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First Eagle Investments Launches US Smid Cap Opportunity Fund

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

First Eagle Investments (First Eagle) today announced the launch of the First Eagle US Smid Cap Opportunity Fund (A-Share Class: FEMAX; I-Share Class: FESMX; R6-Share Class: FEXRX).

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  • First Eagle Investments (First Eagle) today announced the launch of the First Eagle US Smid Cap Opportunity Fund (A-Share Class: FEMAX; I-Share Class: FESMX; R6-Share Class: FEXRX).
  • Were excited to leverage our Small Cap teams time-tested approach to value-oriented investment across a broader opportunity set for investors in pursuit of small and midcap equity exposure through our new US Smid Cap Opportunity Fund.
  • Given the enhanced liquidity of the smid cap space, the US Smid Cap Opportunity Fund typically will hold approximately 70100 stocks.
  • The First Eagle U.S. Smid Cap Opportunity Fund is new and may not be successful under all future market conditions.

Equitable Announces Acquisition of Penn Investment Advisors

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Equitable , a leading financial services company and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH ), announced today the acquisitioni of Penn Investment Advisors, Inc .

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  • Equitable , a leading financial services company and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH ), announced today the acquisitioni of Penn Investment Advisors, Inc .
  • We are proud to welcome the clients and advisors of Penn Investment Advisors to Equitable, said David Karr, Chairman of Equitable Advisors.
  • Duly-registered Equitable Advisors Financial Professionals offer securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC, a broker-dealer (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN) and offer investment advisory products and services through Equitable Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.
  • Equitable is the brand name of the retirement and protection subsidiaries of Equitable Holdings, Inc. GE-4848794.1(07/22)(exp.07/24)
    iThe acquiring legal entity is Equitable Distribution Holding Corporation, an indirect subsidiary of Equitable Holdings and the parent company of Equitable Advisors, LLC.

NICE Announces Top Tier Microsoft Azure IP Co-Sell Status with the Full Power of NICE CXone Now Available Natively on Azure

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Microsoft, delivering the full power of CXone on Azure to create frictionless, personalized digital customer experiences.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Microsoft, delivering the full power of CXone on Azure to create frictionless, personalized digital customer experiences.
  • NICE has received Top Tier status, Microsofts highest level partner designation, for Azure IP Co-sell driving deeper collaboration and a strong go-to-market momentum.
  • This partnership leverages the power of CXone to help organizations globally to transform their customers experiences and build a digital first customer service operation.
  • Paul Jarman, CEO, NICE CXone, said, Consumers today expect fast, convenient digital and self-service options.

Generational Equity Advises S2 IT Group in its Sale to Smart ERP Solutions

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, S2 IT Group, LLC to Smart ERP Solutions (a holding of Third Century Investment Associates II, LP).

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  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, S2 IT Group, LLC to Smart ERP Solutions (a holding of Third Century Investment Associates II, LP).
  • S2 IT Group (S2 IT), located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a software consulting firm that provides implementation solutions, production support, functional training, and quality assurance services to various industries.
  • S2 IT is an Oracle Gold Partner and is a member of Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG), the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), and TAG (Technology Associates of Georgia).
  • Generational Equity , Generational Capital Markets (member FINRA/SIPC), Generational Wealth Advisors , Generational Consulting Group , and DealForce are part of the Generational Group , which is headquartered in Dallas and is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America.

Genesis Global Names Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Genesis Global , the low-code application development platform purpose-built for financial markets organizations, today announced Jason Jhonson as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Genesis Global , the low-code application development platform purpose-built for financial markets organizations, today announced Jason Jhonson as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • With impressive experience building brands for game-changing technology companies, Jason is uniquely suited to helping Genesis become the driving force for software innovation in financial markets, said Stephen Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Genesis Global.
  • I am excited to help Genesis become the industry-wide catalyst that enables financial firms to unlock their innovative potential, said Jason Jhonson, Chief Marketing Office at Genesis Global.
  • As Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, he built marketing and sales teams from ground up and helped Improbable scale during five years of growth.

Monroe Capital Supports Clarion Capital Partners’ Recapitalization of Premiere Digital Services

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the recapitalization of Premiere Digital Services (PDS), a portfolio company of Clarion Capital Partners.

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  • Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the recapitalization of Premiere Digital Services (PDS), a portfolio company of Clarion Capital Partners.
  • Founded in 2008, PDS is a leading global digital media services, distribution and technology solutions company based in Los Angeles, California.
  • The company is a provider of cloud-based digital asset delivery, supply chain management and content optimization solutions for clients in the media and entertainment industry.
  • Monroe Capital LLC (Monroe) is a premier boutique asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, asset-based lending, specialty finance, opportunistic and structured credit, and equity.

Meketa Investment Group to Host Virtual October Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO) firm, today announced its Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day, which will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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  • Meketa Investment Group (Meketa), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO) firm, today announced its Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day, which will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
  • Meketa defines emerging managers within public markets as firms with majority employee ownership and fewer than $2 billion in assets under management (AUM).
  • Within private markets, Meketa considers emerging managers to be those in the process of raising their first, second, or third fund.
  • To register for Meketas virtual Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day please visit: https://meketa.research.net/r/L89WHKS .

GISI and Hill International Announce Strategic Merger

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Hill International is the largest independent project management and construction management for-fee firm serving global infrastructure markets, said GISI President, CEO and Board Director Rick Newman .

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  • Hill International is the largest independent project management and construction management for-fee firm serving global infrastructure markets, said GISI President, CEO and Board Director Rick Newman .
  • UBS Investment Bank was the sole financial advisor to GISI on the Hill transaction, Cooley LLP was the legal advisor.
  • Hill International CEO Raouf Ghali said of the decision to join GISI: Since our founding in 1976, Hill has grown into an industry-leading program, project, and construction management company.
  • Although shares of Hill International will no longer be publicly traded when this transaction closes, Hill management and employees will be offered participation in GISIs distinctive employee-ownership program where legally permissible.

CI&T Acquires Transpire to Enhance its Growth in Australia and APAC

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

CI&T (NYSE: CINT), a global digital specialist, announces today the execution of a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Transpire Technology Pty Ltd ("Transpire"), an award-winning Australian technology consultancy, to enhance its growth in APAC.

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  • CI&T (NYSE: CINT), a global digital specialist, announces today the execution of a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Transpire Technology Pty Ltd ("Transpire"), an award-winning Australian technology consultancy, to enhance its growth in APAC.
  • Since 2009, Transpire has been the trusted technology partner of some of Australias most innovative organizations, including Vodafone, Virgin Australia and ASX200 listed companies.
  • Headquartered in Melbourne, with team members across Australia, Transpire delivers digital experiences across several verticals, with a solid design-led, mobile-first, cloud-native approach.
  • In 2022, Transpire was certified a Great Place to Work, recognizing its leading workplace culture in Australia.

Integral Group Australia Rebranding as Introba to Align with Global Brands

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants, announced they are rebranding as Introba in the coming months.

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  • Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants, announced they are rebranding as Introba in the coming months.
  • Today, Integral Group operates under different names across five countries Australia, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Canada, and the United States.
  • Integral Groups presence in Australia spans offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as a result of joining forces with leading building services and sustainability practice, Umow Lai, in 2021.
  • Moving forward, the exceptional quality of service provided by Integral Group will not change, and clients will now have additional access to Introbas global resources and expertise.