Corporate governance

Fineqia International Provides Update on Market Activity

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Articles, Finance, Companies, Financial regulation, Corporate governance, Corporate law, Information governance, Management, Records management, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, UBS, Subsidiary

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - At the request of IIROC,Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA)wishes to confirm that the Company's management is unaware of any material change in the Company's operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - At the request of IIROC,Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA)wishes to confirm that the Company's management is unaware of any material change in the Company's operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.
  • Fineqia International outlines the Company's corporate governance, culture, processes and relations by which the Company and its subsidiaries are controlled, directed and governed.
  • Fineqia International oversees and ensures the overall success, planning and growth of the Company and all of its subsidiaries including those pertaining to the incorporation of blockchain technologies to achieve these objectives.
  • This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events.

DGAP-News: AMSilk GmbH: CEO Jens Klein is leaving AMSilk on December 31, 2020 to assume a new role outside of the company. Appointment of Ulrich Scherbel as new CEO

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance

AMSilk GmbH: CEO Jens Klein is leaving AMSilk on December 31, 2020 to assume a new role outside of the company.

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  • AMSilk GmbH: CEO Jens Klein is leaving AMSilk on December 31, 2020 to assume a new role outside of the company.
  • Appointment of Ulrich Scherbel as new CEO
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  • CEO Jens Klein is leaving AMSilk on December 31, 2020 to assume a new role outside of the company.
  • After announcing Ulrich Scherbel in October 2020 as new COO of the company, Ulrich is now assuming the CEO role starting January 1, 2021.

Lobe Sciences Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Articles, Business, Committees, Corporate law, Board of directors, Corporate governance, Auditing, Audit committee, Audit, Independent director, Petter

Appointment of Michael Petter to the Board brings another seasoned board member with strong industry, capital markets and strategic planning expertise.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 8, 2021) - Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTC Pink: GTSIF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Petter as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Petter replaces Thomas Baird, who resigned from the Company's Board of Directors effective today, but still remains CEO of the Company.
  • Mr. Petter has independent board experience being chairman of a compensation committee and as a member of an audit committee.
  • The Company would also like to thank Mr. Baird for his contributions to the Board of Directors.

Innisfree M&A Incorporated Again Leads Top Activism Solicitation Rankings

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Finance, Shareholders, Corporate law, Activist shareholder, Innisfree, Articles, Corporate governance, Business, Companies

Innisfree also earned the top company proxy solicitor award in Activist Insights 2020 Adviser Award competition, based on number of company representations in activist situations.

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  • Innisfree also earned the top company proxy solicitor award in Activist Insights 2020 Adviser Award competition, based on number of company representations in activist situations.
  • Founded in 1997, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, along with its wholly-owned London subsidiary Lake Isle M&A Incorporated, is a high-stakes shareholder engagement firm, delivering shareholder intelligence, strategic advice and proxy solicitation services to the worlds leading corporations and investors when it matters most.
  • Innisfree provides expert advice on a wide range of matters, including shareholder activism, executive compensation proposals, corporate governance issues and investor relations.
  • With an experienced professional staff in New York, London and Pittsburgh, Innisfree has represented hundreds of companies in over 20 countries.

Société Générale SA shareholding notification

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Stock market, Financial markets, Companies, Business, ArcelorMittal, CAC 40, IBEX 35, Shareholder, Arcelor, Security, Corporate governance, Additional notification thresholds

ArcelorMittal (the Company) announces that Socit Gnrale SA has notified it of an increase in actual and potential shareholding (voting rights) in ArcelorMittal from 4.75% to 5.18%, based on a form submitted on 6 January 2021.

