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Dr. Mia Talmor Joins the MTF Biologics Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

MTF Biologics , a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts, serving patients, and advancing the science of tissue transplantation, has announced the appointment of Mia Talmor, MD , to the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.

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  • MTF Biologics , a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts, serving patients, and advancing the science of tissue transplantation, has announced the appointment of Mia Talmor, MD , to the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327225210/en/
    Dr. Mia Talmor, Professor of Clinical Surgery at The Weill Cornell Medical School and attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital, has joined the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are honored to welcome Dr. Talmor to the MTF Board,” said William W. Tomford, MD, Chairman of the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.
  • Talmor brings a legacy of groundbreaking achievements in plastic surgery,” said Joe Yaccarino, MTF Biologics’ President and CEO.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Declares Dividend

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.

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  • BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Management is one of the world’s largest asset managers, with $2.0 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023.
  • Through a client-first approach, BNY Mellon Investment Management brings investors specialist expertise through its seven investment firms offering solutions across every major asset class and backed by the breadth and scale of BNY Mellon.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $47.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of December 31, 2023.

KBRA Assigns AAA Rating to Austin Independent School District's Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF); Affirms Ratings for Outstanding Debt; Outlook is Stable

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

KBRA assigns a AAA long-term rating with a Stable Outlook to Austin Independent School District’s ("AISD" or "the District") Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF), and concurrently affirms the AAA rating and Stable Outlook for the District’s KBRA-rated Unlimited Tax School Bonds (PSF) and Unlimited Tax School Bonds (Non-PSF) outstanding.

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  • KBRA assigns a AAA long-term rating with a Stable Outlook to Austin Independent School District’s ("AISD" or "the District") Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (PSF), and concurrently affirms the AAA rating and Stable Outlook for the District’s KBRA-rated Unlimited Tax School Bonds (PSF) and Unlimited Tax School Bonds (Non-PSF) outstanding.
  • KBRA understands that proceeds from the sale of the Series 2024 bonds will be used for the construction and acquisition of school buildings, upgrading technology systems, and for stadium improvements.
  • The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations:
    Strong financial management policies and an experienced, effective management team.
  • While not expected a trend of decline in the ad valorem tax base may negatively impact the rating.

Wolters Kluwer expert provides insights on Beneficial Ownership reporting requirements for trusts

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

“The eligibility of trusts for Beneficial Ownership Information reporting is complicated due to the expansive nature of them,” explains May.

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  • “The eligibility of trusts for Beneficial Ownership Information reporting is complicated due to the expansive nature of them,” explains May.
  • Wolters Kluwer has recently published a white paper clarifying the circumstances under which trusts and the reporting companies they manage must conform to the new BOI reporting requirements.
  • Reporters wishing to arrange an interview on with Wolters Kluwer experts on this topic are invited to contact David Feider , Associate Director, External Communications, Wolters Kluwer FCC.
  • More information on navigating the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements is available on the Wolters Kluwer resource page, “ Beneficial Ownership Information Compliance from CT Corporation .”
    For more information about Wolters Kluwer, please visit: www.wolterskluwer.com .

TOLREMO Appoints Industry Veterans Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.

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  • TOLREMO therapeutics AG (TOLREMO) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jonker and Mike Sherman to its Board of Directors.
  • "We welcome Jeff and Mike to our Board of Directors as we make steady progress with TT125-802 in the clinic and continue our evolution into a clinical-stage company with expanding operations,” said Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOLREMO.
  • Jeff Jonker is an accomplished biotechnology executive with a wealth of experience across various leadership roles in the industry.
  • Mike Sherman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of life science experience and an established track record in biotech leadership.

Recordings by Buena Vista Social Club, De La Soul, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill, Charley Pride, and More Inducted to GRAMMY Hall of Fame®

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.

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  • Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.
  • The inducted recordings will be honored at GRAMMY Museum’s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and concert presented by City National Bank on May 21, 2024 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.
  • For a full list of 2024 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here .
  • With 10 new titles, the Hall, now in its 50th year, currently totals 1,152 inducted recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.

Star Mountain Capital Adds Former Head of BlackRock’s $1 Trillion U.S. Wealth Business, Frank Porcelli, as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Star Mountain Capital , LLC (“Star Mountain”), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors is pleased to announce that Frank Porcelli has joined as Senior Advisor.

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  • Star Mountain Capital , LLC (“Star Mountain”), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors is pleased to announce that Frank Porcelli has joined as Senior Advisor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320564063/en/
    Star Mountain adds new Senior Advisor, Frank Porcelli (Photo: Business Wire)
    Frank Porcelli has had a distinguished 30+ year career in asset management and wealth management.
  • Wealth Business and was a member of their Operating Committee and helped that division grow assets under management from $250 billion to $1 trillion.
  • “We are honored to have Frank join Star Mountain as an aligned Senior Advisor bringing extensive strategic leadership, business management and client service experience,” said Brett Hickey , Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.

Westfield Names Rosenberg as President, Standard Lines

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Westfield, a U.S.-based property and casualty company , has named Stuart Rosenberg to the newly-created position of President of Standard Lines.

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  • Westfield, a U.S.-based property and casualty company , has named Stuart Rosenberg to the newly-created position of President of Standard Lines.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320470684/en/
    In this enterprise executive role, Rosenberg will provide strategic leadership to the personal insurance and commercial insurance businesses.
  • With two decades of experience at Westfield, Rosenberg most recently served as enterprise leader for personal insurance, chief innovation and strategy officer, and interim head of commercial insurance.
  • “Our property and casualty insurance businesses are well balanced between standard lines and specialty lines, the latter of which launched in 2021 and is experiencing rapid growth.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend for Its Common Shares

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share of beneficial interest for the first quarter of 2024. This dividend will be paid on April 26, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of April 12, 2024.

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share of beneficial interest for the first quarter of 2024. This dividend will be paid on April 26, 2024, to common shareholders of record as of April 12, 2024.

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.10 Per Share for April

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FIF) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.10 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.

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  • First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FIF) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.10 per share payable on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2024.
  • Under the Plan, the Fund intends to continue to pay a recurring monthly distribution that reflects the distributable cash flow of the Fund.
  • This distribution will consist of net investment income earned by the Fund and return of capital and may also consist of net short-term realized capital gains.
  • The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in securities of companies engaged in the energy infrastructure sector.