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NoneThings to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: No. 14 BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 14 CFP) at No. 21 Arizona State (8-2, 5-2, No. 21), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) League newcomer Arizona State has a three-game winning streak and BYU is coming off its first loss. The Cougars, after losing at home to Kansas, still control their own destiny in making the Big 12 championship game. They can clinch a spot in that Dec. 7 game as early as Saturday, if they win and instate rival Utah wins at home against No. 22 Iowa State. Arizona State was picked at the bottom of the 16-team league in the preseason media poll, but already has a five-win improvement in coach Kenny Dillingham's second season. No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1, No. 16 CFP) at Kansas (4-6, 3-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are in prime position to make the Big 12 title game in their return to the league after 13 seasons in the Pac-12. If BYU and Utah win, Colorado would be able to claim the other title game spot with a win over Kansas. The Buffs have a four-game winning streak. The Jayhawks need another November win over a ranked Big 12 contender while trying to get bowl eligible for the third season in a row. Kansas has won consecutive games over Top 25 teams for the first time in school history, knocking off Iowa State before BYU. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown a touchdown in a school-record 14 consecutive games, while receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both have more than 800 yards receiving. San Jose State is the only other FBS team with a pair of 800-yard receivers. Becht has 2,628 yards and 17 touchdowns passing for the Cyclones (8-2, 5-2), who are still in Big 12 contention. Oklahoma State goes into its home finale against Texas Tech with a seven-game losing streak, its longest since a nine-game skid from 1977-78. The only longer winless streak since was an 0-10-1 season in 1991. This is Mike Gundy's 20th season as head coach, and his longest losing streak before now was five in a row in 2005, his first season and the last time the Cowboys didn't make a bowl game. ... Baylor plays at Houston for the first time since 1995, the final Southwest Conference season. The Cougars won last year in the only meeting since to even the series 14-14-1. ... Eight Big 12 teams are bowl eligible. As many as six more teams could reach six wins. The Big 12 already has four 1,000-yard rushers, including three who did it last season. UCF's RJ Harvey is the league's top rusher (1,328 yards) and top scorer with 21 touchdowns (19 rushing/two receiving). The others with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons are Texas Tech career rushing leader Tahj Brooks (1,184 yards) and Kansas State's DJ Giddens (1,128 yards). Cam Skattebo with league newcomer Arizona State has 1,074 yards. Devin Neal, the career rushing leader at his hometown university, is 74 yards shy of being the first Kansas player with three 1,000-yard seasons. Cincinnati's Corey Kiner needs 97 yards to reach 1,000 again. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — EJ Neal had 12 points in Sacramento State’s 63-61 win against Air Force on Wednesday night. Neal had five rebounds for the Hornets (2-4). Julian Vaughns shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Jacob Holt had 10 points and shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. The Falcons (2-5) were led by Jeffrey Mills, who posted 19 points. Ethan Taylor added 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals for Air Force. Vaughns scored eight points in the first half and Sacramento State went into halftime trailing 33-22. Sacramento State used a 12-0 second-half run to take the lead at 34-33. Lachlan Brewer scored 10 second-half points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Manchester United criticised over ‘offensive’ price increase for match ticketsNEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) between February 8, 2024 and October 29, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") and those who purchased Chipotle call options or sold put options during the Class Period, of the important January 10, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. So what: If you purchased Chipotle securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the Chipotle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30587 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 10, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Chipotle's portion sizes were inconsistent and left many customers dissatisfied with the Company's offerings; (2) in order to address the issue and retain customer loyalty, Chipotle would have to ensure more generous portion sizes, which would increase cost of sales; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Chipotle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30587 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40 th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cmg-deadline-alert-cmg-investors-with-losses-in-excess-of-100k-have-opportunity-to-lead-chipotle-mexican-grill-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit-filed-by-the-rosen-law-firm-302339657.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.
