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The flash flood warning for Dallas County has been extended through 10 a.m. this morning.
The National Weather Service and trained weather spotters reported major flash flooding across Dallas, including a stretch of I-30 near downtown. Authorities had to perform water rescues; videos posted online showed people swimming to safety.
This flooding in Dallas is crazy 😳
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The Fort Worth Police Department said they responded to more than 50 water-related emergency calls between 8 last night and 5 this morning.
Oncor's reporting more than 17-thousand power outages this hour.
Juan Reyes, a spokesperson for Oncor, said crews have been out since before the storms rolled in last night to help restore power.
"We did have crews pre-positioned ahead of the storm ready to make the necessary repairs so they're going to work as quickly and safely as possible," he said.
He also noted that crews have so far been able to traverse the flooded roadways without issue.
“Our crews are trained to maneuver through various types of weather,” he said.
Customers can text OUT to 662-67 to check on outages in their area.
Weather conditions have also delayed more than 450 flights in and out of DFW International Airport. 120 have been cancelled. At least 60 cancelled at Dallas Love Field. | https://www.keranews.org/news/2022-08-22/long-awaited-rain-causes-flooding-across-north-texas | 2022-08-22T14:07:29Z |
Advanced cervical cancer on the rise, study says
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Women in the United States are facing an increased threat of advanced-stage cervical cancer.
According to a study in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, stage 4 cases rose at a yearly rate of 1.3% from 2001 to 2018.
During that same time frame, the rate of early-stage cervical cancer dropped.
The research says the biggest spike was for white women at nearly 2%.
There are limited options to treat this condition, and those who contract it have less than a 20% chance of surviving longer than five years.
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Decision coming soon on student loans, Education chief says
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:56 AM EDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
(CNN) - The Biden administration is expected to decide on the repayment of school loans soon.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told NBC’s “Meet the Press” it could come within the next week or so.
The White House has already extended the pandemic-related pause four times, the last time in April.
But the frozen payments are set to end Aug. 31.
While some advocates say up to $50,000 should be forgiven, the administration is suggesting a smaller break.
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Mother of 2 children found dead in suitcase believed to be in South Korea, police say
(CNN) - A woman believed to be the mother of two children whose remains were found in an auctioned suitcase in New Zealand last week is in South Korea, a Seoul police official told CNN on Monday.
The woman is a Korean-New Zealander, who arrived in South Korea in 2018 but has no record of departing the country, the official said.
She had a Korean nationality before acquiring the New Zealand nationality a “long time ago,” according to the South Korean police official who did not confirm if she was born in South Korea.
Her current whereabouts are unknown, the official added.
The officials from New Zealand police and their South Korean counterparts are coordinating and checking facts via the official Interpol channel.
The New Zealand police told CNN Monday that they were “not in a position to confirm” any new details or “provide further comment at this stage.”
Last week, the New Zealand police confirmed that they have launched a homicide investigation after the remains of two children, believed to be between ages 5 and 10, were found in suitcases bought by a family at an online auction.
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SEPT. 1-11, 2022
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 20th year, the annual Pay it Forward 9/11 campaign is encouraging individuals, companies, schools and houses of worship to unify during the 11 Days of Kindness & Unity campaign (Sept. 1-11) leading up to the anniversary of 9/11, a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Everyone may register their commitment on the website payitforward911.org and perform three random acts of kindness for strangers. Each act recognizes the life of a 9/11 victim and may inspire a ripple effect of kindness and unity.
Day 1 (Sept 1) acts of kindness include volunteers serving free Starbucks coffee to random strangers walking public sidewalks in New York City near Xavier Mission; donating 500 backpacks with school supplies to Brown Elementary students in Austin Tx.; and hundreds of Pre-K through 8th grade students at St. Matthew Elementary in Franklin, TN will document their acts of kindness during the 11 days. Other commitments are listed on payitforward911.org.
Created in Austin in 2002 to honor compassionate Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador, Pay It Forward 9/11 was started by Kevin Tuerff, one of thousands of airline passengers from 90 countries stranded there on 9/11. After receiving free food, clothing and shelter from the good people of Gander, he created Pay It Forward 9/11 to honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks and express gratitude to the compassionate Newfoundlanders. The "11 Days of Kindness & Unity" campaign encourages acts of compassion anytime, and anywhere.
"After the 9/11 attacks, people all over the world used the words 'united we stand' and came together as one to help each other and support those in need," said founder Kevin Tuerff. "We invite everyone to register their commitment and share stories on social media to start the ripple effect and inspire others."
The 20th anniversary of Pay it Forward 9/11 is generously supported by the producers and writers of Come From Away musical, Dell Technologies, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gallin & Son, and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU).
Learn more at http://payitforward911.org, the book Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11, or Facebook. Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization registered in New York.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DREPLAY, a four-dimensional video technology startup and member of the Born2Global Centre, announced that it won the investor relations (IR) pitch competition at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific 2022 (M360 2022), which was held at JW Marriott South Beach in Singapore.
M360 2022 was organized by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and participated in by the Born2Global Centre, a global startup accelerator affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, as an innovation and investment partner. The event provided an opportunity for Korean startups to present and showcase their innovative technologies and offered a variety of programs, including special lectures by representatives from unicorn companies, expert panel discussions, an IR pitch competition, and a one-on-one networking session for global telecoms and venture capital firms.
The IR pitch competition was held in an audition format with six expert judges and online and offline audience polling. A total of eight Korean startups, including 4DREPLAY, and four overseas startups participated in this fierce competition. 4DREPLAY managed to win the competition, drawing enthusiastic applause from both the judges and audience.
4DREPLAY attracted attention when it introduced 4DReplay and 4DLive, which are multi-view, time-slice video production and streaming solutions that provide vivid viewing experiences through 360-degree, multi-angle coverage of sports games, entertainment programs, TV shows, and music video productions, among other types of content.
Additionally, 4DREPLAY's solutions are used in video analysis, such as video assistant referees (VAR) for various sports, contributing to accurate decision-making. They can also be used for performance analysis to improve players' capabilities. As a result, the company is collaborating with sports associations and clubs in Korea and abroad in addition to major domestic and foreign broadcasters and telecommunication companies.
4DREPLAY CEO Jung Hongsu commented, "We were able to present our own technology and finish as the finalist in this IR pitch competition." He went on to say, "In addition, I was invited to be a sports video analysis expert for the popular American business podcast Trailblazers, a speaker for the Korean Institute of Broadcast and Media Engineers' workshop, and a keynote speaker for the 2022 Future Tech Exhibition hosted by the Taiwanese Ministry of Science and Technology, showing that our company's technological expertise is being recognized by both domestic and foreign experts in the field."
He added, "As 4DREPLAY takes the lead in supplying video media solutions in the global sports broadcasting market, we will continue responding proactively to market changes and expanding our business across the sports industry as well as the entertainment sector in general."
About 4DREPLAY
A company that provides four-dimensional video production and streaming solutions, 4DREPLAY was founded in South Korea and is currently headquartered in Silicon Valley, the United States. It has established itself as an innovative media technology brand that is spearheading the Fourth Industrial Revolution with 4DReplay, a multi-angle, time-slice video production solution, and its mobile-based 4DLive, a real-time, multi-view, video-streaming service, both of which are being applied to a variety of entertainment content, from sports and film to TV shows and music videos, to relay a sense of vividness and realism to users. 4DREPLAY has also been in the spotlight as a global media technology company that plays a leading role in providing people around the globe with a new video media experience. Based on their pioneering spirit and deep insight, the executives and employees of 4DREPLAY in South Korea, the United States, and Japan are constantly growing through collaboration with experts around the world and providing innovative media experiences to users under the slogan "Creating Experiences."
Company Name and Product
4DREPLAY is the name of the company. 4DReplay and 4DLive are the company's video production and streaming solutions (products).
For more information, please visit 4dreplay.com
About Born2Global Centre
The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
For more information, please visit born2global.com
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GrowPods are modular hydroponic farms that allow farmers and entrepreneurs to move into new markets, and create year-round revenue streams
CORONA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that GrowPods can help farmers expand into new markets and grow profitable fruits and vegetables year-round.
GrowPods are modular hydroponic farms that can be placed virtually anywhere, and can grow the equivalent of one acre of traditional farmland in an automated, controlled, pesticide-free environment. With GrowPods, farmers can expand their operations and grow profitable crops, year-round.
According to Entrepreneur 360, the most profitable crops aren't what most farmers are currently growing. Adding a GrowPod or two to a farmer's property allows them to add high-margin specialty crops to their revenue stream.
A high-margin crop is something that can grow quickly, has high demand, produces high yields, has multiple uses, can grow year-round, and doesn't take up a lot of space. Not all crops can be grown in a GrowPod, including some of those listed below. However, many high-value crops can be grown quickly and easily.
The Entrepreneur 360 report states that some of the most profitable crops are:
- Arugula - Quick to grow, often ready for harvesting in as little as 40 days.
- Gourmet Garlic – Usually sells for much more than regular white mushrooms.
- Saffron - Often said to be the most expensive culinary herb by weight in the world. From seed to harvest is typically eight weeks.
- Basil - Quick to harvest, usually ready within three 3-4 weeks. Very versatile, used in a wide variety of foods.
- Cilantro - Ready for harvesting in about 40 to 50 days.
- Cherry Tomatoes – One of the most expensive sold per pound of any in the tomato family, and one of the most profitable. Ready for harvest in about 45 to 55 days.
- Gourmet Mushrooms – These sell for considerably more than typical white mushrooms. Harvest time is about 6 to 8 weeks.
- Microgreens - Harvest very quickly, typically in about two to three weeks after seeding because they are taken out soon after sprouting, rather than waiting for the plant to fully mature.
- Strawberries – One of the tastiest fruits and fun to grow. Imagine having fresh strawberries in the middle of the winter!
"The GrowPod system allows farmers to move into new, highly profitable markets, and maintain revenue streams year-round," said Douglas Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. "With GrowPods, farming can be done in a controlled environment allowing farmers to eliminate pesticides and contaminants, yielding a highly desirable crop that is even better than organic."
For more information on Advanced Container Technologies or GrowPods, call: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com or www.growpodsolutions.com.
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Strategic hires position telehealth company for growth.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Recovery Specialists (advancedrecover.com), a telehealth leader in patient-first, non-narcotic, multimodal care, announced today the expansion of its leadership team. Between October 2021 and July 2022 the company has hired seven key professionals to join the organization, positioning the Edina, Minn.-based company to expand its reach and continue to achieve rapid growth.
Joyce David joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as an area vice president on June 27, 2022. David was previously a regional sales director for Advanced Rx Management. In her new role she will lead the sales team in the Midwest which will play a vital role in accelerating the company's success through increased business and revenue generation. Previously, she owned and operated her own imaging centers throughout the Midwest and has served as a business development director for a 100-plus physician Orthopedic practice. She has a track record for growing markets month-over-month by double-digit percentages. David also serves as advisory board member for the Elgin Community College Radiology Program; board member for A Salute to Our Heroes; committee chair and director for Go Red for Women, Kane County; court advocate for Domestic Violence Organizations, Northern Illinois; and is a member of the Kane County Medical Manager Association and the McHenry County Medical Manager Association.
Dr. Kevin Parker, DC joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a regional sales manager on July 25, 2022. Based in Dallas, Parker will be responsible for business development in the region. He has been in the healthcare field as a clinical provider, distributor, entrepreneur, consultant, and sales executive for more than 17 years. He has extensive experience in spine, Orthotics, Orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, and rehabilitation. Parker is a strong advocate for non-opiate, non-narcotic alternatives for those suffering from chronic pain and has been involved in new product development, patient study groups, and medical device equipment launches in the United States. He has strong relationships in the healthcare industry and experience recruiting high-level distributors and associates as a sales executive. He previously held positions with Precision Medical Products and Ottobock.
TJ Brickey joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a brand ambassador on July 1, 2022. Brickey is based in Detroit and most recently served as senior business development manager for Detroit Medical Devices. In his role, he will be responsible for growing the company's brand through new and expanded relationships with distributors and other key partners across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience, Brickey has built a vast network in the medical industry. In previous roles, he worked with Detroit Medical Center, Zynex, CarboFix Orthopedics, Skeletal Dynamics, and Exactech.
David Zaugg joined the Advanced Recovery Specialists team as senior director of operations on July 25, 2022. His responsibilities include managing supply chain logistics, data warehousing, NetSuite support, billing operations, continuum of care customer service, and sales support. He has more than 12 years of experience in supply chain and operations and a proven history of managing technology initiatives and team development. Zaug most recently served in procurement management for an oil and gas industry firm, managing a budget of more than $180 million. He previously served as vice president of operations for Precision Medical Products.
Bruce Capagli was hired as chief operating officer, joining the Advanced Recovery team on April 1, 2022. Capagli has more than 20 years of experience in the industry including roles as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He recently led the implementation of NetSuite for Precision Medical Products and will be leading implementation of both NetSuite and data warehousing for Advanced Recovery Specialists. Capagli was featured in Forbes for his role in the implementation of NetSuite and use of data analytics at Precision Medical Products. He is a NetSuite by Oracle Reference Partner and User Advisory Board (UAB) member. He is also co-founder and serves as a board member for Secyre Inc, Which Spot Inc, and Supply Cloud LLC.
Christopher Borsa joined Advanced Recovery in November 2021 as vice president of sales. Located in Las Vegas and with more than 30 years of industry experience, Borsa will focus on sales and business development. As a C-level executive and entrepreneur, Mr. Borsa has been associated with identifying groundbreaking technologies and leading them to market. He has held senior executive positions in major healthcare organizations with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Borsa's expertise consists of building, recruiting, and leading high-performing sales teams at Kyphon, Medtronic-Spine, ATEC Spine, and Pacira Bioscience. He previously served as the founder and CEO of PracticeDx™, a physician practice business management platform focused on tracking and measuring ROI for surgical procedures, insurance payors, and referral performance. PracticeDx was acquired by Larson Financial in 2017.
Dominic D'Arpino was hired in October of 2021 as an area vice president, based in the Advanced Recovery Specialists Arizona office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device industry with the majority of that time in the Orthopedic space. In his role, D'Arpino will identify, recruit and develop the Advanced Recovery Specialists sales team and contribute to shaping the future of the organization. D'Arpino has a breadth of experience that includes business ownership and roles within distributor, manufacturer, and importer fields. Most recently he served as the senior sales director for the Western United States for Handicare USA.
Advanced Recovery Specialists Chief Executive Officer Nick Schwarzrock said, "We are delighted that these seven world-class professionals have joined our team. Our business is on an exciting growth trajectory and each of these individuals will play a pivotal role in our long-term growth and success. Not only are they leaders in their particular professional fields, they also have the intangibles and track records that make them excellent team players. This will provide significant synergies for our leadership as we look to the future."
Advanced Recovery President Doug Jones added, "We are building momentum and writing new chapters in the telehealth industry saga. We have worked extremely hard to identify and recruit 'A' players to our leadership team with the understanding that people are our most important asset. I'm genuinely enthused by what all of our new colleagues are bringing to the table."
Advanced Recovery Specialists, a leader in the telehealth industry, has developed a multi-modal approach to recovery offering non-narcotic solutions utilizing remote patient monitoring to bridge gaps in the continuum of care. The company provides physicians with the technology to adjust their patients' recovery plan in a patient-first telehealth platform.
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Alliant to match $100 cash bonuses for members with a $100 charitable contribution (up to $500,000).
CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant Credit Union (Alliant), a nationwide digital credit union and one of the largest "challenger financial institutions," announced the launch of its Socially Responsible Checking Account promotion. New and existing Alliant members are eligible to participate in this promotion, which provides qualifying members with a $100 bonus deposit and a matching $100 charitable donation from Alliant when they open a new Alliant High-Rate Checking account between Aug. 22 and Oct. 7, 2022. After opening the account, members will be prompted to select one of three non-profit organizations to benefit from Alliant's matching donation, including Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society or Easterseals. Alliant has pledged up to $500,000 in combined charitable contributions from this promotion.
"One of Alliant's three company pillars is social responsibility. This promotion is a great way for us to not only demonstrate our commitment to our members, but also to the non-profit organizations and resources that are available to support them and their communities," said Meredith Ritchie, Alliant Foundation board member and SVP, general counsel and chief ethics & government affairs officer.
Alliant's focus on social responsibility has been emphasized through various initiatives, including its digital inclusion initiative to support the need for broadband access, technology equipment and technology education, overdraft fee elimination for checking and savings accounts, and higher interest rates on certain deposit products.
"At Alliant, we really do pride ourselves as being a members-first organization. Our goal with this promotion is to increase awareness of our High-Rate Checking Account and its many perks while simultaneously giving back to these vital organizations," said Chris Moore, director of deposits and payment strategy at Alliant.
Alliant's High-Rate Checking Account provides members with no monthly service fee, no overdraft fees, no monthly minimum balance requirements, and a competitive high-rate of 0.25% Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Account owners also receive up to $20 per month in ATM fee rebates, and have $0 liability on fraudulent charges.
To be eligible for the Socially Responsible Checking Account promotion, consumers must open their account by applying online at myalliant.com/good22 and funding the account with $100 or more. In addition, each month after opening the account and through February 28, 2023, members must: (i) maintain a minimum daily balance of $100; and (ii) qualify for High-Rate Checking by opting into eStatements and having at least one monthly electronic deposit to the account. The bonus will be provided 4-6 weeks after requirements have been met. Detailed terms and conditions for the promotion.
Alliant is one of the largest credit unions in the nation, serving over 700,000 members nationwide with more than $17 billion in assets. As a digital financial institution, part of Alliant's social mission is to help bridge the digital divide and create equitable digital access for all. Learn more about Alliant at alliantcreditunion.org. Alliant is insured by NCUA. Equal housing opportunity lender.
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Late-breaking Hot Line Oral Presentation on FOURIER-OLE Data Represents Longest Trials of a PCSK9i to Date
New HEYMANS, HAUSER Data to be Presented
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced the presentation of eight cardiovascular (CV) scientific research abstracts, including long-term and real-world evidence studies that add to the robust body of evidence demonstrating the efficacy and safety profile of Repatha® (evolocumab). Notable abstracts include data from the open label extension (OLE) studies to the Phase 3 FOURIER cardiovascular outcomes study, which will be presented as a late-breaking Hot Line Oral Presentation. The data will be presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022, Aug. 26-29 in Barcelona, Spain.
The FOURIER-OLE studies are the longest trials with a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor (PCSK9i) to date, with patients receiving Repatha for a median of 5 years and some patients receiving Repatha continuously for up to 8.5 years across the FOURIER and OLE study period. The FOURIER extension studies were conducted to provide additional insights regarding the long-term safety of Repatha. Additional Repatha data from the HEYMANS study, generated in Europe, will be presented.
"The depth and breadth of the cardiology data we are sharing with the scientific community reflects our commitment to developing transformative medicines that improve the lives of patients," said David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen. "Through our work on Repatha, we've shown the world that patients at high-risk for CV events benefit from their LDL-C being driven to much lower levels than were previously assumed. The FOURIER-OLE data now proves that significant LDL-C reductions can be achieved and sustained long-term."
A list of Amgen-sponsored abstracts at ESC Congress 2022 can be found online and below:
Repatha data
- HEYMANS evolocumab associated with early and sustained reductions in low-density cholesterol (LDL-C) over 30 months
Oral Presentation, Friday, Aug. 26 - Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction with evolocumab and its use in clinical practice: evidence from Swedish national register data
Oral Presentation, Friday, Aug. 26 - HEYMANS high long-term persistence to evolocumab treatment regimens in European clinical practice
Moderated Poster, Saturday, Aug. 27 - HAUSER-RCT evolocumab in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Oral Presentation, Sunday, Aug. 28 - FOURIER-OLE long-term safety and major adverse clinical events with evolocumab in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Oral Hotline Presentation, Monday, Aug. 29
Cardiovascular disease state and treatment studies
- Recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events preventable with guideline recommended lipid-lowering treatment following myocardial infarction
Moderated Poster, Friday, Aug. 26 - Long-term assessment and target achievement of LDL-C and systolic blood pressure in primary care after acute coronary syndrome
Moderated Poster, Friday, Aug. 26 - Potential barriers in lipid-lowering treatment with PCSK9 inhibitors from a health-system perspective: Comparative evidence from ten countries
Moderated Poster, Saturday, Aug. 27
About Amgen in the Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area
Building on more than three decades of experience in developing biotechnology medicines for patients with serious illnesses, Amgen is dedicated to addressing important scientific questions to advance care and improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 Amgen's research into cardiovascular disease, and potential treatment options, is part of a growing competency at Amgen that utilizes human genetics to identify and validate certain drug targets. Through its own research and development efforts, as well as partnerships, Amgen is building a robust cardiovascular portfolio consisting of several approved and investigational molecules in an effort to address a number of today's important unmet patient needs, such as high LDL cholesterol, elevated LP(a) and obesity.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
About Repatha® (evolocumab)
Repatha is approved in more than 75 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada and in all 28 countries that are members of the European Union. Applications in other countries are pending.
Important EU Product Information2
In Europe, Repatha is approved for use in:
Hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia
Repatha is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial and non–familial) or mixed dyslipidaemia, as an adjunct to diet:
- in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients unable to reach LDL–C goals with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin or,
- alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Repatha is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies.
Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Repatha is indicated in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral arterial disease) to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL-C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors:
- in combination with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin with or without other lipid-lowering therapies or,
- alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant, or for whom a statin is contraindicated.
Posology
Primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia in adults
The recommended dose of Repatha is either 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg once monthly; both doses are clinically equivalent.
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over
The initial recommended dose is 420 mg once monthly. After 12 weeks of treatment, dose frequency can be up–titrated to 420 mg once every 2 weeks if a clinically meaningful response is not achieved. Patients on apheresis may initiate treatment with 420 mg every two weeks to correspond with their apheresis schedule.
Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults
The recommended dose of Repatha is either 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg once monthly; both doses are clinically equivalent.
Important Safety Information
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Special Warnings and Precautions: Renal impairment: There is limited experience with Repatha in patients with severe renal impairment (defined as eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2). Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Hepatic impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, a reduction in total evolocumab exposure was observed that may lead to a reduced effect on LDL-C reduction. Therefore, close monitoring may be warranted in these patients. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) have not been studied. Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dry natural rubber: The needle cover of the glass pre-filled syringe and of the pre-filled pen is made from dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions. Sodium content: Repatha contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e. it is essentially 'sodium-free'.
Interactions: No formal drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted for Repatha. No studies on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics interaction between Repatha and lipid-lowering drugs other than statins and ezetimibe have been conducted.
Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Repatha in pregnant women. Repatha should not be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires treatment with evolocumab. It is unknown whether evolocumab is excreted in human milk. A risk to breastfed newborns/infants cannot be excluded. No data on the effect of evolocumab on human fertility are available.
Undesirable Effects: The following common (> 1/100 to < 1/10) adverse reactions have been reported in pivotal, controlled clinical studies: influenza, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, nausea, back pain, arthralgia, injection site reactions. Please consult the SmPC for a full description of undesirable effects.
Pharmaceutical Precautions: Store in a refrigerator (2 degrees C – 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep the pre-filled syringe or the pre-filled pen in the original carton in order to protect from light. If removed from the refrigerator, Repatha may be stored at room temperature (up to 25 degrees C) in the original carton and must be used within 1 month.
Important U.S. Product Information3
Repatha is a PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibitor antibody indicated:
- in adults with established cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization
- as an adjunct to diet, alone or in combination with other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC)-lowering therapies, in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), to reduce LDL-C
- as an adjunct to diet and other LDL-C-lowering therapies in pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with HeFH, to reduce LDL-C
- as an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), to reduce LDL-C
The safety and effectiveness of Repatha have not been established in pediatric patients with HeFH or HoFH who are younger than 10 years old or in pediatric patients with other types of hyperlipidemia or HeFH.
Important U.S. Safety Information3
Contraindication: Repatha is contraindicated in patients with a history of a serious hypersensitivity reaction to evolocumab or any of the excipients in Repatha. Serious hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema have occurred in patients treated with Repatha.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, have been reported in patients treated with Repatha. If signs or symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue treatment with Repatha, treat according to the standard of care, and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve.
Adverse Reactions in Adults with Primary Hyperlipidemia: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, back pain, and injection site reactions.
From a pool of the 52-week trial and seven 12-week trials: Local injection site reactions occurred in 3.2% and 3.0% of Repatha-treated and placebo-treated patients, respectively. The most common injection site reactions were erythema, pain, and bruising. Hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 5.1% and 4.7% of Repatha-treated and placebo-treated patients, respectively. The most common hypersensitivity reactions were rash (1.0% versus 0.5% for Repatha and placebo, respectively), eczema (0.4% versus 0.2%), erythema (0.4% versus 0.2%), and urticaria (0.4% versus 0.1%).
Adverse Reactions in the Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: diabetes mellitus (8.8% Repatha, 8.2% placebo), nasopharyngitis (7.8% Repatha, 7.4% placebo), and upper respiratory tract infection (5.1% Repatha, 4.8% placebo).
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH): The adverse reactions that occurred in at least two patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo were: upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, gastroenteritis, and nasopharyngitis.
Among the 16,676 patients without diabetes mellitus at baseline, the incidence of new-onset diabetes mellitus during the trial was 8.1% in patients treated with Repatha compared with 7.7% in patients that received placebo.
Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with HeFH: The most common adverse reactions (>5% of patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo) were: nasopharyngitis, headache, oropharyngeal pain, influenza, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Adverse Reactions in Adults and Pediatric Patients with HoFH: In a 12-week study in 49 patients, the adverse reactions that occurred in at least two patients treated with Repatha and more frequently than placebo were: upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, gastroenteritis, and nasopharyngitis. In an open-label extension study in 106 patients, including 14 pediatric patients, no new adverse reactions were observed.
Immunogenicity: Repatha is a human monoclonal antibody. As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity with Repatha.
Please contact Amgen Medinfo at 800-77-AMGEN (800-772-6436) or 844-REPATHA (844-737-2842) regarding Repatha® availability or find more information, including full Prescribing Information, at www.amgen.com and www.Repatha.com.
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Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our environmental, social and governance objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
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References
- World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) fact sheet. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/. Accessed August 2022.
- Repatha® EU Prescribing Information; Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2018.
- Repatha® U.S. Prescribing Information; Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2021.
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New software system Smart Response is powered by Anomaly's breakthrough claim prediction engine, which predicts actionable denials with greater than 97% precision
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anomaly, a precision payments company streamlining healthcare billing and payments for providers and payers, today announced its new offering Anomaly Smart Response.
Smart Response uses AI to enable providers and payers to reduce avoidable claim denials and rework and increase payment transparency, top priorities for healthcare stakeholders. The product gives providers a real-time response predicting actionable denials and payment amounts—so providers can correct and avoid denials before they occur. Smart Response operates directly within providers' native workflows by integrating with payers, practice management software and claims clearinghouses.
Smart Response is powered by Anomaly's breakthrough AI claim prediction engine. The engine analyzes thousands of parameters and billions of claims to learn payer-specific rules and nuances for each provider. By continuously analyzing data in real-time, Smart Response stays up-to-date and automatically adapts to changing trends and new payer rules. Smart Response accurately predicts claim line denials and reasons with over 97% precision, based on an analysis of over $100 billion of billed charges through June 2022. The engine is focused on actionable denial scenarios, and is able to achieve this best-in-class level of precision for up to half of total denials (recall) across thousands of payers, all 50 states, and all lines of business (Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid). Anomaly plans to extend its engine to predict final payment amounts (real-time adjudication) and patient responsibilities, which will further increase transparency in the payment process for all stakeholders.
Industry reports and Anomaly's analysis have found that more than 10% of claims are typically denied, a growing problem tied to increasing billing complexity alongside value-based care and disruptions such as COVID-19. Denials and associated rework cause payment delays and contribute to burnout amongst overstretched providers and staff. At the same time, the issue of denials and appeals drives unnecessary administrative costs for payers and abrasion with their provider network and members—especially for the significant percentage of denied claims that eventually get paid. Ultimately patients are often caught in the middle, causing added stress from denial notices or even balance bills.
"Smart Response is a natural extension of Anomaly's predictive AI engine and fits within our core mission to bring unprecedented precision and transparency to healthcare payments," said Jacob Shiff, co-founder and CEO of Anomaly. "Using AI to analyze information from billions of claims, Smart Response provides real-time, actionable insights so providers and payers can avoid unnecessary cost and abrasion from denials and rework, and patients can get the care they deserve."
Smart Response complements Anomaly's planned suite of products powered by its AI claim prediction engine, including overpayment prediction, which enables payers to predict and prevent overpayments by learning from previously overpaid claims, and instant payments, which will enable providers to immediately get paid upon claim submission.
Anomaly recently raised $17 million to grow its team, invest further in product development, and expand its market presence.
Anomaly is a billing and payments platform that uses artificial intelligence to enable fast, accurate healthcare payments—reducing costs and complexity. Founded in 2020 and led by a team of top engineers, billing and payment integrity experts and healthcare industry veterans, Anomaly reduces friction between payers and providers by ensuring precise payments and seamless claims adjudication. The company is headquartered in New York City, and is backed by Redesign Health and leading investors RRE, Link Ventures, Madrona, and Declaration Partners. For more information, visit www.findanomaly.com.
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Nonprofit Institute works in close collaboration with industry and government to identify and develop standards- and conformance-based solutions to national and global priorities.
MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, the leading provider of life sciences software that automates core drug development functions with its end-to-end technology platform LifeSphere®, today recognizes and applauds the accomplishments of their LifeSphere® Regulatory IDMP product leader, Robin Schilling, for her acceptance into American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the nonprofit's specific ISO Health Informatics Technical Committee, Working Group 6, which helps develop standardizations for Pharmacy and Medicines Business.
ANSI is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.
Schilling is the product owner of LifeSphere IDMP, a solution recognized by analyst group Gens & Associates as leading in IDMP Readiness. Schilling's work with ANSI Working Group 6 will include chairing a committee to lead the effort in developing a global Medicinal Product ID under the IDMP umbrella to help improve the efficiency and resilience of the supply chain. IDMP is scheduled to go live in the European Union (EU). The regulation pertains to all companies who are doing business within the EU, not just those who are based there. Both the work being done by ANSI and the EMA will help improve drug and patient safety, while encouraging a global dialogue around drug development.
"It is in incredible honor to be a part of the American National Standards Institute and Working Group 6," shares Schilling. "Having a seat at the table to discuss these core, pressing matters in R&D will help improve drug safety, reduce drug shortages, and mitigate supply chain risks by allowing manufactured products and ingredients to be tracked down to the lot level. It's a tremendous move in the right direction and towards continued, growing regulation that keeps patient safety at the center of medicinal products."
"Our people are at the heart and soul of what we do, so to have an organization like ANSI recognize the talent and impact Robin Schilling has in the standards and regulations space is well-deserved and commendable," shares Clint Wolfe, Chief Human Resource Officer at ArisGlobal. "Robin is an excellent example of the incredible talent we have at ArisGlobal. She is a leader on our Regulatory team and has such a robust professional background, we are confident she will do great things and continue to make an impact in our organization and beyond."
About ArisGlobal: ArisGlobal is transforming the way today's most successful Life Sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market. Our end-to-end drug development technology platform, LifeSphere®, integrates our proprietary cognitive computing engine to automate all core functions of the drug development lifecycle. Designed with deep expertise and a long-term perspective that spans more than 30 years, LifeSphere® is a unified platform that boosts efficiency, ensures compliance, delivers actionable insights, and lowers total cost of ownership through multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
Headquartered in the United States, ArisGlobal has regional offices in Europe, India, Japan and China.
About LifeSphere®: LifeSphere is the trusted partner for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health authorities, and contract research organizations. Helping accelerate product development, organize clinical trials, manage compliance, and streamline collaboration across teams, LifeSphere empowers safer, faster life science breakthroughs. As the flagship product of ArisGlobal, LifeSphere is a market-leading solution built on 40 years of industry partnership and continues to evolve in collaboration with hundreds of trusted customers. For more information visit lifesphere.arisglobal.com.
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TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To address continued demand for Commercial Bonds from businesses in the country, AXA XL has appointed Cedric Franklin as VP, Regional Director, Canada. Renato Rodrigues, Country Manager, said: "We are very excited to expand our Commercial Bond expertise in Canada. Cedric's specialized background will be of great service to our growing business while we continue to strengthen existing relationships with clients and brokers from both the public and private sectors."
Based in Toronto, Mr. Franklin will work closely with Alex Barker, Head of Specialty Insurance for Canada and Pat Dougherty, Global Head of Commercial Bonds. He is tasked with leading the continued growth of Commercial Bonds business in the country through partnering directly with Canadian clients and their brokers.
Commenting on the appointment, Alex Barker, Head of Specialty, Canada added: "Cedric is an expert in his field and an excellent addition to our team of talented specialty insurance leaders. He will be working closely with our key brokers, banks and investors who see the unique growth opportunities that Commercial Bonds provide."
Mr. Franklin joins from BFL Canada where he served as Vice President, Surety. He has a degree in Civil Law from the University of Ottawa, a Master's in International & European Relations from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and an MBA from the Grande École E.M Grenoble, France.
AXA XL offers a comprehensive set of commercial bond products including supply, customs, license and permit, lost instrument, court bonds (appeal, admiralty, bankruptcy trustee), depository, performance and payment for service providers, subdivision, reclamation, closure / post closure, workers compensation and utility.
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Financing expands Barings' $27.8+ billion* real estate debt platform
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barings, one of the world's largest diversified real estate investment managers, announced today that it has provided a bridge loan to finance the acquisition and renovation of Eleven 85, a 288-unit multifamily property located in Atlanta, G.A., partnering with TerraCap Management, a privately held investment firm headquartered in Naples, F.L., who acquired the asset.
"We are excited to work with TerraCap Management to acquire a high quality multifamily property strategically located on the Upper Westside of Atlanta," said Ryan Naumes, Director with Barings. "This investment is another example of Barings' value-add real estate investment strategy which focuses on providing flexible capital to high quality sponsorship in high growth markets. As an extension of West Midtown, this location continues to see strong tenant demand with new inbound jobs in the immediate area and connectivity to all of Atlanta's major employment centers."
Eleven 85 offers top-of-the-line amenities including a resort-style pool, an outdoor kitchen with grilling stations, and a clubroom lounge with Wi-Fi. The apartment complex consists of a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units and provides tenants with amenities, including designer kitchens with energy efficient appliances, walk-in closets, and private outdoor spaces with courtyard views.
The financing from Barings has a three-year term and includes future funding to complete unit and amenity renovations. This financing expands Barings' $27.8+ billion* real estate debt platform, which leverages the team's broad direct origination capabilities and deep credit expertise to invest in loans secured by institutional-quality commercial real estate in strategic locations in North America and Europe.
About Barings
Barings is a $349+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
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The transformation from a single product to a multi-product platform generates growth in customer accounts
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlette Holdings, Inc., a leading financial technology company operating the Best Egg financial platform, today announced financial results for the first half of 2022. The Best Egg platform experienced a record-breaking performance in the first half of 2022, with all-time highs in quarterly loan originations, revenue, and pre-tax operating income.
"Our strong performance in the first half of 2022 reflects our transformation from a single product to a multi-product platform," said Jeffrey Meiler, CEO and Founder of Marlette Holdings. "In the first half of this year, we exceeded what we did last year, demonstrating positive momentum across the Best Egg platform. Our strategy of diversifying our offering is increasing value for our customers and putting us in a strong financial position and on track for long-term sustainable growth."
Best Egg has seen tremendous growth over the past two years, accelerating to $21 billion in personal loan originations and 1.8 million accounts since the platform's inception in March 2014. In the first half of 2022, Best Egg added more than 485,000 new consumer accounts across personal loans, credit cards, and financial health and saw a sharp increase in customers using multiple Best Egg products. The Best Egg platform originated $4 billion in personal loans and generated $265 million in gross revenue, up more than 160% year over year.
"Our team's determination to build financial confidence with our customers drives a relentless focus on understanding their needs using sophisticated human and machine insights. This vital information is allowing us to scale our products and services to provide more personalized and meaningful financial solutions for a growing number of people in the U.S. with limited savings," said Jeffrey Meiler, CEO and Founder of Marlette Holdings.
Best Egg generally serves consumers with a good credit profile and enough money to cover their everyday expenses but have limited savings to absorb financial disruptions. They want simple solutions to help them achieve financial stability and feel more confident about their daily finances. Best Egg helps people understand which financial decisions may work for them and offers fast and convenient credit solutions to help alleviate cash flow pain.
Today, Best Egg offers unsecured and secured personal loans, the Best Egg Visa® Credit Card, the free Best Egg Financial Health tool, and is developing a personal loan product secured by automobiles. In March 2022, the company announced $225 million in equity funding.
Recognized as one of the best tech startups in the U.S. by The Tech Tribune in 2022, Best Egg has also built a reputation for attracting top talent. The company has won numerous top workplace awards across the U.S. and Delaware and has more than doubled the size of its workforce in the past 12 months. It has more than 600 employees as of June 30. Learn more about open positions on the Best Egg careers page.
About Marlette Holdings, Inc.
Marlette Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology provider whose subsidiaries develop and operate Best Egg, a financial health platform that provides lending products and resources focused on helping people feel more confident as they manage their everyday finances. Since March 2014, Best Egg has delivered $21 billion in consumer personal loans with strong credit performance, welcomed 289,000 members to the recently launched Best Egg Financial Health platform, and empowered over 100,000 cardmembers who carry the new Best Egg Credit Card in their wallet. For more information, visit bestegg.com.
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Data-centric AI automation to accelerate data governance and data management
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID, the leading data intelligence platform that enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, security, and governance, today announced AI automation & auto-classification designed to accelerate data governance and data management.
Organizations can now leverage patented AI to automatically classify and tag data for data governance across their entire data landscape - including multi-cloud and hybrid environments. With these capabilities, customers can:
- Gain data trust with deep data context, accuracy, and insight
- Streamline data retention with out of the box data lifecycle management from tagging to data aging
- Enrich existing data catalogs with privacy, security, and risk-aware context
- Improve data quality with consistency and context
BigID will highlight these capabilities at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, Florida on August 22, 23, and 24 - don't miss the session "How ServiceNow uses auto-classification to find a needle in the data haystack" on Wednesday, August 24 at 11:15 AM, showcasing how the data governance team at ServiceNow finds the right data at the right time with BigID, and creates value across the org through data governance.
Learn more:
- Visit booth #646 at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit to see auto classification in action
- Join BigID at 11:15 AM on Wednesday, August 24 for the session "How ServiceNow uses auto-classification to find a needle in the data haystack"
- Read "4 Ways to Automate Classification for Data Governance With BigID"
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With Growing Demand for Multicultural Campaigns, Garibaldi will Partner with Founder and CEO, Natalie Boden, to Accelerate Growth for the Independent, Minority-Owned Agency
MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BODEN, an award-winning, independent, minority-owned communications agency welcomes former Ketchum partner Sara Garibaldi as president. Garibaldi will work closely with Founder and CEO Natalie Boden to address the growing demand and accelerated growth from companies looking to lead through impactful campaigns that authentically engage with the Hispanic community.
Garibaldi joins BODEN after an exceptional 14-year career at Ketchum where she was a partner and held multiple roles, including NY Brand practice director and, most recently, Portfolio Leader providing day-to-day counsel to many companies across a wide range of industries, in addition to overseeing operations, including financial management and talent resourcing across the portfolio. She is an agency veteran with over 20 years of experience gathered at the top global public relations agencies, leading award-winning consumer and corporate communications campaigns impacting brand reputation and driving business growth. Prior to her time at Ketchum, Garibaldi worked at Edelman and Weber Shandwick. She has been recognized as one of PRWeek's "Top 40 under 40" and has been credited for more than 50 industry awards throughout her career including the PRWeek Awards, PRovoke SABRES, and Cannes Lions, among others.
"BODEN has been on an incredible growth journey these past few years supporting our dream list of clients, including PepsiCo and McDonald's, who are leading the way in activating impactful campaigns that truly make a difference," said Natalie Boden, BODEN Founder and CEO. "Adding Sara as president will help us accelerate our growth and broaden our expertise as an agency. Sara's strategic mindset, business and brand acumen, creativity, and stellar reputation as a mentor, leader, and growth agent will help us accelerate BODEN's mission: to help brands empower, inform and enhance the lives of the Hispanic community and elevate the next generation of diverse communicators."
"It could not be a more exciting time to join BODEN and help drive forward its important mission as consumers demand more representation and authenticity from brands than ever before," said Garibaldi. "The strong reputation Natalie and her team have built, including the roster of quality, global brands, the award-winning work, and the strong culture of the BODEN familia, appealed to my core. Paired with the fact that more and more companies are realizing the importance of authentically speaking to diverse audiences through impactful, purpose-driven campaigns, I am thrilled to embark on this next chapter with BODEN and be a critical partner to those who see the urgency in needing to future-proof their brands by engaging with and investing in these fast-growing diverse communities."
At BODEN, Garibaldi will counsel existing clients, as well as expand current service offerings, develop new specialty expertise areas, oversee growth and drive operational excellence for the agency. With BODEN's headquarters in Miami, FL, and talent throughout the U.S., Garibaldi will remain based in the New York area.
"The social justice issues that surfaced in recent years required brands to evaluate both their DE&I position and also assess the true impact of their internal and external marketing communications efforts. Given our specialty in culture-first communications with the Hispanic market at our center, BODEN is primed for growth," said Lauren Gongora, EVP and Partner at BODEN. "I am delighted that a seasoned leader like Sara is now part of our team and look forward to working with her as we look to BODEN's future. Sara adds a wealth of experience and an empathetic leadership style that fits in beautifully with our culture."
Garibaldi holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business bringing together integrated marketing expertise with a strong business mindset. Having taught integrated marketing and public relations as an Adjunct Professor for many years, she has a passion for mentoring the next generation of communicators. Originally from Argentina, Garibaldi is fluent in Spanish, has led both general market and multicultural campaigns for an expansive list of global brands, and having grown up around the world during her upbringing, she brings a culture-first approach and unique global perspective to her everyday work.
BODEN is an award-winning, independent, minority-owned Hispanic communications powerhouse on a mission: to build trust and make an impact for brands in the Hispanic market. BODEN's work is powered by Escucha®, the company's proprietary strategic planning process, which provides brands with the insights necessary to empower, inform and enhance the lives of today's diverse U.S. Hispanic population. For more information, visit www.bodenagency.com
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Putting Workers at the Forefront of Tool Innovation, Bosch Demonstrates its Commitment to
the Trades with 'What Hard Workers Deserve'
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and accessories, is launching a new brand campaign, featuring the voice of Nick Offerman. The campaign focuses on the engineering of their power tools – in some extreme situations, which are designed to meet the demands of construction and trades workers on the job.
The brand has partnered with Nick Offerman, a long-time Bosch tool user, who purchased his first jig saw almost 30 years ago. "I don't have any fancy advertising slogans to offer here – all I know is that I have always turned to these tools when I want to perform hard work as efficiently and accurately as possible," said Offerman. Through a series of content launched across streaming T.V., radio, and social media, his iconic voice celebrates the tough work of trade workers and illustrates how Bosch engineers its tools to be ergonomic and efficient and to support career longevity.
"In our new campaign, we wanted to show that the most important part of any job site or situation is the worker. Every day on a job site is tough. The campaign has some extreme situations to highlight that no matter the situation, they get the job done," said Shannon Blakely, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Digital at Bosch.
The campaign is the result of an agency review completed in Spring 2022. Led by creative agency, Bailey Lauerman, the What Hard Workers Deserve campaign highlights three 18V cordless power tools: the PROFACTOR High Torque Hammer Drill/Driver, X-LOCK Angle Grinder, and 2-IN-1 Impact Driver and Impact Wrench. These tools tackle industry issues head-on, engineered from start to finish, based on direct workers' job site feedback.
"Our R&D teams have successfully merged ergonomic design with powerful tools to achieve peak performance, setting industry standards that prioritize the worker's needs, through ease-of-use and time savings on the job," said Philipp Gosau, Director of Product Development at Bosch. "Bosch Tools are built to support workers on the job site over a lifetime of work."
- PROFACTOR High Torque Hammer Drill/Driver
- X-LOCK 4.5-inch Angle Grinder
- 2-in-1 Impact Driver and Impact Wrench
For more information on other Bosch Power Tools products or the new brand campaign, visit our new Press Room at pressroom.boschtools.com.
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, the Bosch Power Tools Division of North America, was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool and accessories businesses into one organization. As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century's worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. Throughout North America, Bosch associates maintain a legacy of world-class design, manufacture and sale of power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, measuring tools and accessories. For more information visit www.boschtools.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 15 - August 19, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 345,000 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of August 19, 2022 amounts to 10,983,825 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
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Sophie Arnius, Investor Relations, +46 70 590 80 72
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Three Of Carbone's Best-selling Sauces; Marinara, Arrabbiata, and Tomato Basil; Will Be Now be Sold in Whole Foods Market Stores
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbone Fine Food, the sauce line created by famed Chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi, is now available at select Whole Foods Market stores across the United States, thus expanding their footprint into several new areas.
"As one of the fastest growing food brands in the United States, Carbone is thrilled to broaden our reach with Whole Foods Market," said Carbone Fine Food CEO, Eric Skae. "As grocery sales continue to rise and consumers continue to eat at home more and more, Carbone offers restaurant quality products for the home cook."
Carbone Fine Food sauces feature the same fresh, quality ingredients found in the brand's iconic restaurants, including some of the world's best-tasting tomatoes, grown in volcanic ash and handpicked in Italy. Starting in August, three of the brand's best-selling sauces will be available for purchase at Whole Foods Market:
- Marinara: Using only the finest imported Italian tomatoes and fresh ingredients, this classic sauce is cooked slowly in small batches.
- Arrabbiata: This "angry" sauce is made with fresh garlic, onions, and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes to create the perfect level of heat.
- Tomato Basil: This sauce is crafted to deliver just the right balance of garlic, oregano, and onions to make the fresh basil erupt when you crack open a jar.
"We are excited to see our sauces alongside some of the finest brands in grocery," said Chef Mario Carbone. "We take extreme care in choosing who we work with, from the farms in Italy to the teams that cook each jar of sauce, and we are honored to add Whole Foods Market to the fold."
Carbone Fine Food sauces feature the same fresh, quality ingredients found in the brand's iconic restaurants, including some of the world's best-tasting tomatoes, grown in volcanic ash and handpicked in Italy. Using a traditional technique, the sauces are slow cooked in small batches. Chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi oversee the entire sauce process from start to finish, from choosing the farms that the ingredients are sourced from to testing hundreds of batches to ensure that the quality of the jarred sauce is second to none. Learn more at www.carbonefinefood.com or follow along on Instagram or TikTok at @carbonefinefood.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC (CCPHP), one of the nation's leaders in concierge (membership-model) medicine, is pleased to announce the addition of David Kikumoto and Bunny Ellerin as board members.
"We are proud to add David and Bunny as board members," says CCPHP President and CEO Dean McElwain. "We look forward to David's and Bunny's expertise in healthcare and innovative business models as CCPHP continues to expand and evolve its support organization for top physicians nationwide."
Bunny Ellerin is a Harvard-educated, award-winning leader, entrepreneur and influencer who has dedicated her career to driving change and innovation in healthcare. She is the co-founder and CEO of NYC Health Business Leaders, the premier network of senior-level professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and leaders engaged in New York's healthcare ecosystem. Bunny was named to Crain's Notable in Health Care in 2021 and Crain's Notable Women in Health Care in 2019. She was selected as one of PharmaVOICE's 100 most inspiring people driving innovation and change in healthcare in 2018. Bunny also is known for founding and leading the Harvard Business School Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA). She built the organization into a global network of 800 HBS alumni working in all healthcare sectors. To recognize her impact, HBSHAA created the Ellerin Alumni Achievement Award which is given to an outstanding leader annually.
"It is a privilege to work in healthcare. We touch people's lives with every decision & interaction," says Bunny.
Get to know more about Bunny Ellerin here.
David Kikumoto is an esteemed professional and highly respected healthcare executive with 30 years of experience. He's considered an innovative leader by his peers, and has a proven track record creating and maximizing value for shareholders and clients while serving as an executive as well as an independent director. He has held many roles in his career including: CEO, President and Vice Chairman of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Vice Chairman of The Board, Chairman of the Compensation Committee at Delta Dental; and he is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Denver Management Advisors, Inc. David is also a leader in the philanthropic community. He serves on the boards of directors of many not-for-profit and for-profit entities, including the Volunteers of America, Boy Scouts of America Board, Air Methods, Inc. and Banner Healthcare.
"I am pleased to join the CCPHP board and explore how my knowledge and expertise can help accelerate CCPHP's business," says Kikumoto.
Learn more about David Kikumoto here.
Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (CCPHP) works with exceptional physicians to create and support concierge (membership-based) healthcare programs that enable the optimal practice environment and the physician-patient relationship. Members (patients) pay an affordable fee to take advantage of a wide array of enhancements for a more convenient, comprehensive, collaborative, and personalized approach to support health and wellbeing. For more information, go to ccphp.net.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celgard, LLC (Celgard), a subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, (Polypore) is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with American Battery Factory (ABF). Celgard and ABF will undertake joint research projects to commercialize state-of-the-art next generation products for reliable high-technology prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the U.S.
Under the terms of the agreement, Celgard will supply 100% of ABF's separator needs for LFP battery cells in the U.S. Furthermore, Celgard and ABF will share resources to develop advanced technologies and next generation cells for LFP batteries. Additionally, they will explore opportunities to establish a robust domestic LFP ecosystem in the U.S. with improved access to precursor materials and expanded capacity that provides LFP to a broader customer base.
Asahi Kasei, Polypore's parent company, may further support the LFP supply chain through its widely diversified manufacturing base and ABF will evaluate component supply opportunities for items such as plastic battery packs and thermal retardant materials that could further benefit the LFP supply chain and industry.
"We are excited to work with ABF to develop and showcase Celgard next generation membrane separators and to advance lithium battery technology with LFP chemistry," said Lie Shi, Asahi Kasei global head of separator business development and executive vice president of Polypore. "LFP represents an important market and Celgard dry-process membrane separators offer a high-performance technology solution for this application."
Celgard specializes in eco-friendly, coated and uncoated, dry-process microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries. Celgard's battery separator technology is important to the performance of lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles, energy storage systems and other applications.
Celgard, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, an Asahi Kasei company.
Polypore is a global company with facilities in nine countries specializing in microporous membranes used in electric and nonelectric vehicles, energy storage systems and specialty applications. Visit www.celgard.com and www.polypore.com.
American Battery Factory Inc., a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories in the United States. The company is dedicated to making energy independence and renewable energy a reality for the United States by creating a domestic battery supply chain. Along with creating domestic manufacturing jobs, ABF will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government climate change initiatives and "Made-in-USA" national security requirements. For more information on American Battery Factory, please visit www.americanbatteryfactory.com.
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DALLAS and FT. WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IgniteConnex, Inc. was founded back in January, but its primary product has been in production for over 2 years serving nearly 200 users and several enterprise customers nationally. Co-Founders Rob Palacios (President) and Sebastian Labrador (Chief Technology Officer) have brought to market a unique enterprise integration and automation platform that touts high-value, low-code, and low-cost.
IgniteConnex is a low-code offering to help Financial Services and Energy/Utility customers deliver value using integration approaches proficient in modernizing extant investments in legacy technology. Each project engagement is established through a collaborative partnership with CG Infinity, a professional services firm.
IgniteConnex (IC) develops "digital products" or pre-packaged solutions around an industry problem. An example in the Financial Services vertical is the IC product, IgniteOpen, a Digital Account Opening tool that manages integrations, business process automation, and user-experience.
Rob Palacios, President & Co-Founder of IgniteConnex, Inc.
Rob has a 30+ year history of helping businesses leverage technology to gain rapid market share and build sustainable competitive advantage. Rob has done this both as an executive as well as a consultant with several reputable organizations such as the National Security Agency, Arthur Andersen, Hitachi, and Texas Capital Bank. Furthermore, Rob will use his wealth of industry experience to take IgniteConnex to the new heights.
Sebastian Labrador, CTO & Co-Founder of IgniteConnex, Inc.
Sebastian brings a unique point of view on enterprise architecture and building high-performance teams. Using his experience from low-level block storage virtualization with Hewlett Packard, monitoring intelligence with Capital One, to inventing new software products with CG Infinity, Sebastian will use his vision on technology and business to set the pace and trajectory of IgniteConnex, Inc.
Check out the latest details on www.igniteconnex.com, or contact sales@igniteconnex.com
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More Than 144 Affordable And Workforce Housing Projects totaling 9,638 units, Inclusive of 1,500 High-Efficiency Sustainable Units
CPC's FY22 focused on new efforts to expand social impact, new knowledge sharing and educational initiatives, and philanthropy
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) announced that it had deployed over $1 billion in capital to support affordable and workforce housing and community development projects during a record-breaking 2022 fiscal year that ran from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. CPC's work across its construction and permanent lending, mortgage lending, and equity investing platforms and through its initiatives and programs financed 144 transactions totaling 9,638 units across 18 states, to further its mission of expanding the affordable housing stock, investing in the green economy, and reducing the racial wealth gap. More than 95% of the total units financed were affordable to households earning at or below 120% area median income (AMI), with more than 80% of the units being affordable at or below 80% AMI. FY22 also saw CPC expand its impact through its knowledge sharing, educational initiatives, and a new philanthropy program.
"This fiscal year was a tremendous success in which CPC continued to grow its impact, deliver volume, and expand important partnerships despite challenges that lingered from the pandemic," said Rafael E. Cestero, CEO of The Community Preservation Corporation. "We're excited about the $1 billion milestone because it represents an expansion of our mission and our ability to invest, share our knowledge and resources, and create an impact in communities where it is needed most."
CPC's $1 billion lending and investing represented an increase in revenue and growth across CPC's business lines, which included $412 million in construction lending originations, $560 million in Agency mortgage originations, $33 million in permanent lending originations, $25 million in real estate equity investments, and $3.5 million in investments through the company's mission-focused Impact Investing platform.
"Every dollar of that $1 billion represents a commitment to getting out into communities, making new partnerships, and finding new ways that CPC can make a difference," said Sadie McKeown, President of The Community Preservation Corporation. "We've grown and diversified the company through our traditional lending and investing, as well as through initiatives like ACCESS, Sustainability, and Connections that focus on equity, knowledge sharing, and philanthropy. My thanks to our team at CPC, to our investors, government partners, and industry peers who are all a part of our success."
"I'm proud of the CPC Mortgage Company team and what we've been able to accomplish. Our growth and geographic expansion allows us to move the mortgage industry towards a place where we can ask the question, where do we need to be to make the biggest impact," said John Cannon, President of CPC Mortgage Company. "Whether it's affordable, conventional, or small we look at every deal through a lens of impact and potential, and every borrower and every transaction has the ability to help us continue our work of investing in communities."
