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Vivodyne Appoints Julie O'Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
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Vivodyne , a pioneering biotech company that grows and tests on lab-grown human tissues to accelerate therapeutics discovery and development, today announced the appointment of Julie O'Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Vivodyne , a pioneering biotech company that grows and tests on lab-grown human tissues to accelerate therapeutics discovery and development, today announced the appointment of Julie O'Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer.
  • In her new role, Julie will oversee business operations, strategic planning, finance, people operations, and multisite expansion, driving the company's operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506648531/en/
    Prior to joining Vivodyne, Julie served in key leadership roles at Resilience and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • “Julie is leading essential functions at the intersection of people, finance, and business operations, and her exceptional leadership qualities have been constantly evident since joining.

EDWARD C. SWEENEY HONORED AT THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S ANNUAL EVENING OF DISCOVERY GALA

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala. The Gala was hosted by Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent, Humorist, and Creator of the podcast and book, Mobituaries, at Cipriani 42nd street in New York City. The annual event raised over two million dollars to support The Center's groundbreaking programs and services. An internationally-recognized research and innovation organization, The Center serves nearly 1,200 children and adults annually who have complex disabilities, medical frailties, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

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  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery ® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala .
  • During the Gala, Oscar-winner Robert De Niro remarked on his initial tour of The Center.
  • Edward Sweeney was honored for his dedication to The Center and the immeasurable difference he has made in so many lives.
  • "The Center for Discovery has flourished, reaching new heights of excellence and innovation in the field of disability services.

TruStage Enhances Zone Income Annuity Product with Greater Flexibility

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruStage™, an insurance, investment and technology provider, focused on making brighter financial futures accessible for all, today announced enhancements to its Zone Income Annuity underwritten by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company. The changes help allow TruStage to better meet modern client expectations for customized investment and income options.

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  • Clients will also be able to withdraw any amount up to the full lifetime income payment, to help accommodate individual income needs.
  • The new index offerings for TruStage's Zone Income annuity include the Dimensional US Small Cap Value Systematic Index and the Barclays Risk Balanced Index.
  • With these enhancements to our Zone Income annuity, investors will be better able to adapt the product to a variety of lifestyle considerations and income needs," said Dave Hanzlik, Vice President of Annuity & Retirement Solutions.
  • For more information on Zone Income or any of TruStage annuities, please contact the TruStage Annuities sales desk at 877.345.GROW (4769) or visit www.trustage.com/annuities .

Oppenheimer Expands Its Investment Banking Capabilities with the Hires of Dmitry Gladkov and Konstantin Derkatschew

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer Europe (Oppenheimer) — a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, the leading investment bank and wealth manager (NYSE: OPY) — announced today a further expansion of its European investment banking footprint with the addition of Dmitry Gladkov and Konstantin Derkatschew. Both will be based in London and serve as a Managing Director.

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  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer Europe (Oppenheimer) — a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, the leading investment bank and wealth manager (NYSE: OPY) — announced today a further expansion of its European investment banking footprint with the addition of Dmitry Gladkov and Konstantin Derkatschew.
  • Gladkov and Derkatschew come to the firm from Renaissance Capital and will jointly head the newly established Capital Markets Group focusing primarily on Emerging Europe and Central Asia regions.
  • "The addition of Dmitry and Konstantin will allow Oppenheimer to further its strategic expansion across advisory and capital markets in Emerging Europe and Central Asia," Lami said.
  • Derkatschew joins Oppenheimer with over 15 years of investment banking and capital markets experience.

ASPIRA OF NEW YORK 63RD CIRCLE OF ACHIEVERS GALA RAISES OVER 1 MILLION DOLLARS FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
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NEW YORK , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPIRA of New York hosted its annual Circle of Achiever's Gala at 583 Park Avenue on Thursday, May 2.

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  • NEW YORK , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPIRA of New York hosted its annual Circle of Achiever's Gala at 583 Park Avenue on Thursday, May 2.
  • Through their unwavering commitment, ASPIRA of New York awarded scholarships to 42 deserving students, empowering them to pursue their educational dreams and become future leaders in their respective fields.
  • They extend their deepest gratitude to their platinum sponsors, whose invaluable contributions made a profound impact on the lives of these students.
  • Each platinum sponsor funded two students who exemplified the core values of responsibility, innovation, engagement, thoughtfulness, and confidence in their leadership abilities.

Synopsys Enters Definitive Agreement to Sell its Software Integrity Business to Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake") and Francisco Partners, two global private equity firms, for the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction with a total value of up to $2.1 billion, including up to $475 million in cash payable upon Francisco Partners and Clearlake achieving a specified rate of return in connection with one or more liquidity transactions. Upon completion of the transaction, the business will emerge as a newly independent application security testing software provider.

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  • The existing Software Integrity Group management team is expected to lead the newly independent, privately held company after the transaction closes.
  • Synopsys is committed to a seamless transition for the Software Integrity Group team, customers, and partners.
  • "Clearlake and Francisco Partners have a strong track record of success investing in growing software platforms and are ideal partners to continue growing this business as an independent, world-class software security provider," said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys.
  • Synopsys' Software Integrity Group provides integrated software solutions that transform the way development teams build and deliver software, accelerating innovation while addressing business risk.

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.

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  • 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.

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

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  • 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.

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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.
  • 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".