Algonquin Power & Utilities

Laser Photonics Receives Order From Liberty Utilities for Its MarkStar Pro Laser Marking System

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced it received an order from Liberty Utilities, an Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (APUC) subsidiary, for its MarkStar 20-MSH-Pro laser marking system.

Key Points: 
  • Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced it received an order from Liberty Utilities, an Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (APUC) subsidiary, for its MarkStar 20-MSH-Pro laser marking system.
  • Cost-effective, time-efficient and easy to use, the MarkStar Pro laser marking system provides a solution guaranteed to streamline operations and increase documentation accuracy and ease of tracking.
  • For more information about the MarkStar line of laser marking systems, please visit https://www.laserphotonics.com or contact our sales department at [email protected] .
  • The MarkStar Pro Handheld Laser Marker by Laser Photonics is the industry’s first handheld laser marking & laser engraving system designed for true portability around the shop and in the field.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Appoints New Independent Director

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Friday, February 2, 2024

OAKVILLE, ON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN" or the "Company") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) today announced its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed David Levenson, formerly Managing Partner at Brookfield Asset Management, to the Board, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • OAKVILLE, ON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN" or the "Company") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) today announced its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed David Levenson, formerly Managing Partner at Brookfield Asset Management, to the Board, effective immediately.
  • Following Mr. Levenson's appointment, the Board is comprised of nine directors, eight of whom are independent for the purposes of Canadian securities laws and New York Stock Exchange corporate governance standards.
  • "We welcome David to the Board as we advance our strategic transformation into a pure play regulated utility," said Kenneth Moore, Chair of the Algonquin Board of Directors.
  • "We identified David through our normal course director search process, and we believe his experience and expertise will benefit the Company.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Conference Call

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN") today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Friday, March 8, 2024, before market open.

Key Points: 
  • OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN") today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Friday, March 8, 2024, before market open.
  • AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. eastern time on Friday, March 8, 2024, hosted by Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chris Huskilson, and Chief Financial Officer, Darren Myers.
  • Conference call details are as follows:

C3 AI Expands Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced an expansion of its Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to solve customers’ critical business challenges across a variety of industries.

Key Points: 
  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced an expansion of its Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to solve customers’ critical business challenges across a variety of industries.
  • Under the expanded SCA, C3 AI and AWS will focus on continuing to offer advanced generative AI solutions for enterprises.
  • “We’ve seen continued enthusiasm in the C3 Generative AI Suite since its launch, and as interest continues to grow, our collaboration is focused on building a quick and easy onboarding process so our shared customers can start seeing immediate value from generative AI,” said C3 AI CEO Thomas M. Siebel.
  • The C3 Generative AI Suite, the C3 AI Platform, and C3 AI applications all run on AWS and make use of AWS’s powerful set of AI, machine learning (ML), and data analytics services.

4Front Ventures Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) ("4Front" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced that Peter Kampian has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective December 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) ("4Front" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced that Peter Kampian has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective December 1, 2023.
  • Kampian will employ his wealth of experience in the financial sector to elevate the Company's finance and accounting functions.
  • Most recently, he has applied his expertise as the Chief Restructuring Officer for the Canadian cannabis companies PharmHouse Inc. and Muskoka Grown Limited.
  • For more information about 4Front Ventures Corp.'s leadership team, products and services, please visit https://4frontventures.com/ .

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Common Share Dividend of U.S.$0.1085 (C$0.1497), and Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Preferred Share Dividends

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Friday, November 10, 2023

C$0.32263 per preferred share, Series A, payable in cash on January 2, 2024 to preferred share, Series A holders of record on December 15, 2023, for the period from September 30, 2023 to, but excluding, December 31, 2023.

