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Alasdair Trotter joins Grant Thornton as national managing principal of Growth Advisory

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, today announced that Alasdair Trotter has joined the firm as national managing principal of Growth Advisory within the Advisory Services practice.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, today announced that Alasdair Trotter has joined the firm as national managing principal of Growth Advisory within the Advisory Services practice.
  • Trotter assumes the role from interim leader Scott McGurl , a longstanding principal who will continue to provide transaction advisory services to clients.
  • As the firm’s national managing principal of Growth Advisory, Trotter will help clients foster new business models and identify high-potential, long-term growth opportunities.
  • “From strategy and transformation to implementing innovation at all levels of an organization, Alasdair brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Grant Thornton’s Advisory practice,” said Wade Kruse , national managing partner for Advisory Services at Grant Thornton.

Zinnia to Acquire Ebix Inc.’s Life and Annuity Software Assets, Continuing Its Mission to Deliver Solutions that Simplify Insurance and Power Industry Growth

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Zinnia Corporate Holdings (“Zinnia” or “the Company”), an Eldridge business and leading life and annuity insurance technology services company, today announced it will acquire the Life and Annuity Assets (the “L&A Assets”) of Ebix, Inc. (“Ebix”), a supplier of software solutions.

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  • Zinnia Corporate Holdings (“Zinnia” or “the Company”), an Eldridge business and leading life and annuity insurance technology services company, today announced it will acquire the Life and Annuity Assets (the “L&A Assets”) of Ebix, Inc. (“Ebix”), a supplier of software solutions.
  • “The acquisition of the Ebix Life and Annuity Assets is transformative for Zinnia,” said Michele Trogni, Zinnia Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ash Sawhney, President of Ebix Insurance Solutions North America, will join Zinnia heading up the newly formed Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions business, reporting to Trogni.
  • Joining him will be members of the Ebix Life and Annuity senior leadership team and all L&A employees globally.

Samuel J. DiSalvo Joins Dresner Partners as Managing Director

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to announce that Samuel J. DiSalvo has joined the firm as Managing Director.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to announce that Samuel J. DiSalvo has joined the firm as Managing Director.
  • Mr. DiSalvo covers the Technology sector with a focus on Healthcare Technology (HCIT) and Technology Services.
  • Prior to joining Dresner Partners, Mr. DiSalvo was a Managing Director at Solganick & Co., a boutique M&A advisory firm, where he led the firm’s efforts within HCIT.
  • Commenting on hiring of Mr. DiSalvo, Steven M. Dresner, President of Dresner Partners said, “We are very pleased to welcome Sam DiSalvo to the firm.

Entrada Therapeutics Promotes Nathan J. Dowden to President

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRDA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the lives of patients by establishing intracellular Endosomal Escape Vehicle (EEV™)-therapeutics as a new class of medicines, today announced that Nathan J. Dowden, current Chief Operating Officer of Entrada Therapeutics, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of January 1, 2024.

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  • “Nate has played an important role in helping to guide Entrada’s growth and has contributed to the building of an inspired team with the potential to make a difference for patients,” said Dipal Doshi, Chief Executive Officer at Entrada Therapeutics.
  • “His strategic and operational expertise in the life science sector has helped advance our ENTR-601-44 program into the clinic, build our diverse pipeline of intracellular therapeutics, and establish our new headquarters in the Boston Seaport.
  • Prior to Entrada, Nate served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Rubius Therapeutics, where he supported the organization’s evolution from an early-stage discovery company into a clinical development organization.
  • “It has been a pleasure contributing to Entrada’s mission to treat devastating diseases with intracellular therapeutics and I am privileged to help continue to support the Company in my new role as President and Chief Operating Officer.”

Novo Integrated Sciences Signs Master Collaboration Agreement with Psychocare Health Pvt. Ltd. India

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVOS) (the “Company” or “Novo”) proudly announces the signing of a Master Collaboration Agreement with Psychocare Health Pvt.

