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PGT Innovations appoints Craig Henderson as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, announced today the appointment of Craig Henderson as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2023.

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  • PGT Innovations , Inc. (NYSE: PGTI), a national brand and innovation leader in the fenestration and garage door industries, announced today the appointment of Craig Henderson as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107803618/en/
    Craig Henderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, PGT Innovations (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Chief Financial Officer, Henderson will lead the company’s finance strategy, budgeting and planning, accounting, financial reporting, and investor relations functions.
  • “Craig has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to our company's financial success as interim CFO,” said Jeff Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT Innovations.
  • “Being selected to serve as PGT Innovations’ Chief Financial Officer is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to our exciting journey ahead,” said Henderson.

Nearly Half of Investors Believe the 2024 Election Will Have a Bigger Impact on Portfolios Than Market Performance

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Monday, October 30, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the political noise leading up to national elections in 2024 begins its long crescendo, many American investors are nervously considering implications for their investment portfolios. Regardless of political affiliation, nearly half (45%) of investors believe the results of the 2024 U.S. federal (presidential and congressional) elections will have a bigger impact on their retirement plans and portfolios than market performance, according to Nationwide's ninth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.

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  • Regardless of political affiliation, nearly half (45%) of investors believe the results of the 2024 U.S. federal (presidential and congressional) elections will have a bigger impact on their retirement plans and portfolios than market performance, according to Nationwide's ninth annual Advisor Authority survey , powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.
  • "It's important for investors to not get caught up in the 'what ifs,' and instead focus on what they can control.
  • More than half (57%) of investors who identify as Democrats say market performance will have a bigger impact on their retirement plans and portfolios than the results of the 2024 election, compared to 47% of investors who identify as Republicans.
  • More than two thirds (68%) of Republican investors believe the outcome of a presidential election will have a direct, immediate and lasting impact on the performance of the stock market, compared to 57% of Democratic investors.

Earth AI Makes the First Greenfield Mineral Deposit Discovery Using AI

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Earth AI , a high-performance explorer for clean energy metals, today announced the groundbreaking discovery of a porphyry molybdenum deposit in New South Wales, Australia, marking the first ever AI-discovered greenfield deposit.

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  • Earth AI , a high-performance explorer for clean energy metals, today announced the groundbreaking discovery of a porphyry molybdenum deposit in New South Wales, Australia, marking the first ever AI-discovered greenfield deposit.
  • This discovery underscores Earth AI's commitment to accelerating the electric future by discovering untapped critical metal deposits in a drastically more cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
  • Earth AI’s porphyry molybdenum deposit discovery showcases how the company is addressing the shortage of critical metals by making mineral exploration precise and scalable for the first time.
  • Earth AI welcomes potential explorers and development companies to partake in this venture of unveiling critical mineral deposits that are quintessential for powering the electric future.

Southern Company Gas announces election of two new board members

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.
  • "We are excited to have Brad and Eric join our board of directors," said Jim Kerr, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Gas.
  • Kerr also thanked Vanessa Allen Sutherland, executive vice president of government affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary at Phillips 66, for her two plus years of service on the Southern Company Gas board.
  • "With the vital role Nicor Gas and Southern Company Gas play in more than 650 communities, their service on our board will be invaluable to the customers and communities in northern Illinois we are privileged to serve."

Textron Aviation names flyExclusive fleet launch customer for newly-announced Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .

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  • Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016424092/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 flyExclusive (Photo: Business Wire)
    "We are thrilled to announce flyExclusive as the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen2, the latest addition to the industry-leading Citation family,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations.
  • flyExclusive operates a fleet of Cessna Citation jets including Citation X, Citation Sovereign, Citation Excel/ XLS, Citation CJ3 /CJ3+ and Citation Encore / Encore+ aircraft models.
  • “We take pride in being the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen 2, building on our decades-long relationship with Textron Aviation.

Textron Aviation Continues Investment in Bestselling Cessna Citation Business Jets With Introduction of New Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231015108812/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is our most comprehensive Gen2 product announcement yet, offering customers proven performance, leading edge technology and an unmatched cabin experience,” said Ron Draper, President and CEO, Textron Aviation.
  • “We look forward to exceeding their expectations again with the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.”
    Like all Cessna and Beechcraft turbine products, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 will be able to operate using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Volato to Participate in 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.

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  • Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.
  • Volato will be located in booth #N4031 at the Convention Center, with access to a HondaJet for static viewing at Henderson Executive Airport throughout the week.
  • Several executives will be on hand to discuss the company’s range of solutions including:
    To schedule a meeting with Volato’s team, use the following contact information:

SmartSky® Customer Praises Connected Experience in the Sky

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, is delivering a fully connected experience to customers that meets the needs of everyone on the aircraft. Customers talking about SmartSky's outstanding performance in the sky include owner-operator and pilot David Natinsky. His 2023 Citation CJ3+, which was installed by Textron Aviation at its Wichita facility shortly after delivery, will be in the SmartSky Static display AD_19 at the Henderson Executive Airport during NBAA in Las Vegas Oct. 17-19.  Additionally, Natinsky is making himself available to meet with conference attendees and media interested in learning more about his first-hand experiences with SmartSky.

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  • Customers talking about SmartSky's outstanding performance in the sky include owner-operator and pilot David Natinsky.
  • Additionally, Natinsky is making himself available to meet with conference attendees and media interested in learning more about his first-hand experiences with SmartSky.
  • "After flying it for almost 100 hours, I know I made the right decision when I chose SmartSky."
  • Both systems deliver streaming-level connectivity, and all service plans include streaming and no limitations on the number of simultaneously connected devices.

Cessna Citation Ascend Mock up to Make North American Debut at NBAA-BACE 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend mock up will make its North American show debut at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 17 through 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend mock up will make its North American show debut at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 17 through 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Unveiled earlier this year, the Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003194035/en/
    Cessna Citation Ascend Seat (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • The Citation Ascend mock up will join Textron Aviation’s impressive aircraft lineup on static display, including:

Zebra Brothers Capital Launches

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralph Mendy Henderson Jr and James Huntsman jointly announced today the formation of Zebra Brothers Capital (ZBC).

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  • Zebra Brothers Capital is a new fund that will primarily seek to support minority owned businesses in a wide variety of industries including entertainment, technology, real estate and other related services.
  • Ralph will serve as CEO while James Huntsman joins as COO.
  • Additional team members will be announced shortly.
  • The fund will be based in Los Angeles and will have offices in Salt Lake City and New York.