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Hot topicSanta Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Co., Ltd. (ROHM) today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with TSMC on the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for electric vehicle applications. The partnership will integrate ROHM's device development technology with TSMC's industry-leading GaN-on-silicon process technology to meet the growing demand for superior high-voltage and high-frequency properties over silicon for power devices. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC adapters and server power supplies. TSMC, a leader in sustainability and green manufacturing, supports GaN technology for its potential environmental benefits in automotive applications, such as on-board chargers and inverters for electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership builds on ROHM and TSMC’s history of collaboration in GaN power devices. In 2023, ROHM adopted TSMC’s 650V GaN high-electron mobility transistors (HEMT), a process increasingly being used in consumer and industrial devices as part of ROHM's EcoGaNTM series, including the 45W AC adapter (fast charger) "C4 Duo" produced by Innergie, a brand of Delta Electronics, Inc. “GaN devices, capable of high-frequency operation, are highly anticipated for their contribution to miniaturization and energy savings, which can help achieve a decarbonized society. Reliable partners are crucial for implementing these innovations in society, and we are pleased to collaborate with TSMC, which possesses world-leading advanced manufacturing technology" said Katsumi Azuma, Member of the Board and Senior Managing Executive Officer at ROHM. “In addition to this partnership, by providing user-friendly GaN solutions that include control ICs to maximize GaN performance, we aim to promote the adoption of GaN in the automotive industry.” “As we move forward with the next generations of our GaN process technology, TSMC and ROHM are extending our partnership to the development and production of GaN power devices for automotive applications,” said Chien-Hsin Lee, Senior Director of Specialty Technology Business Development at TSMC. “By combining TSMC's expertise in semiconductor manufacturing with ROHM's proficiency in power device design, we strive to push the boundaries of GaN technology and its implementation for EVs.” About TSMC TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world. TSMC deployed 288 distinct process technologies and manufactured 11,895 products for 528 customers in 2023 by providing broadest range of advanced, specialty and advanced packaging technology services. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information, please visit https://www.tsmc.com . About ROHM Established in 1958, ROHM provides IC and discrete semiconductors characterized by outstanding quality and reliability for a broad range of markets, including the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets via its global development and sales network. In the power and analog field, ROHM proposes the suitable solution for each application with power devices such as SiC driver ICs to maximize their performance and peripheral components such as transistors, diodes, and resistors. Further information on ROHM can be found at https://www.rohm.com . EcoGaNTM is a trademark or registered trademark of ROHM Co., Ltd. Attachment Keng Ly ROHM Semiconductor (248) 348-9920 kly@rohmsemiconductor.com Heather Savage BWW Communications (408) 507-4398 heather.savage@bwwcomms.com
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After strong first game under new coach, Blues meet red-hot DevilsTORONTO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivalry Corp. (the " Company " or " Rivalry ") (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, is pleased to announce that it has closed the third tranche (the “ Third Closing ”) of its non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the " Units "), previously announced on November 26, 2024 (the " Offering "). Under the Third Closing, the Company issued 2,231,253 Units at a price of $0.15 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $334,688. The Company may complete one or more additional closings, for aggregate gross proceeds (together with the proceeds raised under the initial closing, second closing and Third Closing) of up to approximately USD$3 million. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars. Each Unit is comprised of one (1) subordinate voting share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Subordinate Voting Share ") and one-half of one (1/2) Subordinate Voting Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a " Warrant "). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Warrant Share ") at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share for a period of 12 months from the date hereof, subject to the Company's right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants upon 30 days' notice in the event that the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares is equal to or exceeds $0.50 on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other recognized Canadian stock exchange as the Subordinate Voting Shares are primarily traded on) for a period of 10 consecutive trading days. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for corporate development and general working capital purposes. The Subordinate Voting Shares and Warrants, and any securities issuable upon exercise thereof, are subject to a four-month statutory hold period, in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The Company has paid an aggregate of $10,501.20 in finder's fees in connection with the Third Closing. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. 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 applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. 