Motivation

Packback Announces Strategic Investment from PSG Equity

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Packback, whose AI-enabled writing and discussion platform has helped empower more than 1.5 million students to be fearlessly curious and express their unique voices, today announced a strategic growth investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help accelerate their growth.

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  • Packback, whose AI-enabled writing and discussion platform has helped empower more than 1.5 million students to be fearlessly curious and express their unique voices, today announced a strategic growth investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help accelerate their growth.
  • “For over six years, Packback has developed AI models to promote student success and lighten the administrative burden on educators.
  • As our market demonstrates an urgent need, Packback is poised to help meet this demand, bolstered by PSG's support.
  • Goodwin Law served as legal advisor and Raymond James acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Packback.

Biometric Fingerprint Secured Credit Card Manufacturer SmartMetric Reports up to 80% of USA Credit Cards Have Been Compromised

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

This allows the SmartMetric biometric card to be able to used “anywhere and anytime” a card holder wants to use their new biometric card.

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  • This allows the SmartMetric biometric card to be able to used “anywhere and anytime” a card holder wants to use their new biometric card.
  • “With so many credit card data breaches leaving a card holders credit card information in the hands of card fraud criminals, the use of on card biometric identity validation security, has become a necessity," said SmartMetric’s President and CEO, Chaya Hendrick.
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    Market research has shown that 70% of current credit card users are willing to pay $70.00 for a biometric fingerprint secured credit card.
  • To view the SmartMetric Biometric Card please follow this link - Video of the SmartMetric Biometric Card .

Cross-Border Spending Surging, 54% of Global Consumers Expect to Increase Amount of International Online Shopping but Expect More Payment Flexibility and Transparency in 2024

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

“Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and slowing global growth, it is clear that consumer spending will continue to grow.

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  • “Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and slowing global growth, it is clear that consumer spending will continue to grow.
  • Globally, the US (36%) and China (25%) stood out as the top regions for consumers’ international shopping.
  • When shopping with international merchants, 77% of survey consumers would likely abandon their cart if their preferred payment method is not available.
  • Credit cards (39%) were ranked as the most frequently used payment method among consumers shopping online from international merchants, followed by global digital wallets (26%).

Terran Orbital’s Milani Satellite Delivered to the European Space Agency for Hera Mission

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European nano and microsatellite manufacturer based in Torino, Italy, today announced that they have completed the formal delivery of the Hera Milani satellite to the European Space Agency.

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  • Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European nano and microsatellite manufacturer based in Torino, Italy, today announced that they have completed the formal delivery of the Hera Milani satellite to the European Space Agency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319935884/en/
    Ian Carnelli, Hera’s Project Manager for the European Space Agency attended the delivery event together with the Italian Space Agency, the Milani development team, and numerous local and international dignitaries.
  • Hera Milani is a nanosatellite funded by Italy and developed by Tyvak International for the European Space Agency, devoted to the visual inspection and dust detection of the Didymos asteroid following DART impact.
  • We are eager to see the spacecraft in action and help us unveil the many mysteries around the Didymos asteroid system.”
    The Italian Space Agency and European Space Agency decided to dedicate the Mission to Prof. Andrea Milani, who passed away in 2018.

Turning Clutter into Cash: Nextdoor Insights Reveal an Upcycling Opportunity in America’s Annual Spring Cleaning Trend

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the essential neighborhood app, today released insights exploring attitudes and intentions for the annual American tradition, spring cleaning.

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  • Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the essential neighborhood app, today released insights exploring attitudes and intentions for the annual American tradition, spring cleaning.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319216633/en/
    According to survey results conducted by Nextdoor, 86% of Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning 2024, with the number jumping to 91% for Nextdoor users.
  • “Spring cleaning is a real nationwide phenomenon,” said Chris Klotzbach, Head of Product and Content Marketing at Nextdoor.
  • In 2023, Nextdoor’s For Sale & Free saw 10% more listings per month in the spring, showing a new facet in American’s cleaning rituals: turning clutter to cash.”
    To learn more about Nextdoor’s survey of spring cleaning habits, visit the Nextdoor for Business Insights page .

