Corporate law

AutoZone Announces Upcoming Board of Directors Retirements

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Board of directors, Committees, Corporate law, Business, Corporations, Companies, AutoZone, Azo, Audit committee

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc.(NYSE:AZO) today announced that W. Andrew McKenna and Luis P. Nieto have decided not to stand for re-election to the companys Board of Directors and will retire from the board in December.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc.(NYSE:AZO) today announced that W. Andrew McKenna and Luis P. Nieto have decided not to stand for re-election to the companys Board of Directors and will retire from the board in December.
  • I give special thanks to Andy and Lou for their many years of outstanding service on our Board of Directors, saidBill Rhodes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In his nearly 20 years on the AutoZone Board, Andy has provided insightful guidance, tutelage, and served in leadership roles as both Lead Director and Audit Committee Chair.
  • AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas.

Builders FirstSource Adds William Bradley Hayes to its Board of Directors

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Board of directors, Committees, Corporate law, Corporations, Business, Articles, Corporate governance, Auditing, Audit committee

DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) today announced the appointment of William Bradley Hayes (Brad) to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) today announced the appointment of William Bradley Hayes (Brad) to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • We are especially pleased that Brad will be joining the Builders FirstSource Board of Directors, stated Paul Levy, Chairman of the Board.
  • Since June 2018, Mr. Hayes has served on the Board of Directors of Intec Pharma and as the chair of their audit committee.
  • Mr. Hayes previously served on the Board of Directors for Patheon N.V. and was the Audit Committee Chair.

Liberty Health Sciences Appoints George Gremse To The Board Of Directors

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Corporate law, Board of directors, Committees, Corporations, Business, Companies, Audit committee, Auditing, Corporate governance, Liberty, OTC Markets Group

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF ) www.libertyhealthsciences.com ("Liberty" or the "Company"), a provider of high quality cannabis, announced today that George Gremse has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective immediately, replacing retiring board member Jeremy Straub.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF ) www.libertyhealthsciences.com ("Liberty" or the "Company"), a provider of high quality cannabis, announced today that George Gremse has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective immediately, replacing retiring board member Jeremy Straub.
  • "We are excited to welcome George to the Liberty Health Sciences Board of Director who will take over as Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • George complements our board of directors' skills and experience and I am confident he will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to enhance value for all of our shareholders.
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    SOURCE Liberty Health Sciences Inc.

Quantum Announces Retirement of Clifford Press from the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Corporate law, Business, Committees, Quantum Corporation, Board of directors, Companies, Articles

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corporation (OTC: QMCO) announced today that Clifford Press has decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors effective today.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corporation (OTC: QMCO) announced today that Clifford Press has decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors effective today.
  • "We are very grateful to Clifford Press for his service on Quantum's Board," said Jamie Lerner, Quantum's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
  • During his tenure, Clifford provided oversight and guidance through an SEC investigation, significant restatement, and replacement of the entire Board of Directors and leadership team.
  • Specifically, but without limitation, the resignation of Clifford Press from the Board of Directors and related events are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor.

Steven Maijoor speech on the quality of coporate governance

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Corporate law, Corporate governance, Information governance, Management, Records management, Governance, Articles, Politics, Academic disciplines

The ESMA Chair Steven Maijoor delivered today a speech  on the quality of corporate cgovernance at the Corporate Governance Conference in Zagreb.

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The ESMA Chair Steven Maijoor delivered today a speech  on the quality of corporate cgovernance at the Corporate Governance Conference in Zagreb.
His speech focused on the role of corporate governance to attract retail investors to the financial markets, the EU's Capital Markets Union and the role of ESMA. 

