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Amped Fitness® Announces NASCAR Driver, Natalie Decker, as Partner

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Fitness®, an industry-leading gym franchise, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of NASCAR talent, Natalie Decker.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Fitness®, an industry-leading gym franchise, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of NASCAR talent, Natalie Decker.
  • Recognizing this issue, Amped has boldly paved the way to introduce a workout space that's exclusively for women, aiming to redefine the entire fitness experience.
  • Natalie Decker: Driving Change and Empowering Women:
    Natalie Decker stands out as a prominent figure in the male-dominated NASCAR scene, making her the perfect partner for Amped Fitness®.
  • Expanding Presence in Florida and Beyond:
    The unprecedented growth of the gym franchise continues with the grand opening of its new Amped Fitness® Daytona location.

Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach Activation Will Return to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024 with Icons Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Carmelo Anthony, Hélio Castroneves, Justin Jefferson and More Confirmed to Attend

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, unveiled today the initial athlete and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17–20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). In 2023, Sport Beach was built for brands, platforms and athletes to tap into the cultural zeitgeist of sport and explore the power of fandom. It was the first time these groups converged at Cannes Lions to explore the dynamic culture of sports business, and to great success – with nearly 40 athletes and drawing over 5,000 people.

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  • Sport Beach 2024, which moves to La Plage du Festival, will build on last year's success at Cannes Lions.
  • As part of this track, Sue and Megan will host a live edition of their podcast "A Touch More" from Sport Beach.
  • These discussions and activations at Sport Beach reflect a broader trend of athletes venturing into entrepreneurship, specifically within lifestyle industries.
  • Justin Jefferson (football) – A renowned NFL wide receiver and budding icon, Justin Jefferson has quickly become a household name.

Record 2023 Results Strengthen the Foundation for Continuous Growth

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

2023 Adjusted EBITDA(1) reached Euro 2,279 million, up 28.5% versus the prior year and with an Adjusted EBITDA(1) margin of 38.2%.

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  • 2023 Adjusted EBITDA(1) reached Euro 2,279 million, up 28.5% versus the prior year and with an Adjusted EBITDA(1) margin of 38.2%.
  • 2023 Adjusted EBIT(1) was Euro 1,617 million, increased 31.8% versus the prior year and with an Adjusted EBIT(1) margin of 27.1%.
  • SG&A also grew (Euro 43 million) mainly reflecting the continuous development of the Company’s digital infrastructure and organization, as well as brand investments.
  • As of December 31, 2023, total available liquidity was Euro 1,722 million (Euro 2,058 million as of December 31, 2022), including undrawn committed credit lines of Euro 600 million.

Faultless 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider Leads Way for Latest Highlight Consignments to the Broad Arrow Amelia Island Auction this March 1-2

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Donnie Gould, Senior Car Specialist for Broad Arrow Auctions, states, “The Broad Arrow team is thrilled to have such a unique and diverse offering of important motor cars at this year’s auction.

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  • Donnie Gould, Senior Car Specialist for Broad Arrow Auctions, states, “The Broad Arrow team is thrilled to have such a unique and diverse offering of important motor cars at this year’s auction.
  • Broad Arrow will kickstart its 2024 calendar with the company’s 2nd annual Amelia Auction.
  • Set for March 1-2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the Amelia Auction will feature exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-War classics to modern supercars.
  • Collectors interested in consigning their car(s) to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .

Carvana Announces Continued Partnership with Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club for Upcoming 2024 NASCAR Season

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.

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  • Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.
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    Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.
  • “I’m so proud to represent Carvana for a second NASCAR season, and our fourth season overall as partners, at some of my favorite races,” said Johnson.
  • Carvana will unveil the Daytona 500 paint scheme before the start of the 2024 season in February.

Baker Hill Achieves New Milestones in 2023 & Remains Positioned for Continued Growth in Year Ahead

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Through the partnership, Baker Hill has gained access to Flexpoint's resources and expertise, including an experienced team with extensive knowledge of financial technology, and capital to fund ongoing product innovation and acquisitions.

