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CANADIAN SSA BONDS CLASS ACTION: Did You, Directly or Through an Intermediary or Investment Fund, Purchase a Supranational, Sovereign, Sub-Sovereign, Government, Quasi-Governmental or Agency Bond Between January 2005 and December 31, 2015?

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Samstag, Mai 4, 2024
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The Defendants do not admit any wrongdoing or liability and disagree with the allegations in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • The Defendants do not admit any wrongdoing or liability and disagree with the allegations in the lawsuit.
  • An "SSA Bond Transaction" is any purchase, sale, trade, assignment, novation, unwind, termination, or other exercise of rights or options with respect to any SSA Bond.
  • In exchange, the claims raised in the class action against the Settling Defendants and their related entities will be released.
  • Under the proposed administration protocol, Settlement Class Members with total SSA Bond Transactions of CAD $10,000,000 or greater will be eligible for compensation.

Uniti to Merge with Windstream Creating Premier Insurgent Fiber Provider

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Windstream Holdings II, LLC (“Windstream”). Under the terms of the agreement, which have been unanimously approved by both companies’ Board of Directors, upon closing, Uniti shareholders will hold approximately 62% of the outstanding common equity of the combined company and Windstream shareholders will hold approximately 38% of the outstanding common equity.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Windstream Holdings II, LLC (“Windstream”).
  • The demand for fiber broadband has never been greater, and Uniti is now expanding its reach into FTTH with an attractive scaled platform.
  • The combination of Uniti and Windstream also removes several dis-synergies that exist in the current landlord/tenant relationship and greatly enhances Uniti’s optionality for strategic initiatives.
  • Uniti expects to fund the $425 million of cash consideration to shareholders of Windstream from operations, revolver borrowings and/or future capital markets transactions.

Visa to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Senior, Barclays, Bank, Conference

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.

Key Points: 
  • Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.
  • On Tuesday, May 21, Jack Forestell, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference.
  • The discussion will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and last for approximately 30 minutes.
  • The discussion will begin at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time and last for approximately 30 minutes.

Games Global Announces Launch of IPO

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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Games Global Limited (“Games Global”), a leading developer, distributor and marketer of innovative online, casino-style gaming (“iGaming”) content and integrated business-to-business solutions to iGaming operators, announced today that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 14,500,000 ordinary shares.

Key Points: 
  • Games Global Limited (“Games Global”), a leading developer, distributor and marketer of innovative online, casino-style gaming (“iGaming”) content and integrated business-to-business solutions to iGaming operators, announced today that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 14,500,000 ordinary shares.
  • The offering consists of 6,000,000 ordinary shares offered by Games Global and 8,500,000 ordinary shares to be sold by Games Global’s existing shareholder (the “Selling Shareholder”).
  • Games Global will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Shareholder.
  • Games Global has applied to list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GGL".

WEX to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced that it will present at the following upcoming investor conferences:

Key Points: 
  • WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced that it will present at the following upcoming investor conferences:
    On Wednesday, May 15, WEX’s Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations, Steve Elder, will present at the Barclays Emerging Payments and FinTech Forum at approximately 4:10 PM ET.
  • A webcast of the presentation will be available live on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, http://ir.wexinc.com , or through the following address: https://cc.webcasts.com/barc002/051524a_js/?entity=8_4SYYBJF .
  • On Tuesday, May 21, WEX’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Smith, will present at the JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference at approximately 5:05 PM ET.
  • A webcast of the presentation will be available live on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, http://ir.wexinc.com , or through the following address: https://jpmorgan.metameetings.net/events/tmc24/sessions/51258-wex-inc/we... .

TARAJI P. HENSON, TASHA SMITH, METHOD MAN, MARSAI MARTIN, LARENZ TATE, ANGIE MARTINEZ AND MORE JOIN MARY J. BLIGE FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL STRENGTH OF A WOMAN SUMMIT ON SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT THE GLASSHOUSE IN NEW YORK CITY

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mary J. Blige, PEPSI®, Live Nation Urban and MVD Inc. announce the talent, official sponsors and exclusive experiences offered at the third annual Strength of a Woman Summit, being held Saturday, May 11th at The Glasshouse in New York City. This year's event will be co-hosted by comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious and award-winning on-air talent, journalist and podcaster, Gia Peppers. The event is free for everyone who completes the registration form HERE.

