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Morrison & Co deepens bench of talent with addition of Melissa Richards as Partner

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Morrison & Co (“Morrison & Co”), a premier global infrastructure investment firm, today announced that accomplished alternative investments capital formation and strategy professional, Melissa Richards, has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Strategy, Product & Growth, effective 27 March.

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Morrison & Co (“Morrison & Co”), a premier global infrastructure investment firm, today announced that accomplished alternative investments capital formation and strategy professional, Melissa Richards, has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Strategy, Product & Growth, effective 27 March.
Based in New York, Ms Richards will oversee Morrison & Co’s global strategy as the firm continues to expand its footprint for the benefit of its global institutional investor clients.
Throughout her career, she has developed strategies for new investment platforms, and launched several fund products across multiple asset classes.
Morrison & Co also recently announced the appointment of Geraldine Buckingham, formerly BlackRock's Global Head of Corporate Strategy and Chair of Asia-Pacific, to its global board.

Phanto Secures Patent on Platform for Authentic Social Media Posts

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Phanto , the social networking product development company located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is announcing the issuance of the latest of multiple pending patents for its breakthrough social networking platform for authenticity, U.S. patent 11,616,751 B2.

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Phanto , the social networking product development company located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is announcing the issuance of the latest of multiple pending patents for its breakthrough social networking platform for authenticity, U.S. patent 11,616,751 B2.
“We are proud to have been awarded our latest patent covering our novel platform providing users a way to share their real lives with friends through safe, authentic posts, which our team spent years developing and testing.
The methods contained in this patented platform represent a shift towards healthier, more inclusive and more authentic sharing among friends,” said Dan Morrison, founder and CEO of Phanto, and previous cofounder and CEO of early social network ITtoolbox (launched in 1998 and acquired in 2007).
Phanto plans to bring these and the original feature to market in at least one new app scheduled to release in 2023.

Tinuiti Appoints Performance Marketing Veteran and Industry Leader, Jeremy Cornfeldt, as President

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV, Google, Meta, and Amazon, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Cornfeldt as its first-ever President. Cornfeldt – who brings over two decades of brand, media and performance marketing experience – will focus on creating total cohesion across the agency's formidable brand and performance offerings to help enhance its go-to-market solution for clients.

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NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti , the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV, Google, Meta, and Amazon, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Cornfeldt as its first-ever President.
a leading streaming TV and measurement agency and full-service social & growth marketing agency, Ampush.
"As all marketing becomes digital and therefore measurable, the persuasion of brand and the precision of performance is forever interconnected.
Jeremy loves being in the room with clients to dig deep into the ins and outs of performance and strategy," Morrison added.

Gregg Kelley Joins Andersen & Sons As Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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VINA, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen & Sons, a vertically-integrated, family-owned company engaged in the business of buying, processing, and marketing various nuts throughout the world, is pleased to announce Gregg Kelley as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a newly created leadership role for the dynamic and fast-growing Andersen & Sons, as they look to continue to expand their domestic and international presence with almonds, cashews, pistachios, prunes, pecans, and walnuts.

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VINA, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen & Sons , a vertically-integrated, family-owned company engaged in the business of buying, processing, and marketing various nuts throughout the world, is pleased to announce Gregg Kelley as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
"Gregg is a visionary with a demonstrated history of catalyzing success; in business, in people, and in the greater food and agriculture industry," said Pat Andersen, president of Andersen & Sons.
"I am delighted to join a team that has a storied reputation for marketing high quality products domestically and internationally," said COO Gregg Kelley of Andersen & Sons.
"There is tremendous opportunity for Andersen & Sons to continue to rise to meet the growing market need for California and to build greater demand for Andersen & Sons' exceptional products and services.

Fujitsu announces the acquisition of GK Software through a voluntary public takeover offer

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

In conjunction, Fujitsu ND Solutions AG ("ND Solutions"), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, announced its decision to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of GK.

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In conjunction, Fujitsu ND Solutions AG ("ND Solutions"), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, announced its decision to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of GK.
The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of GK welcome and support the takeover offer.
Fujitsu also intends to offer GK access to its enhanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
This offer document will be published following clearance by BaFin, at which point the acceptance period for the takeover offer will commence.