"I am extremely pleased to see CPC reach the level of success that it has achieved. For a CDFI to transact at this scale with the diversification of business platforms and products is a testament to the leadership of the CPC team, and their ability to execute on their long-term vision for the company," said Alan Wiener, CPC Board Chair, and Managing Director of Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital. "I look forward to seeing CPC continue its expand their impact to new cities and communities, and with new partners across the country where their capital and expertise is most in need."
CPC's construction lending business originated $412 million in 48 separate affordable and workforce housing projects spanning the state of New York, from Buffalo to New York City. Highlights include a project in the Bronx to renovate three buildings that will create supportive housing for LGBTQI young adults, the revitalization of the Endicott-Johnson Victory Factory that will bring 156 units of market-rate housing to Johnson City; and the $50 million, 264-unit Edgewater Place project, the largest residential rental project to break ground in Beacon in decades.
CPC Mortgage Company, the company's agency mortgage lending subsidiary originated $561 million in Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD mortgages across 11 states, with 80% of its volume coming from outside of New York State. This included deals with new borrowers in new locations that share its mission and values; like BRIDGE Housing a leading nonprofit developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in California, and Ginosko Development Company, a BIPOC-owned company in Michigan specializing in affordable housing development and preservation.
CPC's $25 million invested through its Equity Investing business included its partnership with a team of preservation-minded real estate investors and owners in the acquisition of a 13-building affordable housing portfolio totaling 1,036 units that were originally developed by the Dunn Development Corp., and are located in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. All of the apartments will remain affordable to low-income tenants.
CPC continued to focus on expanding its investment in the green economy, financing more than 1,540 sustainable, high-performance units. This included partnering with nonprofit DePaul Properties to finance the construction of a new sustainable, 65-unit supportive housing development in Port Byron, NY. The property will achieve LEED for Homes and NYSERDA New Construction Tier II designations, and feature all-electric heating and cooling systems that eliminate fossil fuels, providing a healthier indoor environment for tenants.
ACCESS, the company's initiative which offers funding, technical, and educational support to black and indigenous people of color (BIPOC) developers and real estate entrepreneur, invested $6.7 million in 11 projects across New York. Due to the demand, CPC funded ACCESS with an additional $20 million. However, it may be the ACCESS Incubator, a real estate development training program which just graduated its first class of BIPOC entrepreneurs, that makes the biggest impact.
In FY22 the company expanded the ways in which it assists its nonprofit partners. Through the launch of the new CPC Connections grant program, the company provided $500,000 in grant funding to 10 New York State-based nonprofit organizations to aid in their work related to closing the racial wealth gap, promoting and advancing environmental justice, and providing COVID-19 relief services.
CPC is a nonprofit multifamily finance company that was founded in 1974 to provide financial resources to stabilize and revitalize underserved communities. Today, CPC uses its unique expertise in housing finance and public policy to expand access to affordable housing and drive down the costs of housing production, advance diversity and equity within the development industry, and impact the effects of climate change in our communities through the financing of sustainable housing. Since its founding, CPC has invested over $14 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 225,000 units of housing through its lending and investing platforms. CPC is a carbon-neutral company and has been rated AA- by S&P. Visit CPC at communityp.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFER IN RELATION TO ITS OUTSTANDING USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 PER CENT. NON- PREFERRED SENIOR NOTES DUE 2023 (ISINS: US74977RDE18 (144A) and US74977SDE90 (REG S)) AND USD 250,000,000 FLOATING RATE NON-PREFERRED SENIOR NOTES DUE 2023 (ISINS: US74977RDD35 (144A) and US74977SDD18 (REG S)) FOR CASH
LONDON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
On 15 August 2022, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (the "Offeror") launched its invitation to holders of its USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 per cent. Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 (ISINs: US74977RDE18 (144A) and US74977SDE90 (Reg S)) and USD 250,000,000 Floating Rate Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 (ISINs: US74977RDD35 (144A) and US74977SDD18 (Reg S)) (collectively, the "Notes") to tender such Notes for purchase by the Offeror for cash (such invitation, the "Offer" and the announcement in relation to such invitation, the "Launch Announcement"). A further announcement in relation to the pricing of the Offer for the USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 per cent. Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 was made on 19 August 2022 (the "Pricing Announcement" and together with the Launch Announcement, the "Previous Announcements"). The Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the tender offer memorandum dated 15 August 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum") and is subject to the offer restrictions described in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Capitalised terms used and not otherwise defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
The Offeror today announces that it will accept all validly tendered Notes pursuant to the Offer for purchase for cash in an aggregate principal amount of USD 616,030,000. In addition, USD 2,200,000 in aggregate principal amount of the USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 per cent. Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 were tendered using guaranteed delivery procedures.
The final results of the Offer are as follows:
* Assuming that all Notes tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures are validly delivered by the deadline for delivery of Notes tendered by guaranteed delivery procedures.
The Offer remains subject to the conditions and restrictions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum and the expected Tender Offer Settlement Date is 25 August 2022 for Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase which are the subject of a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and 23 August 2022 in respect of any other Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase.
All Notes purchased pursuant to the Offer will be cancelled.
Full details concerning the Offer are set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Rabo Securities USA, Inc. (Telephone: +1 (866) 746 3850 (U.S. Toll Free); Email: DCMAmericas@rabobank.com; Attention: Debt Capital Markets) and BofA Securities Europe SA (Telephone: (+33 1 877 01057 (Europe), +1 (888) 292-0070 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1 (980) 387-3907 (U.S.); Email: DG.LM-EMEA@bofa.com; Attention: Liability Management Group) are acting as Dealer Managers and Kroll Issuer Services Limited (Telephone: +44 20 7704 0880; Email: rabobank@is.kroll.com; Website: https://deals.is.kroll.com/rabobank; Attention: Owen Morris / Illia Vyshenskyi) is acting as Tender Agent.
DISCLAIMER This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Tender Offer Memorandum and the Previous Announcements. No offer or invitation to acquire or sell any Notes is being made pursuant to this announcement. The Dealer Managers do not take responsibility for the contents of this announcement. The distribution of this announcement, the Previous Announcements and the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement, the Previous Announcements and/or the Tender Offer Memorandum come into are required by each of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.
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Expands on the foundation of its acquisition of treasury management software (TMS) provider Bellin
SAN MATEO, Calif. and ETTENHEIM, Germany, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluctuating markets require companies to have a granular level of visibility into their cash position and cash projection. Today, Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM), announced Coupa Treasury innovations designed to help companies improve liquidity during uncertain economic times.
Coupa's Business Spend Management platform is the only comprehensive solution that provides treasurers with a complete view of company spend and cash - across treasury, finance, procurement, and supply chain.
Coupa helps organizations strengthen their financial position by:
- Unlocking hidden yield with end-to-end source to settle cash visibility. By gaining transparency into spend activities across the organization, treasurers can find untapped yield.
- Future proofing the business with increased resilience and agility. Treasurers can prepare for disruption and growth with more accurate forecasting based on full spend visibility across the organization.
- Improving liquidity by breaking down internal silos. Treasurers can take advantage of procurement-negotiated early payment discount terms, pay later options, and various payment options to increase effective yield.
Hundreds of global companies are using Coupa to get visibility and control over financial data to improve cash forecasting, including About You, Puma, CBRE, Velcro, and more.
Tamir Shafer has been appointed to lead Coupa Treasury sales growth and global go-to-market expansion. Shafer has 20+ years' experience in the treasury space, having written the TMS specifications for Goldman Sachs' home-built treasury management system. He has been with Coupa since 2018.
"Coupa's Business Spend Management platform goes beyond average TMS solutions by providing a holistic, unified, and real-time view of all spend. Because our technology spans across all spend activity happening in the back office, we can unlock visibility into transactions that a treasurer previously would not know about, sometimes into upwards of millions of dollars," said Tamir Shafer, Coupa Treasury global vice president. "Whether companies need to quickly dial down spend when disruption hits, fund growth to scale the business, or incentivize ethical supplier behavior, treasury teams require full visibility into transactions across all back-office functions in order to accurately forecast cash."
"At About You, the treasury management system Coupa Treasury has been providing more automation and transparency in our cash and payment management for years," says Ahmet Yildiz, Director Finance at About You, one of the largest fashion and lifestyle platforms in Europe. "The expected synergies made it easier for us to decide to use Coupa's Business Spend Management platform for our e-procurement in the future. This will be another important building block for optimizing our processes regarding a standardized purchasing process and the continued improvement of our cost structure."
"Liquidity is the lifeblood of an organization. To safeguard liquidity, especially in volatile economic times, treasurers need systems that enable them to be more agile and make smarter decisions on cash, debt, and investment management. Coupa's BSM platform, which Treasury is an integral part of, ensures treasurers full visibility across company-wide spend activities, helping them maintain solvency, provide liquidity, anticipate future needs, and deliver significant additional business value to their organization," said Enrico Camerinelli, Strategic Advisor, Aite-Novarica.
Upcoming on Coupa's product innovation roadmap for Treasury is advanced integrations between payments and procurement processes, as well as helping companies improve profitability through Community.AI - data-driven AI insights from trillions of dollars of anonymized cumulative global spend data.
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceLink, a company that provides secure data from any orbit, any time, announced it was selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO) for a contract award. SpaceLink will participate in the Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node (Space-BACN) program designed to connect the proliferated space domain.
SpaceLink is building a constellation of relay satellites in MEO that use optical intersatellite links to speed communications between spacecraft on orbit and users on the ground. Along with other contributors, SpaceLink will assist DARPA in studying and developing protocols for how commercial communications constellations will interact with Department of Defense (DoD) systems in a Space-to-Space interconnected future.
"DARPA's Space-BACN program is well-aligned with our mission to provide continuous high capacity, real-time links to deliver data from space to the warfighter," said David Nemeth, Senior Vice President of Systems Engineering at SpaceLink. "DARPA's vision of interoperability will unlock the value of the proliferating commercial remote sensing constellations for U.S. government agencies. We are gratified to share our technical insights with regard to command and control and API development."
SpaceLink will contribute its technical insights in the development of the application program interface (API) and algorithms included in Space-BACN Technical Area 3 (TA3). SpaceLink will also have the opportunity to support the simulation and testing that informs the deployment and utilization of Space-BACN reconfigurable optical communications terminals.
SpaceLink is partnering with Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) on a technical approach to support the Space-BACN program by combining Parsons' existing enterprise scheduling and tasking software with the SpaceLink optical relay network. Together they will enable space-to-space optical communications terminals that can be dynamically modified on-orbit to adapt and talk across various optical standards used by different satellite systems.
The Space-BACN contract award marks an important milestone in the SpaceLink roadmap. The company also recently announced it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Technical Center (SMDTC) in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
In March 2022 SpaceLink was the recipient of the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Innovation from the MSUA.
About SpaceLink
SpaceLink will help advance humanity to a new age of space commerce, exploration, environmental awareness, and security. The Always in Sight™ data relay system provides global coverage to empower space system operators to maximize use of their assets. SpaceLink Corporation is headquartered in Northern Virginia and has offices in Silicon Valley, California. It is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited, a public company traded on the Australian stock exchange.
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HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in automating, digitizing and transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that Joe Myers has joined the company as executive vice president, Global Banking. Myers will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Octavio Marquez and will lead the company's Banking business, overseeing sales, related service and solutions delivery and key strategies. He will also serve as a member of the company's senior leadership team.
Octavio Marquez, Diebold Nixdorf president and chief executive officer, said: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Joe to the company. His intense focus on customer insights and building best-in-class teams to deliver positive results will further sharpen our go-to-market approach and ensure best practices across our Banking business. His leadership and industry relationships will be instrumental in our efforts to enable leading-edge technology that facilitates consumer journeys and differentiates solutions for our clients."
Myers has more than 20 years of experience leading high-performance sales, marketing and business teams to successfully execute plans that drive best-in-class customer advocacy. Most recently, he served as chief revenue officer and president of North America for Atlanta-based Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and a global leader in payments processing. At Elavon, Myers was responsible for the company's growth strategy, business development and all revenue-related activities. He also led implementation and customer success teams, including solution engineering, presales and sales support. Before joining Elavon in 2011, Myers held various high-profile leadership roles in the payments industry, including general manager of the automotive division at Experian.
Myers earned his degree in Marketing and Business Management from Damelin Business School in South Africa and currently serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Georgia.
About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce. We automate, digitize and transform the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world's top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 22,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.
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Dole Boosted Blends® Berry Spark™ is crafted with an intentional blend of nutrient-packed fruits and vitamins to support brain and cognitive health
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Packaged Foods, LLC today released its newest innovation, Dole Boosted Blends® Berry Spark™. Always mindful of the latest consumer tastes and trends, Dole has crafted this smoothie with a specific blend of nutrient-dense, ingredients to support brain and cognitive health.
"Prompted by the pandemic, consumers today are looking to boost their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing more than ever," commented Orzse Hodi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. "We've developed Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark as a nutritious and convenient smoothie that allows individuals to harness the health benefits of a thoughtfully curated combination of plant-based ingredients to help with memory and focus."
Kosher Certified, no sugar added, and non-GMO, Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark's optimal blend invigorates the palate with a delicious fruity flavor from a unique mix of blueberries, bananas, blackberries, dark cherries, acai, and flax designed to deliver a range of benefits and nutrients, including:
- Brain and cognitive health support
- Memory and focus benefits
- Excellent source of antioxidant Vitamin C
- Good source of dietary fiber
Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark is simple to make – just add 2 cups of the milk of your choice and blend until smooth. Each pack contains four pre-portioned 8oz individual servings for $10.99. Look for it in the frozen fruit section at select retailers and online in August, followed by wider availability later this year.
For more information on nutrition facts and where to purchase, visit dolesunshine.com.
ABOUT DOLE PACKAGED FOODS, LLC.
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing, and marketing fruit and healthy snacks in four core categories: snacks, ingredients, beverages and fruit bowls. The company sells a full line of packaged shelf stable fruit, frozen fruit, dried fruit, and juices. The company focuses on four pillars of sustainability in all its operations: water management, carbon footprint, soil conservation and waste reduction. For more information, please visit dolesunshine.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) is proud to announce that Dr. Alan Copperman has been named one of Crain's New York Business 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders for his extensive contributions to the field of reproductive medicine. As the Managing Partner and CEO of RMA of New York, Division Director and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Medical Director of Progyny, Dr. Copperman's medical expertise, business acumen, attention to detail, and above all, focus on patient care have served as the foundation of RMA's success for over 20 years.
Dr. Copperman's notable career in reproductive health dates back to his training at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Mount Sinai, where he distinguished himself as a reproductive surgeon and a forward-thinking fertility specialist. His unwavering dedication to research, medical excellence, and access to care, as well as his commitment to collaboration with individuals, institutions, and industry, have contributed to his reputation in the field. Over his decades-long career, Dr. Copperman has served as Medical Director of Progyny, a leading fertility benefits company, Chief Medical Officer of Sema4, a patient-centered health intelligence company, and Physician Council Board Member of RESOLVE, the leading fertility patient advocacy organization. He has served as mentor and educator to countless medical students, residents, and fellows, and nurtured the careers of numerous healthcare providers in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
Dr. Copperman is frequently consulted for his medical expertise by media, industry start-ups, and colleagues. He is known for generously sharing insight into the patient journey, genomics, big data, and assisted reproductive technology. As a leader in the field, Dr. Copperman is widely recognized for prioritizing research and innovation to improve patient outcomes. To date, he has published more than 500 book chapters, peer-reviewed papers, and scientific abstracts on infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, ovum donation, and genetics. Most recently, Dr. Copperman was a senior author of the landmark study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology (the Green Journal), showing that vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Copperman helped inform and educate the community and participated in local and national policy decisions to help patients safely return to fertility treatment. He is frequently quoted in top tier media, including Forbes Health, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Health.com, and has been featured on local and national-televised news, including CBS This Morning, Anderson Cooper 360, 20/20, and many more.
Dr. Copperman's recognition from Crain's comes at a particularly notable juncture in the delivery of reproductive health services in the United States. As more individuals, particularly those in marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, are gaining more access to fertility benefits, others are losing access to quality reproductive care in states around the country. It is significant that Crain's has chosen to recognize an industry leader who values accessible, safe, and equitable reproductive healthcare for all.
Dr. Copperman's pioneering and progressive spirit will continue to drive innovation, growth, and positive change in the field.
The award issue, which was released today (August 22, 2022), details each awardee's accomplishments. For more information about Crain's New York Business 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders, visit www.crainsnewyork.com.
Contact Information: Pamela Pearlman, RMA of NY: ppearlman@rmany.com
RMA of New York is widely recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine, and serves as the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Led by an integrated team of physicians and scientists with extensive reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and embryology training, RMA of New York is renowned for its pioneering research in the field and for delivering high IVF success rates. For the past 20+ years, the physicians of RMA of New York have consistently been distinguished as Super Doctors and Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, RMA of New York has fertility clinic locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, and abroad in Mexico City.
For more information, please visit www.rmany.com or find RMA of New York on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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Dr Pepper Continues the Tradition of Celebrating College Football Fans in Season Five of "Fansville" with All-Star Lineup
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dr Pepper released season five of "Fansville" – the Dr Pepper episodic drama featuring parody storytelling from a college football fanatic town. "Fansville" returns this year to feature prolific Alabama Quarterback, 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young.
"It's a natural alignment for the best player in college football to be part of the most beloved annual campaign in college football. On the set of "Fansville" and on the field, Bryce brings his natural A-game," said John Alvarado, SVP of Dr Pepper Brand Marketing. "Partnering with Bryce is a continuation of Dr Pepper's commitment to supporting college athletes having tapped top talent in last year's campaign, and we're thrilled he is featured in this year's edition of "Fansville" as we bring to life the spirit of the sport and fandom."
Season five of "Fansville" is more dynamic than ever. Beloved characters including Logan, Jay, Natalie, Chuck, Charlotte, CJ and, of course, Brian Bosworth as 'The Sheriff' return as they face down the ever-changing landscape of college football with the help of a few new faces — most notably, Alabama star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young.
This season's spots take fans on a 23-flavored rollercoaster. Get ready to watch Logan race against the clock to make kickoff, see CJ get replaced in his own home, witness a Dr Pepper Zero Sugar standoff between State students, and come along for a ride on the real-life 'coaching carousel'.
The partnership with Bryce Young will run all season long and is a natural continuation of Dr Pepper's commitment to college athletes. In 2021, following the NCAA and state rulings that allowed athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness in brand promotions, campaigns and advertising, Dr Pepper was the first brand to break into the space by partnering with Clemson Tigers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for last season's "Fansville" college football marketing campaign, among other college football quarterbacks.
"I'm thrilled to be working with Dr Pepper on this year's "Fansville" campaign," said Bryce Young. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to partner with one of my all-time favorite soft drinks brands. I am extremely excited about this upcoming season, and partnering with Dr Pepper makes it even more special."
Dr Pepper and "Fansville" are synonymous with college football as the brand is the first sponsor of the College Football Playoffs, presenting sponsor of the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy, and the first brand to partner and compensate a college athlete for participation in a marketing campaign following last year's mandates. Each year, Dr Pepper's "Fansville" campaign brings to life the spirit and fandom of the sport.
About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free, Cherry, and Cream Soda varieties. For more information, visit DrPepper.com or keurigdrpepper.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Dr Pepper at Facebook.com/DrPepper, Instagram.com/DrPepper or Twitter.com/DrPepper.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $12 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com.
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EAC to Deploy Anthology Student, Finance & HCM, Payroll and Occupation Insight Solutions to Bolster Learner Success
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that Eastern Arizona College (EAC) will adopt several Anthology solutions to create a more sustainable, modern user experience, including Anthology Student; Finance & Human Capital Management (HCM); Payroll; and Occupation Insight.
"Helping institutions promote a learner-centric mindset is a priority at Anthology. We are committed to providing data-driven solutions that streamline and personalize operations while also helping students achieve their individual goals," said Jim Milton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Anthology. "EAC understands that technology is at the forefront of creating truly intelligent experiences for students and we look forward to partnering with them in their next phase of growth."
Anthology's student information system (SIS), Anthology Student, will enable EAC to streamline workflows for the entire learner lifecycle to save time for staff and students, centralizing everything from career services to academic advisement and financial aid in one solution. In addition, Anthology's Occupation Insight solution will provide EAC students with access to actionable information about in-demand careers and job opportunities based on real-time labor market data, as well as the ability to navigate live job postings from various platforms. Integrated with Anthology Student, the Finance & HCM and Payroll solutions will provide a more connected service experience for the campus's administrators and faculty, with capabilities including tax support, financial reporting and more.
"Partnering with Anthology will put the modern, cloud-based tools that our staff and students need to succeed right at their fingertips," said Dr. Susan Wood, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Arizona College. "We can now streamline the degree planning, financial aid, and registration process for our learners. This will enable them to easily set future goals, while also creating efficiencies for our staff so they have more time to help students achieve those goals."
Eastern Arizona College, a learner-centered institution with nearly 6,000 students, offers associate degrees and certificate programs that meet the workforce needs of both the local and global communities while maintaining quality support services to help students achieve their personal, academic and career goals.
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.
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The deal builds on eBay's offerings in the trading cards category and brings even more selection to enthusiasts
SAN JOSE, Calif. and SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and TCGplayer, a trusted marketplace for collectible card game enthusiasts, today announced they have entered into an agreement for eBay to acquire TCGplayer.
Trading cards are an attractive category, which has seen substantial growth. TCGplayer is a leading technology platform for the collectibles industry, and will continue to operate autonomously as one of the largest online marketplaces for trading card games. This acquisition complements eBay's focus category strategy and furthers the company's commitment to trading card enthusiasts – providing eBay with strategic omnichannel capabilities like order fulfillment and cart optimization, maintaining its position as a desirable platform for trading card sellers, and enhancing the overall experience for all customers.
"eBay continues to build on our 26 years of experience in trading cards, powering local hobby stores and Main Street retailers to deliver an online destination that collectors love," said Dawn Block, VP of Collectibles at eBay. "eBay has always fueled our customers' passion in this space and facilitated connections between buyers and sellers, and with TCGplayer, we can enhance the customer experience across categories, forge even more relationships, and cater to enthusiasts around the world."
"This new chapter allows us to continue operating independently within eBay, while also benefiting from their decades of industry experience and resources to deepen the connection between hobbyists and their communities," said Chedy Hampson, Founder and CEO of TCGplayer. "With eBay's support, we will advance our Purpose, and expand our tools and services to improve the collecting experience online and in your favorite local hobby store."
TCGplayer has grown from its initial roots working with Syracuse-based hobby stores into an expansive ecommerce platform. The Company develops applications, inventory management tools and hardware like robotic sorting machines that are revolutionizing the collectibles industry, connecting thousands of hobby stores and online sellers with customers and collectors around the globe. TCGplayer has made strategic investments in its team, technology and products, and growing demand in a strong hobby collectible industry. Today, TCGplayer employs more than 600 team members, serving millions of hobbyist buyers, and tens of thousands of online sellers and brick-and-mortar retailers through the TCGplayer Marketplace and its Authentication Center.
Over the past two years, eBay has introduced significant products and enhancements that are important for buyers and sellers in the trading cards and collectibles category. With recent launches like eBay vault, the company is delivering a more seamless experience – offering benefits like instant transfer, authentication, insurance, affordable shipping and a tax-free storage location – and giving collectors peace of mind and unprecedented control over their assets.
eBay will acquire TCGplayer for a total deal value of up to approximately $295 million. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including requisite regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in Q1 2023.
Evercore is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Cooley LLP is acting as legal counsel to TCGplayer in the transaction. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is acting as legal counsel to eBay.
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
TCGplayer is a leading technology platform for the collectibles industry. Founded as a digital media company specializing in trading card games within the collectibles space, TCGplayer has grown from its initial roots working with Syracuse-based hobby stores into an expansive ecommerce platform. The Company develops applications, data management tools and technologies like robotics automation that are beneficial to buyers and sellers in the collectibles industry, connecting thousands of hobby stores and online sellers with customers and collectors around the globe. A purpose-driven company, TCGplayer prides itself on creating a culture that fosters camaraderie, embraces diversity and exudes passion. It has been ranked among New York State's 50 best employers, Fortune.com's top 100 companies for women in the U.S. and certified a Great Place to Work by its employees. To learn more about TCGplayer visit https://careers.tcgplayer.com/.
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PUNE, India & SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, recently announced the opening of its new office in Pune, India, which will serve to complement its U.S. headquarters as an additional engineering center and provide an anchor for further investment in Fictiv's India manufacturing partner network. These investments will propel accelerated advancements for its digital manufacturing platform and offer customers a more geographically diversified supply chain with quality assurance employees on the ground in a region known for its global capabilities.
"I believe Fictiv's ability to operate with agility across borders is a significant benefit to our customers, and the investment in our new office in Pune is another example of how we continue to simplify sourcing of custom mechanical parts," said Dave Evans, co-founder and CEO of Fictiv. "This investment builds upon the tremendous growth we've experienced as a company and we're very excited Fictiv is now part of the energy and vibrancy of the growing technology landscape of the country."
Fictiv's Pune office is in the heart of a city that has become a financial hub and cultural center, is home to several top educational institutions, offers a high standard of living, and boasts a low cost of living relative to other nearby metropolitan cities. The new office incorporates many aspects of Indian culture with numerous employee benefits and amenities. The modern workspace also promotes a high-energy and collaborative team environment.
"There is a thriving engineering, manufacturing, and IT talent pool in the Pune region," said Rahul Vaidya, director of engineering at Fictiv and head of the Pune office. "This physical investment in the Pune community shows that Fictiv is here to stay as a stable presence for India's booming start-up economy, and as we keep adding to our best-in-class technology team, it will only fuel our momentum to launch ground-breaking developments in the near horizon."
To celebrate the office opening, the company hosted an event in late July that was open to members of the Fictiv Pune team and their families, who were able to explore the new space and meet with members of Fictiv's American executive leadership team.
Currently, Fictiv's Pune office has over 30 employees and is looking to rapidly expand headcount. With a recent $100 million Series E funding round, that brings the company's total funding to $192 million since its founding in 2013.
"In digital manufacturing, Fictiv is known for its unmatched production speed and quality," said Sameer Gandhi, partner at Accel and Fictiv board director. "For years, Fictiv has been on the forefront of innovation and growth in their industry and the office opening in Pune is the latest example of their expanding global footprint."
To learn more about Fictiv or current employment opportunities, please visit the company's website.
About Fictiv
Fictiv is the operating system (OS) for custom manufacturing that makes it faster, easier, and more efficient to source and supply mechanical parts. Its intelligent OS, supported by best-in-class operations talent, orchestrates a network of highly vetted and managed partners around the globe for fast, high-quality manufacturing, from quote to delivery. To date, Fictiv has manufactured more than 20 million parts for early-stage companies and large enterprises alike, helping them innovate with agility and get products to market faster.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FinanceJar, an educational website that provides advice on credit and personal finance, announced the results of a survey that clarified several long-standing controversies in the credit industry.
"Our findings challenged several pieces of conventional wisdom, providing never-before-seen insight into the reason why credit scores appear racially biased," said Elena Jones, personal finance expert and the co-founder of FinanceJar. "In a few cases, they challenged our own assumptions as well."
FinanceJar surveyed 700 consumers in the US and collected data on their demographics and credit scores. Although the results backed up Experian's past findings on the relationship between credit scores and income, education level, and age, they were at odds with other common beliefs about credit score and race.
There are clear disparities between the average credit scores held by consumers from different racial backgrounds, with white and Asian consumers having significantly higher credit scores than Latino and Black consumers. Credit industry observers have offered many different explanations for this. An analysis of FinanceJar's data suggests that the disparity is almost entirely due to race-based differences in average income level.
