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Canada nowhere near gender parity

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Monday, March 4, 2024

While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.

Key Points: 
  • While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.
  • Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report Card:
    Canada is nowhere near achieving gender parity.
  • No industry can claim victory in the quest for gender parity.
  • Private companies are catching up to crown corporations in achieving gender parity.

ING to repurchase shares for employee compensation

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.

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  • ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • ING Group shares are also included in major sustainability and ESG index products of leading providers Euronext, STOXX, Morningstar and FTSE Russell.

Vital Voices Kicks Off Women’s History Month with an Interactive Art Exhibit at the United Nations and our 17th Annual Global Mentoring Walks

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.

Key Points: 
  • Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.
  • Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women’s Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.
  • To learn more about this event and Global Mentoring Walks happening all around the world, click here .

Aemetis to Review Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results on March 7, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

CUPERTINO, CA, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that the company will host a conference call to review the release of its fourth quarter and year end 2023 earnings report:

Key Points: 
  • CUPERTINO, CA, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced that the company will host a conference call to review the release of its fourth quarter and year end 2023 earnings report:
    Attendees may submit questions during the Q&A portion of the conference call.
  • The webcast will be available on the Company’s website ( www.aemetis.com ) under Investors/Conference Calls, along with the company presentation, recent announcements and  video recordings.
  • The voice recording will be available through March 14, 2024 by dialing (Toll Free) 877-481-4010 or (International) 919-882-2331 and entering conference ID number 50051.
  • After March 14th, the webcast will be available on the Company’s website ( www.aemetis.com ) under Investors/Conference Calls.

Acme United Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Excluding the impact of the Camillus and Cuda product lines sold on November 1, 2023, sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 declined 1% compared to the 2022 period.

Key Points: 
  • Excluding the impact of the Camillus and Cuda product lines sold on November 1, 2023, sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 declined 1% compared to the 2022 period.
  • The Company recognized an after-tax gain on the sale of approximately $9.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023, including the sale of Camillus and Cuda, was $17.8 million, or $4.86 per diluted share.
  • Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen said, “We had an outstanding year of strong earnings and achievements in 2023.

INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of GrafTech

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • On this news, GrafTech's stock fell $0.45, or 8.5%, to close at $4.85 on September 19, 2022, thereby injuring investors.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding GrafTech’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com).

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Announces Annual General Ordinary And Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.

Key Points: 
  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
  • de C.V. invites its shareholders to the General Ordinary and General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on April 25, 2024 at 12:00 and 2:00 pm, respectively, in Salon Midtown Ballroom 3, 3rd floor of the Hilton Hotel, located at Av.
  • V. Cancellation of any amounts outstanding under the share repurchase program approved at the Annual General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting that took place on April 13, 2023, which amounts to Ps.
  • The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors.

Tecnoglass Reports Record Financial Metrics Across the Board for Full Year 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

José Manuel Daes, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “I am proud of the Tecnoglass team for another year of strong operational accomplishments and record performance across many financial metrics.

Key Points: 
  • José Manuel Daes, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “I am proud of the Tecnoglass team for another year of strong operational accomplishments and record performance across many financial metrics.
  • Our results during the quarter demonstrated our ability to leverage our unique competitive advantages to preserve margins and generate additional cash flow.
  • Total revenues for the full year 2023 increased 16.3% to a record $833.3 million compared to $716.6 million in the prior year.
  • Upon dialing in, please request to join the Tecnoglass Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call.

Capricor Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Further, Capricor will receive a meaningful mid-range double-digit revenue share of product revenue under the terms of this Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Further, Capricor will receive a meaningful mid-range double-digit revenue share of product revenue under the terms of this Agreement.
  • Next steps for Cohort A: plan to report top-line data in the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were approximately $12.1 million compared with approximately $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Operating expenses: Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were approximately $13.2 million compared with approximately $9.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

TAB Bank Names New CEO and President; Rick Bozzelli to Retire

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.

Key Points: 
  • OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.
  • TAB Bank bids farewell to President and CEO, Rick Bozzelli, who officially retired on Jan. 5.
  • Bozzelli has led TAB Bank for the past 19 months.
  • He served as CFO at FJM for more than seven years and as Board Chair of TAB Bank and TAB Bank Holdings, Inc. for over three years.