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Correctional EdTech Provider APDS Raises $7 Million in Series C, Seeking to Break the Cycle of Incarceration with Its Career Readiness Platform

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Just last month, the Biden administration promised $145 million to develop reentry plans for incarcerated persons.

Key Points: 
  • Just last month, the Biden administration promised $145 million to develop reentry plans for incarcerated persons.
  • APDS has been a leader in this process through our Whole Human Framework approach to education, said Harris Ferrell, APDS CEO.
  • The company is the only dedicated correctional edtech provider that delivers technology and services for free to incarcerated learners.
  • APDS, a Certified B Corp, is the career readiness platform for all justice impacted individuals to attain a living wage job.

Cairn Homes Plc: H1 2022 Trading Update

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Dublin / London, 5 July 2022: Cairn Homes plc (Cairn, the Company or the Group) (Euronext Dublin / LSE: CRN) today issues a Trading Update for the six months ended 30 June 2022 in advance of interim results to be announced on 8 September 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Dublin / London, 5 July 2022: Cairn Homes plc (Cairn, the Company or the Group) (Euronext Dublin / LSE: CRN) today issues a Trading Update for the six months ended 30 June 2022 in advance of interim results to be announced on 8 September 2022.
  • Closed and forward sales pipeline of over 1,750 new homes with a net sales value in excess of 690 million [1] .
  • Commenting on the H1 2022 trading update, Michael Stanley, Chief Executive Officer, said:
    Continued reinvestment in increased new homes output remains our core strategy.
  • Cairn Homes plc (Cairn) is a leading Irish homebuilder committed to building high-quality, competitively priced, sustainable new homes in great locations.

Companies Actively Managing Joint Ventures and Other Partnerships Deliver Stronger Financial Performance, According to New Ankura Research

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies that actively enter new partnerships and more frequently restructure existing joint ventures (JVs) are more likely to have a higher return on capital (ROC) than industry peers, according to a new report from Ankura. Conversely, companies with stagnant partnerships portfolios are likely to be industry laggards.

Key Points: 
  • It scrutinizes more than 3,200 partnerships to determine how often the firms revamp existing ventures and enter new ones.
  • The research offers practical steps leaders and dealmakers can take to actively manage their ventures, and ultimately improve the financial performance.
  • Formerly Water Street Partners, the Ankura Joint Ventures & Partnerships Practice has been ranked the top global advisor on JVs and partnerships since 2017.
  • To stay up to date with the latest Ankura Joint Ventures & Partnerships news, trends, and analysis, subscribe to The Joint Venture Alchemist and follow us on LinkedIn .

LSB Industries, Inc. Appoints Brian Jensen as Director of Corporate Development

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (LSB or the Company) today announced that Brian Jensen has joined the Company as Director of Corporate Development, effective June 14, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (LSB or the Company) today announced that Brian Jensen has joined the Company as Director of Corporate Development, effective June 14, 2022.
  • We are very pleased that Brian has joined our senior leadership team as our Director of Corporate Development, stated Mark Behrman, LSBs President and CEO.
  • Id like to welcome Brian to LSB and look forward to working with him.
  • Brian has more than 15 years of experience in corporate development and investment banking with global organizations.

Imagine a World Free of Plastic: Corona Cleans Up Beaches Around the World

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on World Oceans Day, Corona, an AB InBev global brand, brings its industry-leading net zero plastic footprint* standing to life with an arresting visual installation. The brand unveiled a written letter created from ocean bound plastic with the unifying message, "Imagine a World Free of Plastic" to illustrate the global scale of the ongoing environmental crisis. The plastic used in the exhibit is made from materials pulled from global beach clean-ups conducted by Corona and its partners.

Key Points: 
  • "World Oceans Day is an opportunity to reflect and understand the human impact on vital natural resources.
  • With Corona's long-standing history of protecting paradise, we needed to send an important message to the world," said Felipe Ambra, Global Corona Vice President.
  • In addition to the plastic letter, Corona has made significant strides to combat marine plastic pollution in innovative new ways.
  • In Germany, Corona created a clever returnable crate program that utilizes over 90% of recycled plastic to avoid producing virgin plastic.

KBRA Publishes Rating Report for Barings Capital Investment Corporation

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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On May 2, 2022, KBRA assigned issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB- to Barings Capital Investment Corporation (BCIC or the company).

