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NewtekOne, Inc. Promotes Frank M. DeMaria to Chief Accounting Officer

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월요일, 4월 1, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) has promoted Mr. Frank M. DeMaria to Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of NewtekOne effective as of March 29, 2024.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) has promoted Mr. Frank M. DeMaria to Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of NewtekOne effective as of March 29, 2024.
  • Frank brings a career’s worth of experience across many facets of financial holding company accounting and finance to this position.
  • Frank’s prior experience includes being Senior Vice President & Controller at Flagstar Bank, N.A; Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer at Amalgamated Financial Corp.; and Senior Manager at KPMG LLP, Audit Financial Services.
  • Our former Chief Accounting Officer, Nick Leger, has assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Treasurer of NewtekOne and Newtek Bank.

MannKind Announces CFO Transition

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024

Mr. Binder plans to remain at MannKind through the end of the year as Executive Vice President, Special Projects.

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  • Mr. Binder plans to remain at MannKind through the end of the year as Executive Vice President, Special Projects.
  • “We are excited to have Chris join us at such a pivotal time as our new CFO,” said Michael Castagna, PharmD., Chief Executive Officer for MannKind Corporation.
  • We are pleased that Steve will remain with MannKind for the rest of 2024, allowing for an optimal transition with Chris.”
    “I look forward to working with Chris and remain totally committed to MannKind’s continued success,” said Steve Binder, Chief Financial Officer.
  • His earlier career also included senior financial roles at InterMune, Inc., Dynavax Technologies Corporation and MannKind.

New Index from ASCM and KPMG Finds Supply Chain Stability Improving Despite Ongoing Challenges

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화요일, 4월 9, 2024

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP today released the latest findings from the KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, which is designed to help supply chain professionals understand the stability of U.S. operations, and serve as a barometer for the greater global supply chain community.

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  • The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP today released the latest findings from the KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, which is designed to help supply chain professionals understand the stability of U.S. operations, and serve as a barometer for the greater global supply chain community.
  • The Index found that 2023 was a year of tremendous improvement and increased supply chain stability overall, with several variables still driving continued fragility.
  • The KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, in association with ASCM, suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024.
  • "While supply chain challenges do persist, the overall return to increased levels of stability is a testament to the incredible efforts of countless supply chain professionals,” said ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE.

Sagimet Biosciences Announces Appointment of Tim Walbert and Paul Hoelscher to its Board of Directors

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월요일, 3월 25, 2024

I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.

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  • I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.
  • “Sagimet is well-positioned for its next stage of growth, with an experienced team and demonstrated clinical results.
  • In 2023, Amgen acquired Horizon for $28 billion, and Mr. Walbert currently serves as a senior advisor to Amgen.
  • I look forward to working with Tim and Paul who I know will add great value to our Board of Directors.”

CIO Celebrates Innovations in Business Technology with 2024 CIO 100 & Hall of Fame Awards

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월요일, 3월 18, 2024

Boston, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundry’s CIO – the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership – is pleased to recognize the 2024 CIO 100 award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.

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  • Boston, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundry’s CIO – the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership – is pleased to recognize the 2024 CIO 100 award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.
  • “The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards continues a tradition of over 25 years of the highest quality content for IT leaders and their teams.
  • In addition to celebrating 100 organizations during the dinner and awards ceremony, I am thrilled to feature many of these IT leaders as speakers,” stated Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards.
  • 2024 CIO 100 Hall of Fame Inductees:
    Lookman Fazal, Chief Information & Digital Officer, NJ TRANSIT
    Shamim Mohammad, EVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer, CarMax
    2024 CIO 100 Award Winners:

Solar Alliance announces change of auditor

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024

TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and industrial solar sector, announces it has changed its auditor from KPMG LLP ("Former Auditor") to Kreston GTA LLP ("Successor Auditor") effective March 1, 2024.

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  • TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and industrial solar sector, announces it has changed its auditor from KPMG LLP ("Former Auditor") to Kreston GTA LLP ("Successor Auditor") effective March 1, 2024.
  • The change of auditor occurred at the request of the Company.
  • There were no reservations in the Former Auditor's audit reports for any financial period during which the Former Auditor was the Company's auditor.
  • In accordance with National Instrument 51-102, the Notice of Change of Auditor, together with the required letters from the Former Auditor and the Successor Auditor, have been reviewed by the Company's audit committee and board of directors and have been filed on SEDAR+ accordingly.

Clean Energy Appoints Patrick J. Ford to Board of Directors

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목요일, 3월 28, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) today announced that it has appointed Patrick J. Ford to the company’s Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2024.

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  • Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) today announced that it has appointed Patrick J. Ford to the company’s Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2024.
  • In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, he will also be a member of Clean Energy’s audit committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328107343/en/
    Partick J. Ford Appointed to Clean Energy Fuels' Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Patrick Ford, 62, served as an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP from 1994 until his retirement in 2022.
  • We are fortunate to have him join us, and I look forward to the positive impact his engagement and assistance will bring in guiding Clean Energy’s strategy and objectives,” said Clean Energy Board of Directors Chairman Stephen Scully.

Janus International Group Announces Change of Auditor

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금요일, 3월 22, 2024

Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage, commercial, and industrial sectors, today announced that as a result of a review process conducted by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, it has changed its independent auditor from BDO USA, P.C.

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  • Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage, commercial, and industrial sectors, today announced that as a result of a review process conducted by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, it has changed its independent auditor from BDO USA, P.C.
  • ("BDO") to KPMG LLP ("KPMG") effective March 18, 2024.
  • The change of Janus’s independent auditor was made after the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors conducted a competitive selection process to determine the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2024.
  • Janus is working closely with KPMG and BDO to ensure a seamless transition.

OFS Credit Company Provides February 2024 Net Asset Value Update

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금요일, 3월 15, 2024

OFS Credit Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCCI) (“OFS Credit”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), an investment company that primarily invests in collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) equity and debt securities, today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate as of February 29, 2024.

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  • OFS Credit Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCCI) (“OFS Credit”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), an investment company that primarily invests in collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) equity and debt securities, today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate as of February 29, 2024.
  • Management’s unaudited estimate of the range of our NAV per share of our common stock as of February 29, 2024 is between $7.48 and $7.58.
  • This estimate is not a comprehensive statement of our financial condition or results for the month ended February 29, 2024.
  • The preliminary financial data included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, OFS Credit’s management.

AuditBoard and KPMG Announce Strategic Alliance

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화요일, 3월 12, 2024

IIA GAM CONFERENCE-- AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced a strategic alliance with KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.

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  • IIA GAM CONFERENCE-- AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced a strategic alliance with KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.
  • Through this alliance, organizations will be able to leverage the combined power of AuditBoard’s award-winning connected risk platform and KPMG’s deep expertise to elevate audit, risk, IT security, and ESG programs, and help businesses better manage growing risk challenges.
  • AuditBoard and KPMG customers in common can leverage innovative capabilities such as AuditBoard AI — which is uniquely powered by a unified data core across audit, risk, and compliance — to elevate internal audit teams with relevant insights, intelligent suggestions, and powerful automations.
  • “Today’s dynamic risk and compliance landscape requires a modern, cross-functional approach across the enterprise,” said Scott Arnold, CEO at AuditBoard.