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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of TPGY, STIC, CCX, and TSIA Mergers

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A. announces that it is investigating:

TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Corp. (NYSE: TPGY) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to TGP Pace Financial’s agreement to merge with EV Charged B.V. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-tpg-pace-beneficial-finance-corp.

Northern Star Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: STIC) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Northern Star’s agreement to merge with Barkbox, Inc. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-northern-star-acquisition-corp.

Churchill Capital Corp II (NYSE: CCX) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Churchill Capital’s agreement to merge with Software Luxembourg Holding S.A. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-churchill-capital-corp-ii.

TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ GS: TSIA) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to TS Innovation’s agreement to merge with Latch, Inc. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-ts-innovation-acquisitions-corp.

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