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BMC Recognized as a Leader in Enterprise Service Management and AIOps

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Monday, November 6, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced that its BMC Helix Enterprise Service Management solution has been designated a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Service Management, Q4 2023 report. The BMC Helix Enterprise Service Management solution received the highest possible score in 16 criteria, including vision, roadmap, and partner ecosystem, BMC believes this recognition complements the company's innovation across the BMC Helix Operations Management solution and recognized strength in AIOps.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced that its BMC Helix Enterprise Service Management solution has been designated a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Service Management, Q4 2023 report.
  • The BMC Helix Enterprise Service Management solution received the highest possible score in 16 criteria, including vision, roadmap, and partner ecosystem, BMC believes this recognition complements the company's innovation across the BMC Helix Operations Management solution and recognized strength in AIOps.
  • "We are pleased to see that the significant advancements we've made in elevating ITSM and extending BMC Helix Enterprise Service Management capabilities beyond IT to purpose-built, out-of-the-box solutions for Human Resources, Customer Service and Workplace Service Management, plus Portfolio Management are being recognized," said Margaret Lee, senior vice president and general manager of Digital Service and Operations Management at BMC.
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Q2 Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Revenue for the third quarter of $155.0 million, up 7 percent year-over-year and flat from the second quarter of 2023.

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  • Revenue for the third quarter of $155.0 million, up 7 percent year-over-year and flat from the second quarter of 2023.
  • Non-GAAP revenue for the third quarter of $155.0 million, up 7 percent year-over-year and flat from the second quarter of 2023.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of 53.9 percent, up from 52.1 percent for the prior-year quarter and down from 54.2 percent for the second quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of $19.7 million, up from $10.8 million for the prior-year quarter and $17.6 million for the second quarter of 2023.

BMC Revolutionizes Observability and AIOps With BMC HelixGPT

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, and the first vendor to embed GPT across its AI-driven service and operations management portfolio, today announced new AIOps capabilities for the BMC Helix Operations Management solution using its BMC HelixGPT capability. The BMC Helix Operations Management solution transforms IT operations with out-of-the-box service blueprints for dynamic service modeling, easy-to-read situation explainability, and situation fingerprinting to remember similar situations. It also improved deep container auto-detection for an in-depth understanding of containerized environments.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise , and the first vendor to embed GPT across its AI-driven service and operations management portfolio, today announced new AIOps capabilities for the BMC Helix Operations Management solution using its BMC HelixGPT capability.
  • "Enterprises that modernize their environments by adopting hybrid and cloud-native technologies must also modernize their approach to IT operations," said Nancy Gohring, research director for IDC's Enterprise System Management, Observability and AIOps program.
  • The BMC HelixGPT capability streamlines the process with concise, plain-language summaries of how issues were resolved.
  • BMC's new AIOps capabilities complement BMC highlights in the recent industry acknowledgment from The Forrester Wave™: Process-Centric AI For IT Operations (AIOps), Q2 2023 report that names BMC Helix a leader.

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Nabil Y. Sakkab From Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Nabil Y. Sakkab, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) since 2008, will retire from service on our Board of Directors following the completion of his current term.

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  • Nabil Y. Sakkab, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) since 2008, will retire from service on our Board of Directors following the completion of his current term.
  • Consequently, Mr. Sakkab will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at Altria’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which Altria anticipates holding on May 16, 2024.
  • "Nabil's contributions have significantly benefited Altria over the past 15 years," said Kathryn McQuade, Altria’s independent Chair of the Board.
  • "We thank him for his long and distinguished service and wish him the very best upon his retirement."

Helix Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Overall Well Intervention vessel utilization increased to 92% during the third quarter 2023 compared to 84% during the prior quarter.

