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DMC Global Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Bradley L. Radoff

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) today announced that the Company has entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with Bradley L. Radoff and his affiliate (the “Radoff Parties”), pursuant to which the Company and the Radoff Parties will identify and mutually agree to appoint a new independent director to the board of directors of DMC (the “Board”) with expertise and experience in the building products sector.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) today announced that the Company has entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with Bradley L. Radoff and his affiliate (the “Radoff Parties”), pursuant to which the Company and the Radoff Parties will identify and mutually agree to appoint a new independent director to the board of directors of DMC (the “Board”) with expertise and experience in the building products sector.
  • Pursuant to the terms of Cooperation Agreement, the Board will promptly commence a formal search for qualified director candidates, in accordance with DMC’s established process for director recruitment and with the aid of a nationally recognized executive search firm.
  • The Radoff Parties have agreed to certain customary provisions, including standstill and voting obligations.
  • Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is serving as legal counsel and Longacre Square Partners is serving as strategic advisor to the Radoff Parties.

Reaching 50k+ Learners, SkillBurst Interactive's Legal Innovation Lab Leads the Way in Generative AI Training for Law Firms Around the World

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SkillBurst Interactive, the world’s premier leader in digital learning for law firms and their clients, is delighted to announce substantial progress in our groundbreaking "Generative AI Fundamentals for Law Firms" on-demand training.

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  • SkillBurst Interactive, the world’s premier leader in digital learning for law firms and their clients, is delighted to announce substantial progress in our groundbreaking "Generative AI Fundamentals for Law Firms" on-demand training.
  • This series, a product of unparalleled collaboration and insight from SkillBurst’s Legal Innovation Lab, involves a consortium of leading law firms from across the globe collaborating to shape this critical content.
  • The consortium includes Eversheds Sutherland, Norton Rose Fulbright, Perkins Coie, Taft, Thompson Coburn, and Womble Bond Dickinson, among four other leading firms.
  • For more information on SkillBurst’s Generative AI Fundamentals for Law Firms series or to request preview access, contact [email protected] or visit their website here .

Washington Trust Appoints Debra M. Paul and Angel Taveras To Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH), announced the appointment of Debra M. Paul and Angel Taveras, Esq.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH), announced the appointment of Debra M. Paul and Angel Taveras, Esq.
  • to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation") and its subsidiary bank, The Washington Trust Company, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Paul is a board member and Audit Committee Chair for both Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island and Amica Mutual Insurance Company.
  • "The depth and diversity of their professional experiences, skills, and community leadership will bring new perspectives and insight to our Board."

Honeywell to Strengthen Building Automation Business with Acquisition of Carrier's Global Access Solutions

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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This acquisition will enable Honeywell to become a leading provider of security solutions for the digital age.

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  • This acquisition will enable Honeywell to become a leading provider of security solutions for the digital age.
  • The acquisition, which includes both hardware and software solutions, further supports Honeywell's recently announced plans to align its portfolio to three compelling megatrends: automation, the future of aviation and energy transition, underpinned by robust digitalization capabilities and solutions.
  • The Global Access Solutions business will enhance Honeywell Building Technologies' business model of leading with high-value products that are critical for buildings.
  • The business brings an attractive growth and margin profile that will be accretive to Honeywell with valuable software content, resilient business model and strong sources of recurring revenue.

NxGen COACH Network, Womble Bond Dickinson Partner to Improve Corporate Board Diversity

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen COACH Network™ and Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) are teaming up to educate and empower business leaders from underrepresented communities to become effective boardroom directors through a new program, the NxGen COACH Network Governance Training Camp. The intensive, year-long program, which kicked off Friday, also seeks to help participants find and secure positions on public and private company boards.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen COACH Network ™ and Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) are teaming up to educate and empower business leaders from underrepresented communities to become effective boardroom directors through a new program, the NxGen COACH Network Governance Training Camp.
  • And there is no shortage of highly qualified, diverse board candidates," said Archie Jones, founder of NxGen COACH Network.
  • Though there has been a visible push to increase diversity on corporate boards, it remains a challenge.
  • Additionally, EgonZehnder's latest Global Board Diversity Tracker found that, overall, women's representation on boards has increased since 2020 by 3.7 percent.