Key Points: 
  • The Strength Of A Woman Summit is free for attendees, due to the tremendous support of its official sponsors Mielle Organics, Verizon Business, Starz, and ASCAP.
  • Additional Sponsored Activations and Experience Offerings Include:
    The panels are only one star-studded component of the Summit.
  • Moderator: Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times Best Selling Author, Peloton
    influential male voices who will share their love of Black women.
  • Don't miss your chance to hear firsthand from the men who recognize and appreciate the strength, beauty, and magic of Black women.

Barclays Awards $255,000 to Small Businesses in Its Fourth Annual 'Small Business Big Wins' Promotion

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced Diversability LLC as the winner of its fourth annual "Small Business Big Wins" promotion and the recipient of the $60,000 grand prize. Dedicated to increasing the visibility of disabled people, the New York, NY-based small business received the most nationwide votes – edging out nine other strong finalists – that determined which US-based small business would receive the much-needed financial boost.

Key Points: 
  • "This year, we continued to be amazed at the many inspiring stories from businesses across the country," said Angelo Disperati, Director of US Branded and Business Cards at Barclays.
  • Through essays and photos, these thousands of small businesses across the country shared how their business is adjusting to the current economy.
  • "Winning the Small Business Big Wins contest has validated that our work and community matter.
  • The contest is sponsored by the Barclays Business Card team, which supports business owners with its broad range of credit cards that offer business owners rewards for dollars spent on their business needs.

Bitsight Appoints Proven Global Leaders from Tenable and Ernst & Young to its Executive Team

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Montag, April 29, 2024
Organization, ISS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Risk, EY, RiskMetrics, Tenable, Institutional Shareholder Services, HPE, Barclays, Shearman, Knowledge, Risk management, IPO, Acquisition, Ernst & Young, Growth, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Management

BOSTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitsight, the leader in cyber risk management, today announced the appointment of Lou Serlenga as the company's new Chief Revenue Officer and Rob Dinning as Chief Legal Officer. Together, Serlenga and Dinning bring a wealth of leadership experience at high-growth technology organizations and their most sophisticated clients to help guide the organization through its next phase of growth. 

Key Points: 
  • Serlenga joins Bitsight with a proven track record of driving significant customer value and revenue growth for global cybersecurity and technology firms.
  • In addition to senior leadership roles at Tenable and Nile, his experience includes more than a decade at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
  • Dinning comes to Bitsight with extensive global legal experience as a commercial lawyer at Freshfields and Shearman & Sterling, and as an executive at top-tier firms, including Ernst & Young (EY), Barclays Bank, RiskMetrics Group, and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).
  • For additional information about Bitsight and its leadership team, please visit www.Bitsight.com .

Brookfield Reinsurance Completes Acquisition of AEL

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance (NYSE, TSX: BNRE, BNRE.A) and American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL) (“AEL”) today announced the completion of Brookfield Reinsurance’s acquisition of AEL in a cash and stock transaction valued at $56.50 per AEL share.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance (NYSE, TSX: BNRE, BNRE.A) and American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL) (“AEL”) today announced the completion of Brookfield Reinsurance’s acquisition of AEL in a cash and stock transaction valued at $56.50 per AEL share.
  • Jon Bayer, Managing Partner at Brookfield Reinsurance said, “We are excited to welcome AEL to our organization as we continue to grow, diversify and scale our retirement services capabilities.
  • Barclays served as lead financial advisor to Brookfield Reinsurance and BMO Capital Markets also acted as an advisor to Brookfield Reinsurance on this transaction.
  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP served as legal advisor to Brookfield Reinsurance and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served as Brookfield Reinsurance’s insurance legal counsel.

Marex Group plc Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marex Group plc (“Marex”), the diversified global financial services platform, today announces the pricing of its initial public offering (the “IPO”), at $19.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marex Group plc (“Marex”), the diversified global financial services platform, today announces the pricing of its initial public offering (the “IPO”), at $19.00 per share.
  • Marex will not receive any proceeds from any sale of shares by the Selling Shareholders.
  • Citigroup, UBS Investment Bank, Piper Sandler and HSBC are acting as bookrunners for the proposed offering.
  • Drexel Hamilton and Loop Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.