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  • Through the partnership, Baker Hill has gained access to Flexpoint's resources and expertise, including an experienced team with extensive knowledge of financial technology, and capital to fund ongoing product innovation and acquisitions.
  • This will equip Baker Hill to continue innovating to serve the needs of its growing client roster of banks and credit unions.
  • In addition to the acquisition by Flexpoint Ford, the company launched its newest product offering in 2023, Baker Hill NextGen® Accelerate , a preconfigured version of the award-winning Baker Hill NextGen® commercial loan origination system (LOS).
  • We anticipate a bright future for Baker Hill and we look forward to building on our reputation as a trusted provider of award-winning loan origination and risk management software."

Hennessey Hires Racing Champion David Donohue as the Team Focuses on Venom F5 World Records

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SEALY, Texas, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has hired David Donohue — celebrated 24 Hours of Le Mans champion, Rolex 24 at Daytona overall winner, and 2023 Pikes Peak record setter — for advanced track development of its Venom F5 hypercar.

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  • The son of racing legend Mark Donohue, David Donohue has built an impressive racing, testing, and development resume during his 35-year career.
  • David Donohue: "I've been working behind the scenes with John and the team at Hennessey for several months, allowing me to spend quite a bit of time in the driver's seat of the Venom F5.
  • With more than 25 customer Venom F5 models already built, we can now refocus our team on achieving speed records.
  • The open-top, track-ready model joins the roofless Venom F5 Roadster – revealed in 2022 – and the Venom F5 Revolution Coupe – unveiled in January this year.

Nexgrill introduces accessories for next-level outdoor cooking

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

CHINO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexgrill has released several new accessories and starter packs made to take the outdoor cooking experience to new heights. New products include flat top griddle essentials like smash burger presses, spatulas, and egg rings, as well as smoker tools and cleaning kits. In addition to the accessory kit offerings, several new individual accessories have also been introduced for consumers to mix and match according to their personal grilling needs.

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  • New tools and accessory kits complement the brand's griddles, pellet grills and smokers
    CHINO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexgrill has released several new accessories and starter packs made to take the outdoor cooking experience to new heights.
  • For boosting the cooking experience on our Daytona griddles and Oakford smokers, these new accessories can resonate with grill enthusiasts at every level.
  • "For boosting the cooking experience on our Daytona griddles and Oakford smokers, these new accessories can resonate with grill enthusiasts at every level," said Ramsay Hawfield, Vice President of Marketing at Nexgrill.
  • Daytona Griddle Melting Dome and Wire Rack Kit: a multifunctional, stainless-steel cooking tool designed to ensure an even cooking experience.

Elephants, the Swiss based luxury watches co-ownership platform, funded its first 2 campaigns, spearheading the iconic timepieces tokenization trend

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

LUGANO, Switzerland, Nov. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elephants, the pioneering co-ownership platform for luxury watches based in Switzerland, is thrilled to announce a series of significant achievements and upcoming enhancements that are reshaping the landscape of luxury watch ownership and leading the charge in the tokenization of luxury assets. Furthermore, Elephants is excited to reveal that it is actively working on a new funding round to sustain and accelerate its remarkable growth trajectory.

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  • "Having users participate in the campaigns from 24 different countries just a few months after the launch underscores the global interest in co-owning luxury watches" says Paolo Catalano.
  • This achievement underscores the growing demand for affordable access to iconic luxury timepieces.
  • The platform is making this trend a reality by enabling users to co-own iconic luxury watches.
  • This innovative approach not only increases accessibility but also opens up new avenues for diversification and ownership in the luxury market.

77-Year-Old Professional Racecar Driver Shares Life Lessons Learned in the Fast Lane in Inspiring and Purposeful New Memoir

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

For professional racecar driver Ted Giovanis, it's also where you can learn the most valuable lessons.

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  • For professional racecar driver Ted Giovanis, it's also where you can learn the most valuable lessons.
  • After nearly three decades in the driver's seat, Giovanis has divulged his most valuable wisdom in the new book Focus Forward: Life Lessons from Racing, published today by Amplify Publishing.
  • Ted Giovanis, previously a veteran of the healthcare industry, began his professional career in 2006, at the age of 61.
  • He shows you how the tools of racing and the teamwork within it are applicable to life and business.