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1st Security Bank Announces the Promotions of Kelli Nielsen and Donn Costa Effective May 1st, 2024

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Venerdì, Maggio 24, 2024
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security” or “Bank”) announced today the promotions of Kelli Nielsen and Donn Costa to the positions of EVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer and EVP, Chief Home Lending Officer, respectively.

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  • MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security” or “Bank”) announced today the promotions of Kelli Nielsen and Donn Costa to the positions of EVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer and EVP, Chief Home Lending Officer, respectively.
  • 1st Security Bank Chief Executive Officer, Joe Adams, announced the promotions at an all-employee meeting on Friday, May 17th.
  • During the announcement, Adams said, “Kelli and Donn have shown tremendous leadership in their departments, helping to innovate how we attract and retain our customers.
  • He joined 1st Security in 2011, after having worked as Executive Vice President of Sterling Savings Bank following its merger with Golf Savings Bank in 2009.

Long-Term Shareholders of Western Digital, Shift4 Payments, Walgreens, and The Beauty Health Company Alert: Johnson Fistel, LLP Encourages Investors to Submit Their Information Below

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
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Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Western Digital Corporation against certain of its officers and directors.

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  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Western Digital Corporation against certain of its officers and directors.
  • A recent prospective class action was filed citing breach of contract, fraudulent and unfair business practices, and many other claims.
  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Shift4 Payments against certain of its officers and directors.
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    Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN) against certain of its officers and directors.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Sells Shares of Cencora for $400 Million of Proceeds

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Mercoledì, Maggio 22, 2024
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold shares of Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) pursuant to a share repurchase by Cencora in the amount of approximately $400 million.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold shares of Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) pursuant to a share repurchase by Cencora in the amount of approximately $400 million.
  • With the transaction, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s ownership of Cencora’s common stock has decreased from approximately 13 percent to approximately 12 percent.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance remains fully committed to the strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with Cencora, which has been a strong and trusted partner since 2013.
  • Chief Operating Officer, International of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Ornella Barra, will continue to serve on Cencora’s Board of Directors.

Cemex Tops Industry in 2024 Climate and Energy Benchmark

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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Cemex has been recognized as the industry’s top-scoring company in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s 2024 Climate and Energy Benchmark.

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  • Cemex has been recognized as the industry’s top-scoring company in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s 2024 Climate and Energy Benchmark.
  • This recognition demonstrates Cemex’s commitment to transitioning to a lower-carbon cement industry, with the aim of becoming a net-zero CO2 company by 2050.
  • Cemex achieved the highest score in the overall cement ranking after the WBA assessed the company’s climate performance using industry specific Accelerate Climate Transition (ACT) methodologies, as well as social and just transition indicators.
  • “We are proud to achieve the highest score in the 2024 Climate and Energy Benchmark ranking, demonstrating Cemex’s leadership in climate action and social impact,” said Fernando A. González, CEO of Cemex.

AGCO Requires Ontario Gaming Operators to Stop Offering WBA Bets Due to Integrity Concerns

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024
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TORONTO, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all Ontario-registered sportsbook operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all Ontario-registered sportsbook operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, effective immediately.
  • Following an intensive review that included outreach to the WBA, Ontario-registered gaming operators, independent integrity monitors, and regulators in other jurisdictions, the AGCO has concluded that bets related to WBA events do not currently meet the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming.
  • The AGCO requires all Ontario-registered gaming operators to ensure the sport betting products they offer are on events that are effectively supervised by a sport governing body.
  • In December 2022, the AGCO required gaming operators to stop offering bets on UFC events for similar issues related to insider betting safeguards.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
  • The dividend is payable on June 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2024.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., have paid a dividend in 366 straight quarters (91 years).

DoorDash and Walgreens Launch Unprecedented Access for SNAP Customers

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
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DoorDash is the first platform that enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards.

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  • DoorDash is the first platform that enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards.
  • In addition, DoorDash is the first third-party delivery service provider (DSP) to offer SNAP/EBT as a payment option at a major drugstore nationwide.
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    DoorDash and Walgreens Launch Unprecedented Access for SNAP Customers (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With the addition of Walgreens, DoorDash more than doubles the number of stores available for on-demand delivery with SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash.
  • This collaboration with DoorDash allows shoppers across the nation to use SNAP/EBT at any Walgreens, regardless of where they live.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended February 29, 2024.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended February 29, 2024.
  • Second quarter operating loss was $13.2 billion compared to an operating income of $197 million in the year-ago quarter.
  • Net loss in the second quarter was $5.9 billion compared to net earnings of $703 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting non-cash impairment charges.
  • Loss per share in the second quarter was $6.85 compared to earnings per share of $0.81 in the year-ago quarter.

RDK Joins Wireless Broadband Alliance to Collaborate on Home Wi-Fi and IoT Initiatives for Broadband Operators

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Giovedì, Marzo 21, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RDK Management (RDK) today announced that it has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and that the two organizations' members plan to collaborate on industry-wide initiatives such as Operator Managed Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT. RDK and WBA share many common members across broadband operators and technology companies that are committed to deploying RDK for Broadband (RDK-B).

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  • RDK and WBA share many common members across broadband operators and technology companies that are committed to deploying RDK for Broadband (RDK-B).
  • RDK is an open-source software solution deployed on more than 100 million devices that standardizes core functions used in broadband, video, and IoT devices.
  • With RDK, device provisioning, data diagnostics, reporting, and telemetry are consistent across all RDK software profiles, enabling service providers to manage video, broadband and cameras/IoT devices in a uniform way.
  • The Wireless Broadband Alliance is a global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services.

Crowell & Moring Partner Sadina Montani Running for D.C. Bar President-Elect

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Lunedì, Marzo 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring is proud to announce that Sadina Montani has been nominated by the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations to become president-elect of the D.C. Bar for the 2024-2025 term.
  • "All of us at Crowell are extremely proud of this recognition of Sadina's long and deep record of leadership and service in the Washington, D.C. bar," said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • "The latest expression of trust from the D.C. Bar Committee on Nominations advances the opportunity for Sadina to follow in a long tradition of D.C. Bar leadership by Crowell partners.
  • Montani has held numerous voluntary leadership positions with bar organizations, legal services providers and community nonprofits.