• BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash (ticker: BTCH) will join ETC Group’s stable of market leading crypto ETPs including Europe’s most liquid Bitcoin ETP – BTCE¹
• ETC Group’s BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash combines the lowest cost available of all Bitcoin Cash ETPs² together with ETC Group’s market leading product quality, security, safety, and regulatory framework

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Bitcoin–ETC Group (www.etc-group.com), the specialist provider of innovative, digital asset-backed debt securities, announces that it is launching a Bitcoin Cash Exchange Traded Product (ETP) on Deutsche Börse XETRA, available for trading from 21 September 2021.

With 1.95% TER, the new crypto product, called BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash (ticker: BTCH) aims to be the lowest cost Bitcoin Cash product available currently, whilst benefiting from the high quality, institutional grade security and custody, and 100% physically backed features that match ETC Group’s other ETC securities. Produced in response to strong demand from institutional investors, the XETRA listing brings BTCH within particularly easy reach of investors in Germany, which now boasts some of the most crypto friendly tax laws in mainland Europe.

Bitcoin Cash (BTCH) began as a fork of the original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and in the intervening years has seen global merchant adoption as a cross-border payments protocol promising cheap, fast transactions, with all the security, transparency, and tamper-resistant benefits of a world-leading blockchain. In October 2020 Bitcoin Cash, was chosen with only three other cryptocurrencies to form the backbone of payments services Venmo and Paypal’s crypto strategies, putting Bitcoin Cash in reach of millions of new users in the US and across the world³.

European professional investors prefer to trade Bitcoin Cash via an ETP⁴ and this listing on XETRA is especially relevant for European investors as they can now get exposure to Bitcoin Cash with the liquidity and security that comes with trading an institutional-grade product on Europe’s largest ETF trading venue⁵.

As an asset backed debt security that is approved and issued in Germany, investors do not need to engage with the technical challenges of purchasing and storing digital assets themselves via crypto exchanges, or the management of cryptographic keys. Fully fungible with Bitcoin Cash, the ETP is marketed and distributed across Europe by HANetf, alongside ETC Group’s existing physical ETPs based on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.

Bradley Duke, CEO of ETC Group said: “Following the successful launch of our Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin ETCs, which are now the most traded products of their kind in Europe, we have seen strong demand from investors for a Bitcoin Cash product. We expect BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash to prove popular with professional investors who want a cleaner, simpler and more secure way to gain exposure to the booming investment universe of digital assets.”

Hector McNeil, co-Founder and co-CEO at HANetf, said “ETC Group has established itself as a market leader in offering investment products focused on crypto assets. ETC Group has expanded its presence in the market with the listing of new crypto product, BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash. ETC Group is building products that adhere to the complex and exacting standards of the institutional investor and BCHetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin Cash will give investors another secure way to gain exposure to crypto products. BTCH follows the hugely successful launches of BTCetc – ETC Group Physical Bitcoin, ETHetc -ETC Group’s Physical Ethereum and LTCetc – ETC Group Physical Litecoin.”

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, and your capital is at risk. Disclaimer: https://bit.ly/etcdisc

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About ETC Group

ETC Group ( www.etc-group.com ) is specialized in developing innovative digital asset-backed securities such as BTCetc (BTCE) and ETHetc (ZETH) which are currently listed on Deutsche Börse, Euronext, SIX, AQUIS UK and Wiener Börse. ETC Group is backed by a number of major London-based financial institutions. Shareholders include firms such as XTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of electronic market-making firm XTX Markets. ETC Group’s securities are marketed by HANetf.

About HANetf

HANetf is an independent provider of exchange traded funds, working with asset management companies to bring differentiated, modern and innovative exposures to European ETF investors. Via our white-label ETF platform, HANetf provides a complete operational, regulatory, distribution and marketing solution for asset managers to launch and manage UCITS ETFs and exchange traded products. www.hanetf.com

¹ Source: Bloomberg as of 15.09.2021

² 21Shares Bitcoin Cash ETP, 2.50% TER

³https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2021/08/10/venmo-credit-card-holders-can-now-trade-cash-back-for-crypto/ | https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2020-10-21-PayPal-Launches-New-Service-Enabling-Users-to-Buy-Hold-and-Sell-Cryptocurrency

⁴https://www.hanetf.com/article/668/pressemitteilung-neue-umfrage-ergibt-dass-etps-das-bevorzugte-instrument-sind-fr-professionelle-investoren-in-europa-um-in-bitcoin-zu-investieren

⁵https://www.xetra.com/resource/blob/59130/080ca33ee4e455c7dbda9469bd11724b/data/Exchange-Traded-Funds-ETFs-Xetra_en.pdf

Contacts

Paul Cockerton, Clarity PR

etc.group@clarity.pr, +44 797 625 1981

The new medical device company enters the market today with state-of-the-art surgical solutions to fight structural heart disease

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CORCYM the new, independent, medical device company dedicated to providing patients and heart surgeons with the best solutions to fight structural heart disease, announces today the launch of operations globally.

Born from the acquisition of the LivaNova PLC (LivaNova) heart valve business by Gyrus Capital (Gyrus), an investment firm dedicated to investments in the healthcare and sustainability sectors, CORCYM enters the market with a comprehensive portfolio of products to fit the needs of heart surgeons and patients worldwide.

“We are glad to announce the global launch of CORCYM” said Christian Mazzi, CORCYM CEO. “We enter the market today with the strong legacy and heritage of a product portfolio that spans over 50 years. We are committed to becoming the leading company dedicated to heart surgeons and their patients “.

