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Energy Vault Appoints Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404851008/en/
    Energy Vault Appoints Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to Energy Vault, Beer served as Chief Financial Officer for FreeWire Technologies, Inc. (FreeWire), an industry leader in ultra-fast EV charging, battery storage and energy management solutions, since 2021.
  • “We’re very pleased to welcome Michael, whose depth of experience overseeing capital markets, financial operations and investor relations for high growth technology and sustainability companies will be critical to Energy Vault moving forward,” said Robert Piconi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Vault.
  • Energy Vault has a comprehensive and highly differentiated approach, offering a variety of energy storage solutions.

Caleres Names Liz Dunn SVP of Corporate Development and Strategic Communications

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that Liz Dunn has joined the company as senior vice president of corporate development and strategic communications.

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  • Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that Liz Dunn has joined the company as senior vice president of corporate development and strategic communications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314235926/en/
    Caleres Names Liz Dunn SVP of Corporate Development and Strategic Communications (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this newly created role, Dunn will leverage her nearly 30 years’ experience spanning equity research, investment banking, consulting, and finance to ensure Caleres aligns its growth ambitions and strategic communications with delivering shareholder value.
  • Dunn will report to Caleres president and CEO Jay Schmidt.
  • “Liz has been working closely with Caleres for the last year as a consultant to provide a thoughtful perspective on our strategic and financial plans.

Alejandro Daniel Lerner Joins ACP Capital Markets

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACP Capital Markets is pleased to announce the appointment of Alejandro Daniel Lerner as a Managing Director to its core Latin American Capital Markets coverage team, further solidifying its position as a regional leader in private credit, equity and advisory work for middle market companies in Latin America.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACP Capital Markets is pleased to announce the appointment of Alejandro Daniel Lerner as a Managing Director to its core Latin American Capital Markets coverage team, further solidifying its position as a regional leader in private credit, equity and advisory work for middle market companies in Latin America.
  • "Dan's appointment represents a significant milestone for ACP Capital Markets," said Bruce Anfindsen, Founding Partner and Head of Latin American Investment Banking at ACP.
  • Alejandro Lerner graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University with dual concentrations in Finance and Economics.
  • A native of Argentina, he was raised in Europe and currently resides in the New York City area.

Cambridge Wilkinson spins out BCB Equity Partners, an Independent Private Equity Firm

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Wilkinson ("CW" www.cambridgewilkinson.com ) is pleased to announce the spin out and full support of an affiliate, BCB Equity Partners ("BCB" www.bcbequitypartners.com ), an independent private equity firm which will pursue control and buyout transactions in the lower middle market.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Wilkinson ("CW" www.cambridgewilkinson.com ) is pleased to announce the spin out and full support of an affiliate, BCB Equity Partners ("BCB" www.bcbequitypartners.com ), an independent private equity firm which will pursue control and buyout transactions in the lower middle market.
  • BCB will be led by distinguished Wall Street veteran David Barcus as CEO; the Co-Founders of Cambridge Wilkinson, Rob Bolandian and Howard Chernin, will serve as Co-Chairmen.
  • He was previously affiliated with independent sponsor firm MTN Capital Partners, along with prior roles at Raymond James, BBVA, Knight Capital, BNP Paribas and Bear Stearns.
  • BCB will seek to complete transactions by leveraging CW's network of investors, as well as the personal contacts of its partners.

Brera Holdings Signs All-Star Advisory Board to Lead Soccer World’s First Nasdaq-Listed Multi-Club Ownership Model

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).
  • Rothenberg was president of U.S. Soccer , the governing body of American soccer during the 1990s and oversaw both the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and the establishment of Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 1996.
  • Geller has been a member of the board of directors for numerous Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listed companies.
  • “Landing an all-star team to join our Advisory Board is a resounding stamp of approval for Brera’s business model.

Dynasty Financial Partners Salutes Women in Wealth Management with its New ‘Trailblazer Series’

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dynasty Financial Partners is proud to unveil The Dynasty Women’s Network (“DWN”) Trailblazer Series, celebrating the women of Dynasty and its Network of firms.

