timeline. The ColoFuture study, a comprehensive multinational clinical trial, evaluated the potential integration of innovative gene expression biomarkers (mRNA) into the company's cutting-edge screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC) called ColoAlert. The company reports that this test, which is currently being introduced to markets across Europe and select international regions, has proven to be highly effective and user-friendly. The groundbreaking study results that were presented showcased the following findings: a 94% sensitivity for colorectal cancer (CRC), 97% specificity, and an 80% sensitivity for advanced adenoma (AA). These outcomes reinforce Mainz Biomed's commitment to delivering innovative advancements in cancer detection, and the company reports that they beat competitors whose AA hovers around the 40% number. As the company looks towards the future, it seems to be dedicated to enhancing its portfolio of diagnostic solutions and expanding its presence in global markets. Mainz Biomed also recently announced Tarrin Khairi-Taraki as the Vice President of Commercial Operations, EMEA. Tarrin’s appointment marks an important milestone in Mainz Biomed’s journey towards continued success. As Vice President, Tarrin will be tasked with the commercialization of the company's flagship product, ColoAlert. In his new role, Tarrin will bring his vast expertise and experience to Mainz Biomed's global teams, with a particular focus on driving sales growth and expanding the company's footprint throughout the EMEA region. With his successful track record in sales management and commercial operations at leading life sciences organizations like Alutia (NASDAW: ELUT), Tarrin is poised to advance the company's strategic goals by identifying and executing new market opportunities. His leadership will be instrumental in accelerating Mainz Biomed's growth trajectory and enhancing its impact on the global cancer detection market. “I am thrilled to welcome Tarrin to the Mainz Biomed team,” commented Darin Leigh, Chief Commercial Officer at Mainz Biomed. “With his highly-impressive track record and wealth of experience in the medical diagnostic field, I am confident he’ll play a crucial role in propelling our continued success in the commercialization of ColoAlert®.” With the appointment of Tarrin and the release of data showing efficacy, Mainz Biomed seems poised to disrupt the market and establish itself as a trusted and innovative provider of molecular genetic diagnostic solutions. The company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of diagnostic technology and growth trajectory seems to be making it a force to be reckoned with in the industry, setting it apart from its competitors. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 08, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Substrate AI CEO says Binit will become an indispensable "drummer" for the business

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Substrate Artificial Intelligence (AQSE:SAI.B, OTCQB:SUIAF) CEO Ivan Garcia and CTO Bren Worth speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the company announced the acquisition of software development and digital transformation consultancy Binit. Garcia gives an overview of the rationale behind the acquisition, saying that the move equips Substrate AI with a team of over 100 developers and enhances the company's ability to pursue its core strategy. He reminds viewers that Substrate AI's approach involves turning acquired companies from various sectors into technology-focused businesses through the integration of AI, and says that Binit's role in the Substrate ecosystem will be akin to that of a drummer in a band, maintaining rhythm and cohesion within the company's broader goals. Garcia also spoke about the company's recent interim results. Substrate AI's Chief Technical Officer Bren Worth then discusses a new project the company has been developing, describing it as a collaborative auto GPT agent based on open APIs and GPT technology. This agent operates like a project manager, allowing human guidance to guide the agent's execution of large-scale tasks. While initially serving an internal need for generating course content efficiently, Substrate AI sees the potential to productise this technology, thanks in part to the partnership with Binit. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

November 08, 2023 08:47 AM Eastern Standard Time

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NexTech3D.ai announces partnership with Pixelloid Studios to help fuel hiring of talent

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Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the company's partnership with Pixelloid Studios to assist in recruiting talent for its new office in Hyderabad, India. Pixelloid Studios is a creative studio specializing in 3D content creation and animation, serving clients such as Disney and other major players in the industry. The studio has an impressive track record, having graduated over 3000 students. Gappelberg explained that this partnership will provide Nextech3D.ai with access to a large pool of talented and trained individuals who have completed Pixelloid's advanced 3D training program. This collaboration is a significant step for Nextech3D.ai as it seeks to address the growing demand for 3D models from clients like Amazon and others. By tapping into Pixelloid's network of skilled graduates, Nextech3D.ai aims to bolster its capabilities and expand its capacity to deliver high-quality 3D models, further positioning itself as a leading player in the 3D modeling space. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

