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Business Insurance Leader Embroker Announces Key Revenue, Customer, and Leadership Milestones for 2021

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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The company also released other leadership milestones, including customer and employee growth, and expanded its executive team with a new CFO, Brian Acks.

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  • The company also released other leadership milestones, including customer and employee growth, and expanded its executive team with a new CFO, Brian Acks.
  • The companys growth represents the strength of its powerful digital business insurance platform that focuses on industry-specific coverage for the most complex and inefficient lines of insurance.
  • Embroker is transforming commercial insurance by making it radically simple for businesses to get the right insurance at the best price.
  • Through Embroker Access, Embroker provides partner agencies and wholesalers with the capability to offer all of Embrokers industry-leading insurance products to their customers.

Be Bio Announces Appointment of Jay Backstrom, M.D., M.P.H., to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Jays exceptional clinical development acumen adds an important skill set to our Board of Directors as we develop our B cell medicine platform towards the clinic, said Joanne Smith-Farrell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Be Bio.

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  • Jays exceptional clinical development acumen adds an important skill set to our Board of Directors as we develop our B cell medicine platform towards the clinic, said Joanne Smith-Farrell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Be Bio.
  • I look forward to joining Be Bios Board of Directors and supporting this pioneering B cell therapy company through the next phase of growth and development towards the clinic, said Jay Backstrom, M.D., M.P.H.
  • Dr. Backstrom joins the Be Bio team with over 30 years of experience in research and development.
  • Be Biopharma is a leader in developing B cells as medicines, treating disease with the human bodys native protein factories.

Financial Advisor Diane Johnston joins UBS in Jericho, NY

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Financial Advisor and Endowments and Foundations Consultant, Diane Johnston, has joined the firm in Jericho, New York.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Financial Advisor and Endowments and Foundations Consultant, Diane Johnston, has joined the firm in Jericho, New York.
  • Diane has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, bringing sophisticated solutions to investors and positioning them for optimal outcomes.
  • Were excited to welcome Diane to UBS, said Amanda Librizzi, Jericho, NY Branch Manager at UBS Wealth Management USA.
  • UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland.

MSG Entertainment Names Deirdre Latour Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:MSGE) (MSG Entertainment) today announced that Deirdre Latour, a seasoned communications executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective January 3.

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  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:MSGE) (MSG Entertainment) today announced that Deirdre Latour, a seasoned communications executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective January 3.
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    MSG Entertainment Names Deirdre Latour Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer (Photo: MSG Entertainment)
    A leader in live entertainment, MSG Entertainment features renowned venues, entertainment brands, and regional sports and entertainment networks.
  • Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment, said: We are pleased to welcome Deirdre to MSG.
  • Ms. Latour succeeds Kimberly Kerns, who made the decision to leave her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer earlier this year.

GOOD Meat Granted Regulatory Approval for New Chicken Products in Singapore as Company Plans for Larger Scale Production

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced today that its GOOD Meat division has been granted regulatory approval to sell new types of its history-making cultivated chicken products in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced today that its GOOD Meat division has been granted regulatory approval to sell new types of its history-making cultivated chicken products in Singapore.
  • GOOD Meat is continuing to invest in its future in Singapore as well.
  • The company will continue to hire engineers, scientists, manufacturing professionals and others locally to run the facility and drive the business.
  • In support of hawker culture and the community, GOOD Meat will also be making a donation toward this cause through the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).

Independence Realty Trust and Steadfast Apartment REIT Complete Strategic Merger

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (IRT) and Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (STAR) today announced the completion of the merger transaction between the two companies, forming a combined company with an equity market capitalization of approximately $5.6 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $8.3 billion, as of market close on December 15, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (IRT) and Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (STAR) today announced the completion of the merger transaction between the two companies, forming a combined company with an equity market capitalization of approximately $5.6 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $8.3 billion, as of market close on December 15, 2021.
  • The combined company, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will retain the Independence Realty Trust name and will trade under the existing ticker symbol IRT on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • We remain on-track to generate approximately $28 million in annual synergies and realize the immediate accretion to Core FFO per share.
  • Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartment properties across non-gateway U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Dallas, Louisville, Memphis, Raleigh and Tampa.

Winmark Corporation Announces Governance Changes

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that Kirk A. MacKenzie has informed the company of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2022.

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  • Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that Kirk A. MacKenzie has informed the company of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2022.
  • Kirks contributions to Winmark over the past 21 years have been significant and meaningful.
  • I want to personally thank Kirk for his service on behalf of our shareholders and his dedication to helping us over the years.
  • Winmark - the Resale Company, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.

Otter Tail Corporation Appoints Dr. Michael LeBeau to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau of Bismarck, North Dakota, to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau of Bismarck, North Dakota, to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.
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    Otter Tail Corporation has appointed Dr. Michael LeBeau to the companys Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.
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    Outgoing Board Member Timothy OKeefe will serve his last day in April, retiring at Otter Tail Corporations Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • About the Corporation: Otter Tail Corporation has interests in diversified operations that include an electric utility and manufacturing businesses.

CIRCOR Announces CFO Transition

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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AJ Sharma, currently CIRCORs Senior Vice President, Business Development, will serve as the interim CFO.

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  • AJ Sharma, currently CIRCORs Senior Vice President, Business Development, will serve as the interim CFO.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at CIRCOR, I want to thank Abhi for his financial leadership and contributions to CIRCOR, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors, said Scott Buckhout, President & Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR.
  • With AJs long tenure at CIRCOR, his extensive knowledge of our businesses, financial acumen and strong leadership, I have complete confidence he will successfully lead the team through this transition.
  • CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries.

PURE Bioscience Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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PURE Bioscience, Inc. ( OTCQB: PURE ) (the Company, PURE or we), creator of the patented non-toxic silver dihydrogen citrate ( SDC ) antimicrobial, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2021.

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  • PURE Bioscience, Inc. ( OTCQB: PURE ) (the Company, PURE or we), creator of the patented non-toxic silver dihydrogen citrate ( SDC ) antimicrobial, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2021.
  • Net loss for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2021 was $796,000, compared to $180,000 for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2020.
  • Net loss per share was ($0.01) for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2021, compared to a net loss of ($0.00) for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2020.
  • The increase in gross margin percentage was due to the sale of higher-margin formulations and packaging configurations of our products during the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2021, compared to the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2020.