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  • In honor of Women’s History Month, Dynasty Financial Partners is proud to unveil The Dynasty Women’s Network (“DWN”) Trailblazer Series, celebrating the women of Dynasty and its Network of firms.
  • Angela Gingras, Chief Operating Officer of Dynasty Financial Partners, has spent her career in financial services, 22 years of which she spent at Raymond James before joining Dynasty.
  • Samantha Sullivan, Director of Operations at Dynasty Financial Partners, began her career working with teams of wealth management advisors in Florida, Georgia, and New York before joining Dynasty to manage the Dynasty Turnkey Asset Management Program.
  • Throughout his career, Dynasty Founder and CEO Shirl Penney has been a fierce advocate for women within the male-dominated wealth management industry.

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S 24TH ANNUAL EVENING OF DISCOVERY GALA TO HONOR TCFD BOARD CHAIR EDWARD C. SWEENEY

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala. The annual event will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Cipriani 42nd street in New York City.

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  • The NYC Event is set for May 7th, 2024
    HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate Ed Sweeney as our 2024 Evening of Discovery Honoree," said Dr. Terry Hamlin , President and CEO of The Center.
  • The Center for Discovery's last in-person Evening of Discovery Gala was held in 2019.
  • Co-chairs of the Evening of Discovery Gala are Monica Belag Forman, Terry Manzione, Elizabeth Bracco Quinn, Maura Robinson, and Emily Gerson Saines.

Rapidan Energy Group Welcomes Michael Muhlbach and John Renfro to Executive Sales Team

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapidan Energy Group has welcomed two new sales executives, Michael Muhlbach, and John Renfro, to support the firm's growing client base and pursue growth opportunities in New York and Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapidan Energy Group has welcomed two new sales executives, Michael Muhlbach, and John Renfro, to support the firm's growing client base and pursue growth opportunities in New York and Houston.
  • The addition of John and Michael complements the firm's broadening and deepening research, data, and advisory services in global energy markets, policy, and geopolitics.
  • Michael Muhlbach joins Rapidan as Vice President of Investor Solutions and will be based in New York City.
  • John Renfro joins Rapidan as Vice President of Business Development and will be based in Houston, Texas.

Neil Wolitzer Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Evercore announced today (NYSE: EVR) that Neil Wolitzer has joined the firm as a senior managing director in the Real Estate Investment Banking group.

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  • Evercore announced today (NYSE: EVR) that Neil Wolitzer has joined the firm as a senior managing director in the Real Estate Investment Banking group.
  • Daniel Mendelow, co-head of U.S. Investment Banking, said, “Real estate is a priority growth area for our firm.
  • I couldn’t be more excited to work with such a world-class team of professionals to help serve our clients and grow our business for many years to come.”
    Previously, Mr. Wolitzer was a partner and managing director in the real estate investment banking group at Goldman Sachs where he served real estate clients across a broad range of strategic and capital-raising transactions for almost 20 years.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Wolitzer was an investment banker at Bear Stearns and previously practiced corporate law in New York.

First Eagle Continues to Build out High Yield Municipal Credit Team

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) today announced the addition of two credit analysts to its growing High Yield Municipal Credit team.

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  • First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) today announced the addition of two credit analysts to its growing High Yield Municipal Credit team.
  • Reporting to John Miller, Head and Chief Investment Officer of the High Yield Municipal Credit Team, Suh and Belsky will be the newest members of the team that also includes Bryce Pickering, Head of Municipal Trading, and Carl Katerndahl, Chief Operating Officer.
  • Established in October 2023, the High Yield Municipal Credit team broadens the range of differentiated investment solutions First Eagle provides clients alongside the offerings of its Global Value, Small Cap, First Eagle Alternative Credit and Napier Park teams.
  • The recently introduced First Eagle High Yield Municipal Fund, formerly the First Eagle High Income Fund, (A Shares: FEHAX; I Shares: FEHIX; C Shares: FEHCX; R6 Shares: FEHRX) and the First Eagle Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund (A Shares: FDUAX; I Shares: FDUIX; R6 Shares: FDURX) are the first two strategies introduced by the team.