After correcting for income, the difference between the average credit scores of people from different racial backgrounds becomes much subtler and more complex. Surprisingly, in one lower-middle income bracket, the usual trend reverses itself, with white respondents reporting lower scores on average than Black and Latino respondents.
FinanceJar also analyzed the relationship between credit and body mass index (BMI). Several researchers have posited a relationship between socioeconomic status and BMI, with lower-income individuals being more likely to be overweight. Surprisingly, the opposite is true; according to the survey's data, moderately overweight individuals (with BMIs between 25–30) actually have the highest credit scores on average, and low-income individuals are not significantly more likely to be obese.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Capital Bancshares, Inc. ("First Capital"), parent company of First Capital Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the completion of a private placement of shares of its common and non-voting preferred stock to accredited individual and institutional investors. Due to the high level of interest in the offering, the First Capital Bancshares board of directors elected to modify the original offering from $10 Million to $15.1 Million.
The private placement resulted in gross proceeds to the company of $15.1 million before deducting expenses. First Capital intends to use the proceeds from the private placement to support growth of the franchise in its South Carolina and North Carolina markets and for general corporate purposes.
Commenting on the capital raise, Harvey L. Glick, Chairman and CEO, said, "We are so pleased with the level of interest the community showed in our offering. Our team of talented bankers is ready to put the new capital to work knowing it will enhance our client services and shareholder value."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The securities offered and sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration, or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
About First Capital Bancshares, Inc.
First Capital Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina with assets of approximately $458 million as of June 30, 2022. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Capital bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates four branches and one loan production office in South Carolina and North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.bankwithfirstcapital.com.
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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: (1) competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly and have an effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues; (2) the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the company conducts operations may be different than expected, including, but not limited to, due to the negative impacts and disruptions resulting from the national political turmoil as well as continuing impact of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on the economies and communities the company serves, which may have an adverse impact on the company's business, operations and performance, and could have a negative impact on the company's credit portfolio, share price, borrowers, and on the economy as a whole, both domestically and globally; (3) the rate of delinquencies and amounts of charge-offs, the level of allowance for loan loss, the rates of loan growth, or adverse changes in asset quality in our loan portfolio, which may result in increased credit risk related losses and expenses; (4) changes in legislation, regulation, policies, or administrative practices, whether by judicial, governmental, or legislative action, including, but not limited to, changes affecting oversight of the financial services industry or consumer protection; (5) adverse conditions in the stock market, the public debt market and other capital markets (including changes in interest rate conditions) could have a negative impact on the company; (6) changes in interest rates, which may affect the company's net income, prepayment penalty income, mortgage banking income, and other future cash flows, or the market value of the company's assets, including its investment securities; and (7) changes in accounting principles, policies, practices, or guidelines. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the company or any person acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements above. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.
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The Customer Service Revolution annually brings together world-renowned speakers and brand executives, from across industries, for 2 days of customer experience education and training.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 22, 2022 PRNewswire/ -- The DiJulius Group is pleased to announce that Five Star Call Centers' Chief Client Officer, Joel Sylvester, will be speaking at this year's Customer Service Revolution.
Best-in-class organizations from across the world will travel to Cleveland, Ohio, this November 8-9, to learn new strategies to provide world-class experiences from Joel Sylvester and other experts. Five Star Call Centers will also be represented as a gold sponsor at the event.
For more information and to register, visit: http://customerservicerevolution.com/.
The Customer Service Revolution features top customer service and motivational speakers, best-selling authors, and brand executives from across industries. This year's lineup is the strongest compilation of Customer Experience experts and executives from world-class brands, view the full list of speakers here: http://customerservicerevolution.com/speakers/.
As a call center outsourcer for customer service and product support for over 35 years, the Five Star Call Centers team has mastered the art of bringing the best customer experiences – 24/7/365. Their team is ready to provide outstanding support through inbound call, email, chat, text, outbound call support and social media. With clients in a variety of industries – finance, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and professional services – Five Star Call Centers has the right experience to bring to the table. Visit fivestarcallcenters.com to learn more.
Joel Sylvester is a leader in the call center industry with over 25 years' experience. He is currently a partner and Chief Client officer at Five Star Call Centers. Joel will be presenting a session where you can learn how to leverage the right technology in your call center to boost your customer satisfaction scores. AI, IVA's, recruitment technology, and more will be covered.
The DiJulius Group (http://www.thedijuliusgroup.com), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is the leading authority on world-class customer experience. The DiJulius Group's relentless mission is to help your organization change the world by creating a customer service revolution.
To learn more about The DiJulius Group or the Customer Service Revolution, contact Events@thedijuliusgroup.com, or call 216-839-1430.
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Utah-based pest control company credits employee commitment and consumer trust as key growth contributors
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Pest Control announced today that for a second consecutive year the company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately-owned businesses in America. Thanks to its impressive three-year revenue growth of more than 250 percent and the addition of more than 450 team members between 2017 and 2020, Fox Pest Control ranks No. 2333 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list.
"Securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 List is a huge accomplishment for the entire Fox team," explained Mike Romney, co-founder and co-CEO of Fox Pest Control. "To be honored for a second-consecutive year is incredibly humbling and a testament to the hard work and dedication of all of our team members."
Founded in 2012 by brother-in-laws, Mike Romney and Bryant White, Fox Pest Control has become one of the leading pest control companies in the country. While the company is headquartered in Logan, Utah, Fox Pest Control operates more than 30 different branches, bringing superior pest control services to homeowners in 13 states. Today, the company employs more than 900 individuals and has helped more than 385,000 homeowners eliminate and protect their home against pests.
"When we started Fox Pest Control, securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list wasn't even in our wildest dreams," explained Romney. "And while recognitions like this are to be celebrated, we know this is only another step in our journey, not our final destination. We're excited to keep up the momentum and continue growing, employing the best and exceeding customer expectations."
The impressive growth of Fox Pest Control has secured the company several other prestigious recognitions. Earlier this year, Fox Pest Control moved into the No. 13 spot on the list of Top 100 Pest Control Companies compiled annually by Pest Control Technology Magazine. Additionally, Fox Pest Control ranked No. 40 on Inc. Magazine's third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Rocky Mountain list, a ranking of the 60 fastest-growing private companies based in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.
Bryant White, co-founder and co-CEO, credits Fox Pest Control's continued success and recent accolades to a combination of employee commitment and consumer trust.
"We have the absolute best team. Each day, everyone comes to work ready to live our core values of Relationships First and Extreme Ownership. And our focus is always on the customer, yielding a positive customer experience that serves as a catalyst for retention and referrals," explained White.
Fox Pest Control is always looking for outstanding talent to join its sales and customer service teams. Details on job openings and information on how to apply are posted on Fox Pest Control's career page.
More information about Fox Pest Control is available on the company's website, and complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Fox Pest Control operates more than 30 branches in 13 states, bringing superior pest control services to homeowners. The company currently ranks #13 on Pest Control Technology's Top 100 Pest Control Companies in 2022 and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 List for the past two years. Learn more about Fox Pest Control at fox-pest.com.
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MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Am Law 200 law firm Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm's Real Estate practice group with the addition of partner Will Prince in Miami. Mr. Prince brings two decades of experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, and financing including leasing, commercial lending, acquisitions and dispositions, and real estate development.
"With the influx of new jobs in the market, particularly with investors and entrepreneurs, there is a strong demand for real estate guidance and we are fortunate to have Will rejoin our firm. He has experience being at the front lines of commercial and residential real estate negotiations, transactions, agreements, and his quality of work will be vital as we continue to grow," says Michael Marder, co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder. "Real estate has been a marquee practice area for our firm, and the addition of Will to the team further solidifies our presence in this robust market, and our commitment to bring the best talent to service our clients," says Gerald Greenspoon, co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
"In the last several years, South Florida has experienced tremendous growth resulting from an injection of capital across multiple industries including the real estate, technology, and financial services industries. To accommodate that growth, law firms have had to evolve in order to keep pace with South Florida's constantly changing economic landscape. What attracted me to Greenspoon Marder is the firm's objective to not only deftly service our clients' immediate needs, but also to provide superior legal counsel as our clients seek to strategically position themselves in this vibrant economic ecosystem. Additionally, the firm's full-service capabilities allow us to seamlessly address a multitude of client needs," says Mr. Prince.
In his real estate practice, Mr. Prince negotiates and drafts leases, lease amendments and terminations on behalf of proprietors and tenants for office, retail, industrial, warehouse, and mixed-use facilities. His expertise has assisted him in presenting lenders and borrowers in all aspects of commercial lending, including conventional, construction and permanent loans, multi-state financing transactions, and loan restructuring.
Greenspoon Marder LLP is a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys and more than 20 office locations across the United States. With operations from Miami to New York and from Denver to Los Angeles, our firm attracts some of the nation's top talent in key markets and innovation hubs. Our core practice areas include Real Estate, Litigation, and Transactional Services, complemented by the capabilities of a full-service firm. Greenspoon Marder has upheld a spot on The American Lawyer's Am Law 200 as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015, and our goal is to provide exceptional client service by developing a thorough understanding of each client's business needs and objectives in order to provide strategic, cost-effective solutions. For more information, visit www.gmlaw.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GroundCloud has launched a more advanced version of its flagship CSP manager platform called GroundCloud Pro (explainer video). This revolutionary set of features is designed to help final mile delivery contractors optimize and automate their operations. The new product will significantly improve their bottom line, at a time they need it the most.
David Leland, Founder/CEO of GroundCloud, said, "Delivery contractors are facing pressures on multiple fronts, including surging fuel costs and acute labor shortages. GroundCloud Pro delivers several tools that drive efficiency and boost profitability to its users."
GroundCloud Pro takes delivery business operations to the next level with profit optimization analytics, payroll automation, detailed vehicle maintenance and asset tracking, and other new modules that will drive efficiency and profitability for users of this platform (more product info).
The RouteStats™ module provides dashboards for contractors to quickly understand the state of their business operations and identify areas of operating inefficiency. RouteStats helps owners meet delivery demand with the right amount of resources, consistently avoiding over or under scheduling of assets and labor. Eliminating excess expenses will result in greater profit margins.
GroundCloud Pro helps delivery contractors simplify their payroll with automated timekeeping and payroll reports. Users are able to create custom payment structures for their teams that can be sent directly to their payroll processor. This eliminates the need to create manual spreadsheets or pay payroll consultants.
Enhanced vehicle and maintenance tracking, fleet-wide messaging, timekeeping, scheduling, and payroll automation are all integrated in one portal. No more wasted time hopping between apps and paying different vendors for various services required to run a delivery business. GroundCloud Pro does it all.
Beginning August 20, 2022, the company is offering GroundCloud Pro free of charge until 2023 to all new and existing GroundCloud customers. CSPs will see value and get a significant return on their investment in this game-changing service within the first months of using it. The company's goal is to make them at least $5 for each dollar spent on GroundCloud Pro.
GroundCloud is a leading SaaS-based logistics software company that delivers best-in-class safety, operations, telematics, and analytics solutions for the final mile delivery industry. GroundCloud's proprietary technology provides an all-in-one safety, productivity and compliance ecosystem for logistics service providers. GroundCloud has offices in Minnesota, Ohio, and Florida.
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GrubMarket acquires Frantoni and Granite State Software, established providers of trusted software products for food supply chain businesses of all sizes, to grow its technology capabilities and expand its footprint as a provider of comprehensive software functionalities for food wholesalers, distributors, and brokers nationwide.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation ("Frantoni") and Kansas-based Granite State Software ("GSS"), highly reputable enterprise software providers that specialize in building advanced food supply chain software solutions, with a focus on the Eastern and Midwest regions of the U.S.
Both companies are led by software veterans with decades of industry experience in the fresh produce space. Founded nearly 40 years ago by experienced computer professional Peter Kimball, GSS is now managed by seasoned software engineer Glenn Sherman, who joined GSS in 1990 and took over ownership of the company in 2014. Frantoni is still run by original owner Frank Gemeinhardt, accomplished tech sales executive and software engineer who built Frantoni into industry-leading software used by many prominent produce wholesalers in New York City. In addition to offering specialized produce ERP software systems, both GSS and Frantoni seamlessly integrate with Orders IO, GrubMarket's innovative, custom-branded eCommerce mobile app for customer ordering and communications. Known for their commitment to customer satisfaction, both Frantoni and GSS have loyal and dedicated customers who have grown with the companies for decades. After the acquisition, GSS and Frantoni will continue to be managed by Glenn Sherman and Frank Gemeinhardt, respectively, and GSS and Frantoni customers will have the opportunity to add on additional modules offered by GrubMarket's Orders IO and WholesaleWare products.
"We are thrilled to join GrubMarket and continue our legacy by working with the team here to improve the archaic and old-school food supply chain industry. Our deep technical expertise from 39+ years of produce wholesale software development experience, combined with our strong customer relationships across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast U.S., puts us in a unique position to help further GrubMarket's mission to digitally transform this under-digitized sector," said Glenn Sherman, owner of GSS.
Frank Gemeinhardt, owner of Frantoni, adds: "We are excited to join the GrubMarket team to provide our customers with the opportunity to adopt additional modules offered by the visionary WholesaleWare ERP software. GrubMarket's tech team is among the best in the industry, and we can't wait to collaborate as a greater team to solidify our status as the most impactful technology enabler in the food space."
According to Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket: "Both Frantoni and GSS have strong reputations in the software development space for fresh food supply chain players. Both companies have a customer-first philosophy that matches our own here at GrubMarket. They've been in business for decades, have proven track records of high customer satisfaction, and offer strong synergies with our flagship product, WholesaleWare. We're excited to bring Glenn and Frank's considerable expertise to GrubMarket, to help us continue building a best-in-class software and eCommerce experience for our software customers. This acquisition enables us to further strengthen our ability to accelerate digital transformation in this traditional food supply chain space."
GSS and Frantoni's software offerings will become an addition to GrubMarket's eCommerce and software product family, which already includes the innovative and proprietary WholesaleWare software suite, the company's software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales, and online ordering features, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics, as well as Orders IO, GrubMarket's custom branded mobile eCommerce solution.
About GrubMarket
Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based food technology company operating in the space of food supply chain eCommerce for both business customers and end consumers, as well as providing related software-as-a-service solutions to digitally transform the American and global food supply chain. Currently, GrubMarket operates in all 50 U.S. States; Ontario and British Columbia (Canada); Argentina, Chile, and Colombia (South America); India, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S., Canada, South America, and other parts of the world.
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GrubMarket Inc.
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy. The role is a new position and will report directly to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus, and will continue to expand opportunities for clients and new agency partners.
Cohen came to Hilb Group in December 2020, when Hiram Cohen & Son Inc. joined the company. In his expanded role, Cohen will work closely with carriers to ensure agency access and to maximize the offerings for clients enterprise-wide. These efforts also encompass key initiatives to build additional insurance products and services, such as claims management and specialized practices in support of the broader business.
"I am thrilled to begin this role and for the potential of what we can accomplish," Cohen said. "Hilb Group has established a strong track record of growth, and I look forward to our next steps of continuing to enhance relationships with key strategic partners and build out the insurance platform."
"We are excited to have Darren Cohen take on this new responsibility," said Angus, "and to have a key agency leader grow into a role that enhances our broader company and strategic efforts. This position is particularly important, as we not only will continue to build upon our relationships and opportunities with carrier partners, but we will also offer greater capabilities and connections for our new agencies in doing so."
As a fourth generation agency leader at Hiram Cohen & Son, Darren Cohen has led the business in expansion of services including nearly tripling in size to encompass building the infrastructure and processes for greater growth. During his 25 years in the insurance business, Cohen's responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency, managing client relationships, and negotiating complex insurance placements. Cohen will continue to serve clients in addition to his new responsibilities.
Beyond his agency responsibilities, Cohen is active in the community. He serves as a lecturer at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies, leading the Insurance section of the Retirement Planning and Insurance class where students earn a Masters of Professional Studies in Wealth Management. He is also involved in Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization that provides guide dogs to those who are visually impaired, and the Windward School for children with language-based learning disabilities. An avid golfer and instrument rated pilot, Cohen earned his undergraduate degree from Skidmore College and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in New York State.
About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. Hilb Group seeks to grow through strategic acquisitions and by leveraging its resources and expertise to drive organic growth in its acquired agencies. The company has completed more than 140 acquisitions and now has over 100 offices in 22 states. Hilb Group is rated as one of the Fastest Growing Brokers by Business Insurance, a Top P/C Agency by Insurance Journal, and one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Inc. 5000. For more information on Hilb Group's growth as well as career opportunities, please visit our website at http://hilbgroup.com.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Fabian, director of marketing communications, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star. Fabian and her co-honorees are featured in a special section in the Aug. 22 issue of Automotive News.
In her current role, Fabian is responsible for Hyundai's brand strategy and planning, multicultural marketing, media strategy, national and regional dealer advertising, experiential marketing, branded content and social media.
"To be named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star is an incredible honor, said Fabian. I come to work each day in a field I love surrounded by a great team who inspire me to always be looking for new and better ways to connect with our customers in authentic and culturally relevant ways."
Fabian has been a part of the Hyundai family for over 11 years. She was most recently the senior group manager of marketing at Genesis Motor America, where she was an integral part of the luxury brand's launch and led the marketing and advertising activities in the U.S., including the strategic direction, brand development, national and regional advertising, experiential marketing, digital and social media, brand partnerships and lead generation.
The Rising Stars Automakers and Suppliers program honors U.S.-based auto executives, under the age of 45, on the manufacturing and supply side of the auto industry who have the talent and dedication necessary to become industry leaders of tomorrow. Automotive News has published the list of the industry's up and comers annually since 2014. This year's honorees come from 20 companies and a variety of disciplines — from executive management to purchasing, engineering, mobility and design.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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The solidified partnership positions iCIMS for continued growth and innovation
HOLMDEL, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas and BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iCIMS, the talent cloud company, Vista Equity Partners ("Vista"), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, and TA Associates ("TA"), a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced the close of TA's investment in iCIMS. Vista and TA will partner together to further accelerate global growth and product development expansion at the company. Susquehanna Growth Equity, which first invested in iCIMS in 2012 and made an additional investment in 2015, will continue to be a shareholder.
iCIMS powers talent transformation for more than 4,000 organizations worldwide, including CVS Health, Target, and IBM. Employers leverage the iCIMS Talent Cloud to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. Collectively, iCIMS customers employ more than 34 million people around the globe. The company's award-winning product innovation, strong customer satisfaction and talented team members worldwide position it to continue leading the large and growing HR technology market.
"iCIMS helps the best brands find and hire the best talent," said Steve Lucas, CEO of iCIMS. "We are excited to partner with Vista and TA as we drive the future of HR and talent acquisition with mission critical solutions designed for leaders who want to guide organizations boldly toward the future."
"Our partnership with iCIMS is a testament to the power of our ecosystem of knowledge and resources, and our ability to leverage that ecosystem to create value for our companies and our Limited Partners," said Monti Saroya, co-head of Vista's Flagship Fund and senior managing director. "Vista is proud of the many milestones we've achieved together with Steve and the iCIMS management team, and we welcome TA as new partners to further scale and build on the company's successes as we enter the next phase of growth and innovation at iCIMS."
"Attracting, hiring and advancing top talent has never been a more critical business priority, and the competition for talent is only expected to increase in the coming years," said Ashu Agrawal, a Managing Director at TA. "We believe iCIMS is positioned for growth and are eager to leverage our operational experience, industry knowledge and value-add capabilities to help the company reach its full potential. With our investment closed, we are actively partnering with Vista, Steve and the entire iCIMS team to advance our shared vision for the future," added Harry Taylor, a Managing Director at TA.
About iCIMS, Inc.
iCIMS is the talent cloud company that empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of more than 4,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 34 million people around the world. For more information, visit www.icims.com.
About Vista Equity Partners
Vista is a leading global investment firm with $96 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The firm exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled organizations across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity strategies, bringing an approach that prioritizes creating enduring market value for the benefit of its global ecosystem of investors, companies, customers and employees. Vista's investments are anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven, flexible management techniques that drive sustainable growth. Vista believes the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future – a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community and a broader path to prosperity. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on Twitter, @Vista_Equity.
About TA
TA Associates ("TA") is a leading global growth private equity firm. Focused on targeted sectors within five industries – technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and business services – the firm invests in profitable, growing companies with opportunities for sustained growth, and has invested in more than 560 companies around the world. Investing as either a majority or minority investor, TA employs a long-term approach, utilizing its strategic resources to help management teams build lasting value in high quality growth companies. TA has raised $47.5 billion in capital since its founding in 1968. The firm's more than 110 investment professionals are based in Boston, Menlo Park, Austin, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong. More information about TA can be found at www.ta.com.
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iCIMS
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TA
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Session will focus on disrupting the status quo by empowering consumers to make more proactive, informed health care decisions
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe, at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1. In a spotlight session titled "Disruption Ahead," Wojcicki will speak with biotechnology journalist Luke Timmerman about putting the consumer at the center of health care, drawing from her personal experience disrupting the health care status quo, and improving patient lives through genomics innovation.
During the conversation, Wojcicki will discuss how a consumer-first approach to health care continues to guide her as she leads 23andMe into its next growth phase. Late last year, 23andMe acquired Lemonaid Health, a telemedicine platform and digital pharmacy, to advance its vision of individualized primary care and empower consumers to live healthier lives. Wojcicki will also share her vision for industry standards to guide data privacy and sharing, as well as her views on key actions needed to improve and accelerate drug discovery.
"As a groundbreaking leader in personal genomics, Anne shares Illumina's mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Together we are working to help people make more proactive, informed health care decisions with the potential to transform patient lives," said Kathryne Reeves, chief marketing officer of Illumina. "By shining a brighter light on and enhancing access to genomics, we can address today's greatest health challenges and build a stronger, healthier world."
Illumina previously announced that former US President Barack Obama will headline the inaugural forum in a fireside chat on the evening of Wednesday, September 28. Twelve years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Obama will discuss the continued need for equity, accessibility, and smarter health care to improve the human condition. Then, on September 30, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will deliver a keynote address on the remarkable potential of genomics to change the trajectory of global health.
Other IGF key themes include:
- How genomic technology is driving more informed, proactive, and personalized patient diagnosis and treatment in clinics
- Ways in which whole-genome sequencing is revolutionizing patient care
- The role of genomics in supporting health care's quadruple aim to improve population health, reduce costs, enhance the patient experience, and improve provider satisfaction
IGF will take place in San Diego from September 28 through October 1. For more information and to register for the conference, go to illuminagenomicsforum.com.
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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RTLS Transceiver Enables Concurrent Location Tracking, Ranging, and Data Communication in a Single, Integrator-Ready Module
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX), the Indoor Intelligence® company, today announced that its Inpixon Swarm Chirp V3 RF transceiver module received a Grant of Equipment Authorization certification from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a certificate from ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) Canada. The company also signed a CE declaration of conformity confirming the product passed RED, EMC and LVD tests.
"We continue to achieve key third-party certifications for our products," noted Nadir Ali, CEO of Inpixon. "We believe these certifications not only validate our solutions meet high industry standards but also accelerate our customers' evaluation and purchase process. Our compact yet powerful Inpixon Swarm Chirp can be used in industrial and corporate settings to enable real-time asset tracking, worker safety, vehicle collision avoidance and more, making it an excellent fit for the large and fast-growing RTLS market."
According to research firm MarketsandMarkets, RTLS solutions are being increasingly deployed in supply chain operations of different industries to save time and minimize errors while improving the inventory turnover ratio, thereby saving costs and increasing return on investment. The RTLS market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2021 and reach USD 12.7 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 26.5%.
The Inpixon Swarm Chirp is a 2.4 GHz chirp transceiver module that seamlessly integrates into custom real-time location system (RTLS) devices, enabling long-range RTLS capable of up to 1,000 meters, far exceeding the 300-500 meter range of traditional devices. The module includes embedded sensors that provide 3D acceleration and temperature readings. Its small form factor, low power consumption and long-range make it suitable for wearable and mountable IoT devices for personnel, equipment, and asset tracking to support safety and productivity-enhancement use cases.
"With its on-board microcontroller unit, 2.4 GHz RF chirp transceiver, 3D accelerometer, temperature sensor, and universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), our Inpixon Swarm Chirp module can drastically cut the time-to-market for our integrator partners," commented Adam Benson, chief technology officer at Inpixon. "We have already deployed tens of thousands of V2 modules and believe with its easy integration and versatility, we can deploy mass quantities of V3 modules into both current markets and additional markets and use cases where chirp products are advantageous."
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and visit inpixon.com.
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Lottery App Expands Leadership Team to Support Rapid Growth
NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, today welcomes Caitlin Stojanovich as Chief of Staff. Stepping into this new role, Stojanovich will help define and execute strategic initiatives and serve as a central member of the leadership team through Jackpocket's next phase of rapid growth and product expansion.
Stojanovich joins Jackpocket after 11 years at ADS, Inc., a major defense and government supply company in Virginia Beach, where she first served as Chief of Staff in 2015, scaling company strategy and high-priority objectives across the organization of nearly 400 employees in multiple countries. In that role, Stojanovich overhauled ADS's corporate communications and PR strategy and established the organization's objectives and key results (OKR) framework. At Jackpocket, she will now be a trusted partner to founder and CEO Peter Sullivan, working closely with him, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors on the continued transformation of the business.
"We are thrilled to welcome Caitlin to the leadership team as Jackpocket accelerates its growth," said Peter Sullivan, founder and CEO of Jackpocket. "With Caitlin driving alignment, engagement, and continuous improvement across our organization, we're poised to continue our expansion in terms of headcount, geographical footprint, and product offerings. Our team was extremely proud to see Jackpocket hit #1 free app on the App Store during the recent historic Mega Millions run—a sign of many exciting things to come."
Stojanovich will be focused on optimizing the productivity of the leadership team, leading high priority cross-functional initiatives, and identifying areas of opportunity across the business. Stojanovich earned her MBA from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business and a BA in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
"It felt like fate that Jackpocket opened a second headquarters in my hometown of Santa Barbara," said Stojanovich, who is excited to start this new phase of her life back where it all began. "It is a privilege to join Jackpocket at such a pivotal time for the company, and I look forward to facilitating its continued forward momentum as an innovator in the gaming industry."
The hiring announcement comes on the heels of two other key additions to the Jackpocket leadership team, Jump Ramp Games Founder Tony Vartanian as Chief Growth and Revenue Officer and iGaming veteran John Worthington as VP of Interactive Gaming.
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jostle, a top-tier employee intranet platform, states intranets are dead
(and that it never was one).
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For years, Jostle has positioned itself as a new kind of intranet. But those days are over—Jostle is now embracing its employee success roots.
"Right out of the gate, we recognized that modern intranets use an "internal website" approach that disperses information and reinforces organizational silos. Learning from this failure, we crafted Jostle as a purpose-driven platform that serves what employees need to connect and succeed at work—an employee success platform," explains Jostle founder and CEO Brad Palmer.
Jostle's platform helps companies harness its employee success framework by helping employees understand what matters, get the information and support they need, and be recognized each step of the way. The framework uncovers how celebrating success can create a shared sense of accomplishment that energizes everyone.
With the arrival of remote and hybrid work, having a central place to connect and communicate has become mission-critical. "Jostle is the place for employees to live your culture, feel they belong, get the clarity they need, and find what they need to get their work done," continued Palmer. "Intranets never did work and certainly not in today's evolved workplace. It's time to move beyond them."
"Prior to Jostle, we had an intranet. It was full of things that were not relevant. Not updated. Not current. It was tough for people to find what they wanted," confirms Ian Teague, Head of IT at The Woodland Trust.
Today, most employees interact with their work, culture, and peers through digital platforms. "More than ever, employees and leaders need one central platform to connect and succeed together. It's time we put our understanding of employee success front and center to help everyone move forward in our challenging new world of work," concludes Palmer.