100,200 Units were issued to family members of Steven Isenberg, a director of the Company and a "related party" (within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101")) and 500,000 Units were issued to Kevin Wimer, a director of the Company and a "related party", and such issuances are considered a "related party transaction" for the purposes of MI 61-101. Such related party transaction is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities being issued to the related parties nor the consideration being paid by the related parties exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The purchasers of the Units and the extent of such participation were not finalized until shortly prior to the completion of the Offering. Accordingly, it was not possible to publicly disclose details of the nature and extent of related party participation in the transactions contemplated hereby pursuant to a material change report filed at least 21 days prior to the completion of such transactions. About Rivalry Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited , a leading sport betting and media company offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the digital generation. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions, as well as an internet gaming registration in Ontario, and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. With world class creative execution and brand positioning in online culture, a native crypto token, and demonstrated market leadership among digital-first users Rivalry is shaping the future of online gambling for a generation born on the internet. Company Contact: Steven Salz, Co-founder & CEO ss@rivalry.com Investor Contact: investors@rivalry.com Media Contact: Cody Luongo, Head of Communications cody@rivalry.com 203-947-1936 Neither the 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 press release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "could", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "project" and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of the Company at the date the statements are made based on information then available to the Company. Various factors and assumptions are applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve a number of known and unknown, variables, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations; the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses; the esports and sports betting industry being a heavily regulated industry; the complex and evolving regulatory environment for the online gaming and online gambling industry; the success of esports and other betting products are not guaranteed; changes in public perception of the esports and online gambling industry; failure to retain or add customers; the Company having a limited operating history; negative cash flow from operations; operational risks; cybersecurity risks; reliance on management; reliance on third parties and third-party networks; exchange rate risks; risks related to cryptocurrency transactions; risk of intellectual property infringement or invalid claims; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and general economic, market and business conditions. For additional risks, please see the Company’s MD&A dated April 30, 2024 and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. No assurance can be given that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Source: Rivalry Corp.Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Announces Participation in a Virtual Bank Conference
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And when Murray takes the court against the Toronto Raptors , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God's way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray's mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching," Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram's status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. "That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBAThe report, titled “Opportunities for Shipping to Enable Cross-border CCUS Initiatives”, found that shipping CO2 will be especially important in Asia Pacific (APAC) due to the vast oceans and seas that separate emitters and sequestration sites, when compared to Europe. To address this, several APAC governments, including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, are pursuing cross-border partnerships and initiatives to support cross-border CO2 transportation and sequestration. The study estimated that approximately 100 million tons per annum (MtPA) of CO2 captured using carbon capture technologies is expected to be transported across national borders in APAC by 2050. Transporting this annual tonnage would require between 85 to 150 liquefied CO2 carriers of 50 kt capacity where the total investments needed for these vessels by 2050 could reach up to USD 25 billion. Creating a market of this scale will necessitate concerted efforts from both the public and the private sector, including economic incentives, long-term contracts for midstream players, and greater clarity on key standards. Shipping CO2 is more economical over long distances compared to pipeline transport Engaging approximately 60 individuals from 17 industry stakeholder organisations in group workshops and interviews, the study explored scenarios where shipping could play a role in CO2 transport. The study found that shipping becomes economically advantageous compared with pipeline transport of the same amount of CO2 at longer distances. A threshold distance of 500 km was identified to be economically viable for transporting 5 MtPA CO2 transport via shipping. The emerging cross-border CCUS hubs and routes that are aligned with this criteria for CO2 shipping include the Northern Lights project, which spans 500 to 1,000 km; intra-Southeast Asia routes ranging from 450 to 970 km; and the longest routes, Northeast Asia to Australia, which extends from 6,000 to 11,000 km. Several financial and regulatory gaps also need to be addressed before cross-border CCUS materialises. The investment required to scale up cross-border CCUS, including shipbuilding, port and terminal infrastructure development, is substantial. The end-to-end levelised cost of cross-border CCUS with shipping ranges from USD 141-174 per ton of CO2 for Southeast Asia routes