November 07, 2023 12:51 PM Eastern Standard Time

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ToolsGroup Announces Latest Enhancements to JustEnough® Retail Planning and Execution Suite

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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its JustEnough Retail Planning and Execution suite, making major advancements in its Assortment Planning and Allocation capabilities. This is just the latest of the company’s significant strides towards making supply chains a force for good by helping organizations lower inventory, ensure product availability, and improve customer satisfaction across channels. “As a longtime partner, we have seen firsthand why the JustEnough solution is a leader in retail planning and execution worldwide,” said Greg Marmulak, Founder and Managing Partner, Inventory Worx. “Thanks to this technology, we can better equip our customers to adapt to marketplace changes, ensuring customer satisfaction while supporting business goals and streamlining processes. We’re excited to implement these new enhancements and continue developing our supply chain best practices in collaboration with ToolsGroup.” JustEnough v2023.3 delivers: · Enhanced target creation in Assortment Planning that supports user-defined update periods and returns choice recommendations corresponding to those product updates. · Upgraded attribute cluster management that saves users time by enabling bulk/aggregate changes across clusters with a common attribute. · Accelerated processing time that further improves best-in-class Allocation capabilities and system performance. “We are eager to share these enhancements with our customers, whose direct feedback, along with ToolsGroup’s focus on continuous improvement, has helped guide our roadmap development,” said Sahil Gupta, ToolsGroup’s Chief Product Officer. “We value our customers as partners, and through partnering with our customer base, we’ve developed a solution that better incorporates the fine art of assortment planning into the deep science inherent in the system.” “ToolsGroup’s customer-centric innovation helps over 400 companies around the world achieve competitive, efficient, and profitable supply chains,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Our close collaboration with these organizations has garnered us industry recognition and – more important – the respect and trust of our customers. We’re proud to deliver the best-in-class solutions that drive their continued success, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance business performance.” Customers and analysts alike recognize ToolsGroup as a retail planning leader. See the full list of accolades HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

November 07, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Augmented Reality (AR) in the Classroom: Snap’s AR technology offers endless possibilities for creativity, engagement, and exploration.

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/QEuZ5YDnkRQ Through the magic of augmented reality (AR), students can learn in an immersive and flexible environment no matter where they are, helping them to better understand and engage with complex STEM concepts. Research shows that using virtual reality learning can deepen student comprehension through interactivity, greater context to the world, and a sense of scale and proximity that might not otherwise be possible. Snap’s AR technology offers endless possibilities for creativity, engagement and exploration. In traditional online learning environments, over half of students abandon their STEM courses before completion. To fill this gap, AR can aid in presenting complex concepts in a more tangible 3D format that empowers students to achieve their best. Through a partnership with Snap, Inspirit is hoping to make STEM learning more interactive and engaging for all students through their digital platform, the Innovative Learning Hub. Inspirit is creating 25 more Lenses powered by Snap AR focused on STEM curriculums that will be rolled out to at least 50 schools nationwide next school year. This exciting partnership was the focus of a nationwide media tour featuring Sophia Dominguez, the Director of AR Platform Partnerships & Ecosystem at Snap and Amrutha Vasan is the Co-Founder and COO of Inspirit include: Topics that they discussed during the media tour included: How augmented reality can supplement learning in the classroom. Ways that Snap’s AR technology offers endless possibilities for creativity, engagement and exploration. Partnership between Snap and Inspirit to bring immersive AR learning technology to classrooms to help revolutionize the way students learn. To learn more visit inspiritVR.com Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 07, 2023 09:47 AM Eastern Standard Time

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November 07, 2023 09:38 AM Eastern Standard Time

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From Coal To Renewables: Altius Minerals