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  • Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVOS) (the “Company” or “Novo”) proudly announces the signing of a Master Collaboration Agreement with Psychocare Health Pvt.
  • This collaboration between Novo and PCHPL intends to strengthen and emphasize both companies’ presence in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary, and protein-based food products industry in both India and North America.
  • This partnership (i) includes providing Novo with access to PCHPL’s over 500 India based franchisee distributors, and (ii) provides Novo with an opportunity to integrate into PCHPL's supply chain.
  • Initially, PCHPL and Novo are expected to launch products related to the central nervous system, gastro, and protein supplements.

Bowman Enters into Definitive Purchase Agreement with California Environmental Firm Blankinship & Associates

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the acquisition of Davis, California based Blankinship & Associates (“Blankinship”).

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the acquisition of Davis, California based Blankinship & Associates (“Blankinship”).
  • Blankinship, an environmental sciences and engineering firm, specializes in providing water resources services, natural resource management services, permitting and compliance services, and specialized training.
  • Established in 2000 by current president Mike Blankinship, the firm serves both public and private sector clients providing solutions to complex environmental and natural resources challenges that intersect the built environment and natural resources.
  • Gary and the Bowman team share our desire to create common sense solutions that address complex environmental challenges.

Bowman Acquires Reno-Based Engineering Firm CFA, Inc.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of CFA, Inc. (“CFA”), headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of CFA, Inc. (“CFA”), headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
  • Founded in 1981, CFA provides a mix of civil engineering, planning, surveying, mapping, and remote sensing to a mix of public and private sector customers.
  • “CFA’s team of professionals will be a terrific addition to Bowman,” said Gary Bowman, chairman and CEO of Bowman.
  • “CFA is one of northern Nevada’s leading engineering, surveying and planning firms with clients, capabilities, and a geographic focus which are all extremely complementary to the core business of Bowman.

Bowman Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: BWMN) (“Bowman” or the “Company”), a national engineering and infrastructure services firm supporting owners and developers of the built environment, today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: BWMN) (“Bowman” or the “Company”), a national engineering and infrastructure services firm supporting owners and developers of the built environment, today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • “I am extremely pleased with our strong third quarter results,” said Gary Bowman, Chairman and CEO of Bowman.
  • Introducing non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings per Share:
    In connection with the release of financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company introduced the new non-GAAP financial metric of adjusted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”).
  • Bowman will host an earnings webcast to discuss the results of the quarter as follows:
    Hosts: Gary Bowman, Chairman and CEO and Bruce Labovitz, Chief Financial Officer
    1 Includes reclassification of Project Design Consultants and Anchor Engineering acquisitions as organic revenue.

Rootstock Software Appoints Robert Rostamizadeh as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Rootstock Software, a recognized leader in the Manufacturing Cloud ERP space, today announced the appointment of Robert Rostamizadeh to the newly formed position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • Rootstock Software, a recognized leader in the Manufacturing Cloud ERP space, today announced the appointment of Robert Rostamizadeh to the newly formed position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • In this role, Rostamizadeh will set the technological direction of the company, leading product development and software engineering.
  • "Robert’s appointment as CTO reflects his outstanding track record and expertise in engineering, as well as his deep understanding of the business side of technology," said Jeff Ralyea , Interim CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board at Rootstock Software .
  • “It's an honor to be joining Rootstock at such an exciting time as the company navigates an aggressive growth phase with its futureproof ERP solution,” added Rostamizadeh.

Western Region Health System Works with CCGroup to Improve Clinically Integrated Network Efficiency and Reduce Losses on Capitation Arrangements

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Cave Consulting Group, Inc. (CCGroup) is working with a Western Region health system to improve the efficiency of the system’s clinically integrated network (CIN).

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  • Cave Consulting Group, Inc. (CCGroup) is working with a Western Region health system to improve the efficiency of the system’s clinically integrated network (CIN).
  • “Our client’s CIN was built on quality and access to deliver healthcare to 170,000 capitated ACO REACH and Medicare Advantage patients,” stated Dr. Douglas G. Cave , President of CCGroup.
  • Mr. Alexandrian mentioned, “For instance, healthcare waste is identified using the CCGroup Clinical Decision Support System (CCGroup CDSS).” The foundation for the CCGroup CDSS is well-vetted MedMarkers™ and associated Clinical MedMarker Protocol Ranges™.
  • For this reason, they chose CCGroup because of our Cloud/SaaS Subscription Model to rapidly access provider efficiency and effectiveness information.