The Warehouse Group

TW Group Joins World Insurance Associates

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Iselin, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of TW Group, Inc. (“TWG”) of Westmont, IL on  December 31, 2023.

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  • Iselin, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of TW Group, Inc. (“TWG”) of Westmont, IL on  December 31, 2023.
  • TWG was founded in 1946 and provides insurance to individuals and businesses.
  • “Our mission has always been about working hard to establish trusting client relationships,” says Thomas J. Walsh, President, TW Group.
  • They will be a great addition to World.”
    Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla provided legal counsel and TAG Consulting Services advised World on the transaction.

Logistics flagship event ALMAC 2023 concludes

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The annual flagship event in the logistics, maritime, aviation and supply chain industry, the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2023, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully after two fruitful days.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The annual flagship event in the logistics, maritime, aviation and supply chain industry, the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2023, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully after two fruitful days.
  • The Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2023, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today, attracting over 2,000 physical participants from 36 countries and regions
    This year's conference theme was Future-proofing Supply Chains: Diversification.
  • Digital transformation emerged as the optimal strategy to consolidate Hong Kong's position as a logistics hub and to optimise supply chains for enterprises.
  • During ALMAC, close to 100 exhibitors showcased cutting-edge logistics and supply chain solutions from across the world.

Removal of the Cross-holding Structure Update: Publication of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and Naspers Circular

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Prosus Shareholders are advised that Naspers has today, on Wednesday, 26 July 2023, published a circular providing the shareholders of Naspers (Naspers Shareholders) with further information pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Transaction insofar as it relates to Naspers (the Naspers Circular).

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  • Prosus Shareholders are advised that Naspers has today, on Wednesday, 26 July 2023, published a circular providing the shareholders of Naspers (Naspers Shareholders) with further information pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Transaction insofar as it relates to Naspers (the Naspers Circular).
  • The Naspers Circular accompanies the notice that convenes the virtual annual general meeting of Naspers Shareholders to be held at 14:00 SAST on Thursday, 24 August 2023 (the Naspers AGM), which has also been published and posted to Naspers Shareholders today, on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 (the Naspers AGM Notice).
  • The Naspers AGM Notice, and the accompanying Naspers Circular are available on Naspers’s website at www.naspers.com/investors/shareholder-centre/shareholder-meetings .
  • The removal of the cross-holding structure between Naspers and Prosus pursuant to the Proposed Transaction is subject to the approval of Prosus Shareholders and Naspers Shareholders of the requisite shareholder resolutions.

Prosus N.V.: Notice of Hybrid Annual General Meeting and Cash Dividend Declaration

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): Prosus shareholders are advised that notice is hereby given, in terms of the notice of annual general meeting published today, on 12 July 2023, that the hybrid annual general meeting of Prosus (the Annual General Meeting) will be held at 14:00 CET on Wednesday, 23 August 2023, at The Warehouse, Generaal Vetterstraat 51-A, 1059 BT Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): Prosus shareholders are advised that notice is hereby given, in terms of the notice of annual general meeting published today, on 12 July 2023, that the hybrid annual general meeting of Prosus (the Annual General Meeting) will be held at 14:00 CET on Wednesday, 23 August 2023, at The Warehouse, Generaal Vetterstraat 51-A, 1059 BT Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
  • Prosus will, in any event, ensure virtual access to the Annual General Meeting in a manner consistent with the arrangements for a virtual meeting.
  • Prosus shareholders registered in the Prosus shareholders’ register or in the (sub)registers designated by the board of directors of Prosus (the Prosus Board) on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 (i.e.
  • Prosus shareholders are advised that further information pertaining to the Proposed Transaction in relation to Prosus is set out in the Shareholder Circular that Prosus has published today, on 12 July 2023, simultaneously with the notice of Annual General Meeting, on Prosus’ website at www.prosus.com/investors/shareholder-centre/shareholder-meetings .

Naspers Limited: Removal of the Cross-Holding Structure Update: Publication of Prosus Circular and Notice of Annual General Meeting

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Shareholders are advised that Prosus has today, on 12 July 2023, published a shareholder circular providing Prosus Shareholders with further information pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Transaction insofar as it relates to Prosus (Prosus Circular).