Juggernaut Announces Completion of Share Consolidation

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Stock market, Financial markets, Finance, Corporate law, Money, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Legal documents, Share, Stock certificate, Toronto Stock Exchange, Issued shares

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: JUGR) (OTCQB: JUGRF) (FSE: 4JE) (the Company or Juggernaut) announces that further to its news release of October 2, 2019, the Companys intention to consolidate its common shares (Shares) on a 10-old-for-1-new share basis (the Consolidation) has been accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juggernaut Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: JUGR) (OTCQB: JUGRF) (FSE: 4JE) (the Company or Juggernaut) announces that further to its news release of October 2, 2019, the Companys intention to consolidate its common shares (Shares) on a 10-old-for-1-new share basis (the Consolidation) has been accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Prior to implementing the Consolidation, the Company had 105,225,564 Shares issued and outstanding and immediately after implementing the Consolidation, the Company had 10,522,556 Shares issued and outstanding.
  • Each fractional share following the Consolidation that is less than one-half of a share will be cancelled and each fractional share that is at least one-half of a share will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
  • Letters of transmittal have been mailed to all registered shareholders holding share certificates with instructions on how to exchange existing share certificates for new share certificates.

Fossil Group, Inc. Appoints Kim Harris Jones to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Corporate law, Board of directors, Committees, Business, Corporations, Companies, Corporate governance, Fossil Group, Audit committee, Lluís Companys

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: FOSL) (the Company) announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its Board of Directors effective October 15, 2019.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: FOSL) (the Company) announced the appointment of Kim Harris Jones to its Board of Directors effective October 15, 2019.
  • With the appointment, the Companys Board of Directors consists of ten members, including nine independent directors and one current member of senior management.
  • Ms. Harris Jones has also been appointed to the Companys Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Kosta N. Kartsotis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, Kim brings an extensive amount of financial experience to our board having served as a senior finance executive with several multinational corporations.

LogicGate Expands Executive Leadership Team with CMO, Board Member

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Software, Technology, Security, Board of directors, Business law, Committees, Corporate law, Business, Articles, Private law

In addition to the hiring of Hortatsos, LogicGate also appointed security veteran Emily Heath to the board of directors.

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  • In addition to the hiring of Hortatsos, LogicGate also appointed security veteran Emily Heath to the board of directors.
  • As a board member of the Security Advisor Alliance and National Technology Security Coalition, Heaths experience will bring new insights and fresh perspectives to LogicGates board of directors.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to join the LogicGate board and help shape the vision for the company's future, Heath says.
  • Her leadership will be instrumental in establishing LogicGate as the partner of choice for companies in solving their GRC issues.

Mittleman Brothers Comments On Aimia Inc. Special Meeting And Efforts To Block Shareholders From Voting

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Aimia, Stock market, Economy, Corporate law

Aimia announced on October 2, 2019 that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on January 24, 2020.

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  • Aimia announced on October 2, 2019 that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on January 24, 2020.
  • The Meeting was requisitioned by the Aimia Shareholders for Accountability, a coalition of shareholders claiming aggregate ownership of not less than 5% of the Company's shares (the "Requisitioning Shareholders").
  • Since July 10, 2019, we have made several public statements that Aimia's Board should not assume continued support from Mittleman Brothers.
  • This includes vigorously pursuing a defence and counterclaims against Aimia's specious July 22, 2019 legal action against Mittleman Brothers, including any attempt to prevent Mittleman Brothers from voting at the Meeting.

Phoenix New Media to Hold 2019 Annual General Meeting on November 14, 2019 and Announces Change of CFO

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Economy, Finance, Money, Corporate law, Shareholders, Corporate finance, Investment, Investor relations, Stock market, Annual general meeting, Board of directors

BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China ("Phoenix New Media", "ifeng", or the "Company"), today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at No.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China ("Phoenix New Media", "ifeng", or the "Company"), today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at No.
  • The notice of the annual general meeting, which sets forth the resolutions to be submitted to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting, is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.ifeng.com .
  • Ms. Ho will cease to be the Company's CFO on November 14, 2019 and retire from the Company's board of directors (the "Board") at the annual general meeting to be held on November 14, 2019.
  • Mr. Edward (Xiaojing) Lu, Vice President of the Company, has been promoted to be the company's new CFO, to be effective on November 14, 2019.