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Somerville, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2026) - Hour9, an AI automation agency based in Somerville, Massachusetts, today announced its launch with a methodology that prioritizes process diagnosis over technology selection - an approach its founder said was shaped directly by early client work in which the majority of projects were better served by traditional automation than by artificial intelligence.Kevin Smida, Founder of Hour9 and a graduate of the University of... http://dlvr.it/TV774d

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 22, 2026) - Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. (TSXV: HASH) ("SSC" or the "Company"), provides an update regarding the filing of its audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, the related management's discussion and analysis, and related CEO and CFO certificate ("Annual Filings"), and its previously announced management cease trade order ("MCTO") issued by the Company's principal regulator, the Alberta Securities... http://dlvr.it/TV71X2

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN80) ("QSE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering", see news release dated July 10, 2026, July 24, 2026 and July 31, 2026) by issuing 1,499,877 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.45 per Unit for total proceeds of $674,944.65 (the... http://dlvr.it/TV6wsj

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2026) - Global technology firm Suffescom Solutions has completed development of an AI Tax Filing Software platform, internally titled AI Tax Flow, built for businesses and financial and accounting operations.AiTaxFlow's document upload and deduction calculator interfacesTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10587/310419_6b2e6f7e241c480c_001full.jpgThe platform automates document processing,... http://dlvr.it/TV6rBk

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that its Heal Wellness brand ("Heal") will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this Saturday, August 22nd, at 5003 Lakeshore Drive. The location is owned and operated by an existing Heal franchisee as they expand their relationship with... http://dlvr.it/TV6Pyl

Hengqin, China--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - Recently, the Macao-Hengqin MICE Enterprises & ICCA Bay Area Members Seminar 2026 was held at Tianmu Qintai in Hengqin. With the theme "Global Bidding and Breakthrough Strategies for Emerging Destinations," the event was hosted by the MICE Industry Association of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and brought together more than 100 industry representatives. Cannot view this video? Visit:... http://dlvr.it/TV6MpC

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2026) - Legend Power Systems Inc. (TSXV: LPS) (OTCQB: LPSIF) ("Legend Power" or the "Company"), a global leader in commercial electrical system solutions, announces it will release its Q3 2026 financial results for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, prior to market open on Friday, August 28, 2026. The Company has also scheduled a webinar to provide a business update and discuss its financial results for Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00... http://dlvr.it/TV6CS6

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2026) - Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE: SA): Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE: SA). Seabridge's 2Q26 materially strengthened the KSM development and financing setup. The Company continues to advance an earn-in JV with its preferred partner, while the subsequent US$100M strategic facility provides funding certainty for planned KSM work and, in our view, represents an additional validation point as the... http://dlvr.it/TV66g6

Montréal, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - 20 août 2026) - Scandium Canada Ltée (TSXV : SCD) (la « Société ») a le plaisir d'annoncer la clôture du placement privé sans l'intermédiaire d'un courtier, précédemment annoncé, au terme duquel la Société a émis un total de 25 000 000 unités accréditives de bienfaisance de la Société (les « Unités Accréditives »), au prix de 0,20 $ par Unité Accréditive, pour un produit brut total de 5 000 000 $ (le « Placement »).Le produit brut tiré de la vente des Unités... http://dlvr.it/TV61YT

Riga, Latvia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2026) - Crash.gg has officially launched with a business model that moves against one of technology's strongest recent trends: replacing human work with artificial intelligence. Instead of increasing automation, the company has built an operational network of skilled human professionals designed to complete tasks traditionally being shifted toward AI systems.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please... http://dlvr.it/TV5YWg

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2026) - Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL) (TSXV: AXL) ("Arrow" or the "Company"), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian and Canadian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to announce materials related to the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST have been filed, fulfilling all related regulatory requirements. Materials for the Annual and Special Meeting of... http://dlvr.it/TV5WTh

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Data Watts Partners Inc. (CSE: DWTZ) ("Data Watts" or the "Company"), an investment issuer listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, announces the following:Pursuant to the news release dated June 26, 2026, the Company has issued an aggregate of 300,000 shares (each, a "Share") (75,000 Shares at $0.1466 per share and 225,000 Shares at $0.2611 per share) to settle a total indebtedness of CAD$ 69,750.00 with one director and one... http://dlvr.it/TV5LcL

Orlando, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL Group" or the "Company") today announced that, following stockholder approval at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2026, it intends to complete its previously announced redomestication from the State of Delaware to the State of Nevada (the "Nevada Redomestication") by way of a statutory conversion.The Company expects to file a Certificate of Conversion with the... http://dlvr.it/TV5FtD

Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Imperial Equities Inc. (TSXV: IEI), announced today that its Board of Directors, has approved an increase of 50% to the Company's annual dividend, from $0.08 per share to $0.12 per share. The increase will be effective for the Company's Q1 2027 dividend, to be paid in February 2027. "Increasing the dividend reflects our Board's confidence in the fundamentals of our Company, reflecting that growth and profitability are positive, and... http://dlvr.it/TV58g0

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Diamond Consulate, a new private fine jewelry and custom jewelry destination, will open in Oklahoma City in November 2026, bringing an appointment-focused alternative to the traditional jewelry store experience.Located at 5701 N. Western Avenue, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, near Nichols Hills and Classen Curve, Diamond Consulate will specialize in engagement rings, natural and lab-grown diamonds, wedding bands, custom jewelry and... http://dlvr.it/TV4jTX

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2026) - Independence Gold Corp. (TSXV: IGO) (OTCQB: IEGCF) (FSE: 625) (the "Company") is pleased to announce drill results from the Tommy Vein System at its wholly owned 3Ts Gold and Silver Project. Situated approximately 185 kilometres southwest of Prince George, British Columbia, the 3Ts Project comprises thirty-one mineral claims covering approximately 35,486 hectares in the Nechako Plateau region. The project lies 16 km southwest of... http://dlvr.it/TV4gLM

Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - Mont Royal Resources Ltd (ASX: MRZ) (TSXV: MRZL) ("Mont Royal" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the Company's 2023/24 tax credit from Revenue Quebec of C$2.22m has been received. Mont Royal via is wholly owned subsidiary Commerce Resources Corp is registered and eligible for the tax rebate for its critical minerals exploration and development activities in Quebec, Canada.Mont Royal is also in the process of finalising its... http://dlvr.it/TV4VXH

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme to defraud investors by double pledging hundreds of millions of dollars of subprime auto loans to multiple asset-backed securities (ABS) offerings and lenders.  ... http://dlvr.it/TV4Plj

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - Meraki Acquisition One, Inc. (TSXV: MRKI.P) ("Meraki") announces that it has entered into a letter of intent dated August 18, 2026 (the "LOI") with MeetAmi Innovations Inc. ("MeetAmi"), an arm's length British Columbia company providing compliance and governance-focused digital asset infrastructure for wealth advisors and financial institutions, that outlines the principal terms and conditions of a business combination of the two... http://dlvr.it/TV4JHZ

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - NVTIA , a U.S.-registered, patent-driven nutraceutical ingredient brand operating as the Global Innovative Nutraceutical Ingredients platform, today announced an expansion of its international research and intellectual-property platform. As of Aug. 10, 2026, the company said its portfolio includes 53 international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings, supported by more than 100 academic papers and journal publications in... http://dlvr.it/TV3dkB

Vancouver, British Columbia and San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, ("CyberCatch" or the "Company") is pleased to announce signing of a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") with Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) ("DataVault AI"), a provider of data monetization, credentialing,... http://dlvr.it/TV3dcD

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Nurcapital Corporation Ltd. (TSXV: NCL.H) ("Nurcapital" or the "Company") announces that, effective August 17, 2026, Mr. Zachary Goldenberg has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Nurcapital, Mr. Carlo Rigillo has been appointed as Director and Corporate Secretary and Mr. Fraser Hartley has been appointed as Director. Mr. Goldenberg is the principal of Liberty Venture Partners, a Toronto-based... http://dlvr.it/TV3dQH

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Rusoro Mining Ltd. (TSXV: RML) (the "Company" or "Rusoro") is pleased with the Chancery Court's ruling, which dismissed all but one of Gold Reserve's six claims. Rusoro is taking the court's ruling under advisement, but believes that Gold Reserve's remaining claim - which avoided dismissal strictly on legal, as opposed to factual, grounds - is equally meritless, and that that once the relevant facts are put before the court, that... http://dlvr.it/TV3Y3G

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Metavista3D Inc. (TSXV: DDD) (FSE: E3T) ("Metavista3D" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet") dated August 7, 2026 with arm's length institutional investors Sorbie Bornholm LP and Sorbie Investments LLP (together, "Sorbie" or "investors"), pursuant to which the Company will complete a non-brokered private placement for approximately CDN$6,000,000 (the "Offering") before... http://dlvr.it/TV3Rh4

Napoleonville, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - IFUS (OTCID: IFUS) has installed a retrofitted Selco/Mosley Badger Double Ram Press. Per the Equipment Commissioning Plan, both SGP+™ and SAG™ will now be produced for validation to ensure consistent and sustainable product quality.Delivery and installation, supported by the Harris Bailer Distributor Crigler, has ensured that retrofitted production capability is consistent with IFUS' Proprietary Formulation and Production... http://dlvr.it/TV2phB

