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FactSet Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative and Establishes a Net Zero Emissions Goal

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Independent of committing to set a SBTi validated near-term target, FactSet has also announced a future goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

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  • Independent of committing to set a SBTi validated near-term target, FactSet has also announced a future goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
  • FactSet also published its 2021 Sustainability Report , prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, which outlined the companys targets, objectives, and measurable outcomes based on its existing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
  • Committing to the SBTi is another step for FactSet to make a positive difference for our planet and the communities we serve.
  • FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 170,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner.

LiveOak Fiber Receives $150 Million Initial Funding from InfraRed Capital Partners

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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LiveOak Fiber , an emerging regional broadband service provider announces today that the newly formed company received an initial $150 million investment from InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed) to build a world-class fiber network in Glynn County, Georgia and Okaloosa County, Florida.

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  • LiveOak Fiber , an emerging regional broadband service provider announces today that the newly formed company received an initial $150 million investment from InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed) to build a world-class fiber network in Glynn County, Georgia and Okaloosa County, Florida.
  • InfraReds investment and partnership with LiveOak Fiber addresses the expanding digital divide in the Southeastern U.S.
  • InfraRed is proud to partner with LiveOak Fiber, a remarkable team that is committed to providing communities with necessary digital infrastructure and internet services, designed to enable social and economic growth, says Jack Paris, Head of Americas at InfraRed Capital Partners.
  • InfraRed is allocating $150 million to LiveOak Fiber for the initial roll out but expects the investment opportunity to grow over time as the network expands.

Paine Schwartz Partners Releases Annual Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, today announced the publication of its fifth annual Sustainability Report, which provides transparency on the firm's near- and long-term Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") priorities.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, today announced the publication of its fifth annual Sustainability Report, which provides transparency on the firm's near- and long-term Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") priorities.
  • Kevin Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Paine Schwartz, said, "Investing thematically in sustainability has been a core tenet of Paine Schwartz Partners for more than 20 years and is embedded in our investment and value creation processes.
  • Highlights from the report include:
    Continued tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") for both Paine Schwartz and its portfolio companies.
  • A global leader in sustainable food chain investing, Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investment opportunities in the fast-growing, dynamic global food and agribusiness sectors.

Aflac Incorporated to Release Second Quarter Results and CFO Video Update on August 1, 2022 and Host Webcast on August 2, 2022

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on August 1, 2022.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on August 1, 2022.
  • Aflac Incorporated will also webcast a conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
  • During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos and President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford will discuss the company's second quarter results and outlook.
  • Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."

BlueMark Introduces Leaderboard of Impact Investors With the Strongest Impact Management Practices

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueMark, an impact verification specialist, today published its third annual report on best practices and trends in impact management featuring data and insights gleaned from the firm's verifications of investor impact management practices. BlueMark's methodology is grounded in the Operating Principles for Impact Management ("Impact Principles"), a leading market standard for impact management practices. The full report — "Making the Mark: Spotlighting Leadership in Impact Management" — is available at www.bluemarktideline.com/making-the-mark-2022.

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BlueMark, an impact verification specialist, today published its third annual report on best practices and trends in impact management featuring data and insights gleaned from the firm's verifications of investor impact management practices.
  • BlueMark's methodology is grounded in the Operating Principles for Impact Management ("Impact Principles"), a leading market standard for impact management practices.
  • The analysis is based on 60 verifications for impact investors managing a combined $160 billion in impact assets under management.
  • "We continue to see healthy competition among impact investors seeking to demonstrate best practices in impact management and learn valuable lessons from their peers," said Christina Leijonhufvud, CEO of BlueMark.