Visit the Jostle Blog to learn more about delivering employee success and jostle.me to explore Jostle's employee success platform.
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Jostle's employee success platform is where everyone connects, communicates, and celebrates at work. It's the heartbeat of our own company and has helped employees in over 1,000 organizations easily belong and contribute, anywhere, anytime. With industry-leading participation rates, we're putting the joy into work and the life into organizations. Find out more at jostle.me.
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Mr. Rubino to join from Edelman Financial Engines to lead the firm's retirement business
Brant Wong appointed as Head of Retirement Platform across product, service and sales
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the appointment of Steve Rubino as Head of Retirement and Chair of the firm's Defined Contribution Operating Committee (DCOC), commencing September 14.
Mr. Rubino brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services and fintech, having spent the last two decades driving growth & transformation at the helm of workplace retirement & innovation at Edelman Financial Engines.
As Head of Retirement and DCOC Chair, Mr. Rubino will lead J.P. Morgan Asset Management's $255B workplace retirement business, developing and executing the firm's retirement strategy, managing the group's distribution teams, and working closely with investment teams on new product development, including retirement income solutions and next generation target date funds. He will report to Andrea Lisher, Head of Americas, Client, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
"Retirement is at heart of all we do, and we're firmly committed to driving stronger retirement outcomes for all Americans," said George Gatch, Chief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. "We are uniquely positioned to leverage the scale and reach of JPMorgan Chase to help individuals cross the retirement finish line, and we are thrilled to have someone of Steve's caliber head up our retirement efforts."
"Steve's deep passion for workplace retirement, his proven distribution leadership and his differentiated fintech experience are highly complementary to our existing strengths and aligned with changing industry dynamics" said Andrea Lisher, Head of Americas, Client at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. "We have exceptional people, solutions and insights dedicated to helping Americans retire with dignity, and I am thrilled to welcome Steve to lead our next leg of growth."
The firm also announced that Brant Wong will expand his role to lead J.P. Morgan Asset Management's retirement platform businesses, Everyday 401k and Retirement Link, across product, service and sales as Head of Retirement Platform. Mr. Wong will continue to head the firm's Retirement National Accounts efforts, reporting to Steve Rubino and will join the Americas Client Leadership Team. Mr. Wong has been a key member of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's workplace retirement efforts since its inception and responsible for building many foundational aspects of the business.
The appointment of Mr. Rubino and expansion of Mr. Wong's role follows on from the recent appointment of Investment Specialist Daniel Yem to support business & product strategy across the firm's Defined Contribution business, including product innovation across J.P. Morgan's target date and retirement income strategies.
Steve will join J.P. Morgan Asset Management from Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) where his time spans nearly 20 years, most recently as Head of Workplace Distribution and Innovation, responsible for leading direct sales and distribution partnerships, relationship management, consultant and advisor relations, and innovation efforts. In this role, Steve became a key member of the executive leadership team that grew EFE from a start-up to the largest independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in America with over $240 billion in AUM.
Prior to this, he was Head of Distribution and Institutional Services at EFE, leading the overall institutional business. While at EFE, Steve founded the Edelman Financial Engines Client Advisory Council, a board of senior executives representing the largest companies in the U.S. Steve also helped bring to market retirement income solutions deployed by hundreds of leading employers.
Before his time at EFE, Steve held roles in relationship management at Thomson Financial (now Thomson Reuters) and as an analyst at State Street Corporation. Steve has an M.B.A. from Suffolk University and a B.A. in Economics from Denison University. He is a member of the American Benefits Council's Retirement Income Task Force and Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of $2.5 trillion (as of 6/30/2022), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the asset management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $3.8 trillion in assets and $286.1 billion in stockholders' equity as of June 30, 2022. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
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CARSON CITY, Nev., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBO Bike is pleased to announce their 2nd Anniversary Sale this month. Based in California, the company is a fast-rising electric commuter bikes manufacturer that offers advanced electric bikes at highly affordable rates.
The sale has already started from August 9, 2022 and is live now.
KBO Bike is offering $120 off on their ebike line to all customers who will subscribe to their newsletter. Additionally, customers will get a $300 discount on purchase of minimum two electric bikes.
KBO Bike was founded in 2020 by Max, an electric bike enthusiast and green-conscious entrepreneur. The company is driven by the mission to provide advanced and best affordable commuter e-bike to extend both an eco-friendly and healthier alternative to regular transportation. KBO Bike offers factory-direct electric bikes which helps the company to keep the prices low.
KBO Bike is currently offering three electric bicycle vehicles for both customers who prefer e-bike for commuting and riders who are interested in electric bikes for leisure travels.
One of the bestsellers from the company is KBO Ranger. Backed by a highly powerful 840Wh battery, the bike comes with a solid 750W motor that assures a long 60-mile journey on single charge. The advanced electric bike is able to accommodate a massive 400lb cargo capacity.
The other premium electric commuter bike from KBO is KBO Breeze Step-Thru. It comes with the same 768 Wh battery capacity of the Breeze but offers an elevated model with its state-of-the-art Step-Thru design. The Step-Thru frames are especially designed to make riding more convenient for riders who are not very tall or experience certain mobility problems.
All electric bikes from KBO come with a 2-year warranty.
Added to electric bikes, KBO also offers a wide range of accessories for the bikers, including bicycle frame bag, electric bikes hitch rack, highly advanced shock-absorbing saddle, U-lock, and more. Customers will be able to buy replacement parts for specific KBO e-bike models from the company's official website.
KBO Bike is on a mission to drive up the trend of eco-friendly electric bike-based commute with its highly advanced, powerful, and affordable electric bikes.
KBO Bike
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TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN)(OTCQX: KHRNF)(Frankfurt: A2JMXC), the global leader in medical cannabis throughout Latin America and Europe, today announces that it will host a Conference Call on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company will press release its financial results prior to the Conference Call. These filings will be available for review on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com
Khiron invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend the Company's Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call, followed by a Q&A session.
DATE: Monday, August 29th, 2022
TIME: 10:00am ET
PRESENTERS: Alvaro Torres, Khiron Chief Executive Officer and Director, Helen Bellwood, Khiron Chief Financial Officer, and Franziska Katterbach, President of Khiron Europe.
FORMAT: Live 45 minute presentation & Q&A session
REGISTER LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__FTApr4DQlOgncpkV1YAvw
Khiron is a leading global medical cannabis company with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging wholly-owned medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific expertise, product innovation, and focus on creating access to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in Colombia, Germany, UK, Peru, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Company is led by Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.
Visit Khiron online at investors.khiron.ca
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/khiron-life-sciences-corp/
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Khiron undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of Khiron, its securities, or financial or operating results (as applicable). Although Khiron believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, such forward-looking statement has been based on expectations, factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Khiron's control, including the risk factors discussed in Khiron's Annual Information Form which is available on Khiron's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and is made as of the date hereof. Khiron disclaims any intention and has no obligation or responsibility, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinderhook Industries, LLC ("Kinderhook") announced today the execution of a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the equity interests of Gulf Tanks Holdings, Inc. ("Tank and Pump" or the "Company") from WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. ("WillScot Mobile Mini") (NASDAQ: WSC) for an enterprise value of approximately $323 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. This acquisition represents Kinderhook's 79th environmental / business services transaction and 17th public company carve out since inception.
Headquartered in Baytown, Texas, Tank and Pump is a leading provider of logistics based environmental solutions focused on the containment of liquid and solid industrial waste. The Company provides environmental solutions across a diverse set of end markets through a network of 24 branches and a young fleet of over 16,000 specialized rental assets used to store, separate, and transport liquid and solid industrial waste. Tank and Pump's best in class service and prioritization of compliance through its proprietary technology platform, EnviroTrack, makes them the first choice for waste generators. The current leadership team of Tank and Pump will continue on with the new platform. Eric John, Senior Vice President of the Tank and Pump segment, will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Tank and Pump platform post-closing.
"The Tank and Pump team is excited to launch an aggressive growth strategy for our business with Kinderhook's support," said Eric John, Chief Executive Officer of Tank and Pump. "We will remain true to our roots of providing dependable, best-in-class environmental solutions for our customers while also expanding the breadth and depth of those solutions. Our expansion will be fueled by investments in fleet, new locations, and completing add-on acquisitions."
"We are eager to partner with Eric and the Tank and Pump team to grow the Company while continuing to provide best-in-class service to its customers," said Rob Michalik, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries. "We will actively deploy capital in organic growth to better service the ongoing needs of the Company's customers and also look to grow through acquisition. It was a pleasure to work with Brad Soultz and Tim Boswell to execute this transaction, and we look forward to future opportunities to transact and partner with WillScot."
Oppenheimer & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Kinderhook. Financing for the transaction was provided by a debt syndicate led by Twin Brook Capital Partners. BofA Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor and Allen & Overy LLP acted as legal counsel to WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings in connection with the transaction.
About Kinderhook Industries
Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $5.2 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 325 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook's investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.
For more information, please visit: www.kinderhook.com
About Tank and Pump
Headquartered in Baytown, Texas, Tank and Pump is a leading provider of logistics based environmental solutions focused on the containment of liquid and solid industrial waste. The Company provides environmental solutions across a diverse set of end markets through a network of 24 branches and a young fleet of over 16,000 specialized rental assets used to store, separate, and transport liquid and solid industrial waste.
For more information, please visit: https://www.mobilemini.com/tank-and-pump
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Consumers can now book expert beauty and wellness professionals with Klarna's interest-free options
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, today announced its newest partnership with StyleSeat, the top online destination for booking beauty and wellness services. Through this partnership, consumers can now shop and pay on StyleSeat with Klarna's interest-free Pay in 4 solution to meet their beauty and haircare needs.
"Small business growth will always be of the highest priority for StyleSeat," said Melody McCloskey, CEO and founder of StyleSeat. "Our beauty professionals double their revenue within the first year of using StyleSeat to run and grow their business. By offering them the chance to diversify their payment offerings with Klarna, professionals can continue to provide excellent service for their clients, all while catering to a wider audience and increasing profits."
According to a recent StyleSeat survey looking at American beauty, fitness and wellness spending habits, beauty is expected to remain the largest spending category in self-care this year, with over a third (39%) of respondents saying they will spend the most on it. Additionally, 71% do not plan to cut back on wellness spending.
"As demand for wellness and self-care services continues to grow, we are proud to partner with StyleSeat and support its efforts to provide important resources for both consumers and small businesses in this category," said Kristina Elkhazin, Head of North America, Klarna. "By integrating Klarna's payment options, StyleSeat can offer an even more enhanced experience for consumers to help them save time and money and be in control of their finances, while also driving new revenue streams for professionals."
To date, StyleSeat has coordinated over 180 million booked appointments, totaling over $10.6 billion in revenue for small businesses. StyleSeat is the latest merchant to join Klarna's growing network of more than 150 million consumers and 400,000 retail partners globally.
For additional information, please contact:
Shira Rimini
614-962-4605
press.us@klarna.com
About Klarna
Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 150 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by saving them time and money while helping them be informed and in control. Over 400,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. Klarna has over 5,000 employees and is active in 45 markets. For more information, visit Klarna.com
About StyleSeat
StyleSeat is the leading destination for booking beauty, barber and wellness services. Melody McCloskey co-founded StyleSeat in 2011 to simplify the appointment booking process. Since its inception, StyleSeat has powered over 155 million appointments in cities across the United States. With StyleSeat, industry experts gain a place to showcase their work, connect with clients, and build their business, while clients can discover new services and stylists and book appointments on the go. For more information, please visit www.styleseat.com.
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Company applauds FDA ruling providing improved accessibility and reduced costs to Americans seeking hearing health
DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Hearing, LLC, a market leader and global provider of advanced hearing technology and audio solutions, commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its efforts to give Americans expanded access to hearing solutions. The ruling as finalized by the FDA on Aug. 17 creates a new over-the-counter (OTC) category which allows hearing aids to be sold directly online and in stores to consumers without requiring a medical visit, audiogram test or prescription.
It is estimated that nearly 30 million American adults could benefit from using hearing aids. This new OTC ruling, which is expected to take effect in mid-October, applies to certain hearing aids for people aged 18 and older who have perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment.
"At Lucid Hearing we are committed to helping people hear better. This ruling aligns with our mission by encouraging more affordable and accessible hearing help while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of available hearing devices," said Jason Kidd, President and COO of Lucid Hearing. "Thanks to the FDA, hearing healthcare will soon be opened up to millions of Americans experiencing hearing loss who have previously been unserved."
Lucid Hearing's OTC hearing aid offerings will be unique due to the company's scientific and innovative pre-set programs that cover the vast majority of consumers' hearing loss needs. This technology was developed in conjunction with a top audiology research university and is based on a comprehensive study of more than 90,000 audiograms. The company's modern hearing devices – powered by a unique and patented sound processing technology – are discreet and can include features like Bluetooth functionality, mobile app control for customization, and high-definition channel counts for incredible clarity.
"Lucid Hearing is unique in that we have been researchers and innovators in hearing health for 13 years, and we have been preparing for this ruling for quite some time now," added Kidd. "We understand the combination of technology and science that is needed to ensure product effectiveness and safety, and we are thrilled about this FDA ruling because now so many more Americans will have options and can get help earlier in their hearing loss journey."
The ruling allows the company to expand its portfolio with new OTC products. The devices will be for sale at national retailer partner locations without an appointment at price points well below prescription offerings. Lucid Hearing, which employs hundreds of licensed hearing professionals in more than 500 hearing aid centers nationwide, will also continue to offer consumers free hearing tests and an extensive line of prescription hearing aids. The company highly values all of its hearing professionals who are committed to offering expert medical evaluations and guidance to the many Americans who are best served through full-service prescription hearing solutions.
Information about Lucid Hearing's full suite of products is available at LucidHearing.com. Lucid Hearing's hearing aids are also available for purchase at fiohears.com and engagehears.com.
About Lucid Hearing
Since its founding in 2009, Lucid Hearing's mission has been to advance hearing healthcare holistically across its family of brands that encompass hearing enhancement, enjoyment, protection, detection and wellness. The company has helped hundreds of thousands nationwide hear better through free online and in-store assessments at over 500 Lucid Hearing clinics. Lucid Hearing's dedicated licensed hearing professionals provide free hearing tests and prescriptions to match a consumer's specific hearing loss. For more information about Lucid Hearing, visit LucidHearing.com.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luduson G Inc. (OTC:LDSN) issued letter to shareholders today covering new business initiatives on post pandemic growth plan:
Letter to our shareholders
Dear fellow shareholders of LDSN,
With this first of what we hope to be many future shareholder letters, we want to start a direct communication with you as our shareholders and partners to give you insight into our strategic objectives and values, as well as sharing with you our vision for the future of the company going forward in the entertainment industry. On behalf of the management and all our team members, we welcome you and look forward to our journey together.
We are a Delaware holding company that through our subsidiaries are engaged in the business-to-business ("B2B") interactive gaming technology, as well as providing event marketing strategies with a combination of digital interactive solutions and content production services. In digital marketing industry, we offer B2B digital marketing solutions on our proprietary and secure network platform, which accommodates a wide range of devices and theme-based gaming content to be delivered efficiently to devices include multi-touch table, body motion sensing, indoor positioning device and electronic circuit system, together with the customized game content, as an integrated marketing solution. We are principally engaged in developing and distributing digital entertainment, interactive game software and system development consultancy, maintenance of the services, and providing interactive games to be installed in shopping mall events, exhibitions and brand promotions.
We provide our business customers in the entertainment industry with a full line of custom-made interactive gaming services. We offer a customized device box with a library of self-developed interactive game contents, such as sport-themed social games, motion sensing action games, logic and puzzle games, original IP characters education game for children, etc. to meet with our business customers' operational use or business-to-business social solutions. Our goal is to provide an innovative solution services to satisfy diverse marketing needs.
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic that stated in 2020 has created a very hostile business environment to us during the past two years. With resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary closure of stores and business facilities, most public marketing events and conventions have ceased. The financial condition for calendar year 2021 have been adversely affected. Although many countries are resuming travelling by reducing quarantine period for travellers, we still experience material impact on our financial results during the first half of 2022.
While commercial activities are resuming in Hong Kong and many other countries, we have started with a few new projects which will bring the businesses back to Luduson. The company will continue with what we've been doing in events and exhibitions, while extending of knowledge and experiences in eMarketing which will further expand our business coverage by partnering with market leaders to provide consumers with new online shopping experiences.
LDSN will also be looking into potential merge and acquisition strategies to extend our market reach, putting our interactive marketing solutions to other parts of Asia and then worldwide.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone reading through this letter and those who has been giving supports to LDSN. We will be making differences and exciting projects again with everyone walking out of the pandemic together.
Ka Leung Wong
CEO
Luduson G Inc.
For more information on Luduson, please visit www.luduson.com.
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A unique concept where purpose meets innovation, craftsmanship and creativity
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Macallan, together with its luxury automotive partner Bentley Motors, has revealed the remarkable vision and design of The Macallan Horizon, the inspirational and highly innovative limited edition single malt whisky in development by the brands.
The prototype of The Macallan Horizon, which will be available as a whisky product from summer 2023, fuses both traditional craftsmanship and innovative materials, with cutting edge technology to create an exclusive horizontal design. It was visualized following extensive collaboration between The Macallan and Bentley Motors.
In homage to The Macallan's acclaimed Six Pillars, the foundation stones of the brand that account for its distinctive single malt whiskies, The Macallan Horizon concept product incorporates six unique upcycled, repurposed or ethically sourced materials which are integral to The Macallan and Bentley Motors.
Among them are recycled copper from the disused curiously small spirit stills which were located within The Macallan's former Distillery; aluminum recovered from the Bentley Motors manufacturing process; recycled wood; recyclable glass and carbon neutral leather, locally sourced, and also used in the recently unveiled Bentley Mulliner grand tourer.
The final component is the very special single malt whisky being created for The Macallan Horizon. The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell developed the flavor profile for the whisky following a visit to Bentley Motors in Crewe, where she observed first hand their shared passion for creativity, craftsmanship and innovation.
Together, the six key materials, the majority of which have been sourced and produced locally in Scotland and the UK, form a unique concept that defies the traditional vertical aesthetic of a whisky bottle and reflects the horizontal trajectory of the automotive world, pushing the boundaries and the art of the possible.
The visionary design also features a glass bottle with an extraordinary 180-degree twist, representing the mastery of space and time achieved by The Macallan and Bentley Motors in creating the prototype, which has no standing base.
Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, comments: "Taking inspiration from the automotive industry, we are showcasing our creative vision and concept development of The Macallan Horizon, which is among the most unique projects we have embarked on in our almost 200-year history.
"Our collaboration with Bentley Motors and the knowledge exchange we have undertaken as a result has inspired us to see things very differently. In the spirits world, everything is upright, such as our stills and our bottles. When we looked at the horizontal direction pursued by Bentley Motors as part of the automotive industry, it made us consider if and how we could adapt this format for whisky, which ultimately requires to be poured.
"I am incredibly proud of the beautiful design we have created together for The Macallan Horizon and the unique materials we are incorporating. It simply would not be possible without the incomparable craftsmanship and creativity for which The Macallan and Bentley Motors are renowned and is the embodiment of the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since 1824."
Bentley's Head of Design Collaborations, Chris Cooke, comments: "Our prototype for The Macallan Horizon is truly pioneering in both its design and use of materials. It's a fusion of the sharply defined yet curvaceous Bentley design DNA, The Macallan's innovation and recycled materials from both iconic British brands. The form of the design has allowed us to almost treat light as another material in itself, and the interplay between light and the wood, aluminum and copper materials is extraordinary. In being both an object of beauty in itself and demonstrating such innovation, it's a representation of what's coming next from our partnership."
Since the launch of their global partnership in July 2021, The Macallan and Bentley Motors - brands united by a dedication to craftsmanship, creativity, innovation and sustainability - have committed to share learnings from their respective industries while continuing to pursue the uncompromised excellence for which they are renowned.
Information regarding pricing and availability of The Macallan Horizon single malt whisky will be shared closer to its release on www.themacallan.com and www.bentleymotors.com
For further information, please contact:
The Macallan
TheMacallan@mbooth.com
Bentley Motors
Mike Sayer
Head of Product Communications
mike.sayer@bentley.co.uk
+44-7507-46782
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.
In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan's spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan's beautiful 485-acre Estate.
Crafted without compromise. Please savor The Macallan responsibly.
Bentley Motors is the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The company's headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, and production of the company's five model lines: Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As material costs increase and supply chain challenges continue to delay production, manufacturers' optimism has declined, according to a new industry report. The latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution found that 58% of manufacturers rated their optimism about business prospects over the next six months at a seven or higher on a scale of one to 10. At the same time last year, more than 80% of manufacturers rated their optimism at a seven or higher. And just three months ago, nearly 70% of manufacturers rated their optimism at a seven or higher.
When asked what factors have contributed to the decline in optimism, nearly one quarter (22%) of manufacturers cited inflation and economic decline. The report found that 100% of respondents said they have experienced an increase in material cost in the last 12 months, and all but 1% made the decision to pass price increases on to customers. The majority of respondents (69%) are passing 50% to 100% of increased material costs on to customers.
At the same time, demand has increased for two-thirds of manufacturers, and companies are struggling to keep up. Half of companies with revenue under $100 million reported being unable to keep up with their current demand, and 70% of respondents from companies with more than $100 million in revenue said they are unable to keep up with demand. Unsurprisingly, more than 40% of manufacturers cited supply chain challenges as the reason they cannot meet demand, while 39% cited employee shortages.
"Given current economic trends, it's understandable that manufacturers' optimism is declining," said Jerry Murphy, partner-in-charge of manufacturing and distribution services at Sikich. "Yet, increased demand offers some promising news. To keep up, business leaders should diversify their material suppliers and challenge logistics providers to find ways to tighten delivery times. And, to address employee shortages, companies must revisit their talent strategies and implement comprehensive recruitment and talent development programs."
Talent acquisition was the third-most common reason manufacturers cited for their decreased optimism. Further, nearly 40% of survey respondents reported employee shortages a factor contributing to challenges meeting demand.
One way to attract more talent is to offer sign-on bonuses to shift workers. Currently, only 28% of manufacturers offer sign-on bonuses, according to the Sikich report. But, of those companies, nearly half (45%) say the bonuses are helping them attract more talent. The majority of manufacturers offering sign-on bonuses are offering between $500 and $1,500, and require new hires to stay with the company for 4 to 12 weeks before receiving the bonus.
"Just as manufacturers are struggling with inflation, so are the individuals companies are trying to hire," said Laura Fischer, a managing director on Sikich's human capital management and payroll consulting team. "A sign-on bonus can be a useful tool for companies with hiring challenges amid the labor shortage. For example, it can help a manufacturer attract more job applicants to a role that requires high-demand skillsets. Though, in addition to implementing a sign-on bonus, manufacturers competing for talent must also prioritize their recruitment strategy, training programs and workplace culture to attract and retain top talent."
Sikich surveys manufacturers and distributors multiple times throughout the year on a range of business topics to create industry benchmark data. In June, Sikich surveyed more than 100 executives from manufacturing and distribution companies across sectors including industrial equipment, wholesale and distribution, metal fabrication, food and beverage, apparel, footwear and textiles, and transportation. View the latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution report here.
Sikich LLP is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,400 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.
*Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, has appointed Rebecca (Becky) House, Senior Vice President, Chief People and Legal Officer and Secretary of Rockwell Automation, Inc., to its board of directors.
"Becky has an extensive background in talent management, ethics and compliance, public affairs, security and sustainability, and is a proven leader in building and maintaining exceptional company cultures within large, multinational companies," said Matt Murphy, President and CEO of Marvell. "Her insights and counsel will be very valuable as we continue to scale and grow Marvell's business globally."
Ms. House is also on the board of directors for FMI Funds, Inc., MIND Research Institute and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). She is a director and former Board President of Sojourner Family Peace Center, the largest provider of domestic violence services in the state of Wisconsin. Ms. House previously served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Harley-Davidson, Inc. Prior to that, she was a partner at Foley & Lardner, LLP, a prominent law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, where she spent 12 years.
Ms. House earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) today released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company's goals, strategic approach and commitment to building a sustainable future.
Cloud computing, 5G connectivity, smart automobiles and the borderless enterprise are the megatrends of today's connected world — and each of them benefits from the use of Marvell technology. With the industry's most complete advanced data infrastructure portfolio, Marvell recognizes the responsibility to intentionally integrate ESG attributes into its designs, supply chain, and programs to make Marvell a trusted supplier to customers and a great place to work for employees.
"As active members of our communities, it is important that Marvell addresses environmental and social topics with a clear set of objectives and priorities," said Matt Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marvell. "Our ESG report details Marvell's commitment to continuing to make a responsible and sustainable impact across our supply chain, partner and customer ecosystem, and diverse employee community."
The report can be found at www.marvell.com/company/esg.html.
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About Marvell
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
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Minute Media kickstarted a multi-year partnership with Special Olympics at their 2022 USA Games with the goal of amplifying the importance of inclusivity in sports through community work and content creation
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on their prioritization of diversity and inclusion, leading global technology company Minute Media and its sports entertainment network, FanSided are proud to partner with Special Olympics International to help end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities and further inclusivity in sports. This global partnership exemplifies the power of authentic storytelling and will leverage Minute Media's editorial platforms to raise awareness and share the inspiring stories of people with intellectual disabilities.
"For the last two years, FanSided has been intimately involved in helping Special Olympics bring awareness to the incredible sports programming they offer globally through dedicated editorial coverage," said Zach Best, Co-Founder & General Manager of FanSided. "As we look to the future, we know there are so many more meaningful stories we can tell our readers and are thrilled that this partnership will give us the opportunity to be a champion for inclusion across our passionate fan communities."
As one of the fastest growing platforms of sports and lifestyle digital properties, with more than 300 destinations focused on specific fandoms, including professional sports, college sports, lifestyle, entertainment and more, FanSided's mission is to tell stories that have a positive impact on communities. This mission is highlighted throughout their "Why We Play" editorial series, which features Special Olympics and demonstrates the powerful impact and awareness of inclusive storytelling.
This multi-year partnership between Minute Media and Special Olympics International kicked off in Orlando, FL last month at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games where, as part of their annual company offsite, nearly 100 Minute Media and FanSided employees from around the world volunteered their time in-person at a variety of different Special Olympics events. With this partnership, FanSided and Minute Media hope to reimagine what the intersection of inclusive content between fans and industries looks like, as they prioritize creating communities that celebrate uniqueness. In its continued effort to amplify this storytelling and employee involvement globally, Minute Media will expand this partnership across their other platforms such as Mental Floss, by spreading awareness about Special Olympics. Additionally, Minute Media plans to continue supporting Special Olympics through digital and social content, media placements and employee participation in other international markets where both organizations have a presence.
"At Minute Media we know it is our responsibility to use our editorial voice and platforms to create the change we'd like to see in the world. Storytelling is our toolbox and it's been an honor to help tell the inspiring stories of Special Olympics athletes. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Special Olympics within new markets and across new platforms," said Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIwJ4Fd7iLU
"I'm thrilled to welcome Minute Media and FanSided as partners in advocating for inclusion and building positive attitudes about athletes with intellectual disabilities through their dedication to inclusive programming worldwide," said Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO. "On behalf of the Special Olympics global family I want to thank Asaf Peled and his amazing team for their continued support and dedication to embracing a truly unified approach in storytelling. Their commitment to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through the stories they have told and will continue to tell is testament to their principles and ethos as an organization."
