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Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Sam Ullrich Vice President of Investor Relations

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company," "CDI") announced today that Sam Ullrich has been named Vice President of Investor Relations for the Company.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company," "CDI") announced today that Sam Ullrich has been named Vice President of Investor Relations for the Company.
In this role, Ullrich will be responsible for all aspects of investor relations and work closely with current and prospective shareholders and analysts.
He will report to Marcia Dall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for CDI.
Prior to joining CDI, Ullrich was the Director, Commercial and Financial Planning, for Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation (“KFC”), a YUM!

CrossCountry Consulting Appoints National Government Contracting Industry Leader

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024

CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, today announced that Laura Adams has been appointed Partner in the Accounting Advisory practice as the national Government Contracting Industry Lead to support clients in the aerospace, defense, and government contracting industries.

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CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, today announced that Laura Adams has been appointed Partner in the Accounting Advisory practice as the national Government Contracting Industry Lead to support clients in the aerospace, defense, and government contracting industries.
Her broad knowledge in finance and business will bring new depth to CrossCountry’s industry capabilities and will accelerate the growth of its national client base.
“Complying with government contracts while still prioritizing operational efficiency can be a difficult balance for finance, risk, and security executives.
Laura’s deep experience working in multiple functions across the Office of the CFO translates to valuable perspectives and a unique ability to serve our current and future clients in the government contracting industry,” said Erik Linn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at CrossCountry Consulting.

More Canadian companies experimenting with AI in financial reporting than their global peers, but lag in implementation

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

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"The future of financial reporting is here and it's important to embrace it to enable the higher level of insights and transparency that companies and investors expect."

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"The future of financial reporting is here and it's important to embrace it to enable the higher level of insights and transparency that companies and investors expect."
While more Canadian companies are piloting the use of AI in financial reporting to test and learn, fewer have taken the step to implement the technology.
Although Generative AI is a relative newcomer, the survey finds Canadian companies are hurrying to implement it in financial reporting.
In the future, companies expect their auditors to play a much more important role in evaluating their use of AI in financial reporting.

Incognia Presents the Next-Generation Identity Signal for Preventing Promo Abuse and Combating Fraud at Two Premier Industry Events This Month

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

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SAN JOSÉ, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Incognia, the innovator in location identity solutions, announces it will be attending key industry events in May. The company will exhibit at Food on Demand on May 8-May 10 in Las Vegas and it will be one of the presenting sponsors of the Marketplace Risk Management Conference (MRMC) on May 14-16 in San Francisco.

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SAN JOSÉ, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Incognia , the innovator in location identity solutions, announces it will be attending key industry events in May.
The online food delivery industry in the United States [generated approximately $287.5 billion, with approximately 44 million people reporting they used at least one food delivery app last year.
With that growing popularity comes the increase in bad actors and fraud committed on both the consumer and courier apps.
The session will discuss deepfakes, app cloners, emulators, virtualizers, image injection, and their impacts on fraud techniques such as fake accounts, voucher abuse, refund abuse, and identity fraud.

DAVID MONDRUS JOINS WHITE MOUNTAINS PARTNERS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINANCIAL OPERATING PARTNER

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- White Mountains Partners, a White Mountains operating company, announced today that David Mondrus has joined its founding team as Chief Financial Officer and Financial Operating Partner.

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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- White Mountains Partners, a White Mountains operating company, announced today that David Mondrus has joined its founding team as Chief Financial Officer and Financial Operating Partner.
Prior to joining White Mountains Partners, David was a Finance Director at The Riverside Company, a private equity firm focused on acquiring growing companies in the lower middle market.
John J. Daly, White Mountains Partners' CEO and Managing Partner, said, "We are excited to welcome David to our growing team.
White Mountains Partners is a wholly-owned business unit of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) and provides first institutional capital to family, founder, and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the essential services, light industrial and specialty consumer sectors.

U-Haul Acquires 3rd Self-Storage Center in Decatur to Meet Demand

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024

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DECATUR, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has acquired the former Assured Storage® property at 2214 Beltline Road SW in Decatur to better meet the self-storage needs of Morgan County.

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DECATUR, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® has acquired the former Assured Storage® property at 2214 Beltline Road SW in Decatur to better meet the self-storage needs of Morgan County.
It is operated remotely by parent store U-Haul at Beltline at 2002 Beltline Road SW, less than one mile away.
U-Haul Storage of Decatur sits on nearly two acres and features 246 self-storage units with high-end security features at affordable price points.
"We're grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the families of Decatur," said Brad Weston, U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama president.

Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024

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Net income attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. was $1.138 billion ($3.12 per Common share) for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $1.462 billion ($3.93 per Common share) for the first quarter of 2023.

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Net income attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. was $1.138 billion ($3.12 per Common share) for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $1.462 billion ($3.93 per Common share) for the first quarter of 2023.
PGIM, the Company’s global investment management business, reported adjusted operating income of $169 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $151 million in the year-ago quarter.
Businesses reported adjusted operating income of $839 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $760 million in the year-ago quarter.
Reported adjusted operating income of $441 million in the current quarter, compared to $396 million in the year-ago quarter.

AXCELIS WINS THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS 2023 SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

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BEVERLY, Mass., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2023 Supplier Excellence Award. The annual award honors companies whose dedication and commitment in supplying products and services meet TI's high standards for excellence. Recipients are an elite group of suppliers chosen for their exemplary performance in the areas of Cost, Environmental & Social Responsibility, Technology, Responsiveness, Assurance of Supply, and Quality.

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BEVERLY, Mass., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2023 Supplier Excellence Award.
The annual award honors companies whose dedication and commitment in supplying products and services meet TI's high standards for excellence.
"It is a tremendous honor for Axcelis to once again receive the Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments," said Russell Low, Axcelis' President and Chief Executive Officer.
"This is the fifth time Axcelis has received this prestigious award over the last 11 years and is a testament to our dedication to customer collaboration and success, and our commitment to a strong partnership with Texas Instruments.

Hitachi Vantara Unveils Inaugural Sustainability Report, Reinforcing Key Sustainability Credentials and Commitments

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced its inaugural Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's commitment to making sustainability a key foundation of its market-leading data infrastructure portfolio and demonstrating its ongoing dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The report outlines the company's past and present initiatives, as well as the steps it is taking towards future sustainability innovation and operational excellence, underscoring Hitachi Vantara's commitment to driving positive change.

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Importantly, the report highlights the sustainability innovation, including CO2 reduction technology, that has been built into Hitachi Vantara's storage infrastructure portfolio for years.
The company has also set ambitious time-bound goals to enhance its ESG performance, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to sustainability leadership.
Sheila Rohra, CEO of Hitachi Vantara, emphasized, "Sustainability is not just a buzzword at Hitachi Vantara.
Hitachi Vantara has already been working with customers around the world to help them improve the efficiency and sustainability of their products, services, and operations.

Covered California Collaborates with Google Public Sector to Accelerate and Simplify Health Insurance Enrollment Using AI

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS -- Covered California, California's health insurance marketplace, announced today that it is leveraging Google Cloud's AI solutions to help streamline the organization's efforts to provide California residents with affordable, quality health insurance.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS -- Covered California , California's health insurance marketplace, announced today that it is leveraging Google Cloud's AI solutions to help streamline the organization's efforts to provide California residents with affordable, quality health insurance.
Once the solution is live in June, residents will be able to securely upload their documents through the Covered California online application and receive instant verification status, simplifying access to health insurance.
In 2013, 17.2 percent of the state's 39 million residents lacked access to basic health insurance.
Covered California launched a pilot program in 2023, with Google Cloud and Deloitte, to test the viability of Document AI.