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LyondellBasell Appoints Peter Vanacker as Chief Executive Officer

HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Vanacker, President and CEO of Neste Corporation, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vanacker succeeds Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel, who will retire from the Company on December 31, 2021, as previously announced.

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  • HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Vanacker, President and CEO of Neste Corporation, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Vanacker succeeds Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel, who will retire from the Company on December 31, 2021, as previously announced.
  • The Board also announced that Kenneth (Ken) Lane, executive vice president, Global Olefins & Polyolefins (O&P) for LyondellBasell, will serve as interim CEO upon Mr. Patel's retirement.
  • "I am thrilled to join LyondellBasell at such an exciting time for the Company," said Mr. Vanacker.

LyondellBasell Appoints Peter Vanacker as Chief Executive Officer

HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Vanacker, President and CEO of Neste Corporation, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vanacker succeeds Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel, who will retire from the Company on December 31, 2021, as previously announced.

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  • HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Vanacker, President and CEO of Neste Corporation, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Vanacker succeeds Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel, who will retire from the Company on December 31, 2021, as previously announced.
  • The Board also announced that Kenneth (Ken) Lane, executive vice president, Global Olefins & Polyolefins (O&P) for LyondellBasell, will serve as interim CEO upon Mr. Patel's retirement.
  • "I am thrilled to join LyondellBasell at such an exciting time for the Company," said Mr. Vanacker.

GeoWealth Appoints Jen Wing as Head of Asset Management, Yasmin Bilger as Independent Board Member

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Mercredi, décembre 8, 2021

GeoWealth , a modern turnkey asset management program (TAMP) built to support advisors, today announced the hiring of its new Head of Asset Management, Jen Wing .

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  • GeoWealth , a modern turnkey asset management program (TAMP) built to support advisors, today announced the hiring of its new Head of Asset Management, Jen Wing .
  • Wing joins GeoWealth after 13 years at J.P. Morgan and will lead GeoWealths asset management division, supported by the firms proprietary enterprise software platform.
  • GeoWealth has also added Yasmin Bilger to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director.
  • Jen and Yasmin are both incredibly talented rising stars in our industry, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the GeoWealth team.

Community and Regional Banks Embrace Digital Transformation by Selecting FIS

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Mercredi, décembre 8, 2021

As community and regional banks accelerate their digital transformation strategies, FIS (NYSE: FIS) continues to be a destination for innovative financial institutions looking for providers with a full financial suite of solutions.

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  • As community and regional banks accelerate their digital transformation strategies, FIS (NYSE: FIS) continues to be a destination for innovative financial institutions looking for providers with a full financial suite of solutions.
  • The ability to constantly benefit from rapidly advancing digital technology and modern user experiences were primary drivers behind these banks selection of FIS.
  • According to FIS most recent PACE Pulse survey, digital banking is more appealing to new regional or community bank customers than others 26% of respondents started a new relationship with a regional bank or community bank for digital banking services.
  • Community and regional banks are often at a disadvantage to their larger competitors who have more resources to build out their digital technology, but FIS gives these banks a new leg up, said Maria Schuld, Division Executive, Americas Banking Solutions at FIS.

FTI Consulting Survey Finds CEOs Gain Favor Among Investors and Employees by Addressing Major Societal Issues

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Mercredi, décembre 8, 2021

FTI Consultings Strategic Communications segment conducted surveys among a nationally representative sample of U.S. working professionals and institutional investors.

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  • FTI Consultings Strategic Communications segment conducted surveys among a nationally representative sample of U.S. working professionals and institutional investors.
  • Key findings from the survey include:
    Investors (82%) and professionals (75%) overwhelmingly agree that CEOs must take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Investors (92%) and professionals (77%) believe that what a CEO says about societal issues impacts their overall opinion of the company.
  • Taking on complex societal issues, demonstrating strong corporate purpose and values, and regularly communicating are now critical components of the CEOs job.

Southwestern Energy Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offers and Increase in Maximum Tender Amount

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Mercredi, décembre 8, 2021

The first coupon payment to the holders of the 2025 Notes at the higher interest rate was paid in January 2021.

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  • The first coupon payment to the holders of the 2025 Notes at the higher interest rate was paid in January 2021.
  • Because the increased Maximum Tender Amount is exceeded by the aggregate principal amount of 2025 Notes tendered in the Tender Offers, the Company will not purchase any tendered 2027 Notes.
  • Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offers.
  • Forward-looking statements relate to future events, including, but not limited to the Tender Offers and the related consent solicitation.

TeamViewer Authorization as CVE Numbering Authority Highlights Cybersecurity Leadership

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Mardi, décembre 7, 2021

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamViewer , a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, has been authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA).

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  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamViewer , a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, has been authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA).
  • CNAs are organizations responsible for the regular assignment of CVE IDs to vulnerabilities, and for creating and publishing information about the Vulnerability in the associated CVE Record.
  • Therefore, we are proud to contribute as a CVE Numbering Authority to the global effort in supporting cybersecurity professionals around the globe to understand and prioritize issues in a fast and coordinated manner," says Mike Eissele, Chief Technology Officer of TeamViewer.
  • The mission of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Mark Allen Smith Joins White Oak Commercial Finance as Managing Director in the Midwest

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Lundi, décembre 6, 2021

White Oak Commercial Finance ("White Oak"), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, is pleased to welcome Mark Allen Smith as Managing Director of Originations with responsibilities spanning the Midwest, Central United States and Canada.

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  • White Oak Commercial Finance ("White Oak"), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, is pleased to welcome Mark Allen Smith as Managing Director of Originations with responsibilities spanning the Midwest, Central United States and Canada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211206005125/en/
    Mark Allen Smith Joins White Oak Commercial Finance as Managing Director in the Midwest (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Smith has nearly 30 years of financial services experience with expertise in M&A, capital advisory and restructuring & special situations across an array of industries.
  • Before joining White Oak, he was a founder and managing partner at Sentinel Capital Advisors, served as a Managing Director for Hilco Global, and was the Head of Metals for Houlihan Lokey.
  • ABOUT WHITE OAK COMMERCIAL FINANCE, LLC
    White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (WOCF) is a global financial products and services company providing credit facilities to companies across the economy.

DGAP-News: Nordex SE: Nordex Group receives order for 300 MW in the USA

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Vendredi, décembre 3, 2021

The Nordex Group has secured an order for a total of approximately 300 MW for a wind project in the USA.

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  • The Nordex Group has secured an order for a total of approximately 300 MW for a wind project in the USA.
  • The Nordex Group will supply 67 N155/4.X turbines for the El Sauz wind farm located in Texas.
  • The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the turbines covering a period of 5 years.
  • JERA was created as comprehensive alliance of Tokyo Electric Power Group and the Chubu Electric Power Group.

DEKRA Approved To Conduct Tolling Certification By OmniAir

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Jeudi, décembre 2, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA has been recognized by OmniAir Consortium as an authorized test laboratory for tolling interoperability certification at its Sterling, Virginia facility.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA has been recognized by OmniAir Consortium as an authorized test laboratory for tolling interoperability certification at its Sterling, Virginia facility.
  • "DEKRA is the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory able to conduct third-party, independent certification testing across all of our product lines, including DSRC-V2X, C-V2X, and RFID Tolling," said Jason M. Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.
  • "After a rigorous audit, we are pleased to authorize their laboratory in Sterling, Virginia, providing market choice to OmniAir members as we expand our tolling certification program."
  • OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles.