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Digital Ally, Inc. to Adjourn Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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The Company has announced such adjournment at the originally scheduled Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has announced such adjournment at the originally scheduled Annual Meeting.
  • The record date for the Annual Meeting remains April 23, 2021.
  • Stockholders who have sold their shares but were a holder of record at the close of business on April 23, 2021, the record date for the Annual Meeting, remain entitled to vote.
  • The Company encourages its stockholders who have already voted against any of the proposals in the Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting (the Proxy Statement) to please reconsider voting.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis & Co. Recommends Baudax Bio Shareholders Vote “For” the Proposed Additional Authorized Shares at Upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Corporate law, Corporate finance, Financial markets, Finance, Proxy firm, Shareholders, Glass Lewis, Institutional Shareholder Services, Proxy, Corporate governance, Proxy Governance, Inc., Proxy statement

The support from Glass Lewis, combined with the positive recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services, to vote in favor of the additional authorized shares conveys alignment across two leading independent advisory firms, said Gerri Henwood, President and CEO of Baudax Bio.

Key Points: 
  • The support from Glass Lewis, combined with the positive recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services, to vote in favor of the additional authorized shares conveys alignment across two leading independent advisory firms, said Gerri Henwood, President and CEO of Baudax Bio.
  • Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. are independent proxy advisory firms and do not have any business relationship with Baudax Bio.
  • Baudax shareholders are urged to vote as Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. recommend by voting FOR the proposed increase in authorized shares and the adjournment of the Special Meeting of shareholders.
  • Shareholders needing assistance voting or have questions may contact Baudax Bios proxy solicitation firm, Okapi Partners, at [email protected] or (855) 208-8902.

DIGITAL ALLY, INC. TO ADJOURN ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Shareholders, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Financial economics, Proxy statement, Proxy, Annual general meeting, Meeting, Stock, Proxy voting, Proxy firm

The Company has announced such adjournment at the originally scheduled Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has announced such adjournment at the originally scheduled Annual Meeting.
  • The record date for the Annual Meeting remains April 23, 2021.
  • Stockholders who have sold their shares but were a holder of record at the close of business on April 23, 2021, the record date for the Annual Meeting, remain entitled to vote.
  • The Company encourages its stockholders who have already voted against any of the proposals in the Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting (the Proxy Statement) to please reconsider voting.

Baudax Bio Announces Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Proposed Increase in Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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The proposal to increase the Companys authorized shares of capital stock is set forth in its Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The proposal to increase the Companys authorized shares of capital stock is set forth in its Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2021.
  • Leading independent proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. have both recommended that Baudax Bio shareholders vote for the proposed additional authorized shares.
  • All shareholders are encouraged to vote no matter how many shares you own.
  • Baudax Bio is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative products for acute care settings.

Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. Reminds Shareholders to Vote Before the Proxy Voting Deadline for the Upcoming June 16, 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Shareholders are reminded to vote prior to the proxy voting deadline of 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on June 14, 2021

Key Points: 
  • Cypherpunk shareholders are encouraged to read the management information circular in connection with the Meeting in detail and cast their votes prior to the proxy voting deadline.
  • A copy of the management information circular and other meeting materials can be found under Cypherpunk's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .
  • PLEASE VOTE TODAY
    To ensure that your shares will be voted at the Meeting, shareholders are encouraged to vote online in advance of the proxy cut-off of 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on June 14, 2021.
  • Registered and beneficial shareholders can vote online as follows:
    Registered Holders: Vote online at www.voteproxyonline.com using the control number located on the form of proxy.

Glass Lewis Recommends Leaf Group Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Graham Holdings and All Related Proposals

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Corporate law, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Business, Proxy firm, Shareholders, Glass Lewis, New York Stock Exchange

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) (Leaf Group or the Company), a diversified consumer internet company, today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), a leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended shareholders vote to approve its merger agreement with Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) (Graham Holdings).

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) (Leaf Group or the Company), a diversified consumer internet company, today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), a leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended shareholders vote to approve its merger agreement with Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) (Graham Holdings).
  • Deborah A. Benton, Leaf Groups Chair of the Board, commented:
    With Glass Lewis, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ('ISS') and the Board all recommending that shareholders approve Graham Holdings acquisition of Leaf Group, it is clear that voting for this transaction is the best path forward for all of our shareholders.
  • The Leaf Group Board reminds its shareholders that their vote is essential and EVERY vote counts.
  • The Board strongly recommends that Leaf Group shareholders vote to approve the merger agreement and all related proposals by following the instructions on their proxy card.

Tarsadia Issues Open Letter Urging Extended Stay America Shareholders to Vote Against Proposed Sale to Blackstone and Starwood

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today released an open letter to shareholders of Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company) encouraging them to continue to oppose the Companys proposed sale to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale).

Key Points: 
  • Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today released an open letter to shareholders of Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company) encouraging them to continue to oppose the Companys proposed sale to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale).
  • Tarsadia also noted that independent proxy advisor Glass, Lewis & Co. reiterated its recommendation that shareholders vote against the transaction despite the $1 per share increase in consideration offered by Blackstone and Starwood.
  • We intend to vote AGAINST this transaction and encourage you to do the same.
  • It is instead a new and robust process, overseen by a refreshed and independent Board, that aims to maximize the value of STAY for its shareholders.

Glass Lewis Continues to Recommend Shareholders Reject Proposed Sale of Extended Stay America

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today announced that leading proxy advisor Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) has issued an updated report to shareholders of Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company) and continues to recommend that shareholders vote AGAINST the Companys proposed sale to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale).

Key Points: 
  • Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today announced that leading proxy advisor Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) has issued an updated report to shareholders of Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company) and continues to recommend that shareholders vote AGAINST the Companys proposed sale to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale).
  • On that basis, certain shareholders may reasonably choose to reject the revised terms, especially in light of potential upside in the standalone scenario.
  • Tarsadia continues to urge STAY shareholders to vote AGAINST the Sale on the GOLD card, in line with the recommendation of Glass Lewis.
  • 1 Permission to quote from the ISS and Glass Lewis reports was neither sought nor obtained.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Extended Stay America Shareholders Vote AGAINST Proposed Sale to Blackstone and Starwood

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) has recommended that Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company), shareholders VOTE AGAINST the proposed sale of the Company to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale) at the Special Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (Tarsadia), today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) has recommended that Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (STAY or the Company), shareholders VOTE AGAINST the proposed sale of the Company to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the Sale) at the Special Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021.
  • The fact that the dissenting directors voiced their unease with the proposed terms substantiates shareholders' concerns regarding the adequacy of the premium.
  • Some of the decisions made during the negotiations also appear to have been missed opportunities to negotiate a higher price.
  • We encourage all shareholders to follow the recommendation put forth by ISS and VOTE AGAINST the Sale to Blackstone and Starwood at the Special Meeting.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Joins ISS in Recommending Stratus Shareholders Vote on Stratus’ WHITE Proxy Card

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS) (Stratus or the Company) today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has joined Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) in recommending that Stratus shareholders vote on the Companys WHITE proxy card in connection with the Companys upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting).

Key Points: 
  • Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS) (Stratus or the Company) today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has joined Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) in recommending that Stratus shareholders vote on the Companys WHITE proxy card in connection with the Companys upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting).
  • Commenting on the Glass Lewis report, William Beau H. Armstrong III, the Companys Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: We are delighted that our WHITE proxy card has received the endorsements of both leading proxy advisory firms, Glass Lewis and ISS.
  • Stratus urges shareholders to follow the recommendations of BOTH Glass Lewis and ISS and vote on the WHITE proxy card.
  • If you have already voted using a GOLD proxy card, you can change your vote by using the WHITE proxy card to vote by telephone, Internet or by mail.