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The Toro Company Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Residential segment net sales for the first quarter were $240.1 million, down 9.3% from $264.6 million in the same period last year.

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  • Residential segment net sales for the first quarter were $240.1 million, down 9.3% from $264.6 million in the same period last year.
  • SG&A expense as a percentage of net sales for the first quarter was 25.6%, compared with 22.6% in the prior-year period.
  • The reported effective tax rate for the first quarter was 19.0%, compared with 18.6% in the same prior year period.
  • The Toro Company will conduct its earnings call and webcast for investors beginning at 10:00 a.m. CST on March 7, 2024.

16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild to Protect Iconic Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.

Key Points: 
  • You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.
  • More than 80 snow leopards have been born at the Bronx Zoo, more than any other zoo in North America.
  • We have long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, thanks in part to funds raised during the annual WCS Run For The Wild.
  • Register to participate in the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild and help us make tracks for snow leopards.

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Fisher highlighted, "We were pleased to beat fourth quarter consensus estimates as we achieved better-than-expected top- and bottom-line performance.

Key Points: 
  • Fisher highlighted, "We were pleased to beat fourth quarter consensus estimates as we achieved better-than-expected top- and bottom-line performance.
  • This quarter felt more stabilized than the last six quarters, and year-over-year RevPAR growth accelerated throughout the quarter and into January.
  • Including our Austin hotels, no other lodging REIT has the exposure to this AI based tech resurgence as Chatham does," Fisher emphasized.
  • The below chart summarizes key hotel financial statistics for the 39 comparable hotels owned as of December 31, 2023, compared to the 2022 and 2019 fourth quarters:

U.S. District Court for Northern District of California Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Align Technology in Two Antitrust Class Action Lawsuits

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

v. Align Technology, Inc.), filed initially in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • v. Align Technology, Inc.), filed initially in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
  • These lawsuits challenged Align’s decision to end scan acceptance in the U.S. from a third-party scanner that was infringing Align’s intellectual property.
  • “We are pleased that the Court has ruled in favor of Align in these two antitrust class actions,” said Joe Hogan, president and CEO of Align Technology.
  • “These lawsuits challenged Align's ability to enforce its intellectual property rights in technology that benefits our customers and that our customers rely on.

New Solar Added to the Grid, More in Development

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Like MGE’s other Madison-area renewable energy projects, Tyto Solar is a distributed energy resource that is connected to MGE’s distribution system.

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  • Like MGE’s other Madison-area renewable energy projects, Tyto Solar is a distributed energy resource that is connected to MGE’s distribution system.
  • Bifacial solar panels produce energy from both sides as they track the sun throughout the day.
  • Tyto Solar and the High Noon Solar Energy Center are two of several projects to help MGE achieve our industry-leading carbon reduction goals.
  • More than 50 MW of solar generation is expected to be added to MGE’s energy supply mix by the end of this year with projects currently in development.

"My Fairy Godfathers" Foundation Host Another Magical & Successful Gala

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The enchanted evening was followed by an exciting live and silent auction during the three-course dinner, music and dancing.

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  • The enchanted evening was followed by an exciting live and silent auction during the three-course dinner, music and dancing.
  • Her high school counselors recognized her incredible hardship and selected her as a Prom Makeover recipient of "My Fairy Godfathers" Foundation.
  • She is now a mom and successful entrepreneur while pouring back into youth in our area through a new tutoring organization.
  • To interview "My Fairy Godfathers," obtain imagery of the annual gala, contact Blair LaHaye at 727-808-0646.

REI Co-op to open in Loveland, Colorado in summer 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SEATTLE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Loveland, Colorado in summer 2024. The location will bring a wide assortment of outdoor gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. For those who enjoy biking and snow sports, certified mechanics will staff a full-service bike and ski shop.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Loveland, Colorado in summer 2024.
  • "REI's presence in Colorado began in 1983 with our first store in Denver.
  • Loveland will be our tenth location in the state," said Janet Hopkins, REI regional director for the Rockies/Great Plains region.
  • In the last five years, Colorado nonprofits received more than $4.1 million from REI.

Old World Christmas Celebrates 45 Years Of Holiday Memories

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SPOKANE, Wash., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old World Christmas®, the premier brand of Christmas ornaments in the country, is proudly celebrating its 45th year as a leading provider of exquisite handcrafted glass ornaments. Since its inception in 1979, the company has upheld a tradition of craftsmanship, quality, and timeless holiday elegance helping to create memories around the world. To celebrate 45 years of creating holiday magic, Old World Christmas is introducing new products, hosting several contests and ending the year with a big celebration.

Key Points: 
  • SPOKANE, Wash., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old World Christmas® , the premier brand of Christmas ornaments in the country, is proudly celebrating its 45th year as a leading provider of exquisite handcrafted glass ornaments.
  • To celebrate 45 years of creating holiday magic, Old World Christmas is introducing new products, hosting several contests and ending the year with a big celebration.
  • Old World Christmas looks forward to continuing its legacy of spreading joy and creating cherished memories for several more years to come.
  • Stay up to date on all Old World Christmas news by following us on Instagram and Facebook .

Teleo and Storm Equipment Introduce America's Only Remote-Operated and Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif. and MADISON LAKE, Minn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, and Storm Equipment, one of the largest distributors of commercial snow plow equipment, today introduced the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow commercially offered in the United States. With support from Teleo dealer RDO Equipment Co., the companies worked to retrofit a John Deere 332G skid steer loader with Storm Equipment's Metal Pless snow plow blade and Teleo Supervised Autonomy, Teleo's technology that enables remote and autonomous operations. The machine is designed for mass snow clearing in large open areas such as industrial parking lots. Customers can order the retrofit of any make and model of heavy equipment for remote-operated and autonomous operations from Teleo, along with an autonomous-ready snow plow blade properly sized for each machine type from Storm Equipment.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and MADISON LAKE, Minn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleo , a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, and Storm Equipment , one of the largest distributors of commercial snow plow equipment, today introduced the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow commercially offered in the United States.
  • , the companies worked to retrofit a John Deere 332G skid steer loader with Storm Equipment's Metal Pless snow plow blade and Teleo Supervised Autonomy, Teleo's technology that enables remote and autonomous operations.
  • Customers can order the retrofit of any make and model of heavy equipment for remote-operated and autonomous operations from Teleo, along with an autonomous-ready snow plow blade properly sized for each machine type from Storm Equipment.
  • We believe we are offering the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow available in the U.S.

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Appoints Frederick Snow, Regional Sales Director in Northern New England

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

CANTON, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, a national provider of insurance solutions for individuals and at the workplace, today announced the appointment of Frederick Snow as Regional Sales Director in its Business Development and Distribution department. In his new position, Mr. Snow will be responsible for workplace sales in Northern New England for the life insurance carrier.

Key Points: 
  • Snow will be responsible for workplace sales in Northern New England for the life insurance carrier.
  • Fred Snow brings more than 13 years of insurance experience to his new sales role at Boston Mutual Life.
  • His extensive background in the insurance space will prove crucial as we expand our footprint in Northern New England," said Joshua Police, Executive Vice President – Distribution and Business Development at Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company.
  • Snow, Regional Sales Director – Northern New England at Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company.