EQS-News: Fujitsu ND Solutions AG: Fujitsu announces the acquisition of GK Software through a voluntary public takeover offer

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Fujitsu launches a voluntary public takeover offer for the acquisition of GK Software, a leading global provider of cloud solutions for the international retail industry, headquartered in Schoeneck, Germany.

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Fujitsu launches a voluntary public takeover offer for the acquisition of GK Software, a leading global provider of cloud solutions for the international retail industry, headquartered in Schoeneck, Germany.
Executive Board and Supervisory Board of GK Software welcome and support the proposed transaction; Fujitsu and GK Software have entered into a Business Combination Agreement.
In conjunction, Fujitsu ND Solutions AG (“ND Solutions”), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, announced its decision to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of GK.
Following the completion of the takeover offer, ND Solutions intends to examine whether to initiate a delisting of GK.

Kanbrick Announces Acquisition of Calibration and Testing Company JM Test Systems in Partnership with Family Owners, the Morrisons

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Kanbrick , the long-term investment partnership focused on investing in and building founder- and family-owned businesses, today announced its partnership with JM Test Systems , which calibrates, repairs and tests a wide variety of equipment.

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Kanbrick , the long-term investment partnership focused on investing in and building founder- and family-owned businesses, today announced its partnership with JM Test Systems , which calibrates, repairs and tests a wide variety of equipment.
Kanbrick will partner with current owners, the Morrison family, to support the next phase of growth for the business.
For nearly half a century, JM Test Systems has been dedicated to helping the world run accurately and safely by calibrating, renting, and distributing test and measurement equipment and providing other related services and products.
“We’re delighted to partner with Kanbrick on the next phase of growth for JM Test,” said CEO Scott Morrison.

Park Cities Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Elevate

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Elevate Credit, Inc. (“Elevate” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled provider of innovative and responsible online credit solutions for non-prime consumers, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Park Cities Asset Management LLC (“Park Cities”), an alternative asset manager focused on providing flexible capital solutions.

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Elevate Credit, Inc. (“Elevate” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled provider of innovative and responsible online credit solutions for non-prime consumers, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Park Cities Asset Management LLC (“Park Cities”), an alternative asset manager focused on providing flexible capital solutions.
Park Cities acquired Elevate for $1.87 per share in an all-cash transaction at an implied value of $67 million.
“Elevate is pleased to join Park Cities as we embark on an exciting new chapter, one that will allow us to better serve our customers and drive innovation within our business,” said Jason Harvison, Chief Executive Officer of Elevate.
Haynes and Boone LLP, Wick Phillips Gould & Martin LLP, and Husch Blackwell LLP acted as legal counsel for Park Cities.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Victory Battery Metals’ Staking of Additional 953 Hectares More than Doubling its Tahlo Lake Property in BC’s Babine Copper-Gold Porphyry District

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Friday, February 24, 2023

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On November 15, 2022, the company staked the initial 735-hectare Tahlo Lake property in British Columbia’s prolific Babine Copper-Gold Porphyry District.

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On November 15, 2022, the company staked the initial 735-hectare Tahlo Lake property in British Columbia’s prolific Babine Copper-Gold Porphyry District.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:
For more information about this news, please view the InvestmentPitch Media video.
The new property covers highly anomalous gold in till samples to the north and south of the original property.
Mark Ireton, President, stated: “Our Geology team has expanded and staked additional ground on our Tahlo Lake property, following more analysis on this area, including promising historical findings within the Babine copper-gold porphyry district.

IFF Provides Update on Evolution of Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

New Board Chair: Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., experienced IFF Board member, has been named Chair of the IFF Board as of the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting.

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New Board Chair: Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., experienced IFF Board member, has been named Chair of the IFF Board as of the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting.
He will succeed Dale F. Morrison, who has been a member of the IFF Board since 2011, most recently serving as Chair since 2022.
Morrison has notified IFF of his intent to retire from the Board as of the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting due to health reasons;
Board Appointments: Mark J. Costa, Dawn Willoughby and Gary Hu have been appointed to the IFF Board; and
Board Retirements: Michael Ducker, Ilene Gordon and Kare Schultz have retired as IFF directors.
These changes will result in the Board reducing its size to no more than 10 IFF directors and one Icahn Capital designee director by the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting.