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Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. Comments on Allwyn Entertainment Being Named the Preferred Applicant for the UK's Fourth National Lottery License

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

According to information published publicly today by the UK Gambling Commission, the current third National Lottery license is due to expire in 2024.

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  • According to information published publicly today by the UK Gambling Commission, the current third National Lottery license is due to expire in 2024.
  • Allwyn Entertainment, the new group-wide brand for SAZKA Entertainment AG, is a lottery, entertainment, and digital gaming operator, with trusted brands delivering over 16bn in wagers.
  • Allwyn is one ofEurope'slargest and fastest growing lottery companies and its strong performance across its markets is helping to fund good causes inAustria, theCzech Republic,Greece,CyprusandItaly.
  • Founded and listed on the NYSE in 2020, Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. is Co-Chaired byGary D. CohnandClifton S. Robbins.

Cornell Capital Surpasses Target to Close Second Fund at $1.7 Billion and Expands Senior Leadership in U.S. and Asia

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell Capital LLC ("Cornell Capital"), a private equity firm based in New York and Hong Kong, today announced that it has closed its second fund, Cornell Capital Partners II LP ("CCP II"), with $1.7 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target of $1.5 billion.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell Capital LLC ("Cornell Capital"), a private equity firm based in New York and Hong Kong, today announced that it has closed its second fund, Cornell Capital Partners II LP ("CCP II"), with $1.7 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target of $1.5 billion.
  • CCP II will continue Cornell Capital's strategy of control investments in high-quality consumer, financial, industrials and business services companies.
  • Expansion of Senior Leadership in U.S. and Asia
    In support of its continued growth in both the U.S. and Asia, Cornell Capital has recently made a number of senior appointments.
  • Cornell Capital LLC is a U.S.-based private investment firm with $5.9 billion of AUM and offices in New York and Hong Kong.

Momentive Moves Forward as a Leader in Agile Experience Management

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Monday, February 28, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentive (NASDAQ: MNTV — maker of SurveyMonkey), an agile experience management Company, today outlined its plans to leverage the strengths of its products, its hybrid go-to-market strategy, and its strong financial profile to accelerate value creation for stockholders. As part of this plan, the Company announced changes to its Board of Directors and the Board’s Strategic Committee, and that it has authorized a $200 million share repurchase program.

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  • The Company will make its customer experience offering, known today as GetFeedback, a cornerstone of Momentive, which will clearly communicate the value of the Companys suite of upmarket solutions.
  • Momentive (NASDAQ: MNTVmaker of SurveyMonkey) is a leader in agile experience management, delivering powerful, purpose-built solutions that bring together the best parts of humanity and technology to redefine AI.
  • Momentive products, including SurveyMonkey and Momentive brand and market insights solutions , empower decision-makers at 345,000 organizations worldwide to shape exceptional experiences.
  • Millions of users rely on Momentive to fuel market insights, brand insights, employee experience, customer experience, and product experience.

LSTA Publishes Industry Handbook on Loan Syndications and Trading

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Monday, February 14, 2022

The Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) today announced the publishing of a landmark guide to the leveraged loan industry, The Handbook of Loan Syndications and Trading, Second Edition.

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  • The Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) today announced the publishing of a landmark guide to the leveraged loan industry, The Handbook of Loan Syndications and Trading, Second Edition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220214005301/en/
    Edited by LSTA Executive Director Lee Shaiman and LSTA EVP and Deputy General Counsel Bridget Marsh, the book has 55 expert contributors from all corners of the corporate loan market.
  • The loan market has evolved dramatically over the past 15 years, and this newly updated publication will be an invaluable resource for the loan market community.
  • Leveraged Loan Research Covenant Review, a Fitch Solutions Service
    - Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Public Policy Group Loan Syndications and Trading Association
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220214005301/en/

Angeles Investment Advisors Appoints Two New Partners and Establishes New Head of Private Markets Position

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC , a global multi-asset investment management firm, announced today the admission of two new partners and the establishment of a new position, Head of Private Markets.