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (OTC Pink: EUMNF) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese" or "EMN") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding offtake term sheet with 6K Energy, a leading U.S.-based producer of advanced cathode active materials ("CAM"), for the proposed sale of high-purity electrolytic manganese metal ("HPEMM") from the Company's Chvaletice Manganese Project ("Chvaletice" or... http://dlvr.it/TV2pcB

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2026) - Digital Heroes, a Shopify development agency headquartered in New York, today announced it has served more than 2,000 brands across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the Middle East, and has published a library of 1,073 industry-specific buyer guides covering Shopify development costs, workflows, and platform decisions. The guides are publicly available and include real cost bands for theme customization, custom... http://dlvr.it/TV2pTY

Palo Alto, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2026) - ChronoTech AI Inc. ("CTAI"), a California-based intelligent robotics company, today announced the launch of its Integrated Intelligent Robotics Platform, a commercial robotics platform designed to help businesses deploy and operate intelligent robotic systems across commercial and industrial environments.Launched on August 15, 2026, the platform is available for commercial and industrial deployment projects across the Americas through... http://dlvr.it/TV2kxd

Africa holds roughly one-third of the world's critical mineral reserves, yet many resources go untouched due to a lack of institutional capital. STRATUM verifies, structures, and classifies asset data for critical minerals and African mining investment queries.London, England--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2026) - The need for lithium and rare earth elements expands with the spread of electric vehicles (EVs), as these are critical components for batteries. Africa holds a wealth of these minerals,... http://dlvr.it/TV2gDh

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2026) - Richards Group Inc. (TSX: RIC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board"), on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants ("Successor Auditor") as the Company's auditor, replacing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("Former Auditor"), effective August 10, 2026. The change followed a review of the Company's external audit requirements... http://dlvr.it/TV2C7P

San Antonio, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2026) - HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX: HIVE) (Nasdaq: HIVE) (BVC: HIVECO) (the "Company" or "HIVE"), a global leader in sustainable data center infrastructure, today announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended June 30, 2026 (all amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated).Q1 FY2027 Financial HighlightsTotal Revenue: $79.1 million, up 73.5% year-over-year and 10.2% sequentially reflecting strong contributions from... http://dlvr.it/TV21TJ

Editor's Note: Levin Papantonio can now provide members of the media with trial exhibits and documents that were previously filed under seal. These materials offer additional insight into the company's knowledge of the mesh's risks and may be of interest to journalists examining Covidien's broader liability in this litigation. Contacts listed below to request access.Pensacola, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2026) - On August 4, 2026, a federal jury ordered Medtronic to pay $88 million to... http://dlvr.it/TV1xhp

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2026) - New Found Gold Corp. (TSXV: NFG) (NYSE American: NFGC) ("New Found Gold" or the "Company") announces that the Company has granted incentive stock options, restricted share units ("RSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs") of the Company as outlined below.Certain officers and employees of New Found Gold were issued incentive stock options to acquire an aggregate of 1,499,543 common shares in the capital of the Company at an exercise... http://dlvr.it/TV1pBP

Anaheim Hills, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2023) - Express Capital Funding Inc., a tier one lender based in Anaheim Hills, CA, has announced the launch of its tailored funding solutions, specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Recognizing the challenges faced by businesses, especially in sectors like construction and retail, the company aims to bridge the gap between immediate financial needs and delayed payments, ensuring a smooth... http://dlvr.it/TV1jWW

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2026) - Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSXV: FAIR) ("Fairchild" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of a 100% interest (the "Transaction") in the Golden Arrow Property, which consists of 17 patented and 494 unpatented mineral claims located near Tonopah, Nevada, USA (the "Property") from Emergent Metals Corp. (TSXV: EMR) ("Emergent") at arm's length.Commenting on the Transaction, Nikolas Perrault, CFA,... http://dlvr.it/TV1DSL

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2026) - Tiger Gold Corp. (TSXV: TIGR) (FSE: D150) (OTCQB: TGRGF) ("Tiger" or the "Company") will host a webinar on Tuesday August 18th at 8am PST / 11am EST to provide a comprehensive update on its recent exploration results from Ceibal, operational roadmap, upcoming catalysts, and strategic activities. The Company also announces the appointment of Sheryl Dhillon as Corporate Secretary.With the closing of the recent oversubscribed $21... http://dlvr.it/TV1CwY

Bradford, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2026) - ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the "Company", "Zefiro", or "ZEFI") is pleased to announce the release of The Hazard Below, an educational documentary about the orphan oil/gas well crisis in the United States featuring original interviews with key figures in the environmental services space, in addition to first-hand footage of well-plugging work being performed by Zefiro and its crews.The 25-minute... http://dlvr.it/TV13Dq

