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Rediscovering Gems: British Museum exhibition exposes hypocrisy of new loan agreements for looted objects

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The British Museum’s latest exhibition, Rediscovering Gems, displays a range of prized ancient Roman and Greek artefacts.

Key Points: 
  • The British Museum’s latest exhibition, Rediscovering Gems, displays a range of prized ancient Roman and Greek artefacts.
  • The exhibition stemmed from an announcement last year that numerous pieces from the museum’s collection were missing, stolen or damaged.
  • While the British Museum celebrates recovered items in its new exhibition, it has continuously refused to return historically looted items in its own collection back to countries of origin.

From irony to hypocrisy

  • The objects will remain with the Asante for three to six years before having to be legally returned to the British Museum.
  • Read more:
    V&A's decision to loan looted Asante gold back to Ghana has implications for other British museums

    And herein lies the hypocrisy of Rediscovering gems.

  • The opening of Rediscovering gems displays an open embrace of institutional hypocrisy.
  • There is no legal barrier preventing the amendment of laws enabling the permanent restitution of historically looted objects.

Beyond the British Museum

  • As well as continuing to pile pressure on the British Museum and UK lawmakers, I would argue that community stakeholders and national leaders should look beyond most national museums which are prohibited by law from returning objects to countries of origin.
  • This includes the Science Museum Group, Kew Gardens and Wallace Collection.
  • As well as striking the loan agreement with the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, Asante representatives also struck a deal with the Fowler Museum at the University of California in Los Angeles.
  • The British Museum declined a request from The Conversation to comment on this story.


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Nathan Bossoh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Britvic plc (the “Company") was notified on 20 February 2024 that the following transactions have taken place in relation to the Britvic Share Incentive Plan (“SIP”).

Key Points: 
  • Britvic plc (the “Company") was notified on 20 February 2024 that the following transactions have taken place in relation to the Britvic Share Incentive Plan (“SIP”).
  • The SIP is an all-employee trust arrangement approved by HM Revenue and Customs, under which employees are able to buy ordinary shares in the Company of 20 pence each (“Shares”), using deductions from salary in each monthly pay period, and receive allocations of matching free Shares (“Matching Shares”).
  • The following Director purchased the number of Shares set out against their name below, at a price of 872.00pence per Share, and were allocated for no consideration the number of Matching Shares (purchased by the SIP trustees at a price of 872.00 pence per Matching Share) set out against their name below:

Blackwells Capital Reveals Failure by the Disney Board to Disclose in this Proxy Fight that ValueAct Has Earned Fees from Managing Disney Pension Funds since 2013

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Blackwells” or “we”) today issued a letter to fellow shareholders regarding the need for boardroom enhancement at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS).

Key Points: 
  • The press release contained a glowing endorsement by ValueAct of Disney’s board of directors (the “Board”) and management of Disney.
  • Meanwhile, Disney’s entire shareholder franchise population has been led to believe that ValueAct provided its independent and unqualified support of the Board independently.
  • Did the Board know about ValueAct’s management of Disney’s pension funds prior to authorizing the January 3rd press release?
  • Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.

Whitestone REIT Board of Trustees Rejects Nomination of Two Erez Candidates

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

HOUSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT received notice that Erez Asset Management, LLC ("Erez") has nominated two candidates to stand for election to the Board of Trustees of Whitestone REIT (the “Whitestone Board”) at the 2024 annual meeting.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT received notice that Erez Asset Management, LLC ("Erez") has nominated two candidates to stand for election to the Board of Trustees of Whitestone REIT (the “Whitestone Board”) at the 2024 annual meeting.
  • The Whitestone REIT Nominating and Governance Committee (“the Committee”) has conducted a comprehensive review and evaluation of Erez candidates Bruce Schanzer and Catherine Clark.
  • Pursuant to the recommendation of the Committee, the Whitestone Board will not nominate either candidate.
  • The Whitestone Board has strong retail REIT experience, as well as experience across a full range of disciplines that enhance their oversight capabilities.