CHICAGO , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PEAK6 Investments LLC ("PEAK6") today announced that, effective January 1, 2025 , it will move its global headquarters from its current location in Chicago, Illinois to the company's existing office in Austin, Texas , which it established in 2021. PEAK6 affiliates PEAK6 Group LLC, PEAK6 Strategic Capital LLC, PEAK6 APX Holdings LLC and PEAK6 LLC will also relocate their global headquarters to Austin . PEAK6 will maintain its office in Chicago . " Texas has been a cornerstone of PEAK6's growth for over a decade," said PEAK6 Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Matt Hulsizer , who continued, "With the majority of our talented workforce now based in Texas and Austin emerging as our largest office, moving our headquarters was an important decision to be closer to our team. We're excited for the next chapter of PEAK6 that will be written from our new headquarters." Austin's unique blend of creativity, technology and culture provides the ideal environment for PEAK6. The city's highly educated workforce, business climate, and strong entrepreneurial spirit have enabled us to attract top talent and drive innovation. About PEAK6 PEAK6 uses technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, We Insure, FOCUS, Zogo, Evil Geniuses and Poker Power. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/peak6-to-relocate-global-headquarters-to-austin-texas-302339437.html SOURCE PEAK6 Investments
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right NowNew Delhi: The year 2024 was marked by transformative achievements, with numerous path-breaking advancements and strategic milestones in the defence sector. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Indian Armed Forces made significant strides in enhancing national security, technological capabilities, and defence exports. In a major breakthrough, India and China arrived at a broad consensus this year aimed at restoring the ground situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides held massive diplomatic and military dialogues to resolve the deadlock. The breakthrough was achieved based on the principles of mutual and equal security. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on October 24, affirmed that the consensus showed how sustained dialogue can bring about solutions. Record budget and indigenous production: In the Union Budget for FY 2024-25, the MoD was allocated a historic Rs 6.22 lakh crore, the largest among all ministries. To bolster India’s self-reliance in defence, the Ministry introduced the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), which includes 346 strategically important items such as Line Replacement Units, spares, and raw materials. The Ministry also achieved a record growth in indigenous defence production, which surged to Rs 1,26,887 crore in FY 2023-24, reflecting a 16.7 per cent increase from the previous year. Defence exports soar: Defence exports hit a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 32.5 per cent rise over the previous fiscal. Over the past decade, Indian defence exports have grown 31 times since FY 2013-14, driven by the concerted efforts of both the private sector and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). Major defence projects and collaborations: In October 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, for the manufacturing of C-295 transport aircraft. This complex is part of a Rs 21,935-crore contract signed with Airbus Defence and Space in September 2021 for 56 aircraft, with 40 to be built in India by TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). Six of the 16 aircraft have already been inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF). New Defence Capabilities: Several key indigenous defence systems made significant progress this year. The Indian Light Tank (ILT) 'Zorawar' successfully completed trials in high-altitude regions, demonstrating its operational effectiveness in challenging terrains. The INS Arighaat, the second Arihant-class submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024. INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned on December 9, 2024, in Russia, further strengthening India’s naval capabilities. The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand was fully inducted by the IAF in February 2024, marking a significant addition to India’s defence arsenal. Significant Defence Contracts: Several strategic defence contracts were signed in 2024. A contract for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for the Su-30MKI aircraft fleet was signed in September 2024 for over Rs 26,000 crore. A procurement agreement for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft worth Rs 13,500 crore was inked in December 2024. Two contracts for 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III for the Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard were signed in March 2024 at a total value of Rs 8,073.17 crore. Other major contracts include the acquisition of BrahMos missiles worth Rs 19,518 crore and the short refit and dry docking of INS Vikramaditya for Rs 1,207.5 crore. Gaganyaan programme: In a landmark achievement, the Gaganyaan Programme, aimed at India’s first human spaceflight mission, made significant progress. Four Indian Air Force (IAF) astronauts were selected for training at NASA for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station in 2025. The astronauts were awarded the ‘Space Wings’ by Prime Minister Modi in February 2024. Defence cooperation and visits: Rajnath Singh visited the US from August 23 to 26, 2024, where he met with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. The two ministers engaged in extensive discussions on bilateral defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security, and other global issues. During his visit, Singh also met with Jake Sullivan, the US Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Later, from December 8 to 10, 2024, the Defence Minister visited Russia, where he co-chaired the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation with his Russian counterpart in Moscow. Rajnath Singh also met Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two leaders deliberated on various aspects of their bilateral defence relationship. Both affirmed that the strategic partnership between India and Russia holds immense potential, and their combined efforts will lead to significant and fruitful outcomes. Rajnath Singh assumed office as the Defence Minister for the second consecutive term in June 2024. This year also saw key appointments in the Indian Armed Forces, with General Upendra Dwivedi taking over as the Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assuming