Modernize Home Services Introduces Bathtub Replacement Cost Calculator

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Modernize Home Services , the leading home services marketing platform, announces its latest innovation: the Bathtub Replacement Cost Calculator .

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  • Modernize Home Services , the leading home services marketing platform, announces its latest innovation: the Bathtub Replacement Cost Calculator .
  • “Our new bathtub replacement cost calculator empowers homeowners to make informed decisions about bath renovation projects,” explains Cassie Morien, director of strategy for Modernize.
  • Modernize’s bathtub replacement cost calculator marks the website’s eighth calculator in its homeowner toolbox.
  • The pricing data used in the Modernize bathtub replacement cost calculator is powered by AI-driven analyses of real homeowner experiences and trusted Modernize partner project data across the United States.

Bounteous x Accolite and Persado Partner to Offer Measurably Better Digital Customer Experiences Fueled By GenAI

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Monday, March 18, 2024

"We are thrilled to be Persado’s first certified agency partner and bring the power of the provider’s industry-leading GenAI platform to our clients,” said Keith Schwartz, CEO of Bounteous x Accolite.

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  • "We are thrilled to be Persado’s first certified agency partner and bring the power of the provider’s industry-leading GenAI platform to our clients,” said Keith Schwartz, CEO of Bounteous x Accolite.
  • Together, we can offer the highest-performing digital messaging that will drive measurably better outcomes for our clients.”
    The collaboration combines Bounteous x Accolite’s deep expertise in customer experience, conversion rate optimization, and personalized marketing activation with Persado's best-in- class GenAI solutions.
  • As Persado's first preferred, certified agency partner, Bounteous x Accolite will apply the team’s knowledge of the Persado platform with their expertise in creating personalized experiences at scale—harnessing the full potential of GenAI to achieve even greater lift across channels.
  • "Bounteous x Accolite are at the top of their game delivering unparalleled customer experiences, technology, and analytics for marquee brands.

Pura Launches New Allos Scent Collection to Enhance Health and Wellness

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Smart fragrance company Pura is proud to announce the launch of Allos — a collection of four new fragrances specially designed to improve overall health and wellness.

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  • Smart fragrance company Pura is proud to announce the launch of Allos — a collection of four new fragrances specially designed to improve overall health and wellness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312024358/en/
    Smart fragrance company Pura is proud to announce the launch of Allos — a collection of four new fragrances specially designed to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Ginger Clementine - Formulated for energy, this scent is made with ingredients that can help increase feelings of energy and excitement.
  • Mint Leaves - Formulated for better focus, this scent is made with ingredients that can help increase feelings of focus and motivation.

Ossium Health Named to Forbes’ List of America's Best Startup Employers

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Ossium Health, an innovative bioengineering company that develops bone marrow-derived cell therapies, announced today that it has been named to Forbes' 6th annual list of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024.

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  • Ossium Health, an innovative bioengineering company that develops bone marrow-derived cell therapies, announced today that it has been named to Forbes' 6th annual list of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024.
  • This list honors the top 500 startup employers in the US based on employee satisfaction, employer reputation, and company growth.
  • Ossium employees also draw motivation from their work’s incredible positive impact on patients with life-threatening blood and immune diseases.
  • “We do our best work when our employees feel engaged, inspired, and supported,” said Kevin Caldwell, Ossium’s CEO, Co-Founder & President.

Correction: Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of Vitrolife AB (publ)

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The shareholders of Vitrolife AB (publ), corporate identity number 556354-3452 (`the Company') are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4.00 pm at the Elite Park Avenue Hotel, Kungsportsavenyn 36-38 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The entrance opens at 3.30 pm.

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  • Allotment of Performance Shares within LTIP 2024 will be made during a limited period of time following the Annual General Meeting 2027.
  • Performance Shares will be allotted if the average annual TSR is at least 7.5 percent (the minimum level).
  • The intention is that the Board shall launch LTIP 2024 as soon as practically possible after the Annual General Meeting.
  • Resolutions resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2024 shall not be included in a re-calculation of the number of shares.