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  • C$0.32263 per preferred share, Series A, payable in cash on January 2, 2024 to preferred share, Series A holders of record on December 15, 2023, for the period from September 30, 2023 to, but excluding, December 31, 2023.
  • C$0.31819 per preferred share, Series D, payable in cash on January 2, 2024 to preferred share, Series D holders of record on December 15, 2023, for the period from September 30, 2023 to, but excluding, December 31, 2023.
  • Effective March 16, 2023, AQN suspended the dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") for its common shares.
  • Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial legislation, AQN hereby notifies holders of common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D that such dividends declared qualify as eligible dividends.

Care Partner Network and Unite Us Celebrate Two Years of Connecting Missouri and Kansas Residents to Social Care Resources to Improve Community Health

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The Care Partner Network is powered by Unite Us' shared technology platform, which collaborates with more than 80 regional community-based organizations and two health systems that partner to support individuals' needs in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • The Care Partner Network is powered by Unite Us' shared technology platform, which collaborates with more than 80 regional community-based organizations and two health systems that partner to support individuals' needs in their communities.
  • Together, the Care Partner Network and Unite Us have securely connected people in need with community-based resources that can otherwise be difficult to navigate.
  • "Solving the connection between health outcomes and community support has been a major challenge for many years," said Jennifer Vanhoose, Director of Care Partner Network.
  • Partners in the Care Partner Network are connected through Unite Us' shared technology platform, which enables them to send and receive electronic referrals, address people's social needs, and improve health across communities.

IBM and KPMG US Announce Plans to Deliver Innovative SAP Business Transformation in Energy & Utilities

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK and ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and KPMG LLP announced they are expanding their alliance to help enable business transformations for clients implementing SAP S/4HANA® across the energy and utilities industry. Cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects run the potential risk of failing without the right technology in place and the right business expertise to fully integrate it. IBM Consulting and KPMG together are bringing a breadth of consulting, operations, tax, risk and finance experience to the ERP implementation process to help energy and utilities companies automate and manage core business processes for optimal performance.

Key Points: 
  • IBM Consulting is a global leader in SAP transformations, delivering cohesive collaborative solutions based on in-depth industry experience, AI, and hybrid multi cloud deployment.
  • IBM has well-established technology and deep experience within a broad partner ecosystem, including a 50-year history partnering with SAP.
  • KPMG brings business-led, SAP-enabled functional transformation experience in more than 25 countries while leveraging deep energy and utility industry knowledge to deliver business value.
  • KPMG and IBM Consulting bring complementary skillsets across SAP technology implementation, cross-sector business processes, regulatory, risk, finance, and tax considerations, and operational issues.

Starboard Value Issues Presentation Delivered at the 2023 Capitalize for Kids Investors Conference

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, “Starboard” or “we”) today announced that Jeffrey Smith, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, delivered a presentation at the 2023 Capitalize for Kids Investors Conference highlighting value creation opportunities at Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN) (TSE: AQN).

Key Points: 
  • Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, “Starboard” or “we”) today announced that Jeffrey Smith, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, delivered a presentation at the 2023 Capitalize for Kids Investors Conference highlighting value creation opportunities at Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN) (TSE: AQN).
  • The full presentation and the respective presentations for the aforementioned companies can be found at: https://www.starboardvalue.com/presentations .

LTIMindtree launches Innovative Industry Solutions for Retail Media & Smart Service Operations

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has launched two industry solutions, AdSpark and Smart Service Operations, to accelerate the time-to-market for businesses on the Salesforce platform.

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  • LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has launched two industry solutions, AdSpark and Smart Service Operations, to accelerate the time-to-market for businesses on the Salesforce platform.
  • AdSpark , powered by LTIMindtree & Salesforce, helps retailers get a jumpstart in expanding their own Retail Media platforms.
  • Smart Service Operations combines the power of Salesforce Service Cloud1, including Salesforce Field Service, and the LTIMindtree NxT Platform for clients in manufacturing, construction, transport, mining, power & utilities, etc.
  • LTIMindtree’s AdSpark & Smart Service Operations fulfill the need for a unified and comprehensive digital platform that enables retailers, tech marketplaces, manufacturers, and public sector companies to accelerate revenues and drive operational efficiencies.