to USD 167-287 per ton of CO2 for Northeast Asia-Australia routes. Capture and shipping costs constitute 60-80% of the estimated total expenses. A significant gap exists between levelised cross-border CCUS costs and domestic carbon pricing in APAC. Current carbon taxes and emissions trading system prices range from USD 2 to 18 per ton of CO2, representing approximately a ten-fold gap with the range of levelised CCUS costs in this region. Without additional financial support, the economics of cross-border CCUS could impede its development. Nascent regulations could also hinder the development of cross-border CCUS in the region. Countries need to establish domestic regulations governing carbon accounting and verification methodologies for CCUS, as well as permitting procedures for cross-border CCUS projects. Additionally, bilateral and multilateral frameworks are required to clarify jurisdictional authority for cross-border projects and allocate commercial and operational liabilities for CO2 leaks during transport across the value chain. Establishing these regulations and frameworks can provide greater certainty for project developers, mitigating policy risks and supporting CCUS projects and offtake agreements. To stimulate cross-border CCUS investment, stakeholders need clear technical specifications for CO2 pressure, temperature, and purity, as these have significant cost, operational, and safety implications. While shipping CO2 under low pressure may offer economic benefits, such as increased vessel capacity and lower capital expenditure, it is operationally disadvantaged because storing CO2 at such conditions, which are closer to the triple point will increase the risk of dry ice formation. Impurities in CO2 may also have implications on infrastructure buildout. The purification process to remove impurities can be costly, presenting a trade-off for companies who must decide between the cost of purification and the risk of accommodating impurities impacting the infrastructure system. CO2 purity specifications and responsibility for purification need to be aligned within a project’s value chain from capture to sequestration, to provide clarity and interoperability among participants along the value chain. In APAC, the prevalence of sizeable emitters (defined as > 1 MtPA CO2 emitted) reduces the need to aggregate captured CO2 from different emitters. This opens the possibility of relaxing impurity thresholds compared to open-source models, which are more prevalent in Europe, that need to maintain more stringent CO2 purity specifications to accommodate the aggregation of captured CO2 from a diverse set of emitters. The study identified three components that governments and private sector players must provide to activate the shipping industry for cross-border CCUS. Direct economic support: Governments can extend economic assistance to midstream players, such as shipping and port providers, through financial incentives and new business models. These measures can reduce upfront capital expenditure and overall project costs, making cross-border CO2 shipping more viable. Long-term contracts and minimum volume guarantees: Emitters need to provide long-term contracts to shipping and terminal providers – ideally 10 years or more – and commit to transporting a minimum volume of CO2. This will give value chain participants greater certainty for planning and obtaining necessary financing for investments in vessels and terminal capacity. Clarity on standards and specifications for shipping: Shipping providers need clear regulations and guidelines on the standards governing tolerance limits for impurities in CO2 cargo, operating pressures, and temperatures along the value chain. Early alignment on specifications will enable midstream players to develop interoperable infrastructure. The success of CCUS hinges on the simultaneous development of all parts of its value chain, including midstream activities like shipping and intermediate storage. By collaborating and addressing the challenges identified in this study, both public and private stakeholders can successfully develop the full CCUS value chain, unlocking the decarbonisation opportunities offered by this solution. Professor Lynn Loo, CEO, GCMD said: “Our study shows that APAC has the potential to lead in CO2 shipping. In APAC, emitters and sinks are often separated by large bodies of water over vast distances, unlike Northern Europe where CCUS facilities are more geographically concentrated. This makes shipping a more attractive mode of CO2 transport in APAC, underscoring the importance of building up a shipping ecosystem. This effort entails constructing CO2 carriers, developing port-side infrastructure, establishing standards and guidelines for transporting and offloading CO2, and upskilling crew with requisite training. In this context, our earlier study that examined the challenges and opportunities for offloading CO2 provides complementary insights applicable to the downstream stage of the value chain. It’s by piecing all the different parts of the value chain that we can collectively enable cross-border CCUS activities.” Carl Clayton, Partner & Associate Director, Global Co-Lead for BCG’s CCUS Topic said: “The unique distribution of large emitters and sequestration sites across APAC offers significant opportunities for CO2 shipping and cross-border CCUS. Northeast Asian emitting countries have a chance to drive technological innovation and strengthen their leadership in commodity shipping, while Southeast Asia and Australia can utilise their vast depleted oil and gas and other storage assets, to foster green economy growth and international collaboration. Government support will be essential in the short term to ensure economic viability and to address cross value chain risks. Additionally, the industry must align on technical specifications, including CO2 pressure, temperature, and purity specifications, to enable seamless operations and infrastructure interoperability.” To access the full study findings, please download the report . Source: Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)