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Walgreens Boots Alliance Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended February 29, 2024.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended February 29, 2024.
  • Second quarter operating loss was $13.2 billion compared to an operating income of $197 million in the year-ago quarter.
  • Net loss in the second quarter was $5.9 billion compared to net earnings of $703 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting non-cash impairment charges.
  • Loss per share in the second quarter was $6.85 compared to earnings per share of $0.81 in the year-ago quarter.

TrueChoicePack COO Rakesh Rathore to be Inducted into the 2024 PLMA Hall of Fame in the category of Private Brand Innovator!

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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CINCINNATI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rakesh Rathore has been recognized as one of the top innovators in the private label industry! This places Mr. Rathore among the ranks of other top executives in the field such as Andrea Collaro, Senior Director of Brand Management/Product Development at Walgreens Co., Jill Sando, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Target, and Alicia Cook, Category Director at Save-A-Lot. Mr. Rathore has been selected as an inductee to the hall of fame due to the exceptional innovation he has continued to demonstrate at TrueChoicePack (TCP), one of the fastest growing private company in America!

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  • CINCINNATI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rakesh Rathore has been recognized as one of the top innovators in the private label industry!
  • Mr. Rathore has been selected as an inductee to the hall of fame due to the exceptional innovation he has continued to demonstrate at TrueChoicePack (TCP), one of the fastest growing private company in America!
  • The new hall of famers in the Class of 2024 are included in four categories: Lifetime Achievement, Private Brand Champion, Private Brand Innovator and Next Gen Private Label Leader.
  • Rakesh Rathore received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and conducted extensive research work at the University of Cincinnati .

United Airlines Names Rosalind Brewer to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is joining its Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is joining its Board of Directors.
  • Brewer is an influential leader with CEO experience, repeatedly recognized by Fortune and Forbes among their "Most Powerful Women in Business."
  • "Roz's strategic acumen and visionary leadership make her the right addition to our already strong Board of Directors as we plan for the long-term success of United Airlines," said United CEO Scott Kirby.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Directors at United Airlines, an iconic company known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the aviation industry," said Brewer.

VALISURE ANNOUNCES NEW VENTURE PARTNERS AND EXPANSION OF LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valisure, a healthcare industry pioneer for independent quality assurance in pharmaceutical drugs, has recently received substantial investments from leading healthcare venture capital firms to accelerate Valisure's rapid growth and impact. Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.

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  • Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.
  • Valisure has gained global recognition for its commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of medications through its highly impactful, independent testing.
  • "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team and enabling Valisure to expand its work with the industry to strategically address these issues."
  • Likewise, Wolfgang Hinz, Ph.D., has assumed a pivotal leadership position as the Chief Scientific Officer of Valisure.

Vi Accelerates Healthcare and Life Sciences AI Expansion with Senior Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.
  • Vi's Healthcare Advisory Board will now include the following members:
    Brad Fluegel is a former senior executive at Walgreens and Wellpoint, overseeing strategy and planning.
  • Brad Fluegel, Healthcare Advisory Board member, states, "Vi has a commitment to maximizing financial returns and health outcomes through AI capabilities, which aligns with the needs of each stakeholder in the healthcare value chain.
  • Joining the advisory board allows me to contribute strategic insights that will help Vi navigate the complex landscape that is our healthcare system.

b.well Connected Health Secures $40M to Power The Connected Health Ecosystem

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- b.well Connected Health, the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, today announced the closure of a $40 million Series C growth round led by Leavitt Equity Partners.  Andrew Clark, Managing Partner at Leavitt Equity Partners joins the b.well board of directors.  Ryan Howells, Principal at Leavitt Partners and Executive Director of the CARIN Alliance, a bipartisan, multi-sector collaborative dedicated to advancing consumer-directed exchange of health information, has joined the b.well board as an independent director. b.well also welcomed to its board Hon Pak, MD, Head of Digital Health at Samsung, who has played a key role in the companies' combined efforts to unify consumer health data, solutions, and services for millions of consumers.   

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  • Andrew Clark, Managing Partner at Leavitt Equity Partners joins the b.well board of directors.
  • b.well also welcomed to its board Hon Pak, MD, Head of Digital Health at Samsung, who has played a key role in the companies' combined efforts to unify consumer health data, solutions, and services for millions of consumers.
  • The successful Series C round builds additional momentum around b.well's mission to solve healthcare's fragmentation problem.
  • "I'm honored to join b.well's board of directors and support their efforts to give consumers the kinds of healthcare experiences they need and deserve."

Ellyn Hurd, Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, Appointed to Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in Uber Rideshare Multidistrict Litigation in Northern District of California

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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"We're steadfast in our commitment to fight for justice for the countless victims who have experienced sexual assault and misconduct while trusting rideshare platforms with their safety," said Ellyn Hurd, partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy .

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  • "We're steadfast in our commitment to fight for justice for the countless victims who have experienced sexual assault and misconduct while trusting rideshare platforms with their safety," said Ellyn Hurd, partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy .
  • "It's a privilege to be selected for this significant role on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the joint litigation against Uber."
  • The Uber Rideshare Multidistrict Litigation will be heard in the same court in California.
  • Since its inception, Simmons Hanly Conroy has successfully helped tens of thousands of clients across the country harmed by corporate wrongdoing.

VITAMIN ANGELS EXPANDED US REACH BY 25% AND PACKAGE OF NUTRITION SOLUTIONS, FURTHERING MISSION TO END MALNUTRITION WORLDWIDE

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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GOLETA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States' maternal health crisis continues, Vitamin Angels focused its efforts on expanding its US programs, increasing its reach by 25% over the last five years and providing thousands of underserved pregnant women in the US with the prenatal vitamins and minerals they need to support a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support. By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.

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  • Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support.
  • By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.
  • "We made incredible progress this past year towards our mission to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide," said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels Founder and President.
  • In an effort to address this need, Vitamin Angels plans to reach 50% of underserved pregnant women in the US with prenatal vitamins and minerals by the end of 2024.

QUEST WATER STRENGTHENS ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.

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  • VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.
  • Euphresia Luseka is a seasoned water governance expert, social entrepreneur, and programs manager with 14 years of progressive multi-country and multi-donor experience in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (“WASH”) sector in 25 countries.
  • The prestigious Women on Boards Network and Global Water Partnership recently awarded her for championing gender equity in the water sector.
  • These globally recognized leaders each bring a depth of experience and leadership to Quest and will join our current, distinguished Advisory Board members, Derk, Rob, and Craig, to provide a well-rounded, expert panel”, stated John Balanko, CEO of Quest.

Walgreens Celebrates 15 Years of the Expressions Challenge

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.

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  • The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.
  • View the 2023 winning student entries and learn more about the Expressions Challenge at ExpressionsChallenge.com .
  • The 15th anniversary also comes at a time when Walgreens has increased its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers.
  • Walgreens will leverage that network so more teens can reap the benefits of entering the Expressions Challenge.