CoreCivic Appoints Catherine Hernandez-Blades and Alexander R. Fischer to its Board of Directors; CoreCivic Also Announces Planned Retirement of Long-Term Board Member Donna Alvarado

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Both Ms. Hernandez-Blades and Mr. Fischer are expected to join various board committees in the future.

Key Points: 
  • Both Ms. Hernandez-Blades and Mr. Fischer are expected to join various board committees in the future.
  • "We are pleased to have Catherine and Alex join our Board of Directors," said Damon Hininger, CoreCivic's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Catherine brings decades of executive leadership experience in government relations, communications, and marketing in both the private and the public sectors.
  • Catherine also provides community support as a board member at several non-profits.

Children’s Home Society of NC Receives Performance Re-Accreditation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Key Points: 
  • For more information or an interview, contact:
    Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) has achieved national re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).
  • CHS was among the first organizations to be accredited by COA in the 1980’s.
  • Achieving accreditation is a rigorous process pursued by organizations to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services.
  • COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, is an objective, independent, and reliable validation of an agency’s performance.

Whitestone REIT Increases Annual Cash Dividend by 3%

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HOUSTON, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.04125 per share on the Company's common shares and operating partnership units for the second quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.04125 per share on the Company's common shares and operating partnership units for the second quarter of 2024.
  • The dividend increase represents a quarterly amount of $0.12375 per share, and an annualized amount of $0.495 per share.
  • “We are focused on delivering consistent growth, driven by very strong leasing spreads and record occupancy, as we will share on our upcoming 4th quarter 2023 earnings call,” said Dave Holeman, Whitestone’s CEO.
  • “Our second quarter dividend represents a 3% increase from the first quarter, a reflection of the board’s confidence in Whitestone’s earnings growth trajectory and ability to strengthen the balance sheet while simultaneously growing the dividend.”
    The second quarter dividend distribution for 2024 will be as detailed below:

First Quantum Announces Completion of Redemption of 2025 and 2026 Notes

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) announces that it has completed the previously-announced redemption in full (the “Redemption”) of its $1,050,000,000 aggregate principal amount 7.50% senior notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount 6.875% senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes” and, together with the 2025 Notes, the “Notes”).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) announces that it has completed the previously-announced redemption in full (the “Redemption”) of its $1,050,000,000 aggregate principal amount 7.50% senior notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount 6.875% senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes” and, together with the 2025 Notes, the “Notes”).
  • The Company redeemed the Notes at a redemption price of 100.00% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, using the proceeds from its previously-announced comprehensive refinancing.
  • The Company has deposited amounts required to fund the Redemption into accounts designated by the relevant trustees for the holders of the Notes in accordance with the indentures governing the Notes (the “Indentures”).
  • Furthermore, the Indentures have been discharged and have ceased to be of further effect as to all Notes in accordance with the satisfaction and discharge provisions of the Indentures.

Blackwells Capital Releases Investor Presentation to its Fellow Disney Shareholders

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released its full investor presentation titled “The Future of Disney.” The presentation builds on Blackwells’ “Vision for the Future of Technology at Disney” presentation released on February 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders Should Vote FOR Blackwells’ Nominees Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan on the GREEN Proxy Card
    NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released its full investor presentation titled “The Future of Disney.” The presentation builds on Blackwells’ “Vision for the Future of Technology at Disney” presentation released on February 26, 2024.
  • Blackwells explores the reasons for Disney’s persistent underperformance, and outlines an overwhelming and convincing case for collaborative and additive change.
  • To learn more about Blackwells’ three nominees Jessica Schell, Craig Hatkoff and Leah Solivan, fellow Disney shareholders are encouraged to visit www.TheFutureOfDisney.com .
  • Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Names Justin Plouffe CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“CSL”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced that Justin Plouffe has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Plouffe is a Managing Director and the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Global Credit at Carlyle.
  • He focuses on investing across Carlyle’s credit strategies, capital formation as well as managing the overall Global Credit platform.
  • Linda Pace, Chair of the Board of Directors at Carlyle Secured Lending said, “The Board is delighted that Justin Plouffe is joining CSL as President and CEO.