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Harbinger Wins 4 Golds, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbinger Group, a global technology company that builds products and solutions to transform how people work and learn, won six 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards – four gold, one silver, and one bronze – for various categories. These awards secured by Harbinger include two gold wins for its very own continuous performance management system, 'POLESTAR,' and Competency-Based Learner-Centric framework.

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  • Harbinger Group is honored with 4 Gold Awards, 1 Silver Award, and 1 Bronze Award in Brandon Hall Group's 2023 Human Capital Management (HCM) Spring Program.
  • REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbinger Group, a global technology company that builds products and solutions to transform how people work and learn, won six 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards – four gold, one silver, and one bronze – for various categories.
  • The 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award winners were announced at a live web event on August 17, 2023.
  • The complete list of winners can be viewed here: https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/
    Harbinger's six winning entries in the 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards were submitted under different categories of the HCM Spring program.

Harbinger to Host Power Hour on the Role of Generative AI in the Future of Recruitment

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbinger Group, a global technology company that builds products and solutions to transform the way people work and learn, is going to conduct a Power Hour to share expert opinions and insights with professionals, managers, consultants, and thought leaders from the HRTech domain.

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  • Industry experts will engage in a thought-provoking discussion to explore and analyze the positive impact of Generative AI on the future of recruitment.
  • "Generative AI can revolutionize the future of recruitment by automating complex HR functions like candidate sourcing, matching, and screening," said Prashant Khambekar, Senior Vice President, Harbinger Group.
  • Organizations can train Generative AI models to analyze diverse data sets to gain actionable insights, eliminate bias, and identify qualified candidate profiles."
  • The Power Hour, "Role of Generative AI in the Future of Recruitment," will be hosted by Abhishek Sinha, Director, Business Development, Harbinger Group, on May 24 2023, at 11 AM ET.

Harbinger Group unveils its new logo and website

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbinger Group is excited to announce the launch of its new logo, refreshed brand design, and new website www.harbingergroup.com .

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  • REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbinger Group is excited to announce the launch of its new logo, refreshed brand design, and new website www.harbingergroup.com .
  • This website will serve as a single platform to access both Harbinger Systems and Harbinger Interactive Learning.
  • The logo symbolizes Harbinger's ever-evolving expertise in offering customer-focused solutions, while the brand colors represent the company's dynamism.
  • It helps understand how Harbinger Systems and Harbinger Interactive Learning can provide our customers and partners with product development and content creation services."

Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action Involving Persons or Entities Who Purchased Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Common Stock from January 26, 2017 through November 19, 2018

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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PLEASE NOTE: You may have received notice of a previous proposed settlement of this Action in late 2020.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASE NOTE: You may have received notice of a previous proposed settlement of this Action in late 2020.
  • That earlier proposed settlement was not approved by the Court due to the scope of the proposed settlement class.
  • The previously proposed settlement included claims arising from purchases of Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc. ("Old Spectrum") common stock and Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. ("Spectrum") common stock, as well as HRG Group, Inc. ("HRG") common stock.
  • The claims arising from purchases of HRG common stock will not be settled or released by this newly proposed Settlement.

Harbinger Interactive Learning Certified as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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The analyst team at Brandon Hall Group has spent a considerable amount of time understanding Harbinger Interactive Learning as well as the market they operate.

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  • The analyst team at Brandon Hall Group has spent a considerable amount of time understanding Harbinger Interactive Learning as well as the market they operate.
  • Brandon Hall Groups Smartchoice Preferred Provider Program provides a world-class membership center for knowledge, resources, and advisory support to the entire Harbinger Group organization to ensure our certification reflects the highest standards a Provider can attain in the market.
  • We are delighted to be recognized and certified as a Smartchoice Preferred Solution Provider, said Poonam Jaypuriya, Vice President eLearning, Harbinger Interactive Learning.
  • With a vision to "transform lives at every workplace," team Harbinger specializes in gamification, blended learning, mobile learning, visual design, instructor-led, competency-based learning, remote learning, nudge-based learning, AI chatbot-based learning, and digital learning solutions.

Headspace Strengthens Leadership Team With New Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Today, Headspace , a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, announced that Val Kaplan Zapata will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) beginning April 2021.

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  • Today, Headspace , a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, announced that Val Kaplan Zapata will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) beginning April 2021.
  • In this new role at Headspace, Zapata will join the companys senior leadership team and report to CeCe Morken, CEO.
  • Zapata will lead a cross-functional marketing team with shared responsibility for acquisition, conversion, and retention.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005158/en/
    Headspace Strengthens Leadership Team With New Chief Marketing Officer, Val Kaplan Zapata (Photo: Business Wire)
    As a vital member of the executive team, Val will drive our vision, strategies, and brand forward while ensuring our offerings deliver on Headspace's mission to improve the health and happiness of the world, stated CeCe Morken.

Tidewater Announces Appointment of Sam Rubio to the Position of Chief Financial Officer and David Darling to the Position of Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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I am tremendously proud to announce the promotions of Sam to the position of Chief Financial Officer and David to the position of Chief Operating Officer, said Quintin Kneen, Tidewaters President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • I am tremendously proud to announce the promotions of Sam to the position of Chief Financial Officer and David to the position of Chief Operating Officer, said Quintin Kneen, Tidewaters President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Sam was previously the Chief Financial Officer of GulfMark Offshore and brings 16 years of industry experience, as well as 40 years of accounting and finance experience, to the role.
  • He began his career as a vessel Captain in 1984 and first joined Tidewater upon its merger with Zapata Gulf Marine in 1991.
  • Previous to joining the Company, he served as GulfMarks Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, after holding the position of Chief Accounting Officer for over 10 years.

Schmitt Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Operating Results

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMIT) (the "Company" or "Schmitt") today announced its operating results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2020.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMIT) (the "Company" or "Schmitt") today announced its operating results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2020.
  • The operating results for the first quarter include the financial results from Schmitt's July 9, 2020 acquisition of Ample Hills Creamery ("Ample Hills").
  • Operating expenses increased $1,522,098 to $2,229,336 for the three months ended August 31, 2020, as compared to $707,238 for the three months ended August 31, 2019.
  • Mr. Zapata continued, "The first quarter of fiscal year 2021 has been a period of investment and execution.

Schmitt Industries Appoints Lillian Tung to its Board

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMIT) (the "Company" or "Schmitt") today announced the appointment of Lillian Tung as the fifth member of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective October 27, 2020.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMIT) (the "Company" or "Schmitt") today announced the appointment of Lillian Tung as the fifth member of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective October 27, 2020.
  • Lillian Tung is an "independent director" according to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and The NASDAQ Stock Market.
  • Lillian Tung is the CMO, and co-founder of Fur, the high growth beauty brand pioneering body hair care.
  • "On behalf of the board, I am very excited to welcome Lillian to our Board of Directors," said Michael R. Zapata, Chairman and President of Schmitt.

Schmitt Industries Completes Sale of SBS Business Line for $10.5 Million

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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In conjunction with the sale, Tosei has entered into a 10-year triple net lease of Schmitts 28th Avenue manufacturing facility.

Key Points: 
  • In conjunction with the sale, Tosei has entered into a 10-year triple net lease of Schmitts 28th Avenue manufacturing facility.
  • Michael Zapata, Chairman and CEO of Schmitt, commented, Our board believes this transaction is a win for everyone.
  • I want to recognize our SBS team for their dedication and contributions to Schmitt over the years.
  • The sale aligns the SBS team and business line with a dedicated strategic partner and unlocks significant value for shareholders.