Key Points: 
  • On May 2, 2022, KBRA assigned issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB- to Barings Capital Investment Corporation (BCIC or the company).
  • The ratings are based on KBRAs Finance Company Global Rating Methodology published on November 28, 2017 and KBRAs ESG Global Rating Methodology published on June 16, 2021.
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.
  • KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

American Veterans Group provides grant to JVS SoCal; supports job placement programs for veterans in Los Angeles County

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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MELVILLE, N.Y., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Veterans Group (AVG), through its investment banking relationship with the State of California and Los Angeles County, has provided a grant to JVS SoCal, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that offers programs to support, train and place high-barrier veterans in thriving wage jobs. 

Key Points: 
  • Grant will fund job placement initiatives for 290 high-barrier veterans; investment banking relationships with State of California, Los Angeles County made donation possible
    MELVILLE, N.Y., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Veterans Group (AVG), through its investment banking relationship with the State of California and Los Angeles County, has provided a grant to JVS SoCal, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that offers programs to support, train and place high-barrier veterans in thriving wage jobs.
  • AVG's grant will provide support for the JVS Veterans First Program which will allow the organization to bring 290 Los Angeles County, high-barrier veterans through its job readiness and job placement program.The grant was made possible by the State of California and Los Angeles County choosing AVG as a co-manager on a number of bond issues during the past year.
  • "Our support for JVS SoCal demonstrates how the state's and county's decisions to partner with us translates into meaningful support for veterans living in the Los Angeles area," said Ben Biles, co-founder and chief executive officer of American Veterans Group.
  • With over 20 locations throughout Southern California JVS SoCal currently serves 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino and Orange Counties.

Global Beer Brand Corona Encourages People to Answer a Call from Nature with Second Season of Corona Studios Original Content Series, "Free Range Humans"

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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LONDON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Corona, an AB InBev global brand, celebrates season two of its award-winning original content series, Free Range Humans: Nature Is Calling, now streaming on Corona's YouTube channel.

Key Points: 
  • "People crave a connection to nature, but we're restricted by our daily routines and city living," said Felipe Ambra, Global Corona Vice President.
  • In 2019, Corona Studios, a dynamic global content house which operates and markets Corona exclusively outside of the U.S., launched Free Range Humans.
  • Like the Corona brand, the series embraces nature and the beach and season one received more than 100 million views worldwide.
  • "Season one was based on an insight that people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors.

Cairn Homes Plc: 2022 AGM Trading Update

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Dublin / London, 12 May 2022: Cairn Homes plc (Cairn, the Company or the Group) (Euronext Dublin / LSE: CRN) is holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at 11.00am at the Merrion Hotel, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2 and in advance provides the following update on current trading and guidance for FY22 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Dublin / London, 12 May 2022: Cairn Homes plc (Cairn, the Company or the Group) (Euronext Dublin / LSE: CRN) is holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at 11.00am at the Merrion Hotel, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2 and in advance provides the following update on current trading and guidance for FY22 and beyond.
  • The demand for energy efficient, quality built new homes from our broad and widening customer base has sustained and is the strongest we have experienced to date.
  • The Company will release a H1 2022 trading update in early July 2022 in advance of 2022 interim results on 8 September 2022.
  • Cairn Homes plc (Cairn) is a leading Irish homebuilder committed to building high-quality, competitively-priced, sustainable new homes in great locations.

Corona Introduces a Taste of Paradise with Corona Tropical, the Brand's First Non-Beer Beverage in the Global Portfolio

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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LONDON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Corona, an AB InBev global brand, announced the launch of Corona Tropical, the brand's first lightly sparkling alcoholic drink made with a hint of real fruit juice* available worldwide.  An inclusive beverage for consumers who embrace the Corona lifestyle but are looking for an alternative to beer, Corona Tropical is a highly refreshing new way to enjoy Corona. The newest innovation by Corona is currently rolling out globally in China, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and the UK, with additional markets launching later this year, starting with Canada.

Key Points: 
  • An inclusive beverage for consumers who embrace the Corona lifestyle but are looking for an alternative to beer, Corona Tropical is a highly refreshing new way to enjoy Corona.
  • Corona Tropical is a refreshing alcoholic beverage with no added sugar and less than 100 calories per can, available in several tropical flavors.
  • With Corona Tropical, Corona is expanding its global beverage portfolio to offer a new, refreshing, and flavorful taste of paradise, by developing a completely unknown category in some markets around the globe.
  • We created a more flavorful and very approachable alcoholic beverage so that everyone can enjoy the feeling of paradise done the Corona way."