From the Latin COR (heart) and CYM (valve, shortened from Cymbalon) the company name defines its focus: to provide heart surgeons with the best solutions to fight structural heart disease. CORCYM has a presence in over 100 Countries and counts on two main production sites, in Saluggia, Italy, and Burnaby, Canada. With approximately 850 employees globally, the company ensures a strong presence to continuously support patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems worldwide.

“Our mission is to help heart surgeons treat patients better today and in the future. Our plan is to leverage our foundations in mechanical valves and build our growth engine with our leading product platforms Perceval^® and Memo, while investing in research and development to pursue new products and partnerships. We intend to build CORCYM as a focused, customer-centric and agile company, backed by Gyrus, a strong sector-focused partner that is ready to invest in our future.” said CEO Mazzi.

Clinical evidence will play a vital role in the future of CORCYM heart valve technologies. CORCYM will support a vibrant clinical program in collaboration with leading professionals in heart surgery, to develop clinical studies and investigator-initiated research activities. CORCYM is also committed to continuing and expanding its robust educational and training programs for all its heart valve solutions.

Legal Note

As of today, LivaNova and CORCYM completed the initial closing relating to CORCYM’s acquisition of the LivaNova heart valve business. In the initial closing, CORCYM acquired LivaNova manufacturing facilities in Saluggia and Burnaby (Vancouver) and related assets in other geographies, representing most of the heart valve business. During the course of 2021, the parties expect to complete the transfer of the commercial operations in various local jurisdictions.

About CORCYM

CORCYM is a global, independent, medical device company entirely focused on state-of-the-art surgical solutions to fight structural heart disease. CORCYM has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 850 employees and ensures strong continuous support to patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems worldwide. For more information, please visit www.corcym.com

About Gyrus Capital

Gyrus Capital is an investment firm focused on transformational investments in the healthcare and sustainability sectors. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the firm specializes in $50-500m carve outs of businesses with great product and people, which are non-core to their parent corporates. The LivaNova HV carve out follows the acquisition of DuPont Sustainable Solutions (global leader in occupational health and risk and safety consulting) from E.I. DuPont de Nemours in 2019. To learn more, visit www.gyruscapital.com.

About LivaNova

LivaNova PLC is a global medical technology and innovation company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to provide hope for patients and their families through innovative medical technologies, delivering life-changing improvements for both the Head and Heart. Headquartered in London, LivaNova employs approximately 3,000 employees and has a presence in more than 100 countries for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems worldwide. For more information, please visit www.livanova.com.

Contacts

For media information:

Marina Curci, CORCYM Communication

Gemma Vergara, CORCYM Communication

communication@corcym.com

The program, with limited space, is available to all types of companies that want to test Square’s services prior to general availability

Square services include point-of-sale software and hardware to accept in-store and online payments, as well as tools to build an online store

Spain is the third European country where Square has launched this year, after its recent entries in Ireland and France

MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Square, the globally recognized software, payments, and hardware solution for all types of businesses, today announces the launch of its Early Access Program in Spain. The service, which is now available for beta-testing in Spain, offers exclusive access to an integrated set of omnichannel tools for businesses and freelancers to sell and deliver their services more easily, both in-store and online. This program, which is available for a limited time, is now looking for SMEs and larger businesses throughout Spain that want exclusive access to comprehensive solutions that are used by millions of businesses around the world. Merchants who enroll in the Early Access Programme can get started with Square products in just days, with no long-term contracts or start-up fees, and qualify for free Square hardware.

With an ecosystem of products that fully integrate with each other, Square offers all-in-one solutions for multiple business needs: creating online stores, accepting physical card payments, accessing revenue faster, managing inventory or a busy kitchen, and easily setting up appointments, among many other services tailored to save businesses time and make it easier for them to adapt and grow. The company seeks to provide all the tools necessary for businesses and entrepreneurs to start, manage, grow, or adapt their business, as needs evolve.

“Setting up my Square products was really easy and we were able to take payments from day one,” said Carlos Tallon, who owns Pasteleria Tallon. “The transaction speed has been impressive, helping us serve even more customers during busy periods. The Square design is a perfect accompaniment to the look and feel of our Pasteleria and integrates seamlessly with our Square software, allowing us to accept payments online and offline.”

Square continues its European expansion with a focus on Spain, a country where 99% of companies are SMEs

Already used by millions of businesses around the world, this is the first time Square is available to Spanish companies and freelancers. The company, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, was already present in Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This year it began further expansion in Europe, with the launch of its services in Ireland and, more recently, in France. Spain is now the third European country where Square has landed this year, a market in which SMEs account for 99% of the company’s business.

“We’re delighted to bring Square’s integrated suite of products and services to Spanish businesses,” says Jason Lalor, Square’s Executive Director for Europe. “Our omnichannel ecosystem of hardware and software has been designed with businesses of all types and sizes in mind, to help them adapt, run and grow. We’re excited to begin partnering with Spain’s rich business community to refine and enhance our products before the official launch, ensuring we deliver the solutions Spanish businesses need to thrive, both in person and online.”

An Early Access Program with limited capacity

Spanish retailers interested in accessing Square’s Early Access Program should visit https://squareup.com/es/es/espana-aa for more information and to secure their place. These places are limited and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Square plans to launch its products for general availability in Spain in 2022.

About Square

Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) builds tools to empower businesses and individuals to participate in the economy. Sellers use Square to reach buyers online and in person, manage their business, and access financing. Individuals use Cash App to spend, send, store, and invest money. And TIDAL is a global music and entertainment platform that expands Square’s purpose of economic empowerment to artists. Square, Inc. has offices in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, Norway, and the UK.

For more information, please visit: https://squareup.com/us/es/about

Contacts

Ana Mohamed | Angy Morales

Square@onapr.es
+34 699 47 17 38