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Altius Minerals Corporation (OTCQX: ATUSF) (TSX: ALS), a Canadian diversified royalty company, is positioning itself strategically in the energy sector by transitioning from thermal coal to renewable energy royalties. This shift not only aligns with the global push towards decarbonization but also reflects the economic advantages of renewable energy on the grid. Altius Minerals acquired its first portfolio of royalties (after buying a single royalty in 2003) in late 2013. The portfolio included royalties on Canada’s world-leading potash mines in Saskatchewan, but the seller of the portfolio bundled the potash royalties with coal royalties on Alberta thermal coal mines. In 2015, both the Alberta and Canadian federal governments made announcements to significantly accelerate the phase-out of coal-fired electricity. This meant that mines (and Altius’s associated royalty) that were originally expected to run until 2055 received a government mandate to end by 2030. This represented a significant loss of potential royalty revenue to Altius – but also caused management to evaluate how best to evolve as a company. Altius recognized the need to divest from thermal coal and seize the opportunities presented by the growing renewable energy industry, and the company has taken an active stance in an industry that is often criticized for its contribution to climate change. The company’s move towards renewable energy was accelerated in 2019 when Altius acquired Great Bay Renewables, a private U.S. renewable energy company, to form a renewable energy royalty company. In 2020, Altius attracted prominent private equity player Apollo as a joint venture partner in its renewable energy business. This partnership signaled the growing interest and confidence in the renewable energy sector. Subsequently, in 2021, Altius successfully completed an initial public offering (IPO) for its renewable energy royalty vehicle, now known as Altius Renewable Royalties (OTCQX: ATRWF) (TSX: ARR). Altius is a royalty company that, unlike most of its competitors, has very little gold royalty exposure. Although gold has properties that make it uniquely adaptable for uses including medical and technology applications, its main demand source is jewelry and coins. Contrast that with copper, which, along with potash, makes up Altius’s main exposures. Altius has always pursued large, global end-use markets that address global sustainability problems. Most of the royalty revenue comes from potash, electrification battery metals and iron ore for green steel, along with their core holding in subsidiary ARR. These markets align with multiple UN sustainable development goals, such as eradicating poverty, ensuring renewable energy, responsible procurement and more. This strategic focus aligns with the values of stakeholders who believe in these goals. As a publicly listed company, ARR currently holds 33 royalties on wind, solar and soon-to-be battery storage projects in the United States. This extensive portfolio potentially positions ARR as a key player in the renewable energy royalties industry. Additionally, ARR has a robust 15 GW pipeline, showcasing its potential for future growth and expansion. The market for renewable energy royalties could be massive. With the increasing global focus on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, investments in wind, solar and other renewable energy projects are expected to soar. According to Allied Market Research, the global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2030. Renewable energy royalties, in particular, have recently emerged as a growing segment of the renewable energy industry. As countries and corporations prioritize renewable energy to combat climate change and achieve sustainability goals, the demand for investments in this sector will likely continue to grow. Altius Minerals, with its focus on diversified minerals royalties, recognized this emerging market trend and strategically made its foray into the renewable energy sector. The potential size of the renewable energy royalties industry is expected to be larger than the scope of Altius Minerals itself. The massive investments in clean energy projects worldwide, coupled with the growing number of companies and investors involved in renewable energy royalties, indicate that the market has significant potential for expansion. Altius Minerals' strategic shift from coal royalties to renewable energy royalties through the formation of ARR demonstrates the company's adaptability and foresight in capitalizing on the potentially shifting landscape of the energy sector. With its IPO and an extensive portfolio of wind, solar and soon battery storage royalties, ARR seems well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for renewable energy as the global transition to clean energy continues to gain momentum. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 07, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Risk Ledger secures £6.25m to prevent cyber attacks on the supply chains of nation’s largest enterprises