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders are advised that Prosus has today, on 12 July 2023, published a shareholder circular providing Prosus Shareholders with further information pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Transaction insofar as it relates to Prosus (Prosus Circular).
  • The Prosus Circular accompanies the notice of annual general meeting (Prosus AGM) of Prosus Shareholders (Prosus AGM Notice), which is available on Prosus’s website at www.prosus.com/investors/shareholder-centre/shareholder-meetings .
  • The agenda and explanatory notes pertaining to the Prosus AGM, including the resolutions that must be approved by Prosus Shareholders in order to implement the Proposed Transaction insofar as it relates to Prosus (Prosus Transaction Resolutions), are also set out in the Prosus AGM Notice.
  • The Naspers Circular will accompany the notice convening the Naspers AGM (Naspers AGM Notice), which will be made available to Shareholders in due course.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Non-interest income was $61.5 million for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to $61.8 million for the third quarter 2022, and $110.4 million for the fourth quarter 2021.

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  • Non-interest income was $61.5 million for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to $61.8 million for the third quarter 2022, and $110.4 million for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Non-interest expense was $333.4 million for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to $305.8 million for the third quarter 2022, and $237.8 million for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • The Company’s efficiency ratio1 was 46.9% for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to 45.5% in the third quarter 2022, and 41.8% for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Earnings per share totaled $2.67 for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to $2.42 for the third quarter 2022, and $2.32 for the fourth quarter 2021.

Retail Media Platform Zitcha Secures $2.9 Million to Enter U.S. Market

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Monday, November 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent retail media platform Zitcha has raised $2.9 million in seed funding led by Australian venture capital firm OIF Ventures, launching a new phase of expansion that will see the platform scale up and officially launch in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent retail media platform Zitcha has raised $2.9 million in seed funding led by Australian venture capital firm OIF Ventures, launching a new phase of expansion that will see the platform scale up and officially launch in the U.S.
    Software platform Zitcha connects the media assets of retail brands including email, apps, digital in-store screens, web and social media.
  • Globally, Boston Consulting Group estimates the retail media market to be worth $US36 billion and it is expected to increase to $US100 billion by 2026.
  • Notable retailers already utilizing the Zitcha platform through its Australian operation include Adore Beauty and New Zealands largest retail group, The Warehouse Group.
  • Troy and Jack have unique insight into the challenges faced in the retail media ecosystem and have built a best-in-class platform to solve them with Zitcha.

Bolstered By Investment, Pictor Partners with Mobility Health to Offer PictArray™ SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test, Indicating Whether Patients Require COVID-19 Booster

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

It will also indicate whether at-risk patients have failed to mount a detectable antibody response despite vaccination or infection (SP and NP negative).

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  • It will also indicate whether at-risk patients have failed to mount a detectable antibody response despite vaccination or infection (SP and NP negative).
  • The PictArray SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test is a high performance, all-in-one, NP/SP COVID-19 antibody test with serological differentiation.
  • Pictor is pleased to partner with Mobility Health to offer such a unique and important test, said Howard Moore, CEO of Pictor.
  • Mobility Health is a member of the Mason, Ohio living lab initiative to scale biohealth start-up companies.. More information can be found at www.mobilityhealthlab.com .

Roko Clan Launches NFT Pre-Sale Event

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Wyoming, MI, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Roko Clan is a community based on ownership of its non-fungible token (NFT) backed digital collectibles.

Key Points: 
  • Wyoming, MI, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Roko Clan is a community based on ownership of its non-fungible token (NFT) backed digital collectibles.
  • The Clan is now set to launch its pre-sale event, a chance to get in on the ground floor of this exciting new blockchain concept.
  • To become a part of this groundbreaking online community, join the Roko Clan through the purchase of their collectible NFTs.
  • You can register for the presale event of Roko Clan NFT here: https://rokoclan.com/

GENIES RAISES $150 MILLION SERIES C LED BY SILVER LAKE AT A $1 BILLION VALUATION TO BUILD AVATAR ECOSYSTEM TOOLS FOR WEB3

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genies, the avatar technology company shaping the leading edge of Web3 culture by empowering individuals to create their own avatar ecosystems, today announced it has raised a $150 million Series C round led by Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing. The investment values the company at $1 billion and includes participation from existing investors BOND, NEA, and Tamarack Global.

Key Points: 
  • "We believe avatar ecosystems are going to shape Web3 the same way that mobile apps defined Web2," said Akash Nigam, CEO of Genies.
  • Genies recently launched The Warehouse , an avatar ecosystem NFT marketplace enabling creators to buy, sell, and trade these avatar ecosystem creations.
  • To become a Genies avatar fashion seller , or to design and sell your own avatar species, apply here.
  • Genies provides tools (Genies Avatar Creator OS) that allows users to create their own avatars, avatar wearable fashion lines, avatar worlds, and avatar interactive experiences in web3.