Big Apple Group Joins RMA Companies

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Big Apple Group (“Big Apple”), a leading testing and inspection services firm based in New York, to its family of companies.

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  • RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Big Apple Group (“Big Apple”), a leading testing and inspection services firm based in New York, to its family of companies.
  • Big Apple will operate as a business unit of RMA and continue providing exceptional service to its clients.
  • Big Apple also supports our geographic expansion strategy by solidifying RMA’s growing presence in key markets.”
    “I am excited to work with RMA during this next chapter of growth for Big Apple,” said Joe Lowy.
  • Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as financial advisor, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal advisor to Big Apple.

NxGen COACH Network Launches "Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones, Jr." Podcast

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NxGen COACH Network™ announced today the launch of its first-ever podcast, Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones, Jr., providing access to inspiring stories and actionable advice for those looking to take their professional or personal leadership journey to the next level. Produced in partnership with Webby award-winning Hueman Group Media, Training Camp for Leaders will feature coaching and advice from a variety of guests as well as NxGen COACH Network founder and CEO Jones, Jr., an accomplished executive, author, investor, and an award-winning professor with Harvard Business School.

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  • Archie L. Jones, Jr.
    "From Wall Street to the classroom, I've been coaching all my life," said Jones.
  • "I've spent the last three decades developing leaders from across the globe through office hours, speaking engagements and coffee chats.
  • Upcoming podcast guests will include C-suite and board leaders within the defense, management consulting, hospitality and financial services industries, among others.
  • The Training Camp for Leaders podcast is one of several offerings NxGen COACH Network provides to both aspiring and seasoned leaders looking to reach their professional and personal goals.

Calloquy Attains SOC 2 Type II Compliance

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calloquy PBC, the first remote litigation and court reporting platform designed for litigators, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II certification. This follows the recent announcement of Calloquy's SOC 2 Type 1 status and further cements the company's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, and confidentiality in the industry.

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  • ATLANTA, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calloquy PBC, the first remote litigation and court reporting platform designed for litigators, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II certification.
  • "With the achievement of the SOC 2 Type II, we are proud to demonstrate that our commitment to security has been independently verified.
  • According to Calloquy Chief Information and Security Officer David Roberts, what sets Calloquy apart is not just achieving SOC 2 Type II compliance; it's how this certification extends to its court reporters and scopists.
  • "At Calloquy, our SOC 2 Type II umbrella includes our court reporters and scopists whereas our competitors regularly exclude the court reporters and scopists from their security controls," said Roberts.

Culmen Announces Expanded Research and Global Health Capability Through Acquisition of Vysnova Partners

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Culmen International is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Maryland-based Vysnova Partners.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Culmen International is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Maryland-based Vysnova Partners.
  • "This acquisition allows Culmen to bolster our biological capabilities in support of our current WMD nonproliferation programs, and to further expand our International Development, Global Health, and Humanitarian initiatives by leveraging Vysnova's expertise and experience.
  • We are excited to welcome Vysnova's talented US and international workforce into the Culmen family," said Dan Berkon, Founder and CEO of Culmen International.
  • During acquisition negotiations, Culmen was supported by Hale Capital Partners and was represented by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

Calloquy Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Status

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calloquy PBC, the first remote litigation and court reporting platform designed for litigators, is proud to announce that it has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type I report. Calloquy's audit report validates that Calloquy has successfully raised the bar on security of evidence during remote depositions and arbitrations. The report follows a rigorous review by Insight Assurance, an independent third party that attests to the quality of Calloquy's information security controls.

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  • ATLANTA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calloquy PBC, the first remote litigation and court reporting platform designed for litigators, is proud to announce that it has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type I report.
  • Calloquy's audit report validates that Calloquy has successfully raised the bar on security of evidence during remote depositions and arbitrations.
  • At Calloquy, his focus has included ensuring that the SOC 2 certification extends to every employee who touches any type of client information, providing holistic information security throughout every step of the litigation process, including its court reporting services.
  • "And SOC 2 Type I is just the first step.