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  • Overall Well Intervention vessel utilization increased to 92% during the third quarter 2023 compared to 84% during the prior quarter.
  • Robotics revenues increased $5.6 million, or 8%, during the third quarter 2023 compared to the prior quarter.
  • Integrated vessel trenching days increased to 276 days during the third quarter 2023 compared to 194 days during the prior quarter.
  • ROV and trencher utilization increased to 67% during the third quarter 2023 compared to 66% during the third quarter 2022, and the third quarter 2023 included 276 days of integrated vessel trenching compared to 176 days during the third quarter 2022.

Q2 Partners with Mastercard® to Bring Debit and Prepaid Card Programs to Helix Customers

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Friday, October 20, 2023

“Today’s consumers expect personalization and optionality when it comes to their financial services products,” said Ahon Sarkar, general manager of Helix by Q2.

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  • “Today’s consumers expect personalization and optionality when it comes to their financial services products,” said Ahon Sarkar, general manager of Helix by Q2.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with Q2 to bring the power of Mastercard’s innovation and trust to Helix customers,” said Hunter Woolley, EVP, North American Business Development at Mastercard.
  • “We’ve spent decades building and evolving payment technology products and services designed to make transacting seamless, safe and secure.
  • Through this partnership, we can help new partners bring those same solutions and standards to their own customers.”

NJOY Brings Sweeping Litigation Against Illicit Disposable Vapor Manufacturers

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) announces today its operating company NJOY, LLC (NJOY) has filed sweeping litigation against 34 foreign and domestic manufacturers, distributors and online retailers of illicit disposable e-vapor products that are unlawfully marketed and sold in the State of California and elsewhere.

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  • Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) announces today its operating company NJOY, LLC (NJOY) has filed sweeping litigation against 34 foreign and domestic manufacturers, distributors and online retailers of illicit disposable e-vapor products that are unlawfully marketed and sold in the State of California and elsewhere.
  • The suit seeks a nation-wide injunction against the import, marketing and sale of these illicit products and significant compensatory and punitive damages.
  • “Today there are two markets – one for those who play by the rules and one for those who flagrantly ignore them.
  • NJOY may add additional manufacturers, distributors and retailers to this complaint and will consider further litigation activity.

Q2 Announces Q2 Fabric to Enable Financial Institutions to Launch Digital Brands

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Q2 Fabric enables banks and credit unions to launch a differentiated digital brand to grow consumer deposits, increase profitability and accelerate innovation.

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  • Q2 Fabric enables banks and credit unions to launch a differentiated digital brand to grow consumer deposits, increase profitability and accelerate innovation.
  • Q2 Fabric combines Q2’s industry-leading digital banking platform, Helix’s lightweight cloud-based core, and Q2’s Innovation Studio with more than 130 fintech partners.
  • Q2 Fabric enables financial institutions to accelerate the delivery of personalized digital products, such as high-yield savings accounts and demand deposit accounts with debit card, and differentiate them with the partner fintech functionality that best fits their users’ needs.
  • “With Q2 Fabric, financial institutions no longer need to rip and replace their legacy core systems to deliver personalized digital products,” said Ahon Sarkar, general manager, Helix by Q2.

Opener Announces Helix, its First Scalable Production Aircraft; Changes Company Name to Pivotal

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opener , the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announces Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opener , the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announces Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity.
  • As a pioneer, Pivotal is renowned for the BlackFly, the first eVTOL of its kind to be sold and delivered to customers.
  • Pivotal reflects our mission to transform movement with the power of flight,” said Ken Karklin, CEO, Pivotal.
  • Beginning on January 9, 2024, Pivotal customers will be able to place orders with a deposit of 25% of the purchase price.

Helix Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) will issue a press release reporting its third quarter 2023 results on Monday, October 23, 2023, after the close of business.

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  • Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) will issue a press release reporting its third quarter 2023 results on Monday, October 23, 2023, after the close of business.
  • The press release and associated slide presentation will be available on Helix's website, www.helixesg.com .
  • Helix will review its third quarter 2023 results on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time via a live webcast and teleconference.
  • For more information about Helix, please visit our website at www.helixesg.com .