the role of Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh becoming the Chief of the Air Staff. Likewise, Rajesh Kumar Singh was appointed as the Defence Secretary. Operational preparedness and security: The Indian Army maintained a high state of operational preparedness, ensuring dominance along critical frontiers, including the LAC and Line of Control (LC). It also continued counter-terrorism operations and prioritised infrastructure development in border areas. The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir remained stable, with improvements despite occasional security challenges. India also advanced its technological capabilities with the Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot (UXOR), developed by the R&DE (Engr) in Pune. The robot, which can handle unexploded ordnance up to 1,000 kg, was inducted into service in August 2024. The Indian Air Force (IAF) also inducted indigenous Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems to neutralise aerial threats. Air Force innovation: The first batch of Weapon Systems branch cadets completed their Stage-I training at the Air Force Academy in June 2024. They are currently undergoing Stage-II training at the newly established Weapon Systems School at Air Force Station Begumpet. This marks the creation of the first new operational branch in the Indian Air Force (IAF) since Independence. In addition, a significant contract for the procurement of AL-31 FP Aero engines for the Su-30MKI aircraft fleet was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in September 2024, worth Rs 26,964.41 crore. Furthermore, a contract was signed with HAL on March 1, 2024, for the procurement of RD-33 aero engines for the MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF, valued at Rs 5,249.72 crore. This contract will ensure the sustained operational capability of the MiG-29 fleet for the next 15 years. Maritime power The Indian Navy, with over 133 ships and submarines built and commissioned, continues to drive the growth of India's shipbuilding industry. Of the 64 warships planned for induction, 63 are being built in India. Moreover, 62 more ships and submarines are in the final stages of approval. The Navy remains crucial to enhancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing, focusing on increasing indigenisation in weapons, sensors, and equipment.
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Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It's now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans. The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Here's a look at data on where things stand: Overturning Roe and enforcing abortion bans has changed how woman obtain abortions in the U.S. But one thing it hasn't done is put a dent in the number of abortions being obtained. There have been slightly more monthly abortions across the country recently than there were in the months leading up to the June 2022 ruling, even as the number in states with bans dropped to near zero. “Abortion bans don’t actually prevent abortions from happening,” said Ushma Upadhyay, a public health social scientist at the University of California San Francisco. But, she said, they do change care. For women in some states, there are major obstacles to getting abortions — and advocates say that low-income, minority and immigrant women are least likely to be able to get them when they want. For those living in states with bans, the ways to access abortion are through travel or abortion pills. As the bans swept in, abortion pills became a bigger part of the equation. They were involved in about half the abortions before Dobbs. More recently, it’s been closer to two-thirds of them, according to research by the Guttmacher Institute. The uptick of that kind of abortion, usually involving a combination of two drugs, was underway before the ruling. But now, it's become more common for pill prescriptions to be made by telehealth. By the summer of 2024, about 1 in 10 abortions was via pills prescribed via telehealth to patients in states where abortion is banned. As a result, the pills are now at the center of battles over abortion access. This month, Texas sued a New York doctor for prescribing pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. There's also an effort by Idaho, Kansas and Missouri to roll back their federal approvals and treat them as “controlled dangerous substances,” and a push for the federal government to start enforcing a 19th-century federal law to ban mailing them. Clinics have closed or halted abortions in states with bans. But a network of efforts to get women seeking abortions to places where they're legal has strengthened and travel for abortion is now common. The Guttmacher Institute found that more than twice as many Texas residents obtained abortion in 2023 in New Mexico as New Mexico residents did. And as many Texans received them in Kansas as Kansans. Abortion funds, which benefitted from “rage giving” in 2022, have helped pay the costs for many abortion-seekers. But some funds have had to cap how much they can give . Since the downfall of Roe, the actions of lawmakers and courts have kept shifting where abortion is legal and under what conditions. Here's where it stands now: Florida, the nation’s third most-populous state, began enforcing a ban on abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy on May 1. That immediately changed the state from one that was a refuge for other Southerners seeking abortion to an exporter of people looking for them. There were about 30% fewer abortions there in May compared with the average for the first three months of the year. And in June, there were 35% fewer. While the ban is not unique, the impact is especially large. The average driving time from Florida to a facility in North Carolina where abortion is available for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is more than nine hours, according to data maintained by Caitlin Myers, a Middlebury College economics professor. The bans have meant clinics closed or stopped offering abortions in some states. But some states where abortion remains legal until viability – generally considered to be sometime past 21 weeks of pregnancy , though there’s no fixed time for it – have seen clinics open and expand . Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico are among the states with new clinics. There were 799 publicly identifiable abortion providers in the U.S. in May 2022, the month before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. And by this November, it was 792, according to a tally by Myers, who is collecting data on abortion providers. But Myers says some hospitals that always provided some abortions have begun advertising it. So they’re now in the count of clinics – even though they might provide few of them. How hospitals handle pregnancy complications , especially those that threaten the lives of the women, has emerged as a major issue since Roe was overturned. President Joe Biden's administration says hospitals must offer abortions when they're needed to prevent organ loss, hemorrhage or deadly infections, even in states with bans. Texas is challenging the administration’s policy and the U.S. Supreme Court this year declined to take it up after the Biden administration sued Idaho. More than 100 pregnant women seeking help in emergency rooms and were turned away or left unstable since 2022, The Associated Press found in an analysis of federal hospital investigative records. Among the complaints were a woman who miscarried in the lobby restroom of Texas emergency room after staff refused to see her and a woman who gave birth in a car after a North Carolina hospital couldn't offer an ultrasound. The baby later died. “It is increasingly less safe to be pregnant and seeking emergency care in an emergency department,” Dara Kass, an emergency medicine doctor and former U.S. Health and Human Services official told the AP earlier this year. Since Roe was overturned, there have been 18 reproductive rights-related statewide ballot questions. Abortion rights advocates have prevailed on 14 of them and lost on four. In the 2024 election , they amended the constitutions in five states to add the right to abortion. Such measures failed in three states: In Florida, where it required 60% support; in Nebraska, which had competing abortion ballot measures; and in South Dakota, where most national abortion rights groups did support the measure. AP VoteCast data found that more than three-fifths of voters in 2024 supported abortion being legal in all or most cases – a slight uptick from 2020. The support came even as voters supported Republicans to control the White House and both houses of Congress. Associated Press writers Linley Sanders, Amanda Seitz and Laura Ungar contributed to this article.Manchester United’s decision to put up the cost of all members’ match tickets to £66 for the remainder of the season has been labelled “offensive” by the club’s leading supporters’ group. Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) revealed the club had informed the fans forum that changes to certain ticket policies will take effect immediately “and that this price will apply for kids and over-65s as well as adults”. The news comes as the club confirmed the cost of paying off former manager Erik ten Hag and his staff was £10.4million, while a release clause to bring in new head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff amounted to £11m. The figures were part of a longer version of the club’s first-quarter accounts which were released to the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. United and Everton fans are set to stage a protest against ticket prices ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. Supporters are being asked to gather next to the trinity statue outside Old Trafford to support the Football Supporters’ Association’s ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaign. As well as increasing prices generally, fans are unhappy about the removal of concession tickets for certain groups. An MUST statement read: “Suffice it to say that the idea that the fans must pay their ‘fair share’ for the club’s excesses and/or mismanagement — and above all, the Glazers’ lack of investment over two decades — is offensive. “We fans have done everything we have been asked. We have cheered the players on even in the face of substandard performance. “We have objected to this action in the strongest possible terms, both for the action itself and the complete lack of consultation, which is a step backward based on the process we had agreed with the club before INEOS’ arrival. “Over the coming days MUST will be seeking urgent discussions with the club to get them to listen to fans’ concern at this policy. “United fans have sucked up a lot. We will not be silent on this and we need to be prepared to resist any attempts to further drive up ticket prices.” Supporters’ group The 1958 said along with United and Everton, both Liverpool and Manchester City supporters will also display an FSA banner ahead of their match on Sunday. “With 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increasing ticket prices this season, FC58, Everton, Liverpool and City supporters will display the FSA banner to raise awareness that any future season ticket price increases, removal of concessions, and treating match-going supporters as an easy target to make quick revenues will not be tolerated,” the fans’ group said. “With the discussions around the rebuild or redevelopment of Old Trafford, we need to send a message to the club that we are laser focused on keeping football affordable and looking after our loyal, match-going fan base. “Manchester United have announced that they will be selling tickets to members for the remainder of the season at a minimum of £66 irrespective of if you are under 16, youth, OAP or disabled, which is a clear exploitation of the loyal fan base and their first move towards dynamic pricing.”Manchester United criticised over ‘offensive’ price increase for match tickets
‘Squid Game: The Experience NYC’ offers real-life, immersive version of popular Netflix showSacramento State knocks off Air Force 63-61National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a series of malicious and false news posts circulating on social media, including personal attacks targeting her. In a statement, MP Ariyaratne condemned the deliberate campaign to tarnish her reputation and called for swift action against those responsible for creating and spreading such content. She emphasised that these “cheap tactics” would not deter women from participating in politics nor harm the Government, stating, “If anyone believes such tricks can intimidate us, they are sorely mistaken. While you resort to petty ploys, we will continue to focus on progress.” The complaint comes in the wake of a national Sinhala daily newspaper publishing a report about an alleged domestic dispute involving an NPP Colombo district MP and his wife, which also mentioned a fellow female MP. Following this, social media posts falsely alleged that MP Ariyaratne was the female MP referenced in the report. The posts escalated into a vicious online campaign, spreading unfounded accusations and defamatory content about her. MP Ariyaratne has called on the CID to investigate the orchestrated campaign and take appropriate legal action against those responsible for harming her good name.
( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2024) - Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) ("Greenfire" or the "Issuer") today announced that it has commenced a change of control offer (the "Change of Control Offer") relating to its outstanding 12.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Nos. 39525U AA5; C41263 AA9) (the "Notes") on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Notice of Change of Control and Offer to Purchase dated December 27, 2024 (the "Offer to Purchase"). On December 23, 2024, Waterous energy Fund Corp. announced it had acquired shares to increase its interest in the Issuer to 56.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Issuer (the "Acquisition"). Under the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the Acquisition is deemed a Change of Control, and the Issuer is required to make the Change of Control Offer within 10 days following such Change of Control. The consideration for each US$1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered and not withdrawn, pursuant to the Change of Control Offer, subject to proration, will be US$1,010 (101% of the principal amount thereof), plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date the notes are purchased by the Issuer. The Change of Control Offer commences on December 27, 2024 and expires at 5:00 pm, New York City time, on February 19, 2025 (such time and date as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). Holders may withdraw their notes at any time prior to 5:00 pm on February 20, 2025 (such time and date as the same may be extended, the "Withdrawal Deadline"). The Issuer currently expects to purchase any Notes validly tendered by the Expiration Date, and not withdrawn by the Withdrawal Deadline, on February 24, 2025. The Depositary for the Change of Control Offer is The Bank of New York Mellon and can be contacted at (615) 381-1655. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and other related documents may be obtained from the Issuer by contacting ... . This press release is for information purposes only and is not an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, the Notes. This announcement shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Change of Control Offer is being made only through, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in, the Offer to Purchase and related materials. None of the Issuer, the Depositary or any affiliate of any of them makes any recommendation as to whether or not holders of the Notes should tender Notes in response to the Change of Control Offer. The Issuer makes no recommendation as to whether holders of the Notes should tender their Notes into the Change of Control Offer. Holders of the Notes should consult their own advisors with respect to such decision. Each holder of the Notes must decide whether to tender Notes and, if tendering, the amount of Notes to tender. Holders of the Notes are urged to review carefully all information contained or incorporated by reference in the Offer to Purchase and related materials before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. About Greenfire Greenfire is an intermediate, lower-cost and growth-oriented Athabasca oil sands producer with concentrated Tier-1 assets that use steam assisted gravity drainage extraction methods. The Company is operationally focused with an emphasis on an entrepreneurial environment and a high level of employee ownership. Greenfire Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "GFR". For more information, visit greenfireres or find Greenfire on LinkedIn and X . Contact Information Greenfire Resources Ltd. 205 5th Avenue SW Suite 1900 Calgary, AB T2P 2V7 ... greenfireres FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ADVISORY This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance. All information other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "forecast," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "will," "can," "could," "would," "will be," "to be," "to include," "to align," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release, include among others, the expected date of the Expiration Date and the Withdrawal Date; certain other expected terms and timing related to the Change of Control Offer; and the date Greenfire currently expects to purchase any Notes validly tendered to the Change of Control Offer. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. The expected timing of the Expiration Date, Withdrawal Date and date the Company expects to purchase any Notes pursuant to the Change of Control Offer could change for a variety of reasons. The Issuer could require additional funds to purchase Notes tendered to the Change of Control Offer and there is no certainty that such funds will be available or that the Issuer will be able to access sufficient equity or debt funding to fund such purchases. You should carefully consider all of the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual report on Form 20-F dated March 26, 2024, which is available on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at and in other documents filed by Greenfire from time to time on SEDAR+ and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are statements about the future and are inherently uncertain. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law. For all of these reasons, the Company's securityholders should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. To view the source version of this press release, please visit SOURCE: Greenfire Resources Ltd. MENAFN27122024004218003983ID1109035937 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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