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - SALAZAR RESOURCES LIMITED (TSXV: SRL) (OTCQB: SRLZF) (FSE: CCG) ("Salazar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the filing of an independent National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Technical Report for the Curipamba-El Domo polymetallic project ("El Domo" or the "Project"), located in the Bolívar and Los Ríos provinces of Ecuador, prepared by SRK Consulting (China) Ltd. for the Project operator, Silvercorp Metals Inc.... http://dlvr.it/TV10pj

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) announced today that it has filed its Report to Shareholders, Interim Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 on SEDAR+. To review these documents on the Company website, please see https://www.seabridgegold.com/investors/financial-reports. Recent HighlightsExtensive 2026 KSM field program to support the feasibility study advancing on... http://dlvr.it/TV0tY4

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Goldcana Resources Inc. (CSE: GC) (the "Company" or "Goldcana") announces that its board of directors has approved a two-for-one forward stock split (the "Stock Split") of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares (the "Common Shares"). Under the Stock Split, each holder will receive one additional Common Share for each Common Share held as of the close of business on the Record Date.The Company currently has 11,268,000... http://dlvr.it/TV0Ld9

Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Namecheap, the world's second-largest domain registrar and a leading web hosting provider, announced a complimentary live webinar for small business owners, designed to share guidance on how participants can build, manage and grow their websites more efficiently using AI-powered tools, managed WordPress hosting, and modern WordPress best practices.Namecheap will host a live webinar on building, managing, and growing a WordPress website with... http://dlvr.it/TV0L4v

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Silver Pony Resources Corp. (CSE: PONY) (FSE: BJ40) (OTC: CCCFD) (formerly Carlyle Commodities Corp.) ("Silver Pony" or the "Company")  is pleased to provide its second exploration update from its Silver Pony Project (the "Project").Since the Company's last update, SP26-003 was completed at 361.7 m in the Old Gold target area and SP26-004 was collared and is now advancing toward the end of hole. Together with SP26-001 and... http://dlvr.it/TV09C0

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES): Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES). SES' 2Q26 update improves the commercialization setup despite lower sequential revenue, as the quarter provided clearer evidence that the company's broader commercial strategy is beginning to take hold. The headline miss was modest, but the underlying read-through was better: all four product lines contributed, Sol-Ark certification... http://dlvr.it/TV06mV

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (TSX: PNE) (OTCQX: PIFYF) ("Pine Cliff" or the "Company") announces its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results, and an update to its capex guidance for 2026.Second Quarter 2026 Summary HighlightsGenerated $5.9 million ($0.02 per basic and fully diluted share) and $15.5 million ($0.04 per basic and fully diluted share) of adjusted funds flow1 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to... http://dlvr.it/TV00fm

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - Advanced Gold Exploration Inc. (CSE: AUEX) (FSE: ZF2) (OTCQB: AUHIF) ("Advanced Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion and filing of an independent technical report for the Company's Silver Belle Project ("Silver Belle" or the "Project") in Eureka County, Nevada.The report, titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report, Geology and Exploration of the Silver Belle Project, Eureka County, Nevada, USA" (the "Technical... http://dlvr.it/TTzSvx

Oak Ridge, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2026) - LIS Technologies Inc. ("LIST" or "the Company"), a developer of proprietary advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its presence in Oak Ridge, Tennessee's historic Heritage Center and K-25 Enrichment Site with the acquisition of the K-1580 Building, a prominent, newly-renovated, three-level, 37,803 square-foot facility, for a total of... http://dlvr.it/TTzSMV

Highlights:Auriginal has engaged PLR Resources Inc. to update the 2018 Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the Roger Project.The significant increase in copper and gold prices since 2018 supports reassessing the historical MRE using a lower cut-off grade, with the potential to capture additional mineralized material.Phase 1 drilling also materially expanded the historical mineralized footprint, extending strike by approximately 700 metres to the southwest and 400 metres to the northeast, while... http://dlvr.it/TTzHBP

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2026) - Investor.Events today announced that applications are open for Capital Tides 2026, its annual investor meeting cruise aboard the MV Britannia, departing Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver on September 10, 2026. Now in its third year, the event pairs up to 26 presenting companies with a room (boat decks) of qualified investors under a structured rotation that removes the guesswork from who talks to whom.Capital Tides was built to... http://dlvr.it/TTzDk4

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2026) - Gold Springs Resource Corp. (TSX: GRC) (OTCQB: GRCAF) (the "Company"), reports the release of its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and the related management's discussion and analysis of financial position and results of operations ("MD&A"). In this press release, all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.During the six months ended June 30,... http://dlvr.it/TTz6f9