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Jim Barber, Former UPS COO and Member of Ancora’s Slate, Sends Letter to Norfolk Southern Shareholders Ahead of May 9th Annual Meeting

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Vote on the BLUE Proxy Card to elect the entire Shareholder Slate at the Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Vote on the BLUE Proxy Card to elect the entire Shareholder Slate at the Annual Meeting.
  • I appreciate that many of you are evaluating what my colleagues and I have said in recent weeks about moving Norfolk Southern forward.
  • Both sides have obviously sent you a lot of information to consider and digest before votes are cast at the Annual Meeting.
  • My goal is to bring this same spirit of constructive thinking and teamwork to Norfolk Southern and its boardroom.

GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR NEW 2025 GV80 SUV

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Redesigned GV80 elevates the driving experience for both drivers and passengers with new enhancements, design updates and technologies

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  • Redesigned GV80 elevates the driving experience for both drivers and passengers with new enhancements, design updates and technologies
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis today announced U.S. pricing for the new 2025 GV80 SUV.
  • "The 2025 GV80 brings a new level of elevated cabin experience to the Genesis SUV lineup, making all occupants feel like honored guests," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America.
  • The 2025 GV80 2.5T is available in four additional trims: 2.5T AWD, 2.5T Select AWD, 2.5T Advanced AWD and 2.5T Prestige AWD.
  • The 2025 GV80 2.5T Standard AWD and 2025 GV80 2.5T Select AWD will be available this summer.

S&P Global Announces Successful Completion of Visible Alpha Acquisition

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Visible Alpha, the financial technology provider of deep industry and segment consensus data, creating a premium offering of fundamental investment research capabilities on S&P Global Market Intelligence's Capital IQ Pro platform.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Visible Alpha, the financial technology provider of deep industry and segment consensus data, creating a premium offering of fundamental investment research capabilities on S&P Global Market Intelligence's Capital IQ Pro platform.
  • Visible Alpha will be operated within the S&P Global Market Intelligence division.
  • "Visible Alpha and its innovative team are an outstanding complement to S&P Global's culture and capabilities," said Adam Kansler, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • S&P Global announced its agreement to acquire Visible Alpha in February 2024.

EY Announces John D. Steinmetz of Vista Bank as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award Finalist

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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DALLAS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John D. Steinmetz of Vista Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors and have a transformational impact on lives. Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John D. Steinmetz of Vista Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.
  • Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.
  • "I'm always inspired by our clients, most of whom are entrepreneurs, putting their life savings on the line every day."
  • "I am truly honored to have been named a finalist among this year's pool of incredibly talented entrepreneurs," said John D. Steinmetz.

EQS-News: Precise and dynamic with a V8 engine: the new Cayenne GTS models

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Precise and dynamic with a V8 engine: the new Cayenne GTS models

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  • Precise and dynamic with a V8 engine: the new Cayenne GTS models
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  • With a powerful drive system, precise tuning and an exclusive design, the new Cayenne GTS remains true to this principle while remaining suited to everyday use.
  • The front axle pivot bearings of the Cayenne GTS models originate from the Cayenne Turbo GT (not offered in Europe).
  • In addition to the finely tuned chassis, the charismatic V8 is another important feature of the Cayenne GTS.

The 2025 Cayenne GTS models: Enhanced power, equipment and dynamics, same V8 character

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Sunday, April 21, 2024
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In addition to the upgraded suspension, the charismatic V8-engine is another defining characteristic of the Cayenne GTS.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the upgraded suspension, the charismatic V8-engine is another defining characteristic of the Cayenne GTS.
  • The engine now makes 493 hp, which represents a 40 hp increase compared to the previous Cayenne GTS.
  • The 2025 Cayenne GTS models will be available to order shortly and are expected to reach Porsche Centers in the U.S. in Fall 2024.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP for the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS will be $124,900, while the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe will have an MSRP of $129,500.

EY Announces Spark Biomedical CEO Daniel Powell as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award Finalist

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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Dallas, TX, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Daniel Powell, CEO and Founder of Spark Biomedical was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Daniel Powell, CEO and Founder of Spark Biomedical was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Southwest Award finalist.
  • Over the past four decades, the program has recognized the daring entrepreneurs with big ideas and bold actions that reshape our world.
  • Daniel Powell was one of 47 regional entrepreneurs selected as finalists by an independent panel of judges.
  • “I am immensely honored to be nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year,” Powell said.

Timbercreek Capital Announces Addition of Fraser McEwen to Leadership Team

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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TORONTO, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timbercreek Capital , one of Canada’s leading alternative asset class investment managers, today announced the addition of Fraser McEwen to the company’s leadership team in his newly created role as President, Timbercreek Alternatives.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timbercreek Capital , one of Canada’s leading alternative asset class investment managers, today announced the addition of Fraser McEwen to the company’s leadership team in his newly created role as President, Timbercreek Alternatives.
  • McEwen, a highly experienced capital markets executive, will lead the expansion of the company’s investment solutions focused on bringing relevant and unique alternative investment offerings to the wealth management, high-net-worth and Family Office investor channels.
  • McEwen draws on decades of experience in structuring and delivering alternative investment offerings to various investor bases and across the risk spectrum.
  • “We’re thrilled to add Fraser to the leadership team as we look to grow our business over time,” said Blair Tamblyn, Chief Executive Officer of Timbercreek Capital.

ISS Recommends Shareholders Support Significant Change At Norfolk Southern by Voting the Blue Proxy Card “FOR” Five of Ancora’s Director Candidates

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ISS recommends that shareholders elect William Clyburn, Jr., Sameh Fahmy, John Kasich, Gilbert Lamphere and Allison Landry to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Key Points: 
  • ISS recommends that shareholders elect William Clyburn, Jr., Sameh Fahmy, John Kasich, Gilbert Lamphere and Allison Landry to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • Previously, Glass Lewis recommended shareholders elect six of Ancora’s director candidates, including proposed CEO Jim Barber.
  • Notably, both ISS and Glass Lewis recommend AGAINST Norfolk Southern’s proposed executive compensation.
  • Miles are in key decision-making roles, we believe the institutional biases that have hindered Norfolk Southern will remain in place and stall value creation.

Introducing Beats Solo Buds: Looks Tiny, Sounds Huge

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430448719/en/
    Introducing the all-new Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Beats brings the Solo line’s signature concept of portability, comfort and premium audio quality to its tiniest form factor ever with the introduction of Beats Solo Buds.
  • “Beats Solo 4 takes our bestselling headphone to the next level with outstanding performance upgrades, and the all-new Beats Solo Buds pack impressive power in our smallest product yet.”
    Beats Solo Buds custom-built acoustic architecture packs big Beats sound in the smallest case we’ve ever made.
  • Testing consisted of full Beats Solo Buds battery discharge while playing audio until the first unit of Beats Solo Buds stopped playback.
  • Testing consisted of full Beats Solo 4 battery discharge while playing audio until Beats Solo 4 stopped playback.