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Hasbro Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per common share.
  • The dividend will be payable on February 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 1, 2023.
  • Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play.
  • Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time.

Pacific Life Foundation to Invest $2.5 Million to Improve Ocean Health

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Pacific Life Foundation today announced a five-year $2.5 million commitment to invest in national and local ocean health focused nonprofit organizations.

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  • The Pacific Life Foundation today announced a five-year $2.5 million commitment to invest in national and local ocean health focused nonprofit organizations.
  • The Pacific Life Foundation has provided more than $17.1 million in grants that have directly supported ocean health and the conservation of marine mammal life.
  • We are passionate about doing our part to ensure the environment remains vibrant for generations to come and we are steadfastly focused on ocean health and long-term sustainability efforts, said Tennyson Oyler, president, Pacific Life Foundation.
  • Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company.

Hasbro to Webcast Live Fireside Chat with UBS

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, chief executive officer, and Cynthia Williams, president, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, will participate in a fireside chat focused on Hasbros Franchise Brand Magic: The Gathering.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that Chris Cocks, chief executive officer, and Cynthia Williams, president, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, will participate in a fireside chat focused on Hasbros Franchise Brand Magic: The Gathering.
  • The fireside chat will be hosted by UBS on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00AM Eastern.
  • The webcast will be available on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • For those unable to listen to the live webcast, an archive of the presentation will be available on the Company's website for approximately 1 year.

Unum Builds Workforce, Hiring More than 200 Positions

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses continue to be affected by layoffs and turnover, Unum is hiring across all departments and levels in its national and international offices.

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  • In the U.S., Unum has more than 200 open positions in 12 different departments, including customer service, claims, digital transformation, sales, finance, operations, and people and communications.
  • Unum nurtures a culture of career growth and advancement, with a focus on internal promotions.
  • "We focus on our employees so they can focus on our customers," said Kimberly Bowen, senior vice president, Global Talent & Inclusion at Unum.
  • Visit the Unum newsroom for more information, and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Timken Earns Spot on Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies List for Third Straight Year

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

This is the third consecutive year Timken has made the prestigious list of companies distinguished by their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.

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  • This is the third consecutive year Timken has made the prestigious list of companies distinguished by their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
  • "We're proud of this recognition because responsibility is embedded in how we conduct business with ethics and integrity," saidRichard G. Kyle, Timken president and chief executive officer.
  • The top 500 most responsible companies inthe United States appear on the list.
  • Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, and America's Best Employers , Best Employers for New Graduates and Best Employers for Women by Forbes.

Fifth Third Bank Teams with PrimeRevenue, Expanding Bank's Supply Chain Finance Solutions for Commercial Clients

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

CINCINNATI and ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fifth Third Bank, National Association, and PrimeRevenue, the global leader in working capital and B2B payment solutions, today announced that they will be joining forces. A strategic relationship designed to help enterprise and mid-market customers navigate supply chain disruptions and broader macroeconomic uncertainty, the collaboration marks an enhancement of Fifth Third's working capital and trade payables solutions, which empower businesses to unlock otherwise untapped capital and cash flow.

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  • "An alternative to taking on debt, supply chain financing is a tool and lever that companies can rely on to strengthen and de-risk their supply chains."
  • Supply chain finance is a means for buyers to pay their invoices at a later date while still providing faster access to cash for suppliers.
  • It is part of Fifth Third's value as a comprehensive, relationship-driven bank," said Fifth Third Bank Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Kevin Khanna.
  • "Leveraging PrimeRevenue's technology and platform allows access to additional alternatives that businesses need to optimize working capital and strengthen supply chain sustainability."

Aflac partners with championship coach Dawn Staley to bolster player and fan experience during NCAA® Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., announced plans to boost its support for the upcoming NCAA® Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship in an effort to draw attention to funding gaps that exist in women's athletics. As part of its 2023 March Madness® spend, Aflac is allocating a larger portion of its on-site activation and advertising budget specifically to focus on women's basketball.

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  • Coach Staley will also co-star in Aflac's March Madness advertising spot that debuts ahead of the tournament that will also feature another soon-to-be-announced coaching legend.
  • Advertising will continue to focus on reminding Americans that Aflac is committed to helping close the medical debt gap.
  • It's about working with partners and advertisers like Aflac that use their dollars to truly close the gap," said Staley.
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JUST PLAY SIGNS SWEET DEAL AS MASTER TOY LICENSEE FOR HASBRO'S ICONIC EASY-BAKE BRAND

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global toy company Just Play announced today a worldwide master toy licensing agreement with Hasbro, a global branded entertainment leader, for its iconic EASY-BAKE brand.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global toy company Just Play announced today a worldwide master toy licensing agreement with Hasbro, a global branded entertainment leader, for its iconic EASY-BAKE brand.
  • Over 50 years, more than 30 million EASY-BAKE brand ovens have been sold and more than 150 million mix refills have been used by bakers-in-the-making.
  • Jess Richardson, Vice President, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro, stated: "We're excited to welcome Just Play to our EASY-BAKE brand kitchen.
  • Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans,Charlie EmbyandGeoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen to a top 10 toy company according to NPD for the past 5 years.

Rob Grubka appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading health, wealth and investment company, announced today that Rob Grubka, currently CEO, Health Solutions, has been appointed to the expanded role of CEO, Workplace Solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005891/en/
    Rob Grubka has been appointed CEO, Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial, Inc., a leading health, wealth and investment company.
  • In this expanded, newly created role, Grubka will lead Voyas Health Solutions and Wealth Solutions segments and oversee all of the companys workplace benefits and savings businesses.
  • In his expanded role, Grubka will have oversight of Wealth Solutions and Health Solutions strategy, products and solutions, pricing, underwriting and operations.

AllianzIM Launches December Series of U.S. Large Cap Buffered ETFs

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

With interest rates still rising and fears of an economic slowdown mounting, our new monthly series of Buffered ETFs give investors expanded access to versatile risk mitigation tools, says Johan Grahn, Head of ETFs at AllianzIM.

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  • With interest rates still rising and fears of an economic slowdown mounting, our new monthly series of Buffered ETFs give investors expanded access to versatile risk mitigation tools, says Johan Grahn, Head of ETFs at AllianzIM.
  • Despite ongoing market volatility, Buffered ETFs allow investors to take cash off the sidelines yet stay invested in the markets.
  • The 12-month Outcome Period of the December series ETFs will be December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.
  • The AllianzIM Buffered ETFs seek to leverage AllianzIMs core strengths, which include risk management experience and in-house hedging capabilities.