About Minute Media:
Minute Media is a leading technology and digital content company. Our proprietary video and multimedia publishing platform, Voltax, powers the creation, distribution, consumption and monetization of third party publishers and advertisers as well as our own sports and culture content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, DBLTAP, Mental Floss and The Big Lead. As of September 2021, the company is ranked as a top three property within U.S. sports video unique viewership and U.S. sports reach according to Comscore. For more information, visit www.MinuteMedia.com.
About FanSided:
FanSided, the ultimate home of fans, is a network of 300+ localized sites custom-tailored to serve countless sports and entertainment fandoms. Our sites and their writers are the most knowledgeable and dedicated voices of the fandoms to which they belong, allowing us to transform their passions into meaningful content. FanSided is owned and operated by Minute Media, whose other destinations include The Players' Tribune, 90min, DBLTAP, The Big Lead, and Mental Floss.
About Special Olympics:
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With more than six million athletes and Special Olympics Unified Sports® partners in over 190 countries and territories and more than one million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and over 100,000 Games and competitions every year.
Engage with us on: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and our blog on Medium. Learn more at www.SpecialOlympics.org.
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Key insights and strategies to support practitioners and help patients maintain long-lasting health
PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fullscript, the leading care delivery platform for personalized treatment planning, ongoing wellness support and education, and high-quality supplements, released a report about behavioral change in integrative medicine as part of its mission to change how health is prescribed and help people get better. The findings indicated that while behavior or lifestyle change is challenging, there are clear benefits to adopting new health behaviors and evidence-based strategies that practitioners can use to support their patients.
The comprehensive report, which was produced internally by a team of Fullscript medical researchers, writers, and health professionals, and peer-reviewed by the Institute for Natural Medicine, included a literature review and a large patient survey. The purpose was to support integrative practitioners in making treatment recommendations by identifying barriers and strategies that influence change and helping patients adhere to health-promoting behaviors.
"Integrative medicine is well poised to address these challenges through regular engagement, by increasing motivation, and by incorporating lifestyle-based support," said Dr. Christopher Knee, ND, MSc, medical education and research manager, integrative medical advisory team at Fullscript. "Those lifestyle-based behaviors include nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and sleep."
The study revealed that 93 percent of the 605 patients surveyed felt that at least some change was needed to improve their health, and as they continued to work with their practitioners, they became more ready to change. In addition, patients felt most successful with changing their supplement intake and dietary or nutrition behaviors, but reported that lifestyle treatments such as stress management, physical activity, or improving sleep habits were harder to follow.
The most common barriers to adherence and behavioral change for patients working with integrative practitioners were cost, time, and motivation.
"Practitioners can use techniques such as motivational interviewing, and other measurement tools such as patient questionnaires, to determine which barriers are most impactful to a patient or the areas where they may need extra support," Knee added. "The goal is to identify whether patients are ready to change, and what type of support they need to feel empowered."
Strategies such as providing education and simplifying treatment plans; receiving monitoring and feedback from practitioners; and setting up goals, plans, and commitments, were all impactful. Additionally, the use of evidence-based technologies were found to be a cost-effective means for practitioners to deliver successful behavioral change support.
The ultimate goal of the study was to better equip practitioners to support long-term change and improve health outcomes for their patients.
You can view and download the entire behavioral change report here. To learn more about Fullscript, go to Fullscript.com.
Fullscript is a powerful care delivery platform for integrative medicine practitioners offering access to personalized treatment planning, ongoing wellness education, and healthcare's best supplements and wellness products. With over a decade of development and used by more than 70,000 healthcare professionals serving over 5 million patients, Fullscript delivers the scale, technology, and expertise to support the growth of integrative medicine and delivery of high-quality care. For more information, visit Fullscript.com or follow Fullscript on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Research study conducted by LocumTenens.com finds nearly 90 percent of healthcare facilities already use locum tenens staffing – and more than half who don't plan to in the coming year
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LocumTenens.com recently surveyed healthcare leaders from across the country to get a clearer view of the challenges they are facing and to better understand how hospitals and medical practices are adapting how they deliver patient care. Its findings – which are detailed in a just-released Innovation & Flexibility: Journey to Sustainable Healthcare Report – uncovered new interest in alternative models of staffing, including a growing use of locum tenens staff and improving patient access to care with advanced practice providers (APPs) and telehealth expansion. A picture of hybrid staffing strategies that include elements of all three is emerging: locum tenens as a core staffing strategy, with more APPs in service, and more telehealth coverage.
"Healthcare leaders recognize the impact the gig economy is having on their workforce. They are evolving their hiring models to reflect a new appreciation for the flexibility that hybrid staffing models represent," said Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com. "Solely relying on traditional staffing models and solutions won't work anymore. Through staffing innovation, hospitals are actively seeking options to improve access to care with more sustainable models."
Highlights from the survey, which can be found here, include:
- All things considered, the biggest concerns for healthcare facilities are attracting talent, retaining talent, and avoiding burnout.
- Nearly 57 percent of facilities who have not used locums staffing in the past are planning to use it in the next year.
- The use of APPs in combination with physicians as a strategy is growing, with 73.9 percent affirmatively responding to the question, "Do you plan to expand APP coverage?"
The Innovation & Flexibility: Journey to Sustainable Healthcare Report was compiled utilizing data from an original survey conducted by LocumTenens.com. The survey of healthcare leaders represents a broad range of facility types and sizes. The data was compiled and analyzed by experts in the healthcare industry to formulate the insights within this report.
ABOUT LOCUMTENENS.COM
LocumTenens.com specializes in optimizing healthcare staffing strategies with flexible, hybrid and temporary placement of physicians, advanced practice providers and psychologists through both onsite and telehealth services. As operators of the locum tenens industry's most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com connects healthcare organizations with medical professionals to ensure patients have access to quality care. Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, and an employer of choice placing clinicians who deliver care to more than seven million patients in over 2,400 healthcare facilities in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, LocumTenens.com is a Jackson Healthcare® company. Learn more at www.LocumTenens.com.
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HICKSVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the "Company") announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (NYSE: NYCB PA) at the rate of $15.94 per preferred share, which equates to $0.3984 for each depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of the Series A preferred stock.
The dividend will be payable on September 17, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 7, 2022.
Based in Hicksville, N.Y., New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is a leading producer of multi-family loans on non-luxury, rent-regulated apartment buildings in New York City, and the parent of New York Community Bank. At June 30, 2022, the Company reported assets of $63.1 billion, loans of $48.5 billion, deposits of $41.2 billion, and stockholders' equity of $6.8 billion.
Reflecting our growth through a series of acquisitions, the Company operates 237 branches through eight local divisions, each with a history of service and strength: Queens County Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank, and Atlantic Bank in New York; Garden State Community Bank in New Jersey; Ohio Savings Bank in Ohio; and AmTrust Bank in Florida and Arizona.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (the "Company"), an indirect subsidiary of National Grid USA ("National Grid"), announced that its Board of Directors has declared dividends for the period July 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2022 at the following rates for all outstanding series of its preferred stock:
- .85% on the $100 par value, 3.40% Series;
- .90% on the $100 par value, 3.60% Series;
- .975% on the $100 par value, 3.90% Series.
The preferred stock dividends are payable on Sept. 30, 2022, to holders of record on Sept. 16, 2022.
The Company, doing business as National Grid, provides electricity service to approximately 1.6 million customers and natural gas service to approximately 565,000 customers in upstate New York. The Company is based in Syracuse, N.Y.
National Grid is an indirect subsidiary of National Grid plc (LSE: NG; NYSE:NGG). National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. It is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in New York and New England.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimism Digital, the in-house professional services firm of Pardon, Inc. has named Shane Bohan as its new Senior Director, Ad Sales & Partnerships. Shane will focus on expanding Optimism Digital's direct sales efforts across Pardon's portfolio of digital media brands, both in email and on web.
Shane previously led advertising efforts for SignUpGenius, building custom solutions for top brands & agencies. Prior to that, he worked in sales roles in the mobile and ad tech spaces, including with Yahoo!, Criteo, and Thinknear.
Shane is based out of the Boston, MA, area and will report to Peter Chang, Chief Operating Officer of Optimism Digital. "I am excited that Shane has joined the team, and he has already hit the ground running," said Chang. "His deep industry experience and established relationships will help take Optimism Digital and Pardon's digital media brands to the next level and beyond."
"I'm excited to join the Pardon family," said Bohan. "I'm looking forward to working with such a talented team at Optimism Digital, and partnering with brands seeking to reach our engaged audiences."
Optimism Digital is Pardon Inc.'s in-house professional services firm. Optimism Digital equips the organization's growing collection of digital media brands with the tools, partnerships, and insights needed to become profitable and thriving ventures.
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Wins Security Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Cloud Workload Protection Solution and Innovator of the Year
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized for its inspiring cybersecurity innovation, teams and initiatives, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has taken top honors in three categories of the 2022 SC Awards: "We've Got Next" named Security Marketing Campaign of the Year; Prisma Cloud named the Best Cloud Workload Protection Solution and Idan Tendler, vice president of Code Security for Prisma® Cloud, honored as Innovator of the Year.
"We've Got Next" was designed to highlight Palo Alto Networks as the leader in cybersecurity innovation and communicate the company's focus on getting ahead of the next threat, next challenge and the next opportunity. Delivered as a multichannel, cross-geography plan, the campaign leveraged a unique set of innovators to tell its story, which resulted in 144+ million media impressions. "We've Got Next is a sentiment we live and breathe every day at Palo Alto Networks because we are at the beginning of an important journey to rebuild cybersecurity for the coming decades." said Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Palo Alto Networks. "We are honored to be recognized by the SC awards on this journey."
Recognized as the Best Cloud Workload Protection Solution, Prisma Cloud helps security and DevOps teams effectively collaborate to secure cloud-native application development and deployment. As a comprehensive cloud-native protection platform (CNAPP), Prisma Cloud's Cloud Workload Protection capability provides organizations with a centralized view to help identify and prioritize risks in real time across their cloud environments. The SC Awards honor expands the recognition Prisma Cloud has received in 2022, which includes being named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Workload Security, Q1 2022.
"I am honored that our contributions to shift-left security innovations and developer focused security are recognized by the SC Awards," said Idan Tendler, Vice President of Code Security at Palo Alto Networks and recipient of the Innovator of the Year award. "At a time where just a few lines of code can have profound impacts on the security of an organization, Prisma Cloud helps protect customers on their entire journey from code creation to run time. I want to pass my appreciation to the entire Code Security team at Prisma Cloud for their dedication to keeping our customers and our developer community safe."
Now in its 25th year, the 2022 SC Awards were the most competitive to date, with a record 800 entries received across 38 categories. Winners were selected by a world-class panel of industry 40+ leaders from sectors including healthcare,financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and education among others.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the world's cybersecurity leader. We innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. We provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Our best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying our products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, we're committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. It's what makes us the cybersecurity partner of choice.
At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the very best people in service of our mission, so we're also proud to be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021), Comparably Best Companies for Diversity (2021), and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ Equality (2022). For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
About CyberRisk Alliance
CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) is a business intelligence company serving the high growth, rapidly evolving cybersecurity community with a diversified portfolio of services that inform, educate, build community, and inspire an efficient marketplace. Our trusted information leverages a unique network of journalists, analysts and influencers, policymakers, and practitioners. CRA's brands include SC Media, SecurityWeekly, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, InfoSec World, Identiverse, Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum, its research unit CRA Business Intelligence, and the peer-to-peer CISO membership network, Cybersecurity Collaborative.
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The Accomplished Executives Add Breadth of Experience in Strategic Planning for High-Growth Businesses
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayOn! Sports, one of the nation's leading high school media and technology companies, announced today the hiring of Susan Young as its CFO and the addition of former Turner Sports COO Matt Hong to its board of directors.
Young brings over 20 years of global experience with both Fortune 100 and mid-sized companies in a broad range of industries including software, entertainment, life sciences and travel. She joins the PlayOn! Sports from Q2 Solutions, an organization that provides clinical trials lab testing and software services and has over 5,000 employees globally. She oversaw strategic planning, financial reporting, and mergers and acquisitions for the company for the last three years.
Prior to that she was the first-ever CFO for Terra Dotta, a software provider focused on study abroad and international student programs in the higher education market and first CFO of MarVista Entertainment.
"PlayOn! Sports has a clear vision and fundamental understanding as to the power of technology in education-based athletics," Young said. "The total addressable market for the company is growing exponentially as PlayOn! Sports facilitates greater access to sought-after high school sports and extracurricular activities, engaging educators, parents, family members and fans."
Hong retired from his role as COO of Turner Sports in 2019 and has since served on the board of directors and as a strategic advisor to companies in the sports, technology, consumer, media, and finance industries. While with Turner Sports, Hong oversaw the acquisition, programming, and marketing of premium events including the NBA, March Madness, MLB, NASCAR, PGA Championship and UEFA Champions League and others across TBS and TNT. He additionally oversaw business properties including NBA TV, Bleacher Report, NBA Digital, NCAA Digital and March Madness Live, SI Digital, NASCAR.com, PGATOUR.com, PGA.com, PGA Championship Live and GOLF.com.
"The year-over-year growth seen at PlayOn! Sports underscores the scalability of both the NFHS Network's streaming service as well as GoFan's ticketing platform," Hong said. "As a company, we're well positioned to continue expanding our presence in the high school event market to better serve our communities."
Said PlayOn! Sports CEO David Rudolph: "The strategic business experience both Susan and Matt bring to our company will support our rapid growth. With our fan base growing across both our streaming and our ticketing products, PlayOn! Sports is proud of our contributions to our school and state association partners."
About PlayOn! Sports:
PlayOn! Sports was founded in 2008 with the purpose of honoring and celebrating the achievements of high school students, parents, coaches, and teachers in every community across the county. It is one of the nation's fastest growing high school media and technology companies. PlayOn! operates the NFHS Network, a joint venture with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its member state associations. The NFHS Network delivers live and on demand high school events on the web and related mobile and OTT apps. PlayOn! also operates GoFan, a leading professional digital ticketing and event management system for high schools. GoFan offers a digital ticketing solution which helps high schools across the country increase revenue, streamline their event execution, and reduce the hassle for their athletics and activities managers. For additional information about PlayOn! Sports, please visit www.playonsports.com or follow PlayOn! Sports on LinkedIn.
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Christopher Blann poised to expand pressure-washing industry leader
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerWash.com, a leading one-stop shop for those in the mobile power-washing industry, announces the hiring of Christopher Blann as chief executive officer. Blann is charged with leading the company's aggressive retail-focused expansion efforts while cultivating the company's industry professional training platform, PowerWash Academy. Previously with Men's Best Primary Care, he began transitioning into his new role at the family-owned and -operated business earlier this year.
"Christopher's operational and retail expertise exemplify the 'power' in PowerWash.com," says President Michael Hinderliter. "His hands-on approach and leadership experience will be an invaluable asset as we elevate the business that my father started nearly 50 years ago."
Blann is a retail industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in e-commerce and operations. He most recently served as president of Men's Best Primary Care, where he led the launch and 15-month growth of the health care startup. Prior to that, Blann served as senior vice president of store operations at Eyemart Express, where he oversaw everything from retail operations to supply chain to manufacturing at the national optical retailer's more than 200 locations.
"I am excited to join a growing and innovative company that is paving the way in this niche industry," says Blann. "The Hinderliter family has created an impressive foundation and legacy, and I look forward to building upon that success with the team."
Learn more about Blann and the PowerWash.com leadership team here.
PowerWash.com (https://powerwash.com/) is the No. 1 source for commercial pressure-washing equipment, supplies, and training. A subsidiary of Delux Cleaning Supply, Inc., the company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers a complete selection of equipment and supplies including detergents for all aspects of power washing, including truck washing, kitchen hood exhaust cleaning, house washing, concrete cleaning, wood restoration, awning cleaning, and more. The company also provides comprehensive hands-on and online training for industry professionals with its own PowerWash Academy through the Washaholic Program.
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Engineering Veteran with Previous Senior Roles at Figure and SRI International Brings Significant Blockchain Adoption Expertise to Provenance Blockchain Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Provenance Blockchain Foundation, an organization focused on supporting the development and adoption of DeFi applications leveraging Provenance Blockchain, is delighted to welcome Valerie Wagner as Senior Director of Onboarding and Adoption. In her new role, Valerie will support financial services participants successfully leveraging Provenance Blockchain for material business and customer value, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for Provenance Blockchain's users and developers.
Wagner joins Provenance Blockchain Foundation after serving most recently as Director of Engineering at Figure, where she led the work to integrate Figure loans onto the Provenance Blockchain. Prior to her time at Figure, Wagner spent over a decade as a Senior Software Engineer at SRI International, working on projects as wide ranging as bioinformatics, ground-penetrating radar, artificial intelligence, and emotion analysis in speech.
"Valerie combines deep, hands-on engineering blockchain experience with great partnership and collaboration skills," says Morgan McKenney, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation. "Given our users and developers are entities focused on improving financial services, we are delighted that Valerie is in this role to help make adoption and building on Provenance Blockchain easy."
Provenance Blockchain is uniquely positioned as a platform built specifically for regulated institutional-grade financial services. Provenance Blockchain allows the world's leading financial institutions, fintechs and asset managers to enable the entire digital asset life cycle on blockchain: from origination to financing, funding and trading. And Provenance Blockchain is successfully transforming lending, securitization, payments and exchanges, supporting over 10 billion dollars in transactions. The USDF Consortium is also building a bank-minted tokenized deposit network on the Provenance Blockchain to allow banks to leverage blockchain for instant payments 365x24x7 and programmable money with robust KYC/AML capabilities.
"I'm thrilled to have joined the Provenance Blockchain Foundation team—and am looking forward to serving as a solutions architect and adoption catalyst for financial services institutions leveraging Provenance Blockchain," says Wagner. "This is a crucial moment for the future of financial services and I'm excited to be able to help users adopt the full suite of Provenance Blockchain's solutions."
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Qualys Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response (VMDR) recognized by the industry for driving exceptional results in reducing risk for customers
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced that Qualys Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response (VMDR) has been recognized as the winner of the Best Vulnerability Management Solution category at the SC Awards 2022.
For 25 years, the SC Awards have recognized the best solutions that are innovatively advancing the practice of information security. The best vulnerability management solution category recognizes products that stand out in a crowded market, and drive unprecedented results in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities based on risk before cybercriminals can exploit them and compromise systems.
Qualys VMDR seamlessly brings together discovery, assessment, detection and response to help organizations efficiently respond to threats. With its most recent update – VMDR 2.0 with TruRisk ™ – Qualys has helped redefine how organizations measure cyber risk and take actions to reduce risk quickly by allowing them to kickoff remediation workflows, prioritize remediation for critical issues and streamline responses and integrations with ITSM solutions. VMDR leverages the power of the Qualys Cloud Platform, which conducts 6+ billion IP scans/audits a year, with 84 million Cloud Agents across servers, endpoints, clouds and containers, resulting in 10+ trillion data points indexed on Elasticsearch Clusters – giving customers 2-second visibility.
"Having VMDR 2.0 with TruRisk helps us identify the most critical risks for our specific business, in our unique environment," said Brian Penn, Security Posture Manager at Aflac Inc. "The automation Qualys VMDR enables makes our teams more efficient, as they are focusing a lot less on managing spreadsheets and spending more time and effort on higher-value work like penetration testing, identifying blind spots and taking steps to reduce risk."
"We are honored to receive such prestigious recognition from the industry in the 25th year of the renowned SC Awards 2022. This recognition is a testament to the many hours of dedication and hard work from our talented team at Qualys," said Mehul Revankar, vice president of VMDR at Qualys. "As pioneers of the vulnerability management space, we take pride in the significant outcomes we drive for our customers in their journey to prioritize remediation on the critical issues that reduce their overall risk."
VMDR Leads GigaOm Radar for Vulnerability Management
Additionally, Qualys VMDR was named leader of the pack in the vulnerability management space in the recent GigaOm Continuous Vulnerability Management Radar Report. The report noted that the introduction of VMDR 2.0 boasts enhanced risk management capabilities and provides the broadest deployment and architecture options of all the solutions surveyed.
"The VMDR platform provides the broadest deployment and architecture options of all the solutions surveyed," said Chris Ray, analyst at GigaOm. "Qualys is a comprehensive CVM solution with broad deployment and architecture options. Its TruRisk scoring simplifies the understanding of vulnerabilities, and the solution offers powerful patching capabilities."
Additional Resources
- Learn about VMDR 2.0 with TruRisk ™
- Read about the SC Award 2022-win blog
- Details on the Qualys Cloud Platform
- Follow Qualys on LinkedIn and Twitter
About Qualys
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security, compliance and IT solutions with more than 10,000 subscription customers worldwide, including a majority of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and automate their security and compliance solutions onto a single platform for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.
The Qualys Cloud Platform leverages a single agent to continuously deliver critical security intelligence while enabling enterprises to automate the full spectrum of vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection for IT systems, workloads and web applications across on premises, endpoints, servers, public and private clouds, containers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has strategic partnerships and seamlessly integrates its vulnerability management capabilities into security offerings from cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, the Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, along with a number of leading managed service providers and global consulting organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.qualys.com.
Qualys, Qualys VMDR® and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Leading BFR company pledges carbon neutrality, solar projects in every community
and internal DEI efforts
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Residences ("Quinn"), an Atlanta-based build-for-rent company with more than 3,300 single-family homes in its growing portfolio, has released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy. The company has pledged several environmental initiatives, including becoming a carbon neutral organization and installing solar panels on each home across all communities, in addition to uplifting its internal structure through diversity and inclusion efforts.
"We're not just in the business of building reasonably priced homes for rent," said Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences. "We're building thriving communities where our residents can feel proud of where they live. Quinn's commitment to ESG is not just a check the box. It allows our company to become a higher performing organization and solidifies our promise to our residents of enhancing the way they experience home."
As part of the company's environmental initiatives, Quinn, in partnership with Palmetto, is in the process of installing solar panels on every house of its 207-home community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Once completed, the solar panels will offset 1,247 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Quinn plans to expand solar projects to all existing and future communities. All of Quinn's properties are also built to high energy efficiency levels with double glazed windows, high quality insulation, and LED lighting.
Additional environmental efforts for Quinn communities include electric vehicle charging infrastructure available in every garage; high efficiency Energy Star rated appliances; smart home technology, including smart thermostats, smart light switches, a leak detection system, and door camera; sustainable community amenities, such as playgrounds and dog parks, and community gardens. Quinn has also engaged a carbon footprint assessment company called Native Energy, who will assess its carbon footprint, provide recommendations on reducing carbon emissions over time and identify carbon offset projects that Quinn will support to neutralize its carbon footprint.
Internally, Quinn is committed to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives through measures like equalized parental leave, DEI training for all employees, anonymous surveys to identify issues and emphasized value on employee wellbeing, with practices such as hybrid work and inclusive team building activities. When recruiting new team members, Quinn works with professional recruiters to identify a diverse mix of candidates.
Ross adds, "It is our responsibility to make sure our voices align with that of the residents we serve."
In alignment with its governance policies, Quinn has established reporting lines, and formed committees to ensure appropriate oversight and accountability of the Company's actions, practices, and policies.
Quinn has assembled an ESG Committee who is responsible for shaping its strategy and progress on ESG efforts. The committee will review the policy on an annual basis. To learn more about Quinn's ESG policy, please visit live-quinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Quinn-Residences-ESG-Policy-2022.pdf.
About Quinn Residences
With over 3,300 homes across 24 communities in its portfolio, Quinn Residences is a privately held real estate operating company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating dedicated single-family rental communities located primarily in the Southeastern United States. Quinn develops exceptional neighborhoods believing that better living starts with a great neighborhood, fantastic amenities, and a no-maintenance way of life. For more information, visit https://live-quinn.com/, call 866-784-6673 (866- QUINNRE), or email info@live-quinn.com.
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Ecommerce Leaders Use Rokt's Technology to Drive Additional Revenue and Relevancy During Checkout
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokt, the leading ecommerce technology using machine learning to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced new partnerships with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC) to unlock new revenue opportunities for the companies during the transaction moment on their websites and mobile apps. Rokt's partnership with Uber will initially launch with Uber Eats in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, with Rokt's machine learning technology driving additional revenue for Uber during the checkout experience. AMC has partnered with Rokt to drive revenue and customer lifetime value across the company's online and mobile channels.
Rokt enables companies to tap additional revenues, acquire customers at scale and deepen relationships with their existing ones by using machine learning to present highly relevant offers to each shopper in the final stages of an ecommerce transaction, when they are most likely to convert.
"Uber and AMC Theatres are two of the most recognized brands in the world and we're extremely pleased to partner with both of them as we accelerate our growth globally," said Elizabeth Buchanan, CCO of Rokt. "Our global partnership with Uber will support the Uber Eats internal ad network and unlock additional profitability for the company. Our partnership with AMC has already begun generating outstanding results for the company. We look forward to expanding our relationships with both of these companies in the future."
"The growth of our advertising business is a strategic priority for Uber and Rokt is the ecommerce technology partner that will help us achieve our ambitious goals," said Mark Grether, General Manager of Uber Ads. "This partnership will accelerate our investment in new services designed to fuel the next chapter of advertising across Uber's in-app and real-world surfaces."
Since launching Rokt Ecommerce in March of 2022, AMC has seen significant incremental revenue across millions of transactions. Following a recent marketplace launch across its mobile app, AMC will continue to drive increased value for its brand and its moviegoers.
"As millions of moviegoers come to AMC each week to enjoy the unmatched entertainment of the big screen, it's important that we are offering a guest experience that's personally relevant across the entire moviegoing journey," said Mark Pearson, Chief Strategy Officer, AMC Theatres. "Our partnership with Rokt enables us to better personally engage our consumers and drive higher value per transaction by optimizing each online touchpoint without adding additional cost to the moviegoer."
With intelligence powered by 5 billion transactions across hundreds of leading ecommerce businesses, Rokt's exclusive, closed marketplace allows brands to create a seamless customer experience while also controlling the types of offers eligible to be displayed to their customers. Businesses partnering with Rokt have been able to unlock additional profit upwards of $.30 per transaction by tailoring high-performing, relevant experiences to each individual, from cart to confirmation.
Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce technology, helping companies seize the full potential of every transaction moment to grow revenue, acquire new customers at scale and deepen their relationships with existing ones. Live Nation, Groupon, Staples, Lands' End, Fanatics, GoDaddy, Vistaprint and HelloFresh are among the more than 2,500 leading global businesses and advertisers that are using Rokt's solutions to drive more value through every transaction by offering highly relevant messages to their customers at the moment they are most likely to convert. Founded in Australia, with US headquarters in New York City, the company now operates in 19 countries across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. To learn more, visit Rokt.com.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 950 theatres and 10,500 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 30 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
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SAS Viya with SingleStore will simplify data access, improve productivity and expand analytical insights
CARY, N.C., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics leader SAS has joined forces with SingleStore to help organizations remove barriers to data access, maximize performance and scalability, and uncover key data-driven insights. SAS® Viya® with SingleStore enables the use of SAS analytics and AI technology on data stored in SingleStore's cloud-native real-time database. The integration provides flexible, open access to curated data to help accelerate value for cloud, hybrid and on-premises deployments.
"The economic costs of storage and infrastructure, as well as the complexity of data integration and manual processing, often obstruct today's technology leaders from making decisions quickly and effectively," said Carl Olofson, Research Vice President of Data Management Software at IDC. "By moving more intelligence capabilities closer to their data, organizations can greatly improve productivity and performance, reduce economic costs and accelerate data-driven decisions."
Through SingleStore's data compression and SAS' analytic performance, the companies aim to reduce the complexity of data management and integration, as well as the computational time required to train sophisticated models.
