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Crown Castle Highlights Actions Underway to Create Stronger and More Valuable Company

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”) scheduled for May 22, 2024. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 28, 2024 are entitled to vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • In connection with the filing of the definitive proxy statement, Crown Castle is mailing a letter to the Company’s shareholders.
  • The full text of the letter being mailed to shareholders follows:
    The Crown Castle Board of Directors and management team are taking decisive action to create a stronger and more valuable company.
  • Crown Castle today is a vastly different company from the one that Mr. Miller left 22 years ago.
  • PROTECT THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT IN CROWN CASTLE:
    The Crown Castle Board is taking decisive actions to improve the Company’s business and drive value for shareholders.

Optimum Unveils New Brand Platform and Marketing Campaign With Focus on Its Local Communities and Customers

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/
    The creative platform, “Where local is big time,” highlights Optimum’s hyperlocal focus matched with its big-tech capabilities, exemplifying the company’s commitment to delivering advanced connectivity solutions powered by a world-class network with a focus on meeting the unique needs of its local customers and communities.
  • Every activation is anchored in reaching customers where they are – in the communities where they live and work – and will be seen in markets across Optimum’s 21-state footprint.
  • Key updates include:
    Introduction of a new regional operations model with local senior leadership teams embedded directly in the company’s regions to meet the unique needs of local communities.
  • Advanced suite of connectivity products and offerings, notably Optimum Fiber, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Stream, and Optimum Complete, a line of Internet + Mobile bundles that offer significant savings to customers.

MEO and iBASIS Expand Global Partnership in Voice & Mobile Services

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024
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iBASIS , the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO , the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partner for international Voice and Mobile services.

Key Points: 
  • iBASIS , the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO , the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partner for international Voice and Mobile services.
  • The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile services.
  • iBASIS will also enhance its global connectivity by opening an IPX Point of Presence (PoP) in MEO’s newly established Linda-a-Velha (LdV) data center.
  • We aim to continue our growth momentum to provide fast and reliable services to millions of roamers.”
    “We are absolutely delighted to renew the partnership we started with MEO many years ago.

Altice USA Expands Financial Leadership Team with Appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller

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Lundi, mars 11, 2024
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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.

Key Points: 
  • Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • John Lombana will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, tax, revenue assurance, and financial system administration functions.
  • “As Altice USA and Optimum continue on our path to become the connectivity provider of choice in every community we serve, we are pleased to expand our finance leadership team with the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller,” said Altice USA Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • Prior to that, he worked as VP of financial and strategic planning at Cablevision for seven years.

VCTI Announces Appointment of Pragash Pillai to Board of Directors

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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SOMERSET, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI, the broadband and network technology experts, today announced the appointment of visionary executive Pragash Pillai to the company's Board of Directors. Pillai is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023 and most recently served as CTIO at Altice USA. Before Altice, he was Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering at Cablevision Systems. He joined Cablevision after the successful sale of Bresnan Communications to Cablevision for $1.36B. He brings extensive experience in the broadband sector, with a deep understanding of market forces and the need to plan strategically to capture opportunity. VCTI will benefit from his extensive experience operationalizing and improving efficiencies around the deployment of new technologies across large, dispersed networks.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced the appointment of visionary executive Pragash Pillai to the company's Board of Directors.
  • Pillai is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023 and most recently served as CTIO at Altice USA .
  • VCTI will benefit from his extensive experience operationalizing and improving efficiencies around the deployment of new technologies across large, dispersed networks.
  • We are thrilled to have Pragash as part of our team as we deliver new solutions and approaches to the market."

Optimum Selects Publicis O1 As Agency of Record

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Vendredi, mars 1, 2024
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Following a competitive review, Optimum, a brand of Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS), announced today it has selected New York-based O1, a Publicis Power of One solution, as its Creative, Media, PR and Production agency of record (AOR), effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Following a competitive review, Optimum, a brand of Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS), announced today it has selected New York-based O1, a Publicis Power of One solution, as its Creative, Media, PR and Production agency of record (AOR), effective immediately.
  • O1 was created as a dedicated team specifically for Optimum and is powered by a collective of Publicis Groupe agencies.
  • “As we look to engage with our customers in new and dynamic ways, we are thrilled to bring the unmatched tenacity, creativity, and partnership of O1 to Optimum,” said Jennifer Garrett, Chief Marketing Officer at Optimum.
  • “O1 has matched the best expertise – and experts – at Publicis Groupe to partner with Optimum in creating the next chapter for the brand through a fully integrated team driving awareness and acquisition nationally and locally.”

Barclays appoints Na Wei as Global Head of Leveraged Finance

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Mardi, février 6, 2024
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Barclays today announces the appointment of Na Wei as Global Head of Leveraged Finance, reporting to Travis Barnes and Tom Johnson, Global Co-Heads of Capital Markets at Barclays.

Key Points: 
  • Barclays today announces the appointment of Na Wei as Global Head of Leveraged Finance, reporting to Travis Barnes and Tom Johnson, Global Co-Heads of Capital Markets at Barclays.
  • Under Ms. Wei’s leadership of Barclays’ Leveraged Finance business in EMEA the firm achieved a top three ranking in 2023 according to Dealogic data, up from number seven in 2022.
  • Ms. Wei has also been instrumental in materially increasing Barclays’ market share with the firm’s top twenty Financial Sponsors clients.
  • Barclays has a strong Leveraged Finance franchise, with a year to date global ranking of number three according to Dealogic data.

MSG ENTERTAINMENT NAMES MICHAEL GRAU EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

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Lundi, février 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") today announced that Michael Grau, a seasoned leader with nearly 40 years of experience, will join the company on February 12 as Executive Vice President, Finance. Following a transition period, Mr. Grau will also assume the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer on April 1.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") today announced that Michael Grau, a seasoned leader with nearly 40 years of experience, will join the company on February 12 as Executive Vice President, Finance.
  • In this role, Mr. Grau will work closely with MSG Entertainment's executive management team to support the long-term direction of the Company.
  • Mr. Grau will report to MSG Entertainment's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Michael to MSG Entertainment in this important role," said Mr. Dolan.

Altice USA to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results

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Vendredi, janvier 19, 2024
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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
  • ET to discuss financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Click here for a company-compiled summary of the consensus estimates for Altice USA results.
  • The presentation for the conference call will be made available prior to the call on the company’s investor relations website: https://investors.alticeusa.com .

VCTI Sees 34 Percent Growth During Second Half of 2023

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Mercredi, janvier 24, 2024
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SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI, the broadband and network technology experts, today announced a 34 percent increase in customer base during the second half of 2023. The growth was driven by interest in the company's Broadband Investment Optimization (BIO) offering, and VCTI's new AI-powered tool to assess aerial deployment viability, Pole IQ™. Given service providers' continued focus on broadband expansion in the BEAD era, VCTI's suite of automated intelligence solutions and services help customers make better, more accurate investment decisions earlier in the planning process without reliance on sending teams out into the field. This enables service providers to expand their networks to serve more people at lower cost, with greater speed, intelligence, and accuracy.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced a 34 percent increase in customer base during the second half of 2023.
  • The growth was driven by interest in the company's Broadband Investment Optimization (BIO) offering, and VCTI's new AI-powered tool to assess aerial deployment viability, Pole IQ™.
  • This enables service providers to expand their networks to serve more people at lower cost, with greater speed, intelligence, and accuracy.
  • To meet customer needs in this period of growth, VCTI also expanded its team by 30 percent in 2023, adding critical roles in operations, research and development, and sales.