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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full-Year 2023 and Announces Guidance

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • “Despite the winter weather that was significantly warmer than normal in 2023, we successfully delivered earnings per share that met our 2023 guidance expectations,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin.
  • “Also, for the third consecutive year, Essential has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.
  • Essential reported net income of $135.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $114.9 million for the same quarter in 2022.

Touchstone Essentials Recognized as Innovative Leader in Health and Wellness by Direct Selling News

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks Touchstone Essentials' twelfth year in business, and they are celebrating with increasing upward momentum. This continued growth caught the attention of Direct Selling News, a trusted news source in the direct sales industry, who recognized the company's innovation and leadership and spotlighted their success.

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  • Touchstone Essentials, a detox and wellness direct sales company, has been recognized for its leadership by Direct Selling News.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks Touchstone Essentials' twelfth year in business, and they are celebrating with increasing upward momentum.
  • This continued growth caught the attention of Direct Selling News, a trusted news source in the direct sales industry, who recognized the company's innovation and leadership and spotlighted their success.
  • Touchstone Essentials is becoming an internationally recognized brand for detox and wellness products, as noted in the March edition of the direct sales magazine, Direct Selling News.

Raintree Adds Availity as Claims and Payment Processing Strategic Partner

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raintree Systems, a leading provider of electronic health records (EHR), patient engagement, and revenue cycle management (RCM) software solutions for the rehab therapy industry, announced a strategic partnership with Availity, one of the nation's largest real-time health information networks, to optimize critical workflows throughout the revenue cycle.

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  • From information requests from their payers to labor shortages to mounting financial pressures, providers need to work as efficiently as possible," said Nick Hedges, CEO, Raintree.
  • "Leveraging Availity will help our clients improve accuracy and completeness on the front end to prevent delays and denials downstream.
  • Furthermore, actionable reporting and analytics enabled by the partnership can help Raintree clients strategically improve processes and pinpoint revenue cycle trends.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Raintree, furthering our goal of improving efficiency and reducing the cost of healthcare," said Russ Thomas, CEO of Availity.

Essential Edge Commences Next Stage of Strategic Growth Plan by Naming New Board of Advisors

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Friday, February 16, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing Services LLC (Essential Edge), which provides third-party compliance services for broker-dealers and registered investment advisers (RIAs), announces the appointment of five highly regarded and experienced wealth management industry executives to its newly formed Board of Advisors.

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  • The members of the Essential Edge Board of Advisors include the following professionals:
    Larry Roth, Managing Partner of RLR Strategic Partners, a consultancy and M&A advisory firm.
  • Joseph Kuo, Founder and CEO of Haven Tower, a leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management industry.
  • She was on the Board of Directors of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) from 2014-2019, serving as its Chair in 2018.
  • He was previously a founder of Entreda, a company that quickly rose to become the top provider of cybersecurity compliance software to financial services firms.

Essential Properties Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the Company's GAAP results for the guidance period.

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  • These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the Company's GAAP results for the guidance period.
  • As previously announced, on December 1, 2023, Essential Properties' board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.285 per share of common stock for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • In conjunction with the release of Essential Properties’ operating results, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the results.
  • The Company’s Supplemental Operating & Financial Data—Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2023 is available on Essential Properties’ website at investors.essentialproperties.com.

Epicor Survey Finds a Majority of Manufacturing Workers Ready to Embrace a Tech-Driven Future. Will Companies Make the Necessary Investments?

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

That’s according to the findings of the 2024 "Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker" study, released today by global industry-specific enterprise software leader Epicor.

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  • That’s according to the findings of the 2024 "Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker" study, released today by global industry-specific enterprise software leader Epicor.
  • Compared to last year’s results, Epicor found that fewer respondents (52% to 64%) believe their job will be replaced by automation.
  • The survey results help illuminate manufacturing workers’ priorities and mindsets as companies grapple with how to attract and retain talent in a future where highly-skilled workers and advanced technologies will co-exist.
  • To highlight the priorities of front-line manufacturing workers, Epicor worked with Frontlines Media to conduct a study of 600 individuals across eleven manufacturing sub-industries.

Visier Closes Fiscal Year with Record Achievements, Key Leadership Appointments, Geographic Expansion, and Strong Customer and Market Momentum

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visier, the globally recognized leader in people analytics and workforce solutions for people-powered business, today announced highlights from its fiscal year, referred to as FY24, which ended January 31, 2024.

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  • Record new customer acquisition for both its application and platform business units, encompassing Visier's widely adopted Embedded Analytics offerings.
  • "We entered this fiscal year with the prediction that this would be the Year of People Analytics," said Ryan Wong , co-founder and CEO of Visier.
  • I'm proud of the team, and I'm encouraged by the momentum we're bringing into the new year."
  • Highlights from Visier's FY24 include:
    Visier has a strong reputation for its fast pace of innovation and product delivery.

Scientist Dr. Bill Andrews Joins Touchstone Essentials' Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 50 patents and countless accomplishments in the biotech industry, Dr. Bill Andrews has made an indelible mark in the scientific community. Now, his expertise in the realm of anti-aging and longevity will be added to the scientific advisory board of Touchstone Essentials, a fast-growing e-commerce wellness company.

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  • Touchstone Essentials, a detox and wellness direct sales company, is marking the new year with an exciting addition to their scientific advisory board, leading longevity researcher, Dr. Bill Andrews Ph.D.
    RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 50 patents and countless accomplishments in the biotech industry, Dr. Bill Andrews has made an indelible mark in the scientific community.
  • Now, his expertise in the realm of anti-aging and longevity will be added to the scientific advisory board of Touchstone Essentials, a fast-growing e-commerce wellness company.
  • Founder and CEO of Touchstone Essentials, Eddie Stone, is delighted to have Dr. Andrews join the team, "We are so excited for Dr. Andrews to share his years of expertise as part of our scientific advisory board, and believe we can accomplish great things together."
  • "I look forward to becoming an active and influential member of Touchstone Essentials' scientific advisory board.

Monasia Announces New "Nurturing Mental Health in Nature's Embrace" Event

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Monaco City, Monaco--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2024) - The MonAsia Association has announced its new "Nurturing Mental Health in Nature's Embrace" event , which will co-occur online and in person on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

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  • Monaco City, Monaco--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2024) - The MonAsia Association has announced its new "Nurturing Mental Health in Nature's Embrace" event , which will co-occur online and in person on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.
  • The event's organizers hope attendees will rediscover their bond with nature by connecting and learning alongside interested peers.
  • "Inspired by the Bee Camino project, MonAsia brings you a transformative experience connecting nature and mindfulness," says the MonAsia Association.
  • Those interested in attending this event should RSVP soon to secure their spot and use the link below: Register Here .

Balance: Canadians want more from their coffee, less toxic people and better nutrition in life

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canadians navigate the complexities of modern living, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle is becoming increasingly top of mind. Magnum Nutraceuticals, a leading Canadian health and wellness company, today unveiled findings from a nationwide survey – shedding light on Canadians' attitudes towards essential habits and the priorities in their daily lives.

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  • ÄRA’s innovative formulation is designed for hot coffee (and other hot beverages).
  • Packed with 10g of clump-free, easy-mixing protein per serving, the convenient “sachet” and tub format is perfect for at home, at work or on-the-go.
  • Aiding 12 key functions including digestion, inflammation, blood pressure control and energy production, the flavourful powerhouse is the ultimate greens powder.
  • Magnum has created a money-back guarantee greens product that assures Canadians that if you don’t like the taste, you can get your money back.