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  • ArcelorMittal (the Company) announces that Socit Gnrale SA has notified it of an increase in actual and potential shareholding (voting rights) in ArcelorMittal from 4.75% to 5.18%, based on a form submitted on 6 January 2021.
  • The notification is available in the Luxembourg Stock Exchanges electronic database OAM on www.bourse.lu and on http://corporate.arcelormittal.com under Investors - Corporate Governance - Shareholding structure.
  • This notification was published in reference to the Luxembourg law and the Grand Ducal regulation of 11 January 2008, on transparency requirements for issuers of securities (Transparency Law) in view of a shareholding notification going above or below the 5% of voting rights threshold.
  • ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 18 countries.

Cardtronics PLC Announces Filing of Preliminary Proxy Statement and Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
SEC filings, Shareholders, Proxy statement, Statements, Corporations, Corporate governance, Corporate finance, Proxy, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Regulation S-K

In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a preliminary proxy statement on January 7, 2021 and will mail or otherwise provide to its shareholders a definitive proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction.

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  • In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a preliminary proxy statement on January 7, 2021 and will mail or otherwise provide to its shareholders a definitive proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction.
  • The Company may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction.
  • This document is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that may be filed by the Company with the SEC.
  • Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed transaction is included in the proxy statement relating to the proposed transaction filed with the SEC.

Greyline Launches GCM Advisory, an Outsourced CFO, Accounting and Operations Business

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Alternative investment management companies, Institutional investors, Hedge fund, Ernst & Young, Outsourcing, Corporate governance, Outsourced

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyline Partners, LLC (Greyline), a global leader in the governance, risk and compliance consulting space, announced the launch of GCM Advisory (GCM), an integrated new business vertical offering outsourced CFO, accounting and operational support for investment managers.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyline Partners, LLC (Greyline), a global leader in the governance, risk and compliance consulting space, announced the launch of GCM Advisory (GCM), an integrated new business vertical offering outsourced CFO, accounting and operational support for investment managers.
  • Greyline has launched GCM Advisory which offers outsourced CFO, accounting &; operational support to investment managers.
  • Lewis comes to GCM with a deep and diverse professional background in the accounting and operations field, having worked in an internal and outsourced capacity for both private equity and hedge funds.
  • Greyline's corporate governance business, including its Cayman directorship, regulatory and anti-money laundering services, will also move over to GCM.

Steve Thomas Joins Quontic Bank CDFI Advisory Board

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Advisory board, Corporate governance

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Quontic , the adaptive digital bank, announced today that it has appointed Steve Thomas as a member to Quontic's CDFI Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Quontic , the adaptive digital bank, announced today that it has appointed Steve Thomas as a member to Quontic's CDFI Advisory Board.
  • "We truly value the insight and expertise of an esteemed professional like Steve," shares Steve Schnall, Founder/CEO of Quontic.
  • "Quontic looks to the members of its advisory board to provide our team with expert insight and we're fortunate to add Steve to the board.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Quontic's advisory board and look forward to working with Steve and the other Board Members," shares Steve Thomas.

Kadant Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Ethical investment, Kadant, Corporate social responsibility, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Corporate governance, ESG

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been named to Newsweek's 2021 list of America's Most Responsible Companies based on a detailed analysis of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.

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  • WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been named to Newsweek's 2021 list of America's Most Responsible Companies based on a detailed analysis of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.
  • We are honored to be named one of Americas Most Responsible Companies, said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant.
  • Americas Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and Corporate Citizenship Reports as well as an independent survey.
  • The final list, which spans 14 industries, recognizes 400 companies with the highest scores as the most responsible companies in the United States.

Fetch hires George Schultz as new COO

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance, Schultz, Fetch, Amazon

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch , the first and only off-site package solution for apartment communities, today announced the hiring of George Schultz as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch , the first and only off-site package solution for apartment communities, today announced the hiring of George Schultz as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Prior to Amazon, Schultz was a regional director with Central Transport, leading sales and operations for a 12-state market.
  • As COO, a new position within Fetch, Schultz will oversee day-to-day facility and people operations, and help to guide the company's continued growth.
  • "We're honored to add George, as well as his years of industry experience and expertise, to the Fetch team," said Fetch Founder and CEO Michael Patton.