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  • Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC , a global multi-asset investment management firm, announced today the admission of two new partners and the establishment of a new position, Head of Private Markets.
  • Previously, he was an investment consultant with Ibbotson Associates, Ennis Knupp & Associates and Capital Resource Advisors.
  • Derrick Cruz has been appointed Head of Private Markets, a new position at Angeles.
  • As our team has expanded in all areas of private markets, Derricks leadership of the group is greatly valued by everyone at Angeles.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of an Investigation into the Fairness of the Merger of CyrusOne Inc. with KKR & Co.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

You are hereby notifiedthat Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced aninvestigationinto thefairness of the merger of CyrusOne with KKR & Co.

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  • You are hereby notifiedthat Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced aninvestigationinto thefairness of the merger of CyrusOne with KKR & Co.
  • Under the terms of the merger, CyrusOne stockholders will receive $90.50 in cash for each share of CyrusOne common stock owned.
  • To learn more about the action and your rights,go to:
    or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
  • The CyrusOne merger investigation concerns whether the Board of CyrusOne has harmed stockholders by agreeing to enter into this transaction and whether all material facts have been properly disclosed to stockholders.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Announces New CFO

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Monday, December 20, 2021

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the Company or KREF) (NYSE: KREF) today announced that Kendra Decious has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective March 2, 2022.

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  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the Company or KREF) (NYSE: KREF) today announced that Kendra Decious has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective March 2, 2022.
  • Kendra is a KKR veteran, having joined the firm in 2006 and most recently served as a Managing Director in KKRs Finance Group.
  • Ms. Decious is currently a Managing Director in the finance group of KKR & Co. Inc. and its subsidiaries (KKR), and has been with KKR since 2006.
  • About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
    KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate properties.

ImmunoGenesis Appoints Oncology Research Veteran to Lead Immuno-Oncology Clinical Development Targeting Immune-Excluded, "Cold" Cancers

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Dr. Schweizer delivers more than 25 years of oncology clinical product development, regulatory, and operations experience across pharma/biotech and contract research organizations (CROs), including most recently as Therapeutic Area Head of Oncology at GSK.

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  • Dr. Schweizer delivers more than 25 years of oncology clinical product development, regulatory, and operations experience across pharma/biotech and contract research organizations (CROs), including most recently as Therapeutic Area Head of Oncology at GSK.
  • In his new ImmunoGenesis role, he will drive clinical development strategy and operational execution as the company prepares to initiate multiple clinical trials in 2022.
  • "Dr. Schweizer's deep oncology clinical development and operations experience will power our strategy and vision for clinical development of our therapy candidates targeting immune-excluded, cold tumors where existing immunotherapies are not effective.
  • As the head of clinical product development, he was responsible for clinical and regulatory strategy, operational execution, and cross-functional alignment of the clinical pipeline at all development stages.

Hunter Point Capital Hires Melvin Hibberd as Managing Director

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Hunter Point Capital (HPC), an independent investment firm focused on taking minority stakes in middle-market alternative asset managers, announced today that Melvin Hibberd will be joining as a Managing Director to lead the firms investment team.

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  • Hunter Point Capital (HPC), an independent investment firm focused on taking minority stakes in middle-market alternative asset managers, announced today that Melvin Hibberd will be joining as a Managing Director to lead the firms investment team.
  • Mr. Hibberd joins from The Blackstone Group after a seven-year tenure and brings extensive investment experience to the firm.
  • Most recently, he was a Managing Director and a Member of the Investment Committee in their GP Stakes business.
  • Melvins appointment is the latest in a series of key strategic hires for the firm following a period of rapid growth since we launched Hunter Point Capital last year, said Avi Kalichstein, CEO of Hunter Point Capital.

Ducommun Incorporated Appoints Suman Mookerji to Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO), a global supplier of innovative electronic and structural solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced that Suman Mookerji has been appointed vice president of corporate development and investor relations, and will now lead the Companys Investor Relations program in addition to his current responsibilities.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO), a global supplier of innovative electronic and structural solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced that Suman Mookerji has been appointed vice president of corporate development and investor relations, and will now lead the Companys Investor Relations program in addition to his current responsibilities.
  • Mookerji, who joined Ducommun in April 2017 as the vice president, strategy, acquisitions & integration, will now take on an additional role leading and driving the companys Investor Relations, working closely with the investment community along with Ducommuns Executive Leadership Team.
  • Ducommun Incorporated delivers value-added, innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
  • Suman Mookerji, Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, 657.335.3665