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Organisations have been laser focussed on protecting their own networks, applications, physical premises and people against cyber security attacks but have neglected their exposure to suppliers. Indeed, over the past 3 years, a staggering 73% of organisations have been affected by a third-party security breach. Helping these businesses toughen their resilience against such attacks, cyber security business Risk Ledger is today announcing it has raised a £6.25 million series A funding round to strengthen supply chains. The funding round was led by UK investor Mercia Ventures, which joins Seedcamp, Firstminute Capital, Episode 1, Village Global as well as Finnish VC Lifeline Ventures as investors. To date, Risk Ledger has raised a total of £9.8 million in venture funding. Recent cyber attacks on The Metropolitan Police and NHS Trusts through their supply chains have the potential to compromise the UK’s national security and private citizen data. A threat alert by the National Cyber Security Centre is also warning of increased state-sponsored attacks against UK critical national infrastructure. Supply chain attacks are on the rise, and can have severe impacts, as the Solarwinds, Log4J, and MOVEit Transfer attacks have shown. According to recent research by KPMG, 73% of the surveyed organisations had experienced at least one significant disruption, caused by a third party, within the last three years, while 85% said that their business considers third party risk management (TPRM) a strategic priority. The cost of global supply chain attacks is expected to reach $46 billion this year (Juniper Research). Organisations are increasingly trusting others with critical business functions and sensitive data, meaning vulnerabilities can appear anywhere in the supply chain, from suppliers to partners. Traditional, point in time cyber security risk assessments make for poor quality data that goes out of date fast, offering little protection. Risk Ledger offers an innovative social network approach to supply chain risk management, allowing organisations to use the platform as both clients and suppliers, able to share with connected organisations a single profile of their controls across 12 security domains, including ESG and financial risk. This reveals relationships in many directions and allows for a unique visualisation of the entire supply chain ecosystem, and the uncovering of critical interdependencies, concentration risks and single points of failure well beyond immediate third party connections. It also results in more accurate and real time data, giving organisations the ability to make better decisions to protect their business from supply chain threats. Haydn Brooks, co-founder and CEO, at Risk Ledger commented: “The unique ability of Risk Ledger to map relationships and interdependencies in the supply chain allows organisations to understand where they sit within their own supplier ecosystem and how different incidents may impact their organisation given those interdependencies.” Risk Ledger has seen rapid adoption over the past two years and today counts over 5,000 organisations with 17,000 users across large public sector and financial services organisations as customers. Client bookings have consistently doubled year on year, or more, since the company launched its platform in 2020. Risk Ledger's growing international client base includes many organisations in sensitive sectors such as critical national infrastructure, financial services and the public sector, which face particular regulatory scrutiny and need to demonstrate how they effectively limit the risks emanating from their suppliers. Speaking about the value Risk Ledger provides, the former Divisional Information Security Officer at the UK Health Security Agency, David Malkin, stated that “Risk Ledger provides us with a more holistic, real time view of our complex supply chain, helping to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities and issues early.” The new funding will fuel future product development to equip Risk Ledger’s clients with tools to combat supply chain security attacks and allow Risk Ledger to deepen partnerships within key industries. Mercia Ventures invested from its Northern Venture Capital Trust (VCT) funds. Adam Lovell of Mercia Ventures added: “Third-party risk is a major security concern for companies as it’s a factor over which they traditionally have little control. Risk Ledger offers an exciting new approach to third-party risk management. Haydn and Daniel have made remarkable progress in developing the business to date and have a very clear view of the way forward. We are delighted to support their ambitious growth plans.” Risk Ledger’s mission is to build a global network of connected organisations all working together to defend-as-one, detecting, responding, and ultimately preventing cyber attacks in real-time. Risk Ledger aims to enhance security through collaboration and the exchange of information. Haydn Brooks added: “As we push forwards towards our vision, our platform will open up new capabilities within supply chain security. Integrations and future product releases will allow organisations to both understand and react to security incidents in their supply chain, reducing the impact of such incidents and ultimately leading to a more resilient world.” About Risk Ledger Risk Ledger, the winner of the Financial Times’ Tech Champion 2022 Award, is a collaborative platform for supplier due diligence that helps organisations identify, visualise, and mitigate supply chain security risk. The Risk Ledger network connects organisations together to defend-as-one, detecting, responding, and ultimately preventing cyber attacks in real-time. Haydn Brooks and Daniel Saul, the Co-Founders of Risk Ledger, were named on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list of business leaders to watch. Contact Details Risk Ledger Chris Luenen chris@riskledger.com Company Website https://riskledger.com/

November 07, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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