European culture

5WPR Welcomes Internationally Acclaimed Publishing House, Cuento de Luz, to Roster of Clients

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., welcomes award-winning publishing house, Cuento de Luz, to their roster of acclaimed publishers and authors.

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  • NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., welcomes award-winning publishing house, Cuento de Luz, to their roster of acclaimed publishers and authors.
  • "We are thrilled to be the agency chosen to represent Cuento de Luz," said 5WPR Consumer Practice President, Dara A. Busch .
  • "We see tremendous opportunity to connect Cuento de Luz with consumers through their beautiful stories and illustrations, and the powerful causes that inspired them."
  • Cuento de Luz book themes include, among others, freedom of expression, migration & change, environment deforestation, and cultural diversity.

C.F. Martin & Co. Appoints New CEO

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime Chairman and CEO, Christian Frederick Martin IV, who assumes the role of Executive Chairman.

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  • Effective June 14, 2021, Mr. Ripsam succeeds longtime Chairman and CEO, Christian Frederick Martin IV, who assumes the role of Executive Chairman.
  • Martin & Co. CEO, Chris Martin is stepping into his new leadership role of Executive Chairman.
  • During his time as CEO, Mr. Martin has guided the company through booms and crises, leaving a legacy of growth and manufacturing excellence.
  • I am honored and humbled to join the Martin family and to carry on the legacy of Chris Martin and his predecessors."

Predictmedix Inc. Deploys Safe Entry Stations at the Italian Contemporary Film Festival

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

TORONTO, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Predictmedix Inc. (CSE:PMED) (OTCQB:PMEDF) ("Predictmedix" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the deployment of Safe Entry Stations at the Lavazza Drive In Film Festival to be held in Ontario from June 27 to July 17.

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  • TORONTO, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Predictmedix Inc. (CSE:PMED) (OTCQB:PMEDF) ("Predictmedix" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the deployment of Safe Entry Stations at the Lavazza Drive In Film Festival to be held in Ontario from June 27 to July 17.
  • Inaugurated as a grassroots non-profit film festival in 2012, Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) has grown to become one of the largest Italian film festivals outside of Italy.
  • Safe Entry Stations will be deployed to screen staff at the Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival organized by ICFF and CHIN between June 27 and July 17, 2021.
  • Safe Entry Stations utilize a proprietary AI algorithm to provide a rapid (approx.

CEO Klaus-Anders Nysteen leaving Hoist Finance

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Monday, May 31, 2021

STOCKHOLM, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoist Finance Board of Directors have appointed newly elected Board member Per Anders Fasth acting CEO as of May 31, 2021.

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoist Finance Board of Directors have appointed newly elected Board member Per Anders Fasth acting CEO as of May 31, 2021.
  • Klaus-Anders Nysteen is leaving as CEO of Hoist Finance with immediate effect.
  • "Klaus-Anders has led Hoist Finance well during three challenging years, including implementation of extensive change and improvement efforts in order to implement the strategy.
  • On behalf of the Board I want to take this opportunity to thank Klaus-Anders for his considerable contribution to Hoist Finance", says Mattias Carlsson, Chairman of the Board.

Hartree Partners Completes Purchase of Controlling Interest in Sprague Resources

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Friday, May 28, 2021

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprague Resources LP (SRLP) (Sprague) and Hartree Partners, LP (Hartree) announced today that affiliates of Hartree have closed the purchase of the general partner interest, the incentive distribution rights and all of the common units representing limited partner interests (Common Units) that a subsidiary of Axel Johnson Inc. (Axel Johnson) had held in Sprague.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprague Resources LP (SRLP) (Sprague) and Hartree Partners, LP (Hartree) announced today that affiliates of Hartree have closed the purchase of the general partner interest, the incentive distribution rights and all of the common units representing limited partner interests (Common Units) that a subsidiary of Axel Johnson Inc. (Axel Johnson) had held in Sprague.
  • The aggregate purchase price paid by Hartree to Axel Johnson was $290.0 million, consisting of (i) approximately $265.0 million attributable to the purchase of 16,058,484 Common Units, and (ii) approximately $25.0 million attributable to the general partner interest and incentive distribution rights.
  • Sprague Resources LPis a master limited partnership engaged in the purchase, storage, distribution and sale of refined petroleum products and natural gas.
  • Hartree is jointly owned by its senior management and certain funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
    Intrepid Partners, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Axel Johnson.

Seadrill Limited (SDRL) - Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (OSE:SDRL), (OTCPK:SDRLF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Creed as Chief Financial Officer and Leif Nelson as Chief Operating Officer, both effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (OSE:SDRL), (OTCPK:SDRLF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Creed as Chief Financial Officer and Leif Nelson as Chief Operating Officer, both effective immediately.
  • Grant is an experienced senior finance executive who joined Seadrill in 2013 and, prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, was Chief Restructuring Officer leading Seadrill's capital restructuring.
  • Leif Nelson, Seadrill's current Chief Technology Officer will now also serve as the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Having previously been Chief Operating Officer of Seadrill for a number of years, Leif will ensure a smooth continuation of safe and efficient operations.

Seadrill Limited (SDRL) - Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (OSE:SDRL), (OTCPK:SDRLF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Creed as Chief Financial Officer and Leif Nelson as Chief Operating Officer, both effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (OSE:SDRL), (OTCPK:SDRLF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Creed as Chief Financial Officer and Leif Nelson as Chief Operating Officer, both effective immediately.
  • Grant is an experienced senior finance executive who joined Seadrill in 2013 and, prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, was Chief Restructuring Officer leading Seadrill's capital restructuring.
  • Leif Nelson, Seadrill's current Chief Technology Officer will now also serve as the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Having previously been Chief Operating Officer of Seadrill for a number of years, Leif will ensure a smooth continuation of safe and efficient operations.

Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting in Oncopeptides AB (publ)

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

STOCKHOLM, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting in Oncopeptides AB (publ) (ONCO) was held on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting in Oncopeptides AB (publ) (ONCO) was held on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.
  • At the Annual General Meeting, the following principal resolutions were passed.
  • It was resolved to carry forward the result for the year in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal.
  • Per Wold-Olsen, Brian Stuglik, Cecilia Daun Wennborg, Jarl Ulf Jungnelius, Per Samuelsson and Jennifer Jackson were re-elected as board members.

Nucor CEO, Leon Topalian, Elected Chairman of AISI

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) President and Chief Executive Officer Leon Topalian was elected today to serve a two-year term as chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Board of Directors.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) President and Chief Executive Officer Leon Topalian was elected today to serve a two-year term as chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored to be selected by my peers to serve as chairman of the AISI Board of Directors," said Topalian.
  • The election of officers took place at AISI's Board of Directors meeting held at AISI headquarters in Washington, D.C. and virtually.
  • "Leon Topalian is one of the global steel industry's most influential leaders and a vocal advocate for the American steel industry.

Daron Acemoglu, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Gita Gopinath, and Carmen Reinhart join the Group of Thirty

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor, Allianz; Chair, Gramercy Fund Management; and President of Queens\' College, Cambridge University;\nDr.

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  • Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor, Allianz; Chair, Gramercy Fund Management; and President of Queens\' College, Cambridge University;\nDr.
  • Reinhart responded: "It is with delight and positive expectations I accept membership in the Group.
  • El-Erian stated: "It is an absolute honor and pleasure to join so many friends as a member of the G30.
  • The collective experience and individual perspectives of Carmen, Daron, Gita, and Mohamed will contribute greatly to the G30 in pursuing its mission.