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Northern Trust Names Ryan McCauley Senior Managing Director of the Foundation & Institutional Advisors Practice in the West

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понедельник, мая 20, 2024
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Northern Trust announced today that Ryan McCauley was promoted to Senior Managing Director for the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice in the West Region.

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  • Northern Trust announced today that Ryan McCauley was promoted to Senior Managing Director for the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice in the West Region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520355089/en/
    Ryan McCauley, Senior Managing Director for the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice in the West Region (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to his current position, McCauley served as Regional Director for Foundation & Institutional Advisors in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, focusing on providing education, training, investment management, performance reporting, and custody services to clients.
  • Northern Trust’s Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) group serves nonprofit organizations through sophisticated investment management solutions, strategic insights and world-class resources.
  • More information about Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors can be found at www.northerntrust.com/FIA .

Active Surfaces Secures $5.6M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Solar Technology

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понедельник, мая 13, 2024
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WOBURN, Mass., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Surfaces, an innovative flexible solar panel startup spun out from MIT, announced today it has raised $5.6 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Surfaces, an innovative flexible solar panel startup spun out from MIT, announced today it has raised $5.6 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round.
  • Active Surfaces' lightweight, flexible solar panel technology can be integrated into virtually any surface of any size.
  • Active Surfaces is pioneering the next generation of solar technology with its lightweight, flexible solar panels that can be integrated into virtually any surface.
  • With its initial funding, Active Surfaces will scale its laboratory-fabricated 4-by-4-inch photovoltaic devices with breakthroughs in industrial roll-to-roll semiconductor printing technologies enabling mass production of thin, flexible solar materials of any size.

Skanska builds new building at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA, for USD 48M, about SEK 500M

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пятница, мая 10, 2024
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Bell Builders, have signed a contract for a new building adjacent to McNair Hall at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA.

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  • Bell Builders, have signed a contract for a new building adjacent to McNair Hall at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Skanska's share of the contract is worth USD 48M, about SEK 500M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2024.
  • It will also include a large event space, courtyard enclosure and cafe, along with the rework of the West Quad landscape.
  • Construction is slated to begin in May 2024 and expected to reach completion in February 2026.

Study Shows Ineffectiveness of Targeted Credit Rationing in Banking

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четверг, мая 9, 2024
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To what extent does the shift towards (or away from) the rationing of capital to specific firms affect these firms' controversial practices?

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  • To what extent does the shift towards (or away from) the rationing of capital to specific firms affect these firms' controversial practices?
  • This allowed them to explore the dynamics of banking relationships and the provision of credit.
  • Credit rationing did affect banking relationships, Slutzky says.
  • However, these firms for the most part initiated new relationships with non-targeted banks and managed to fully substitute credit, offsetting the intended effect of the initiative."

Mawson Infrastructure Group Announces Hiring of Head of Corporate Strategy and Head of Corporate Development

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четверг, мая 9, 2024
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MIDLAND, Pa., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MIGI) (“Mawson,” or “the Company”), a digital infrastructure company, today announced that it has named Anurag Gandhi as Head of Corporate Strategy, and Vikram Murali as Head of Corporate Development, to enhance Mawson’s continued focus and transformation, strategic growth initiatives, and future ecosystem consolidation opportunities.

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  • MIDLAND, Pa., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MIGI) (“Mawson,” or “the Company”), a digital infrastructure company, today announced that it has named Anurag Gandhi as Head of Corporate Strategy, and Vikram Murali as Head of Corporate Development, to enhance Mawson’s continued focus and transformation, strategic growth initiatives, and future ecosystem consolidation opportunities.
  • Mr. Gandhi commented, “Joining Mawson at this pivotal juncture presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the Company's ongoing transformation.
  • Mr. Murali was most recently an investment banker with Evercore, a global investment bank, with their M&A advisory practice.
  • Mr. Murali commented, “I am excited to join Mawson during this pivotal time for both the Company and the industry.

Montana Technologies Corp. Expands Management Team with Key Appointments

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вторник, мая 7, 2024
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RONAN, Mont., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRJ) ("Montana"), the developer of AirJoule®, a transformational atmospheric thermal energy and water harvesting technology, announced today that it has appointed the following financial and legal executives to its management team:

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  • The management team will also include Pat Eilers, the Chairman of Montana's Board of Directors, who has been named Montana's Executive Chairman.
  • Pat Eilers, Executive Chairman, said, "Adding a strong management team to our outstanding technology team is key to accomplishing the ambitious and important work that lies ahead for Montana.
  • Montana also announced today that members of its management team will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Wednesday, May 22nd.
  • Prior to joining Talara Capital Management, Mr. Gutke served as a Director of Denham Capital Management and a Manager at both J.M.

Mexican Architect Tatiana Bilbao to Receive Honorary Doctorate At Boston Architectural College's 2024 Commencement

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вторник, мая 7, 2024
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BOSTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is delighted to announce that renowned Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao will be this year's commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate.

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  • BOSTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is delighted to announce that renowned Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao will be this year's commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate.
  • "As the BAC continues to honor design visionaries, we are thrilled to recognize acclaimed architect Tatiana Bilbao as our commencement speaker and an honorary doctorate recipient for professional excellence," said President Mahesh Daas.
  • Based in Mexico City, Tatiana Bilbao began her studio, Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO, in 2004 with the aim of research, design, community-led strategies, and responsible construction.
  • "Receiving such a distinction [from The Boston Architectural College] is both an honor and a responsibility, to both I am truly thankful," said Tatiana Bilbao.

GETZLER HENRICH NAMES ANN HUYNH MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CO-HEAD OF HOUSTON OFFICE

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четверг, мая 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Huynh has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, ( getzlerhenrich.com ), one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director and Co-Head of the firm's Houston office.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Huynh has joined Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, ( getzlerhenrich.com ), one of the nation's oldest and most respected middle-market corporate restructuring and operations improvement firms, as a Managing Director and Co-Head of the firm's Houston office.
  • In announcing Ms. Huynh joining Getzler Henrich, Joel I. Getzler, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich, said, "We are pleased to welcome Ann to our Houston office.
  • William H. Henrich, Co-Chairman of Getzler Henrich continued, "We are thrilled to have Ann join our team.
  • Prior to joining Getzler Henrich, Ms. Huynh held key roles at prestigious firms including Grant Thornton, Alvarez & Marsal, Riveron and Macquarie Bank.

Concert Announces Clinical Advisory Board, New Medical Policies

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среда, мая 1, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to provide transparent, evidence-based medical policy and enable accurate reimbursement for a broader set of diagnostic services, Concert today announced the establishment of an advisory board of experts in clinical laboratory medicine and the release of policies for an expanded scope of routine and advanced laboratory testing.

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  • The newly formed board will advise Concert on its clinical laboratory content.
  • "Concert is working to align payers, providers, and labs to enable patient access to evidence-based testing," said Dr. Girish Putcha.
  • Following are brief bios on each member of the new clinical advisory board, in alphabetical order by last name.
  • Recent roles include Director of Laboratory Science at Palmetto's MolDX program, Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Laboratory Director of Freenome, and Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) member.

Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 First Quarter Results

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четверг, апреля 25, 2024
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Consolidated revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $808.0 million compared with $750.4 million reported for the 2023 first quarter.

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  • Consolidated revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $808.0 million compared with $750.4 million reported for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Marine transportation revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $475.4 million compared with $412.5 million for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2024 first quarter was $83.0 million compared with $43.0 million for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2024 first quarter was $22.0 million compared with $22.8 million for the 2023 first quarter.