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Mitel Appoints Jonathan Buckle to lead Americas Sales

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced that Jonathan Buckle has been appointed to lead sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

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  • Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, today announced that Jonathan Buckle has been appointed to lead sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240129536931/en/
    Jonathan Buckle leads Mitel's sales strategy and execution for the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A communications industry veteran, Buckle brings more than 20 years of sales expertise and leadership experience to Mitel.
  • Previously, Buckle was Vice President Sales West for technology integrator and managed services provider, Carousel Industries.

The Buckle, Inc. Announces a $2.50 Per Share Special Cash Dividend, a $0.35 Per Share Quarterly Dividend, and Leadership Appointments

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Board also authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2024.

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  • The Board also authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2024.
  • Both the $2.50 per share special cash dividend and the $0.35 per share quarterly dividend ($2.85 per share in total) are payable on January 26, 2024 and will be paid together.
  • The Company also announced the following leadership appointments, all effective immediately:
    Lanae R. Lang – Vice President of Sales.
  • I am also excited to welcome Kevin to the team and for the leadership and strategic guidance he will provide for our incredibly talented marketing team."

North American Risk Services, Inc. Hires Deborah Velez as Director of Transportation

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

North American Risk Services Inc. (NARS) welcomes Deborah (Deby) Velez as a new Director of Transportation.

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  • North American Risk Services Inc. (NARS) welcomes Deborah (Deby) Velez as a new Director of Transportation.
  • In addition to providing leadership to the transportation team, she is responsible for creating, strengthening, growing, and maintaining client relationships.
  • Deby joins the NARS team working closely with the two current transportation Directors, Peter Vrooman, and Amy Caddell.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230425006176/en/
    Deborah Velez joins North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS) as Director of Transportation.

Buckle Selects Percipience’s Data Magnifier

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Percipience , an insurtech data and analytics software provider, is pleased to announce Buckle , the financial services company providing auto insurance solutions for the gig economy, is implementing the company’s core system-agnostic data and analytics platform, Data Magnifier.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Percipience , an insurtech data and analytics software provider, is pleased to announce Buckle , the financial services company providing auto insurance solutions for the gig economy, is implementing the company’s core system-agnostic data and analytics platform, Data Magnifier.
  • “The ability to quickly and easily implement and extend Data Magnifier to support our innovations was key to us choosing Percipience.”
    Percipience’s Data Magnifier is a platform independent data and analytics solution which allows insurance companies, like Buckle, to leverage existing technology and systems investments instead of engaging in an expensive rip-and-replace initiative to deliver needed, relevant data insights to underwriters, actuaries, CXO, and operations leaders.
  • Buckle was Data Magnifier’s first implementation on AWS and Snowflake, with Percipience delivering the migrated Data Magnifier solution in just four days.
  • As an innovator, Buckle is well positioned to leverage Data Magnifier to drive their continued growth, and we’re very excited to have them as a partner.”

Team Toyota Athlete Alana Nichols Shares Passion for Child Passenger Safety in Collaboration with Buckle Up for Life

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Alana Nichols is teaming up with Buckle Up for Life – a national child passenger safety program created by Toyota and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center – to promote the importance of child passenger safety in vehicles.

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  • "As a Paralympic athlete, it's a tremendous privilege to have a public platform from which I can speak," said Nichols.
  • "And, now as a mother, one of my strongest passions is to help parents and caregivers fully appreciate the importance of child passenger safety."
  • Nichols shares her personal story in the PSA, which was shot at Nichols' home.
  • "Alana's passion for child passenger safety and her partnership with Buckle Up for Life will help raise awareness to help save lives," said Gloria Del Castillo, child passenger safety expert at Cincinnati Children's and senior specialist of community engagement for Buckle Up for Life.

The Buckle, Inc. Announces a $2.65 Per Share Special Cash Dividend, a $0.35 Per Share Quarterly Dividend, and the Election of Shruti S. Joshi to the Company’s Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Board also authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2023.

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  • The Board also authorized a $0.35 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2023.
  • Both the $2.65 per share special cash dividend and the $0.35 per share quarterly dividend ($3.00 per share in total) are payable on January 27, 2023 and will be paid together.
  • The Company also announced that the Board of Directors elected Shruti S. Joshi as a member of the Companys Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Joshi currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Facet Wealth, a position she has held since August 2021.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports November 2022 Net Sales

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 26, 2022 decreased 0.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 27, 2021.

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  • The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 26, 2022 decreased 0.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 27, 2021.
  • Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended November 26, 2022 increased 0.5 percent to $117.9 million from net sales of $117.3 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended November 27, 2021.
  • Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 43-week period ended November 26, 2022 increased 2.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 43-week period ended November 27, 2021.
  • Net sales for the 43-week fiscal period ended November 26, 2022 increased 2.9 percent to $1.061 billion compared to net sales of $1.031 billion for the prior year 43-week fiscal period ended November 27, 2021.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Net Income

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2022 increased 4.0 percent to $332.3 million from net sales of $319.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2021.

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  • Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2022 increased 4.0 percent to $332.3 million from net sales of $319.4 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2021.
  • Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended October 29, 2022 increased 3.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the prior year 13-week period ended October 30, 2021.
  • Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended October 29, 2022 increased 3.3 percent to $943.4 million from net sales of $913.7 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended October 30, 2021.
  • Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $61.4 million, or $1.25 per share ($1.24 per share on a diluted basis), compared with net income of $62.2 million, or $1.27 per share ($1.26 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Buckle Announces Partnership With Rising Country Music Artist MaRynn Taylor

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Denim destination and specialty retailer, The Buckle, Inc. (Buckle), is excited to announce its new partnership with country music artist, MaRynn Taylor on her Christmas release of O Come, All Ye Faithful.

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  • Denim destination and specialty retailer, The Buckle, Inc. (Buckle), is excited to announce its new partnership with country music artist, MaRynn Taylor on her Christmas release of O Come, All Ye Faithful.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005710/en/
    Black River recording artist and songwriter MaRynn Taylor, photographed on the set of her new music video for the holiday single, O Come, All Ye Faithful.
  • Premiering with Buckle, MaRynn is outfitted by the brand in a cozy look, perfect for the Christmas Classic.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This music video presents MaRynns beautiful rendition of the song, outfitted from head-to-toe in Buckle styles.

The Buckle, Inc. Reports September 2022 Net Sales

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 1, 2022 increased 2.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 2, 2021.

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  • The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 1, 2022 increased 2.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 2, 2021.
  • Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended October 1, 2022 increased 3.8 percent to $115.5 million from net sales of $111.2 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended October 2, 2021.
  • Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 35-week period ended October 1, 2022 increased 2.9 percent from comparable store net sales for the 35-week period ended October 2, 2021.
  • Net sales for the 35-week fiscal period ended October 1, 2022 increased 3.4 percent to $844.6 million compared to net sales of $817.1 million for the prior year 35-week fiscal period ended October 2, 2021.