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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. to Participate at the Jefferies 2019 Semiconductor, Hardware and Communications Infrastructure Summit

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

August 22, 2019--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that it will participate at the Jefferies 2019 Semiconductor, Hardware and Communications Infrastructure Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

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  • August 22, 2019--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that it will participate at the Jefferies 2019 Semiconductor, Hardware and Communications Infrastructure Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
  • Michael D. Porcelain, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Michael A. Bondi, Chief Financial Officer will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day.
  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
  • The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and government communications markets.

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Presentation at the Barclays 2019 Global Consumer Staples Conference

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) President and CEO, Noel Wallace, will present on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

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  • Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) President and CEO, Noel Wallace, will present on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.
  • ET at the Barclays 2019 Global Consumer Staples Conference.
  • Investors may access a live webcast of this presentation and the presentation slides on Colgates website at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com .
  • About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition.

Hormel Foods Reports Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Volume and sales decreased for the quarter as lower retail and foodservice sales were not fully offset by improved results in the commodity and whole-bird businesses.

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  • Volume and sales decreased for the quarter as lower retail and foodservice sales were not fully offset by improved results in the commodity and whole-bird businesses.
  • Volume and sales for the quarter were flat as improved results in China offset the divestiture of CytoSport.
  • Earnings pressure from higher avocado prices and peanut butter category dynamics will continue to impact results in Grocery Products in the fourth quarter."
  • Its brands include Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Columbus, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label and more than 30 other beloved brands.

PPT Solutions Recognized Again as One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies by Inc. Magazine

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Inc. magazine recently announced that PPT Solutions , a premier provider of client-centric, performance-based Customer Experience and Business Optimization Solutions , was recognized on its Inc. 5000 list for a second consecutive year.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Inc. magazine recently announced that PPT Solutions , a premier provider of client-centric, performance-based Customer Experience and Business Optimization Solutions , was recognized on its Inc. 5000 list for a second consecutive year.
  • The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment its independent emerging businesses.
  • PPT Solutions joins many other well-known businesses, including Dell, Timberland, Intuit, Chobani and Oracle, which also gained national exposure through the Inc. 5000 designation.
  • "It's an honor to once again be recognized among the nation's leading companies.

Whirlpool Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share on the company's common stock.

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share on the company's common stock.
  • The dividend is payable September 15, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2019.
  • Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world's leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2018.
  • The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.

Hostess Brands, Inc. Announces Closing of Secondary Public Offering by C. Dean Metropoulos

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Hostess Brands, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: TWNK) today announced the closing of a public offering of 12 million shares of its Class A common stock, at $14.00 per share, by C. Dean Metropoulos, the Companys Chairman, and entities controlled by him.

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  • Hostess Brands, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: TWNK) today announced the closing of a public offering of 12 million shares of its Class A common stock, at $14.00 per share, by C. Dean Metropoulos, the Companys Chairman, and entities controlled by him.
  • The Company did not issue shares in the offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling stockholders in this offering.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
  • The brand's history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies in 1930.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Crowns Winner Of The Ultimate Food + Bar Summit

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Friday, August 16, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management announces the winner of the Company's second annual Ultimate Food + Bar Summit: Elevating the Craft through Training, Excellence and Recognition.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management announces the winner of the Company's second annual Ultimate Food + Bar Summit: Elevating the Craft through Training, Excellence and Recognition.
  • Executive Chef Dane Blom of The Citizen Hotel and Grange Restaurant & Bar in Sacramento was named the winner.
  • A global leader in third-party hotel management, Interstate Hotels & Resorts' depth ofexperience across all lodging segments and asset classes drives results in each of its managed hotels worldwide.
  • Interstate Hotels & Resorts is a leading, global third-party hotel management company, operating branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers and lifestyle hotels.

Ben & Jerry's Presents Dessert'd: A Non-Expected Culinary Experience

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

The tour kicked off in Ben & Jerry's hometown of Burlington, VT earlier this summer.

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  • The tour kicked off in Ben & Jerry's hometown of Burlington, VT earlier this summer.
  • The "non-expected" culinary experience will include an all-you-can-eat array of Ben & Jerry's ten non-dairy flavors.
  • George Lambertson, Burlington, VT. A firebrand best known for the elevated street food and creative culinary choices offered at his high-energy ArtsRiot location.
  • Tickets for the evening experience are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event, available at benjerry.com/flavors/dessertd .

Hostess Brands, Inc. Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering by C. Dean Metropoulos

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Hostess Brands, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: TWNK) today announced the launch of a public offering of 12 million shares of its Class A common stock held by C. Dean Metropoulos, the Companys Chairman, and entities controlled by him.

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  • Hostess Brands, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: TWNK) today announced the launch of a public offering of 12 million shares of its Class A common stock held by C. Dean Metropoulos, the Companys Chairman, and entities controlled by him.
  • The Company will not issue shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling stockholders in this offering.
  • Hostess Brands, Inc. is a leading packaged food company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in the United States.
  • The brand's history dates back to 1919, when the Hostess CupCake was introduced to the public, followed by Twinkies in 1930.

Worldwide Baby Powder Market Insights, 2019-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

This demand for organic baby powders will lead to the expansion of the global baby powder market at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.

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  • This demand for organic baby powders will lead to the expansion of the global baby powder market at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period.
  • To prevent such baby health issues, vendors in the global market offer liquid baby powder that is cream or lotion in form, and changes to powder once applied on baby's skin.
  • This facilitates powder application on the baby by eliminating inhalation of baby powder particles.
  • However, increasing parents' awareness about baby care products, growing demand for organic baby powders, declining infant mortality rate may hamper the growth of the baby powder industry over the forecast period.