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Heritage Global Valuations Appoints Gina Griffin as Senior Vice President

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Giovedì, Novembre 2, 2023

Heritage Global Valuations (“HGV”), a division of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL), a leading appraisal and liquidation firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Griffin as Senior Vice President.

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  • Heritage Global Valuations (“HGV”), a division of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL), a leading appraisal and liquidation firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Griffin as Senior Vice President.
  • Griffin’s appointment comes at a significant time for Heritage Global Valuations, as the company continues to expand its services and footprint in the industry.
  • "I am excited to join Heritage Global Valuations and contribute to the company’s ongoing success," said Griffin.
  • Heritage Global Valuations (“HGV") is a division of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL).

Muscular Dystrophy Association-Supported Drug AGAMREE® (vamorolone) Approved for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by the FDA

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Giovedì, Ottobre 26, 2023

New York, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of AGAMREE® (vamorolone), a structurally unique steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat children and adolescents living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

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  • New York, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of AGAMREE® (vamorolone), a structurally unique steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat children and adolescents living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
  • This multi-functional drug shows potent inhibition of pro-inflammatory NFkB pathways via high-affinity binding to the glucocorticoid receptor, high-affinity antagonism for the mineralocorticoid receptor, and membrane stabilization properties.
  • This novel therapy, supported in part by MDA Venture Philanthropy, demonstrates similar efficacy to traditional corticosteroids with reduced negative downstream impacts or side effects.
  • “My son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and he was the first person dosed with vamorolone right before his 7th birthday.

Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Special Situations Have Agreed to Acquire a Pool of Rolls-Royce Spare Engines

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) and Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) today announced they have agreed to acquire 17 new technology Rolls-Royce Engines, including Trent XWB-84s, Trent XWB-97s, Trent 1000s, and Trent 7000s.

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) and Bain Capital Special Situations (“Bain Capital”) today announced they have agreed to acquire 17 new technology Rolls-Royce Engines, including Trent XWB-84s, Trent XWB-97s, Trent 1000s, and Trent 7000s.
  • The engines will be owned by a newly formed standalone entity and used as spares by the Rolls-Royce global customer base.
  • This transaction further demonstrates Griffin and Bain Capital’s ability to provide bespoke solutions to airlines, original equipment manufacturers, and others across the industry.
  • Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP acted as legal advisors to Griffin and Bain Capital, while Milbank LLP acted as legal advisors to the Lenders.

Vision Innovation Partners Names Chris Moore as CEO

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 25, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Innovation Partners ("VIP"), a leading Mid-Atlantic eye care platform with nearly 70 locations, today announced the promotion of existing board member and current President, Chris Moore, to Chief Executive Officer, as part of a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Innovation Partners ("VIP"), a leading Mid-Atlantic eye care platform with nearly 70 locations, today announced the promotion of existing board member and current President, Chris Moore, to Chief Executive Officer, as part of a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company.
  • Former CEO and founder Mike Dunn is now serving as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Vice Chairman of the Board.
  • "We are delighted for Chris to become VIP's new CEO," said Kevin Blank, Operating Partner in Gryphon's Healthcare Group.
  • Mr. Moore is a longtime senior executive and has decades of experience in the vision industry.

South Carolina Independence Party Merges With National Forward Party

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the South Carolina Independence Party and the Forward Party stood shoulder to shoulder in Charleston on Wednesday to announce they were merging to broaden the political choices available to South Carolina voters.

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  • The New Party, Operating under the Forward Name, Will Restore Trust in the Electoral Process with a Focus on Local Elections, Systemic Election Changes, and Candidate Quality
    CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of the South Carolina Independence Party and the Forward Party stood shoulder to shoulder in Charleston on Wednesday to announce they were merging to broaden the political choices available to South Carolina voters.
  • Wayne Griffin, chair of the SC Independence Party, and Clint Eisenhauer, who leads the Forward Party of South Carolina, made the announcement alongside Christine Todd Whitman, two-term former Governor of NJ, former EPA Administrator, and co-founder of the national Forward Party.
  • "This merger is natural because of the values the Independence Party and Forward share.
  • Forward Party candidates are accountable to the voters, and they will focus on solutions, not partisan fighting, in order to serve their constituents better.

Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Portable Chemical Detector Designed for Rapid Narcotics Analysis

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Martedì, Ottobre 3, 2023

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the release of the revolutionary Griffin™ G510x portable chemical detector, specifically designed to analyze and identify explosives and narcotics, including fentanyl, during field operations.

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  • Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the release of the revolutionary Griffin™ G510x portable chemical detector, specifically designed to analyze and identify explosives and narcotics, including fentanyl, during field operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003247566/en/
    Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced a new portable chemical detector designed for rapid drug analysis.
  • Modifications on the new G510x enable operators to identify trace amounts of narcotics in complex mixtures that are now the norm.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot, allow Teledyne FLIR and third-party chemists to provide real-time analysis to confirm or deny chemicals of interest via end-to-end encrypted connection.

Gryphon Digital Mining to Present at the LD Micro Main Event XVI

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Lunedì, Ottobre 2, 2023

Presentation on Tuesday, October 3rd at 10:30 am PT

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  • I am honored to host our close friends and allies for our 'Sweet Sixteen' installment of the Main Event," stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD Micro.
  • Rob Chang, CEO and Director of Gryphon, noted: "I am eager to present at the LD Micro Main Event.
  • This conference serves as a great platform to share the exciting updates and notable progress Gryphon Digital Mining has achieved.
  • The 2023 LD Micro Main Event XVI will run from October 3rd to the 5th at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles.

Gryphon Investors Establishes New Platform for Industrial Temperature Management

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Lunedì, Settembre 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has established Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions ("TTDS"), a platform for the distribution of industrial temperature management and related products.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has established Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions ("TTDS"), a platform for the distribution of industrial temperature management and related products.
  • Simultaneously, TTDS has completed the acquisition of Big Chief Inc. ("BC" or the "Company"), a leading independent distributor of electric process heating and temperature control products for the industrial market.
  • This represents the fifth platform deal closed by Gryphon's Heritage Fund, the firm's small-cap fund strategy.
  • Former Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Howe has been named BC's President, while former BC President Terry Howe will join TTDS' board of managers.

Home Nurse Inc Announces Georgia Structured Family Caregiving Medicaid Program

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Domenica, Settembre 17, 2023

Griffin, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2023) - Home Nurse Inc has announced its Structured Family Caregiving Program for primary family caregivers in Georgia.

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  • Griffin, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2023) - Home Nurse Inc has announced its Structured Family Caregiving Program for primary family caregivers in Georgia.
  • The newly announced Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) Program is intended for individuals caring for an elderly or disabled family member at home.
  • Family members will qualify for care in the SFC Program if they require assistance with the aforementioned daily activities.
  • Additionally, they must be eligible for Georgia Medicaid and participate in the CCSP or SOURCE waiver program for the applicant to receive financial compensation.

Local Government IT Veteran Patrick Griffin Returns to SDI Presence

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Giovedì, Settembre 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence LLC (SDI), a managed services provider (MSP) and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with Corporate Plus designation from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), announces the return of Patrick Griffin as the Managing Director of SLED-West Advisory and Consulting Services. In his role, Griffin will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the advisory and consulting practice, including client relations, customer satisfaction, business expansion strategies, and more.

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  • Having previously served in leadership roles within SDI Presence, his return plays a strategic role in the firm's growth in the public sector.
  • "We look forward to welcoming back Pat to the SDI Presence team," said Terry Hackelman, Senior Vice President of SLED-West.
  • Undoubtedly, his leadership will play a pivotal role in further establishing SDI Presence as a leader in the local government advisory and consulting space."
  • His dedication to leveraging technology to address the unique challenges faced by local government agencies and educational institutions will enhance SDI Presence's impact in the region.