"For many organizations, repetitive data movement, manual processes and isolated data islands make it difficult to quickly derive value from analytics," said Bryan Harris, Chief Technology Officer at SAS. "SAS Viya with SingleStore delivers a game-changing set of capabilities that simplifies and accelerates the iterative data and analytics loops to improve speed-to-decision and unlock that critical value."
SAS Viya with SingleStore enables the advanced AI and machine learning analytics of SAS to be executed directly against relational database tables in SingleStore. By delivering this capability, SAS and SingleStore will considerably reduce customers' technical debt of duplicative data stores, helping improve analytic workload performance and ultimately uncover key competitive advantages.
"The integration of SingleStore's hybrid, multi-cloud database into the parallel analytics engine, SAS Viya, will dramatically improve performance, reduce cost, and enable real-time applications for organizations," said Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore. "Personally, it is a privilege to partner with the company that practically invented analytics, AI and ML. I have long admired SAS in terms of its technology, culture and leadership, and to partner with them as they reinvent the space is both an honor and an exciting opportunity."
In December 2020, SingleStore announced a strategic relationship with SAS. Learn more about the SAS Viya with SingleStore integration, which is available now, at sas.com/viya-singlestore and singlestore.com/partners/sas-viya/.
About SingleStore
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Solution to Provide Clients with Real-time Data and Analytics, Powered by Snowflake
OAKS, Pa., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the launch of SEI Data Cloud through a strategic partnership with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, to address the financial services industry's demand for more advanced data integration. SEI Data Cloud, Powered by Snowflake, is designed to offer a scalable, cloud-based data platform that clients globally can access directly through the SEI Wealth PlatformSM (SWP) or as a standalone service.
SEI Data Cloud seeks to meet the industry demand for more advanced data integration, as financial and technology organizations increasingly need database-like access to power analytics, application development, consumption of large amounts of data, and advanced reporting.
SEI Data Cloud users have access to modern delivery capabilities, including:
- On-demand access to real-time data
- Business event-based alerts and notifications
- Ease of information consumption
- Analytics-as-a-Service (AaaS)
SEI plans to initially leverage Snowflake as a data delivery and analytics platform for SWP clients, providing users access to information in real time and enabling an enterprise view of information. SEI already has two early adopters of SEI Data Cloud and is engaging with multiple clients to roll out the solution.
Ultimately, the company intends to offer enterprise information delivery, reporting, and analytics capabilities to all clients across the financial services spectrum. This represents SEI's commitment to enhancing its offerings and delivering new solutions that enable clients to power their businesses and drive revenue growth for the company.
Sanjay Sharma, Head of Private Banking at SEI, said:
"The dynamic demand for flexible and real-time access to information with ease of consumption is rapidly growing across the financial services landscape. By leveraging Snowflake's data-sharing capabilities, we believe we can provide our clients access to customized data and analytics reporting at any time and in a manner that complements our modern API approach. We're thrilled to partner with Snowflake in delivering this transformative technology to our markets."
Rinesh Patel, Global Head of Financial Services at Snowflake, said:
"SEI's role in the wealth and asset management ecosystem combined with Snowflake's scalable data delivery and analytics capabilities, enables financial services participants to seamlessly consume, analyze, and utilize data. We look forward to working with SEI to redefine our customers' data experience and meet the evolving needs of the financial services community."
About SEI® SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of June 30, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
To become a Snowflake partner, get access to Snowflake's self-service partner resources and apply for the Powered by Snowflake program, please visit www.snowflake.com/partners/poweredbysnowflake.
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- Whether our solutions will address the financial services industry's demand for more advanced data integration;
- whether we will offer enterprise information delivery, reporting, and analytics capabilities to all clients across the financial services spectrum;
- our ability to provide our clients access to customized data and analytics reporting at any time and in a manner that complements our modern API approach; and
- the success, if any, of the sales and strategic initiatives we pursue.
You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change. Although we believe the assumptions upon which we base our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in our forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW)'s sale to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital for $102.50 per share in cash. If you are an Atlas shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBT)'s sale to Pfizer Inc. for $68.50 per share in cash. If you are a Global Blood shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE)'s sale to Nordson Corporation for $54.00 per share. If you are a CyberOptics shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Avalara, Inc. (NYSE: AVLR)'s sale to Vista Equity Partners for $93.50 per share. If you are an Avalara shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Hanger, Inc. (NYSE: HNGR)'s sale to Patient Square Capital for $18.75 in cash per share. If you are a Hanger shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBTX)'s merger with ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, assuming that Silverback's net cash at closing is $240 million, Silverback equity holders are expected to own approximately 37% of the combined company. If you are a Silverback shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA)'s sale to MasTec for $10.50 per share in cash and 0.0483 of a MasTec share for each IEA share. If you are an IEA shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQ: ZY)'s sale to Ginkgo Bioworks for 0.9179 Ginkgo shares for each Zymergen share. If you are a Zymergen shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX)'s sale to PBF Energy Inc. for 0.270 shares of PBF Energy Class A common stock and $9.25 in cash, without interest. If you are a PBF Logistics shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP)'s sale to Global Payments Inc. for $34.00 per share. If you are an EVO shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ: COWN)'s sale to TD Bank Group for $39.00 per share. If you are a Cowen shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Ping Identity Holding Corp. (NYSE: PING)'s sale to Thoma Bravo $28.50 per share. If you are a Ping shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP)'s sale to Domtar Corporation. If you are a Resolute shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO)'s sale to SD Biosensor, Inc. and SJL Partners LLC for $34.00 per share in cash. If you are a Meridian shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY)'s merger with TransGlobe Energy Corporation. Under the terms of the merger, VAALCO will acquire each TransGlobe share for 0.6727 of a VAALCO share of common stock. If you are a VAALCO shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Steel Connect, Inc. (NASDAQ: STCN)'s sale to Steel Partners Holdings L.P. Under the terms of the agreement, Steel Connect shareholders would receive $1.35 per share in cash and one contingent value right to receive their pro rata share of net proceeds, to the extent such net proceeds exceed $80 million plus certain related costs and expenses, if Steel Connect's ModusLink subsidiary is sold during the two-year period following completion of the proposed merger. If you are a Steel Connect shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE)'s merger with iStar Inc. If you are a Safehold shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR)'s merger with Safehold Inc. If you are an iStar shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
MVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MVBF)'s merger with Integrated Financial Holdings, Inc. ("IFH"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, IFH shareholders will receive 1.21 shares of MVB Financial common stock for each share of IFH common stock. If you are a MVB Financial shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (NASDAQ: FTAI)'s merger with a subsidiary of FTAI Finance Holdco Ltd. If you are a Fortress shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF)'s merger with Professional Holding Corp. Under the terms of the agreement, Professional shareholders would receive 0.8909 shares of Seacoast common stock for each share of Professional common stock. If you are a Seacoast shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Professional Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PFHD)'s sale to Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida for 0.8909 shares of Seacoast common stock for each share of Professional common stock. If you are a Professional shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ)'s sale to MTY Food Group Inc. for $17.25 per share. If you are a BBQ shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMTX)'s merger with Disc Medicine, Inc. Pre-merger Gemini shareholders are expected to own approximately 28% of the combined company. If you are a Gemini shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Introduces Largest Indoor Entertainment Brand to the Southwest
PROVO, Utah, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Zone, creator of the world's first indoor trampoline park and leader in the indoor active entertainment industry, today announced current Sky Zone multi-unit owner Josh Rathweg is opening three additional Sky Zone parks in Q3 2022. These are the first Sky Zone parks in New Mexico and West Texas, and will be based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, East El Paso and West El Paso, Texas. Each location will offer the industry leader's signature play experience and exclusive attractions to the Southwest communities. Now the owner of six parks, Rathweg's growing portfolio highlights Sky Zone's rapidly growing nationwide footprint.
"Sky Zone is an awesome opportunity for families to spend time together, and most importantly, one of the best places to have fun," said Josh Rathweg, a Sky Zone franchisee since 2017. "Expanding in New Mexico and Texas has been in my sights for some time as a great place to grow the brand. With three California locations continuing to see excellent customer satisfaction scores and strong sales, paired with an adventure-seeking economy, I knew now was the time to execute. I look forward to bringing the Sky Zone experience to the Las Cruces and El Paso communities."
Sky Zone invented the trampoline park industry over a decade ago and has been at the forefront of innovating the active entertainment space ever since. With over 60 attractions, there is something for everyone, including the Toddler Zone perfect for children under the age of six, Air Courts that gives tricks and sports a boost for kids and teens, and thrilling Slick Slides exclusive to Sky Zone that offer an exhilarating free-fall along with a social media-worthy landing. In addition to monthly memberships, Sky Zone offers birthday parties, fundraising events, school field trips, corporate outings, and countless memorable experiences.
"With a proven record of success as a Sky Zone franchisee, we are excited Josh is opening three new locations," said Mike Revak, SVP of Franchise and Park Operations. "Demand for active entertainment continues to increase and we are seeing very high levels of interest in developing the Sky Zone brand, including among existing franchisees. Sky Zone looks forward to bringing its unique active experience to new markets, including our first parks in New Mexico and West Texas."
With aggressive expansion plans, Sky Zone is actively searching for engaged community and business leaders to add to its ever-growing roster of new franchisees. To learn more about Sky Zone and to become a franchisee, please visit: www.skyzone.com.
About Sky Zone:
Sky Zone was founded in 2004 as the world's first trampoline park and has grown to become the leader in indoor active entertainment. The award-winning franchise believes in the power of active play to make us healthier, happier, and more creative. Offering unforgettable parties, an exclusive membership program, and gravity-defying, wall-to-wall aerial attractions, Sky Zone encourages everyone to live joyously in the moment. For more information, visit www.skyzone.com.
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CALGARY, AB and KELOWNA, BC, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("SNDL") and The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) ("Valens") are pleased to announce today that they have entered into an arrangement agreement (the "Agreement") to combine their businesses and create a leading vertically integrated cannabis platform. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, SNDL will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Valens ("Valens Shares"), other than those owned by SNDL and its subsidiaries, by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Transaction"). All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Valens' shareholders will receive, for each Valens Share, 0.3334 of a common share of SNDL (the "Offer Exchange Ratio"). Based on the August 19, 2022 close of the SNDL shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market exchange (the "Nasdaq"), the consideration represents an implied value of $1.26 per Valens Share (the "Implied Offer Price"), for total consideration of approximately $138 million. The Implied Offer Price represents a premium of 10% based on a trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") of the Valens Shares, on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") up to August 19, 2022.For more information on the announcement, an investor presentation can be found at www.sndl.com and www.thevalenscompany.com.
With 555,500 square feet of cultivation and manufacturing space and 185 cannabis stores under the Spiritleaf and Value Buds banners, the combined company will offer a complete portfolio of branded products to consumers in Canada through its own supply and distribution channels. With approximately $314 million1 in net cash and no debt, SNDL will continue to have one of the strongest balance sheets in the North American regulated cannabis industry. SNDL will also have the highest pro forma Canadian cannabis revenue on a last fiscal quarter annualized basis. The combined company will operate as SNDL Inc., and Valens shareholders will own approximately 9.5% of the pro forma entity.
- Creates a dominant vertically integrated entity in Canada: Through the combination of diverse portfolio of brands, an extensive retail footprint, low-cost biomass sourcing, premium indoor cultivation and low-cost manufacturing facilities, SNDL will become one of the largest adult-use cannabis manufacturers and retailers. With its retail insight and financial strength, SNDL will be able to adapt quickly to emerging consumer trends.
- Enhances branded product offering with low-cost in-house manufacturing capabilities: By integrating Valens' product suite into its portfolio, SNDL will increase its overall cannabis market share to 4.5% and its 2.0 product formats market share to 5.2%, becoming a top 10 player in both categories. As a result of Valens' low-cost platform, SNDL will enhance its own product line while offering pricing flexibility to retail partners.
- Increases optionality on biomass by pairing premium cultivation with low-cost procurement: Combining SNDL's high-quality cannabis cultivation operations with Valens' low-cost biomass procurement capabilities will enhance SNDL's ability to offer a wide range of customized innovative products to meet its customers and consumers desires.
- Synergies through cost rationalization and operational efficiencies: The combination of SNDL and Valens is expected to deliver more than $10 million of annual cost synergies. Together with incremental revenues from greater distribution of Valens products, it is estimated that the Transaction will deliver upwards of $15 million of additional EBITDA on an annual run-rate basis through synergies and other strategic initiatives.
- Valens shareholders to participate in and help create the future of SNDL: Valens shareholders are to receive SNDL common shares in an all-stock transaction. Beyond improved liquidity and better access to a large retail footprint, SNDL's balance sheet strength provides a unique opportunity for Valens shareholders to participate in the creation of a leading vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company.
"This powerful combination will result in the creation of a dominant vertically integrated company, exceptionally well-suited to weather the current cannabis environment and become a leader in the Canadian regulated products sector," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL. "SNDL's existing consumer packaged cannabis business will be transformed by Valens' high-quality extraction, processing, and manufacturing capabilities and aligns well with our strategic vision to delight consumers with a full range of quality cannabis products and experiences. Our companies have been commercial partners since Canadian legalization. I am excited by the strong cultural fit between our teams and humbled by the opportunity to work with Valens' passionate and innovative leadership."
"We are thrilled to bring together two best-in-class cannabis companies that have extremely complementary assets to create a true market leader. Valens is one of the fastest growing branded cannabis companies in Canada with a focus on innovation and investing in low-cost automated manufacturing assets," said Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company. "With SNDL's exceptional balance sheet and largest cannabis retail network in Canada we look forward to taking Valens' brands to new heights and unlocking 2.0 products for the SNDL platform. We believe the pro forma company provides investors with attractive exposure not only to the highest revenue generating cannabis company in Canada trading well under its tangible book value but also a dominant platform that can become a global leader in cannabis."
Valens' secured non-revolving term loan (the "Term Loan") has been refinanced and upsized with an additional $14.3 million of incremental capital, thereby increasing the principal amount of the Term Loan to $60 million.
The Transaction will be carried out by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act, pursuant to which SNDL will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Valens Shares, other than those owned by SNDL and its subsidiaries. The implementation of the Transaction will be subject to the approval of at least two thirds of the Valens Shares entitled to be voted by Valens shareholders and the approval of a simple majority of the Valens Shares entitled to be voted by Valens shareholders, other than Valens shareholders required to be excluded under applicable laws, at a special meeting expected to be convened by Valens by the end of November 2022 (the "Meeting"), and the receipt of applicable orders from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and applicable regulatory approvals, including under the Competition Act (Canada) and the applicable provincial liquor and cannabis regulators. The Agreement provides for, among other things, customary support and non-solicitation covenants from Valens, including customary "fiduciary out" provisions that allow Valens to accept a superior proposal in certain circumstances and a five-business day "right to match period" in favour of SNDL. The Agreement also provides for the payment of a termination fee of $8 million payable to SNDL by Valens in the event the Transaction is terminated in certain specified circumstances. The transaction is expected to close during January 2023.
All directors and executive officers of Valens have entered into voting support agreements with SNDL pursuant to which, among other things, the parties have agreed to vote their Valens Shares in favour of the Transaction.
A full description of the Transaction will be set forth in the management information circular of Valens, which will be mailed to Valens shareholders in connection with the Meeting, and filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) under Valens profile at www.sedar.com and the Company's Form 6-K, which will be furnished on EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml).
Valens' board of directors has unanimously approved the Transaction after receiving the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of Valens directors (the "Special Committee"). Valens' board of directors has unanimously resolved to recommend that the shareholders of Valens vote in favour of the Transaction.
Cormark Securities Inc. has provided a fairness opinion to the Special Committee of Valens that, subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set out in such fairness opinion, the consideration to be received by Valens shareholders pursuant to the Transaction is fair from a financial point of view to Valens' shareholders.
ATB Capital Markets Inc. is acting as financial advisor to SNDL. McCarthy Tétrault LLP is acting as legal counsel to SNDL.
Cormark Securities Inc. is acting as financial advisor and Stikeman Elliott LLP is acting as legal counsel to Valens.
SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL."
SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to Australia through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at thevalenscompany.com.
Further information regarding the Transaction will be contained in an information circular that Valens will prepare and mail to its shareholders in connection with the Meeting. Investors and securityholders are urged to read the information circular once it becomes available, as it will contain important information concerning the Transaction. Investors and securityholders may obtain a copy of the Agreement, information circular and other meeting materials when they become available at www.sedar.com .
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Such forward-looking information is based on various assumptions and factors that may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, factors and assumptions with respect to: the Transaction being completed on the timelines and on the terms currently anticipated; all necessary shareholder, court and regulatory approvals being obtained on the timelines and in the manner currently anticipated; the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; the business and operations of both SNDL and Valens, including that each business will continue to operate in a manner consistent with past practice and pursuant to certain industry and market conditions; the ability of Valens to successfully implement its strategic plans and initiatives and whether such strategic plans and initiatives will yield the expected benefits; and the receipt by Valens of necessary retail liquor and retail cannabis licences, approvals and authorizations (as applicable) from regulatory authorities, and the timing thereof.
Although SNDL and Valens believe that the assumptions and factors on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because SNDL and Valens can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct or that any of the events anticipated by such forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits Valens and/or SNDL will derive therefrom. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including, but not limited to: the risk that the Transaction is not completed as anticipated or at all, including the timing thereof, and if completed, that the benefits thereof will not be as anticipated; the risk that necessary shareholder, court or regulatory approvals are not obtained as anticipated or at all, and the timing thereof; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Transaction are not satisfied or waived; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative, tax and regulatory developments, including developments that may impact the closing of the Transaction as anticipated or at all; conditions in the liquor and cannabis industries; the risk that Valens does not receive the necessary retail liquor or cannabis approvals and/or authorizations or that they are not able to open additional retail liquor or cannabis stores, directly or indirectly, as anticipated or at all; the ability of management to execute its business strategy, objectives and plans; the availability of capital to fund the build-out and opening of additional retail liquor or cannabis stores; and the impact of general economic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties relating to Valens' business are contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Valens' annual information form for the financial year ended November 30, 2021 dated February 28, 2022. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties relating to SNDL's business are contained under "Item 3D Risk Factors" in SNDL's Annual Report on Form 20-F, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2022. The forward-looking information included in this news release is made as of the date of this news release. Valens and SNDL do not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading provider of Genomic services in the UK and Ireland, Source BioScience ("Source"), a part of SourceBio International plc, is now bringing decades of expertise and customer satisfaction in Genomic services to the USA.
Source is able to immediately serve biotechnology, pharmaceutical and research organisations in California and neighboring states with plans to expand its reach further across the US in the coming months. With further plans for rapid growth in the Genomics space, Source will also soon be offering plasmid extraction and Next Generation Sequencing services as part of its portfolio.
Source has already established close relationships with pharmaceutical and life science companies through its dedicated Stability Storage service. A growing Genomic services portfolio will enable partnered research organizations to gain further value and accelerate their discoveries and contributions to furthering health innovation.
Sanger Sequencing services are available via the Source BioScience website (us.sourcebioscience.com), providing access to top quality genomic services with publication-ready data at unrivalled turnaround times.
In reflecting on the success of Source BioScience Sanger Sequencing Service in the UK, a customer from a leading research organization commented: "I started using Source BioScience after a recommendation and I am so pleased I switched. The onsite collection service is so easy to use and I have good quality sequencing data in my inbox by the time I come in the next day. This speed has made a huge difference to efficiency while the onsite collection has taken the stress out of submitting samples. I thoroughly recommend Source BioScience."
Jay LeCoque, Executive Chairman and CEO, commented: "We are excited to be able to offer our world-leading genomic services to our US customer base to further biotechnology and academic research at an accelerated pace."
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About SourceBio International plc
SourceBio is a leading international provider of integrated state-of-the-art laboratory services and products with a focus on improving patient diagnosis, management and care. Group revenues are derived from four core business units:
Healthcare Diagnostics including Cell and Digital Pathology, Genomics, Stability Storage and Precision Medicine.
SourceBio International plc (SBI) is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
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56% of respondents with respiratory allergies, 46% of respondents with food allergies have used immunotherapy
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunotherapy use among people living with allergies is more prominent for those living with numerous allergy types and comorbidities, but is also linked to higher satisfaction with healthcare professionals and more active leveraging of condition management resources, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural Allergies In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with allergies.
These findings also support and fuel content and engagement for the recent launch of Allergies.net, Health Union's 39th condition-specific online health community. Allergies.net provides information, connection and support for people living with a wide range of allergy types, including respiratory concerns, food, medications, insects and latex.
Immunotherapy is an increasingly used form of long-term treatment for people living with allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, immunotherapy, which is most commonly administered as a shot, can often provide lasting relief of symptoms for an array of allergy types, as well as reduce inflammation.
Although most Allergies In America respondents (all age 18 and up) are living with multiple allergies, the two most prominent allergy types are respiratory allergies - including pollen, dust, mold or mildew and animals - and food allergies, with some experiencing both types. Analyzing the findings of respondents living with these two allergy types will give a better understanding of the overall health journey for the majority of people with allergies who use immunotherapy.
Of survey respondents living with respiratory allergies, 56% have currently or previously used immunotherapy. This line of therapy has been used by 46% of respondents living with food allergies.
Immunotherapy use appears to be more prominent among respondents living with a larger amount of allergies. Nearly two-thirds of respiratory allergy respondents who have used immunotherapy are living with at least five different allergies, compared to 41% of those who have never used immunotherapy. Similarly, 85% of food allergy respondents who have used immunotherapy are living with at least five allergies, compared to half of those who have never used immunotherapy.
Relatedly, respondents who have used immunotherapy are dealing with a greater number of symptoms. Both respiratory and food allergy respondents who have used immunotherapy are more likely than those who haven't to have recently experienced allergic rhinitis, cough, fatigue and wheezing or shortness of breath. Food allergy respondents who have used immunotherapy were also more likely to have recently experienced a slew of other symptoms, including anxiety, dizziness, hives, itchiness and swelling.
Immunotherapy users living with either food or respiratory allergies were also more likely to also be diagnosed with and managing an array of other conditions, namely asthma, atopic dermatitis, chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps.
Survey findings also show immunotherapy use is connected to the types of healthcare professionals respondents see, which can be impacted by the severity of an individual's condition. Whether they were living with respiratory or food allergies, respondents who have used immunotherapy were more likely than those who haven't to most often see an allergist for their condition.
For respiratory allergy respondents, those who have used immunotherapy were more likely than those who haven't to have positive viewpoints about their HCPs. Specifically, they were more likely to say they were satisfied with the care received from their HCPs, received easy-to-understand test results from their HCP and received clear explanations about treatment options.
Potentially linked to the volume of symptoms they've experienced, respondents who have used immunotherapy have also used a wide range of therapies. Immunotherapy users among respiratory and food allergy respondents were more likely to have ever used oral corticosteroids, nasal steroid spray, IV corticosteroids and topical corticosteroids.
Food and respiratory allergy respondents who have used immunotherapy were also more likely to leverage a greater number of resources, in addition to their HCPs, to learn about or manage their condition. Specifically, they were more likely to use allergy-specific websites, allergy associations and online support groups or patient communities.
"Many people living with allergies are dealing with multiple types, triggers, symptoms and comorbidities, which can make condition management confusing and finding support difficult," said Olivier Chateau, Health Union's co-founder and CEO. "Allergies.net provides people with all allergy types the opportunity to make meaningful connections and share information that impacts their health journey."
The inaugural Allergies In America survey, which was fielded from March 30, 2020 to Feb. 16, 2021, included responses from 1,021 people living with an allergy. Additional survey results may be available upon request. More information about living with allergies can be found on Allergies.net.
Health Union is the proven industry leader driving and amplifying social health. As the premier social health company, only Health Union encourages the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share information that impact their health journey. The company reaches millions of people through the largest portfolio of condition-specific online health communities (e.g., Migraine.com, MultipleSclerosis.net, LungCancer.net) and health leaders - addressing virtually every condition and providing the information, connection and support they need.
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High-speed data cards leverage Verizon's network to enable high-performance industrial and consumer applications including enterprise routers, industrial gateways, public safety, private networks and mobile computing
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telit, a global leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announces that Verizon certified its LN920 global M.2 modules for use on its mobile broadband network. Powered by the Snapdragon® X12 LTE Modem, the LN920 quickly leverages Verizon's network to enable high-throughput connectivity for industrial and consumer applications including enterprise routers, industrial gateways, public safety, private networks and mobile computing. With certification from Verizon, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and end users gain verification and assurance that their LN920-based devices will achieve optimal performance on Verizon's network. For more information on the LN920 visit: https://www.telit.com/ln920/.
The high-speed LN920 compact M.2 (NGFF) data card is available in LTE Cat 6 and Cat 12 versions, with a smooth evolution path toward 5G technology, and supports global cellular bands between 600 MHz and 3.7 GHz, including CBRS (band 48). Ideal for both public and private LTE applications worldwide, the LN920 is certified by major regulators and Tier 1 operators in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe — enabling rapid development of global SKU devices.
"Verizon's nationwide LTE and 5G networks deliver reliable high-speed connectivity, critical for all IoT devices," said Shamik Basu, executive director & product head, IoT and automotive at Verizon. "Certifying Telit's LN920 data card provides our business customers the confidence that their IoT devices will achieve their performance requirements in both industrial and consumer applications."
"Designed in M.2 (NGFF) form factor, the LN920 global data cards are the natural evolution toward 5G technology," said Jitender Vohra, senior director of carrier relations, Telit. "By supporting several next-generation features such as LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation and CBRS, the Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem-based LN920 represents the ultimate in LTE connectivity—and our collective and longstanding commitment to provide solutions that give vendors and systems designers a competitive and financial edge."
"Innovation is at the heart of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. By equipping operators and OEMs with industry leading technologies, end consumers are able to reap the benefits of best-in-class cellular connectivity," said Gautam Sheoran, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are excited to collaborate with Telit to power their LN920 with the Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem to give IoT devices the ability to utilize Verizon's mobile broadband network."
Both versions of the LN920 include global bands, WCDMA fallback, on-board GNSS receiver, industrial-grade operating temperature durability (-40 to +85°C) and support for Telit AppZone embedded application development environment. It also supports enhanced security features suitable for enterprise applications including secure boot and secure environment SE Linux with latest kernel 5.4 security updates.
About Telit
Telit simplifies onboarding of connected 'things' with a portfolio of enterprise-grade wireless communication and positioning modules; cellular MVNO connectivity plans and management services; edge and cloud software; and data orchestration, IoT and Industrial IoT platforms. With over two decades of pioneering IoT innovation experience, Telit delivers award-winning, secure, integrated IoT solutions for many of the world's largest enterprises, OEMs, system integrators and service providers, so they can connect and manage IoT at any scale.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading math content publisher and digital learning resource, Mathspace, announced today it has been awarded AGA and IM1-3 during the preliminary review for the Tennessee math adoption process, being conducted by the Tennessee State Board of Education.
Significantly, all of the grades and courses submitted by Mathspace were accepted on the official Mathematics Adoption List in the first round. The preliminary full list of math resources which were accepted and failed is available here.
Mathspace CEO, Mohamad Jebara, said that he was excited the full list of Mathspace resources had been accepted in the first round. Just four of the fourteen companies who submitted resources for multiple courses had all grade and course materials accepted in the preliminary round.
"This is testament to the quality of our Tennessee content alignment. The product Mathspace has built for Tennessee includes both physical textbooks and comprehensive online learning tools, all purpose-built to meet the requirements of the new math curriculum," Mr Jebara said.
After more than a decade of operation from its headquarters in Sydney Australia, Mathspace continues to grow in the US and commit to new math curriculum development. Earlier this year Mathspace received an average 98.5% alignment score by the Florida Department of Education to successfully be added to the Florida Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption list.