Stellus Capital Management, LLC Becomes Signatory to the United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Stellus Capital Management, LLC (Stellus), a leader in middle market direct lending, is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

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  • Stellus Capital Management, LLC (Stellus), a leader in middle market direct lending, is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
  • Being a signatory to the UNs Principles for Responsible Investment fits with our overall mission of corporate accountability, ensuring were serving the long-term interests of our investors and the companies with which we partner, said Robert T. Ladd, Managing Partner at Stellus.
  • Signatories pledge to incorporate the PRIs six Principles for Responsible Investment into their investment, due diligence and portfolio management practices to create a more sustainable environment for global financial and investment activities.
  • Stellus senior team helped create the Direct Capital Unit in 2004 and has been investing together in the middle market for 18 years.

Bailard Launches Development-Focused Multifamily Real Estate Fund

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Bailard , an independent, values-driven asset and wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its new development-focused multifamily real estate strategy, alongside its legacy open-end diversified Core private equity real estate fund.

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  • Bailard , an independent, values-driven asset and wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its new development-focused multifamily real estate strategy, alongside its legacy open-end diversified Core private equity real estate fund.
  • The Fund will target ABCD markets, defined as having, among other things, the following attributes:
    The past two years have been hugely impactful on housing markets across the country, especially for renters, said Preston Sargent, President and CEO of the Bailard Real Estate Fund and head of Bailard real estate .
  • Bailard, Inc. (Bailard) is the investment manager for the Bailard Multifamily Fund, L.P. (the Fund), and is the investment and operating manager of the Bailard Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the Bailard Real Estate Fund).
  • The Bailard Multifamily Fund, L.P. is a new private real estate fund being formed by Bailard, Inc., a California corporation to facilitate investments in multifamily residential real estate projects located in the United States.

Men press snooze on their health care, new survey finds

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Men aren't paying enough attention to their personal health care and they're particularly tight lipped when it comes to mental health, according to the newly released Aflac Men's Health Survey. The study of 1,000 U.S. men reveals fewer than half, 47%, had an annual checkup or wellness visit either virtually or in person in the past 12 months. Additionally, just 37% had a routine dental exam and only 29% had a routine eye exam in the past year. At the same time, 1 in 4 men admitted they've never talked to anybody about their mental health and well-being despite 72% of respondents stating they experienced some type of mental or behavior health concern in the past 12 months alone.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Men aren't paying enough attention to their personal health care and they're particularly tight lipped when it comes to mental health, according to the newly released Aflac Men's Health Survey.
  • 1 in 4 men admitted they've never talked to anybody about their mental health and well-being.
  • "Many men press snooze on important opportunities to proactively screen for and avert illnesses, which could help prevent more serious and costly health issues in the future."
  • According to respondents, the majority of men are experiencing mental or behavioral health concerns, yet many sidestep conversations about these important health issues.

Aflac commemorates World Sickle Cell Awareness Day with $100,000 donation to Children's National Hospital for research and treatment enhancements

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting its ongoing commitment to children and families facing sickle cell disease, Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, today announced that the company has made a $100,000 contribution to Children's National Hospital to be used for research and treatment of sickle cell. Aflac also welcomed children with sickle cell disease and their families to an exciting day of baseball at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., as the hometown Washington Nationals took on the Philadelphia Phillies.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting its ongoing commitment to children and families facing sickle cell disease, Aflac , the No.
  • 1 provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, today announced that the company has made a $100,000 contribution to Children's National Hospital to be used for research and treatment of sickle cell.
  • We are pleased to provide a day at the ballpark to celebrate the children, families and caregivers who manage the impact of sickle cell disease every day."
  • We are grateful for Aflac's support financially, and for creating wonderful memories for our families such as the Nationals game on World Sickle Cell Day!"

Aflac named one of 50 most community-minded companies in the US for fifth consecutive year by Points of Light

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illustrating its steadfast commitment to corporate responsibility and operating with purpose, Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. This is the fifth consecutive year that Aflac has been recognized with this prestigious honor. According to Points of Light, The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.

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  • This is the fifth consecutive year that Aflac has been recognized with this prestigious honor.
  • According to Points of Light, The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.
  • "Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year.