"To get our world leading adaptive learning solution to every classroom it's vital that we make it easy for teachers to adopt for their specific local curriculum requirements. It takes considerable effort to do so both for print and our adaptive platform but it makes all the difference for time-poor teachers who need to engage students both online and offline" said Jebara.
Mathspace has also shown a strong commitment to research and evidence. In June 2022 independent research group, Empirical Education, concluded that Mathspace meets the criteria for Tier III - Promising Evidence, for ESSA. In August 2022, Mathspace released an efficacy initiative providing teachers with access to try Mathspace with one class with ongoing research support to measure efficacy.
"Schools and families want to know that the products they're using are actually helping students to learn. This is a key priority for Mathspace," said Mr Jebara.
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Founded in 2010 with a mission to help all students excel at mathematics, Mathspace is one of the world's most advanced adaptive math platforms. Mathspace closely replicates the experience of having a teacher sit alongside a student. What sets Mathspace apart from other math platforms is its StepSmart technology, allowing students to show their work and get step-by-step feedback for multi-step problems. This means that Mathspace can deliver timely and tailored feedback to support students at the exact moment of misconception, providing highly individualized learning support for each student. With a built-in textbook, diagnostic and formative assessments, and thousands of curriculum-aligned lessons and videos, Mathspace is an all-in-one mathematics resource. Mathspace is used by more than 250,000 students globally.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andor Health, the company that harnesses machine and human intelligence to configure and orchestrate the way care teams virtually connect and collaborate, enables world-renowned pediatric institutions to extend and scale access to care beyond the walls of their facilities. ThinkAndor® empowers these pediatric health systems to optimize virtual first and hybrid care strategies to meet the demands of a consumer-driven care model, while managing the resource shortages that have overburdened emergency departments (ED).
When a child is sick, it can be difficult for parents to know the most effective path to care. ThinkAndor® virtual triage and digital front door capabilities configure virtual experiences at every touch point in the organization, allowing patients and families easy access to care without increasing the burden on the hospital.
ThinkAndor® AI-powered virtual assistant routes patients to the appropriate level of care and helps to optimize hospital capacity. Institutions with virtual triage have seen over 55% of patients effectively routed to their PCP or on-demand virtual care rather than an unnecessary ED visit – doubling ED capacity.
Extending virtual triage into EDs also enhances the hybrid approach where virtual capabilities help scale clinical staff and resources. With ThinkAndor® Virtual Rounding, providers can virtually triage and monitor patients in the ED, during a hospital stay, or even at home to manage patient volumes more efficiently. Health systems with ThinkAndor® Virtual Rounding have better managed system capacity and improved acuity mix while increasing patient satisfaction by 23% and decreasing left without being seen (LWBS) rates by 36%.
ThinkAndor® Virtual Visits allows health systems to configure virtual health experiences consistent with how patients naturally interact with care teams and see a 95% connectivity success rate with a 14% reduction in no-shows. Ninety-eight out of one hundred clinicians report a better overall experience and improved efficiency, saving 12-minutes per visit on average. Plus, 85% of patients felt care delivered was the same or better than received in person.
"As a leader in pediatric care, Cincinnati Children's is committed to developing telehealth services that improve outcomes for children around the world," said Tori Ames, director of The Center for Telehealth at Cincinnati Children's. "The center utilizes technologies such as ThinkAndor® Virtual Visits to remove geographic obstacles and allow patients, families, and providers to interact directly with our experts, improving access to care, and providing the very best virtual health experiences."
Andor Health Chairman & CEO Raj Toleti adds, "After extensive research, pediatric organizations are selecting ThinkAndor® as the orchestration platform for their enterprise virtual care strategy. Partnering with innovative organizations, such as Cincinnati Children's, allows Andor Health to bring first-of-its-kind virtual care capabilities to market, integrating with existing IT investments to provide the best experience."
To learn how you can achieve more with AI-powered virtual care experiencesTM, visit us on the web at www.andorhealth.com.
About Andor Health
Andor Health focuses on improving health outcomes by changing the way care teams connect and collaborate, empowering care teams to achieve more through AI-powered virtual care experiencesTM. Our virtual care collaboration platform allows health systems to improve and enhance virtual care experiences across the care continuum for clinicians and patients including clinical and non-clinical experiences. By harnessing machine and human intelligence, our cloud-based platform unlocks data stored in electronic medical records to deliver real-time actionable intelligence to care teams inside and outside their enterprise. By optimizing communication workflows, our solutions accelerate time to treatment, decrease clinician burnout, and drive better patient outcomes. For more information, visit Andor Health or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for GBNH, AMC, AXSM, BBBY, and ENVX.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CHK, XOM, AAPL, LLY, and BABA.
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Investment cements TRIP in the US and positions husband-and-wife founded brand as wellbeing industry disruptors following +500% revenue growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UK's leading CBD brand, TRIP, announced a $12 million investment supported by prominent entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors, including Maria Raga, the former CEO of Depop, and Christian Angermeyer, founder of Apeiron Investment Group. This latest round of funding will support the brand's continued growth in the United States and across the globe.
Known in the UK as the "Queen's CBD," having received the royal seal of approval by selling out of the Queen's Windsor shop, TRIP was founded by husband-and-wife team Daniel Khoury and Olivia Ferdi after meeting at Cambridge University. The duo launched TRIP after a transformational personal experience with CBD when it helped Daniel recover from an accident that required knee surgery just before their wedding. Amazed by CBD's benefits, the two left their careers in law and finance to launch TRIP together and designed an award-winning range of drinks, oils and gummies to help people find calm.
Since the company's launch in 2019, it has rapidly attracted a highly engaged online community – with 94% of customers recommending the brand to friends and family – signaling its domination of the CBD space in the UK with 88% market share and distribution in over 11,000 retail locations. TRIP has been a viral sensation, drawing in millions of fans and attracting the most organic search traffic of any CBD Drinks brand globally (source: SEMRUSH). The viral nature of the brand's popularity quickly became evident in search engines where it outpaced travel companies as the number one ranked search result for the word "TRIP" across Europe. With a dedicated community of consumers who know and love the brand, TRIP sets its sights on the global wellbeing landscape, expanding its retail footprint through strategic partnerships in the United States as Soho House & Co.'s exclusive global CBD supplier and in Los Angeles-based retailer Erewhon.
"TRIP is a Soho House favourite," said Soho House & Co. Drinking Director Tom Kerr. "After assessing CBD brands globally we knew TRIP was the perfect partner brand for Soho House. Since launch, they've been a huge hit in our houses around the world."
The CBD wellbeing category is continuing its steady upward trajectory, already measured in excess of $12.8 billion. This forecasts the potential growth for TRIP, which is quickly becoming a global leader in the space on its mission to bring premium quality CBD and plant-powered wellbeing into the mainstream through major retailers and partners. This raise will continue to drive the growth of the thriving TRIP community and deepen US distribution. The brand has found success with a broad customer base, given the prevalence of daily stress, crediting its authentically functional ingredients and flavor-led products in driving impressive returning customer rates.
TRIP Co-Founder Olivia Ferdi attributes this growth to the seismic shift seen in conversations regarding mental health and wellbeing across the globe, stating, "Over the last few years the world's attitude towards the importance of mental health has changed dramatically. Since discovering the power of CBD through an incredible personal experience, our mission has always been to share calm in the everyday chaos, with next-generation wellbeing products to power your lifestyle and help care for your mental health. Helping to open up conversations around stress and anxiety, we're excited to create a community across the globe, harnessing the power of plants to find their calm."
Amidst a growing global mental health crisis, Olivia and Daniel are dedicated to building a brand that helps people worldwide. TRIP has introduced millions of people to their first CBD experience and today represents a new, functional consumer category that did not exist previously, supporting everyday health, well-being and stress relief.
For more information on TRIP, please visit us.drink-trip.com and follow along on @trip.drinks.
ABOUT TRIP:
TRIP was founded in 2018 by Olivia Ferdi and Dan Khoury, creating a CBD brand that appealed to modern consumers, championing great tasting flavor and aesthetically pleasing packaging. TRIP uses only the most premium CBD, which is THC-free and third-party lab tested to ensure the highest quality and purity. Their calming canned drinks with a super-chic, pastel aesthetic, TRIP offers four Great Taste Award-winning drinks including Elderflower Mint, Peach Ginger, Lemon Basil and CBD-infused Cold Brew. TRIP offers two of the best-tasting CBD oils - Wild Mint and Orange Blossom blended with Chamomile.
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Films Will Feature Unique Stories of Global Sports and Entertainment Leaders Son Heung-min, Gracie Abrams, Anthony Ramos, and Lando Norris
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, TUMI, the international travel and lifestyle brand, will launch its global campaign entitled "Built for the Journey," which chronicles the personal and professional journeys of four world-renowned sports and entertainment professionals aptly known as the TUMI Crew. Brought to life by esteemed film director Jessy Moussallem, who traveled across the globe to bring their unique stories to life, the campaign will include short films featuring pro footballer Son Heung-min, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, actor and recording artist Anthony Ramos, and McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. Curated by their multifaceted passions and their drive to be on the move, the Crew showcases the 19 Degree Aluminum, TEGRA-LITE®, and McLaren collections, respectively through each campaign chapter.
"At TUMI, our goal is to ensure that each person can perform their very best when using our products — whether that's traveling abroad on tour, going back home, or embarking on a new professional adventure," said Victor Sanz, Creative Director of TUMI. "We use specialized design techniques and innovative materials to create modern products that offer the best in travel, resiliency, sustainability and durability. Our products withstand the test of time."
The first story launches today and stars South Korean footballer Son Heung-min, whose journey is about perfecting his craft through repetition and demonstrating what it takes to achieve professional success. Throughout his travels, Heung-min relies on his TUMI 19 Degree Aluminum hardside cases to protect his prized possessions.
The remaining three docu-campaigns will debut throughout September and October. Gracie Abrams' film (launching September 15) will highlight her first international tour and feature her journey to Paris with her durable and sustainable TEGRA-LITE® luggage, built for her busy life on the road. This campaign was inspired by her song, "For Real This Time." Anthony Ramos' narrative, also launching September 15, will highlight his self-discovery journey to Puerto Rico and the special connection he felt to the island and his heritage. "Visiting Puerto Rico has been an experience that's allowed me to explore my roots and connect to the place my family is from in a deeper way. TUMI's TEGRA-LITE® made this trip more exceptional since I securely packed meaningful mementos from La isla to always remind me of the homeland," Ramos said. He recorded a song inspired by his trip with TUMI, titled "Maleta" which means bag in Spanish.
The final installment, launching October 13, will spotlight the newest TUMI | McLaren Carbon Fiber CFX collection with McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris, who shared his vision for the future. Captured outside London, his story complements the TUMI | McLaren collection, which is built on innovation, technology and design.
"This campaign celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit and embarking on new adventures which is core to TUMI's DNA. TUMI is committed to perfecting the journey; it's how we are built," Jill Krizelman, senior vice president of Global Marketing and eCommerce at TUMI, stated.
Throughout the season, the brand expects to host a myriad of activations around the globe to celebrate the launches. More information to come.
All collections are available globally at TUMI stores, TUMI.com and select specialty retailers.
Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.
For more about TUMI, visit TUMI.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japanese-based manufacturer, URAWA Corp., has ended its professional relationship with its former U.S. Distributor, KUPA Inc., and entered into non-exclusive distribution agreements with CT Beauty Supply, Inc. and Angelina Nails Supply, Inc.
URAWA is the manufacturer of the well-known UP200 nail filing machine. This E-file, also known as the "purple machine," has been sold worldwide for a long time. As the manufacturer, URAWA has always controlled the quality of the UP200 purple machine. KUPA was just URAWA's distributor of the UP200 in the United Sates.
In a trademark lawsuit filed in California Central District Court against KUPA, UWARA has alleged that: "In 2000, when the parties extended their distribution agreement, KUPA assigned any and all goodwill in the UP200 to URAWA. KUPA subsequently represented to the United States Patent & Trademark office that the UP200 was the purple machine, then represented to consumers that they could not get inventory of the UP200 purple machine during the COVID-19 pandemic, which suppressed sales in the United States in favor of other E-files. KUPA has since tried to block sales of URAWA's UP200 purple machine to or by other companies in the United Sates."
KUPA has not yet responded to the lawsuit. In addition to damages, the lawsuit seeks declaratory judgment confirming URAWA's trademark rights in the United States. It also seeks declaratory judgment canceling a trademark registration procured by KUPA. Neither party has yet to reach an agreement and a trial date has not yet been set.
About URAWA Corporation
URAWA Corporation is an enterprise full of creative minds, leading the age of technical innovation. URAWA developed the world's first dental micro grinder in 1966. Today, URAWA has developed more than 50 different models for dental, industrial, and nail use, and exports them to countries around the world. URAWA is committed to researching and developing new products and technologies, developing fresh ideas, and inspiring creativity.
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Mitsuo Sakaguchi
sakaguchi@urawa.co.jp
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BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, recently announced that it has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
Shen Peng, our Founder,Chairman and CEO, commented,"We are very proud to join the UNGC. As a social enterprise, we have been dedicated to solving social issues and assuming social responsibility, which is the gene that has been there since the company was founded. Becoming a corporate member of UNGC demonstrates our resolve to build itself into a responsible and sustainable enterprise. In the future, we will actively respond to relevant initiatives of UNGC, provide more valuable services through intensive efforts in insurance and healthcare, and promote the sustainable development of healthcare together with partners."
About UN Global Compact
Created in 2000 at the initiative of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 70 local networks.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waud Capital Partners (WCP), a growth-oriented middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Roggeveen to Principal.
"Rich's promotion to Principal is a reflection of his strong performance and leadership, which has been instrumental to the growth and success of WCP. We appreciate all his contributions and couldn't be more excited that he represents the future of this firm," said Justin DuPere and Matt Clary, Partners and leaders of WCP's Software and Technology practice.
Rich joined WCP in 2017 on the Software and Technology investment team and currently serves on the boards of HSI and The CE Shop, and as a board observer at Lifelong Learner. "From the outset of our partnership with Waud Capital, Rich has played an integral role in our rapid growth. His strong analytical skills combined with a thoughtful and collaborative communications approach enable him to serve as a trusted advisor to the management team, a cornerstone of a successful partnership," said Chad Birckelbaw, CEO of HSI, a Waud portfolio company that provides comprehensive safety, compliance, employee development, and training software.
Rich has meaningfully advanced the firm's activity across the broader Knowledge Technology space, leading research and outreach to drive important investment and firm initiatives. His efforts in building WCP's domain expertise have helped to shape the firm's approach across a range of markets including education, training, HR, compliance, and information technology. "Rich's expertise across the Knowledge Tech sector is a huge asset to our firm. Through his contributions and leadership, he has shown that he truly exemplifies WCP's unique CEO-first, research-backed approach to investing", said DuPere.
Rich is also a passionate people leader in the firm – he is a member of WCP's ESG Committee and an ally of the Women of WCP (WoW) employee resource group, which aims to empower and support women within the firm.
Prior to joining WCP, Rich worked at GTCR as an investment associate. He received a BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated summa cum laude, and an MBA, with high honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Based in Chicago, Waud Capital Partners (WCP) is a growth-oriented private equity firm with total capital commitments of approximately $3.6 billion since its founding in 1993. The firm partners with exceptional executive leadership as they seek to build market leading companies within two industries: healthcare services and software and technology services. Since its founding, WCP has completed more than 400 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities. For additional information on WCP, visit www.waudcapital.com.
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Africa LNG Group (WALNG) announced today that it closed on an equity financing round with a US-based investor group.
"We are delighted to complete this investment which provides us with the necessary financial resources to fund our operating activities as we finalize long-term offtake agreements with the mining companies in Guinea," said former Ambassador Patricia Moller, Chair of WALNG. "This financing also gives us greater flexibility as we negotiate with potential strategic and financial partners who have expressed strong interest in participating in the transformative Guinea LNG project," added Mrs. Moller.
Home to some of the world's most abundant natural resources and highest quality minerals, Guinea has long suffered from a severe lack of energy to develop its economy and improve the lives of its people. In response to the Guinean Government's request for a competitively priced, abundantly available, and environmentally sustainable fuel source, WALNG is developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and distribution network in Guinea. The company is currently in active discussions with several strategic and financial investors as well as potential offtake customers.
The Guinea LNG project will supply commercial quantities of natural gas to bauxite mining companies in the Boké, Bel-Air, and Boffa regions to generate power for existing operations and planned bauxite processing facilities (alumina refineries) which will substantially increase Guinea's beneficiation from its valuable natural resources.
A comprehensive feasibility study funded by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has been completed. The study identified over 2,000 MW of power demand from the bauxite industry alone within a 100-mile radius of the terminal location.
WALNG is a natural gas-based fuels products and services company specializing in customized turnkey solutions for its customers. For more information, please visit our website at www.wa-lng.com.
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The beloved social media personalities debut a community-driven collection
DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brooklyn + Bailey McKnight launch itk, a line of dermatologist-tested, community-created and wallet-approved skin care essentials exclusively at Walmart.
itk has a fresh approach to treating skin that will never stop evolving, always delivering unexpected and innovative products - all at an attainable price point. The cruelty-free, efficacious, and straightforward skin care line, inclusive of 15 SKUs for a wide range of skin types and needs, is available in 3,800 Walmart stores nationwide and online on walmart.com. itk is co-created by Brooklyn + Bailey in partnership with Maesa, the beauty incubator transforming the industry by growing meaningful brands globally. itk's mission is to make sure everyone has access to knowledge so that they can understand what their skin needs and stay 'in the know' about products to get them there- because caring for your skin should be as ever-evolving as you.
Best known for their ultra-popular vlogs that have garnered over 1.5 billion views, Brooklyn + Bailey have built a highly engaged, interactive community – who they have let into their world in a real way – from a young age. Winners of People's Choice Awards, a Streamy, a Webby, and the founders of their own mascara product (which was once sold on Ulta.com and in Riley Rose), and fashion line, the sisters are uniquely dedicated to connecting with their followers, and continuously driving innovation. Now, they are offering Walmart shoppers around the country a comprehensive skin care regimen that finally makes premium skincare accessible.
Simplified and informed, itk finally offers clean beauty that is accessible to all. The line offers a range of solutions for all skin needs, day to night, from a Clay Color-changing Mask and Nightly Clarifying Serum to a Milk-to-Foam Cleanser and Prebiotic Gel Moisturizer. All products are vegan, dermatologist tested, jargon-free, plus free from artificial fragrances, sulfates, and parabens.
itk debuts as Gen Z desires and requires that brands connect with them like trusted friends. With a highly collaborative approach, Brooklyn + Bailey have included consumers in the conversation and product development. To conceptualize, formulate and bring the brand to life, they asked their community the question, "What are you looking for in your skincare?" and reviewed nearly 1 million responses, as well as included the itk crew to give real time feedback on R & D.
"We're so excited to finally launch itk in Walmart, a retailer that our audience knows for its convenience, quality, and affordability," says Co-Founder Brooklyn, who is a licensed aesthetician, offering an extra layer of personalized expertise to the line. "Together, we want to simplify skincare and help create habits for healthier skin. Life is complicated enough; skincare doesn't have to be."
"We hope that with itk we can help rewrite the average skincare routine, making it accessible price wise, and conceptually - we want our audience to understand what they're applying and why," says Bailey. "For the past two years we've relied on our audience to guide us in this journey in hopes of creating a skincare brand that is truly inclusive for all consumers. Skincare is a personal journey, and we've kept this at itk's core since the start!"
"Walmart is committed to expanding its assortment and bringing in new brands that will resonate with our customers," says Creighton Kiper, vice president, merchandising, beauty, Walmart U.S. "That is why we are so excited to welcome Brooklyn and Bailey's customer-inspired itk line to our growing aisle of high-quality skincare products at accessible prices."
The products retail from $6.97 - $14.97 and can be found in 3,800 Walmart stores nationally as well as online at www.walmart.com/itk. For more information, visit www.stayitk.com and follow the brand at @stayitk on Instagram.
Contact: Jillian Heft, 607-331-1835, jheft@behrmanpr.com
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JOHNSTOWN, Ohio - Ohio's largest-ever economic development project comes with a big employment challenge: how to find 7,000 construction workers in an already booming building environment when there's also a national shortage of people working in the trades.
At hand is the $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing operation near the state's capital, announced by Intel earlier this year. When the two factories, known as fabs, open in 2025, the facility will employ 3,000 people with an average salary of around $135,000. Before that happens, the 1,000-acre site must be leveled and the semiconductor factories built.
"This project reverberated nationwide," said Michael Engbert, an Ohio-based official with the Laborers' International Union of North America. "We don't field calls every day from members hundreds or thousands of miles away asking about transferring into Columbus, Ohio," he said. "It's because they know Intel is coming."
To win the project, Ohio offered Intel roughly $2 billion in incentives, including a 30-year tax break. Intel has outlined $150 million in educational funding aimed at growing the semiconductor industry regionally and nationally.
Construction is expected to accelerate following Congress' approval last month of a package boosting the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals. It includes more than $52 billion in grants and other incentives for the semiconductor industry as well as a 25% tax credit for those companies that invest in chip plants in the U.S.
For the central Ohio project, all 7,000 workers aren't required right away. They're also only a portion of what will be needed as the Intel project transforms hundreds of largely rural acres about 30 minutes east of Columbus.
Just six months after Intel revealed the Ohio operation, for example, Missouri-based VanTrust Real Estate announced it was building a 500-acre (200-hectare) business park next door to house Intel suppliers. The site's 5 million square feet (464,515 square meters) is equivalent to nearly nine football fields. Other projects for additional suppliers are expected.
California-based Intel will rely on lessons learned in building previous semiconductor sites nationally and globally to ensure enough construction workers, the company said in a statement.
"One of Intel's top reasons for choosing Ohio is access to the region's robust workforce," the company said. "It will not be without its challenges, but we are confident there is enough demand that these jobs will be filled."
Labor leaders and state officials acknowledge there's not currently a pool of 7,000 extra workers in central Ohio, where other current projects include a 28-story Hilton near downtown Columbus, a $2 billion addition to The Ohio State University's medical center, and a $365 million Amgen biomanufacturing plant not far from the Intel plant.
And that's not counting at least three new Google and Amazon data centers, plans for a new $200 million municipal courthouse south of downtown Columbus and solar array projects that could require nearly 6,000 construction jobs by themselves. Federal data shows about 45,000 home and commercial construction workers in central Ohio. That number increased by 1,800 from May 2021 to May 2022, meaning a future deficit given current and future demands.
"I don't know of a single commercial construction company that's not hiring," said Mary Tebeau, executive director of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, a construction industry trade association. Offsetting the imbalance are training programs, a push to encourage more high school students to enter the trades, and pure economics. Including overtime, pay for skilled tradespeople could hit $125,000 annually, said Dorsey Hager, executive secretary-treasurer of the Columbus Building Trades Council. Or as Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, the state's economic development point person, puts it, the Intel project is so big and lucrative it will create opportunities for people who didn't see construction jobs in their future.
"When you're willing to pay people more to do something, you will find the talent," he said. In addition to new and out-of-state workers, some will likely be pulled from the residential construction industry, thinning out an already short supply of homebuilders, said Ed Brady, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Home Builders Institute.
That creates a housing shortage risk that could slow the very type of economic development that Intel is sparking, said Ed Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders.
"How do you attract those business investments if you can't also provide additional housing available for the growth in the labor force?" he said.
Central Ohio is expected to reach 3 million residents by 2050, a rate that would require 11,000 to 14,000 housing units a year. That was before Intel was announced, said Jennifer Noll, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's associate director for community development. Meanwhile, the closest the region came to hitting that goal was in 2020 with 11,000 units.
"We know we've got some work to do as a region," Noll said.
Shortage or not, work is underway at and near the Intel site, where parades of trucks rumbled down country roads on a recent August morning as the beeping of multiple construction vehicles sounded in the distance.
It was just another day for pipe layer Taylor Purdy, who made his regular 30-minute drive from Bangs, Ohio, to his construction job helping widen a road running alongside the Intel plant.
Purdy, 28, spends his days in trenches helping position storm and sanitary sewers and waterlines. Overtime is plentiful as deadlines approach. The Intel construction work is in its earliest phases as earthmovers reshape the 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of former farm and residential land being transformed into an industrial site.
Purdy said he likes the job security of being involved on such a big project. He's also noticed that, unlike other jobs he has worked, he does not need to explain to people what he is up to.
"They all know what I'm talking about," he said.
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In honor of the 100th anniversary of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, American Airlines operated a flight out of Dallas with an all-Black, all-female crew.
From the pilots and flight attendants to cargo team members and aviation maintenance technicians, the women operated and took charge of every aspect of the flight from Dallas to Phoenix. The airline hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour last week to celebrate the anniversary of Coleman earning her pilot's license in 1921.
"She bravely broke down barriers within the world of aviation and paved the path for many to follow," the airline said in a news release.
To honor Coleman's legacy, her great-niece, Gigi Coleman, was hosted by American Airlines on the flight, according to the airline.
"I am grateful for American Airlines to give us this opportunity to highlight my great aunt's accomplishments in the field of aviation," Gigi said in a video posted by American Airlines.
The airlines said it is being intentional in its efforts to diversify the flight deck, as Black women have been "notably underrepresented in the aviation industry" — Black women currently represent less than 1% in the commercial airline industry.
Coleman, born in Atlanta, Texas, in 1892, got her international pilot's license in June 1921 by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, according to PBS.
Coleman used her influence in the following years to encourage other African Americans to fly — even refusing to perform air shows at locations that would not admit African Americans.
Coleman died on April 30, 1926, at age 34, preparing with another pilot for an air show that was to take place that day. At 3,500 feet, an unsecured wrench got caught in the control gears, causing the plane to crash, PBS reported. Coleman, who was not wearing a seatbelt, fell to her death.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-08-22/all-black-all-female-american-airlines-crew-flies-from-dallas-to-honor-bessie-coleman | 2022-08-22T15:14:50Z |
Adults-only water park in Texas sees boom in customers from outside the state
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – Adults looking for a day of fun in the sun without their kids have been traveling across the country to visit The Cove at Bear-X in Texas.
“This summer is drastically different because we’re actually getting people that are coming from all over the U.S., from out of state and not just from Austin and Dallas and Houston,” CEO Heath Phillips told KBTX.
The Cove has been a popular summer spot for locals for six seasons, but this year a viral post on social media attracted more out-of-town guests.
Phillips said a guest posted a video on TikTok in May about the park that had more than 2.5 million views.
“I opened my email up one Saturday and we had hundreds of reservation inquiries coming through and thousands of more followers on Instagram within a day,” Phillips said.
Phillips realized the words “adults only” really resonated with adults who are looking for a place to go and have fun without children or young teenagers.
“It’s a place where you’re an adult, but you get to go and experience fun again like when you were a kid,” Phillips said. “As we get older and become adults, you know responsibilities increase and life can be tough and our opportunities to have fun and experience joy slow down. So, we created a place where you can come to still have that fun.”
The park features a massive lazy river, VIP bungalow and cabana rentals, a proflow surfing machine, a wakeboard cable park, a swim-up bar, a pizza restaurant, yard games, and live music.
The unexpected spike in guests is also catching the attention of tourism officials in the area.
“It’s just tremendous for us, because when people come in, especially from out of town or out of state, not only are they going to that amenity, but they’re coming to our restaurants, they’re coming to our retailers and they’re staying overnight,” said Aubrey Nettles, Marketing Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at Visit College Station.
Phillips is looking to possibly expand the park at its current location and plans to meet with city officials to see how they can capitalize on the attention next summer.
The Cove’s final day for this season is Sunday, September 11.
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