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Global Volunteering Summit 2024: Goodera Unveils Breakthroughs in Corporate Volunteering

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Friday, April 5, 2024

The Global Volunteering Summit served as a platform for social impact executives from over 100 renowned organizations to connect with peers, deepen their understanding of volunteering's impact, and explore the vital role of technology in social innovation through volunteering.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Volunteering Summit served as a platform for social impact executives from over 100 renowned organizations to connect with peers, deepen their understanding of volunteering's impact, and explore the vital role of technology in social innovation through volunteering.
  • At the Summit, Goodera also announced innovative solutions to create actionable, positive change:
    Goodera launched its first Volunteering Quotient Report , offering insights into volunteering initiatives across 162 company ESG and annual reports that revealed:
    Average Volunteering Hours: Corporate volunteers contribute an average of 6.8 hours through their organizations.
  • Impact of Volunteering Enablers: Companies offering employees volunteering enablers such as ‘Dollars for doers’, volunteering time off, or a volunteering platform exhibit, on average, ~1.5 times higher volunteer participation rates.
  • "The Global Volunteering Summit '24 represented a watershed moment for both Goodera and the volunteerism movement, uniting our community to showcase the power of collective action, innovation, and technology.” said Abhishek Humbad, Founder and CEO of Goodera.

EQS-News: Luminis Finance Public Limited Company : NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The amended terms of the Notes are as set out in Schedule C (Amended and Restated Pricing Supplement) to this Deed.

Key Points: 
  • The amended terms of the Notes are as set out in Schedule C (Amended and Restated Pricing Supplement) to this Deed.
  • In addition, the provisions of the General Definitions relating to construction of certain references shall apply to this Deed as if set out herein.
  • “Holder Notification” means a notice notifying the Holders of the Asset Exchange and Amendments, substantially in the form set out in Schedule B (Form of Holder Notification).
  • “Initial Charged Asset 2” has the meaning given to it in the Amended and Restated Pricing Supplement.

Social Innovation Summit Jumpstarts Industry-Defining Initiatives and Partnerships in Los Angeles

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Innovation Summit, an annual two-day flagship hosted by Landmark Ventures, concluded in Los Angeles on June 7 and served as the mainstage for several industry-defining initiatives and partnership announcements, such as leading autonomous vehicle company Cruise's first-of-its-kind partnership with Replate.org; investment management company BlackRock hitting $2 billion in savings for everyday Americans through its Emergency Savings Initiative; PledgeLA unveiled its ambitious new regional goal, called '50 in 5': in five years, 50% of all Los Angeles venture capital dollars will go to teams with women, Black, and Latinx founders; and artist, activist and author Halim Flowers launching his latest venture for giving back, Justice Served coffee, citing that the event's carefully curated attendee mix of social impact changemakers made it the perfect platform to launch new initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • "Social Innovation Summit is all about making the types of cross-sector connections that lead to breakthroughs, and it was an honor to unveil this new partnership with the energetic audience."
  • The evolution of the Social Innovation Summit over the past 20 years has been essential as businesses and leaders continue to find ways to create impact.
  • "At Social Innovation Summit, we provide a platform for changemakers to build the connections that bring their ideas to life."
  • "The energy at Social Innovation Summit is terrific," said Guild's Chief People and Purpose Officer Dean Carter.

Pianist Gordon Lee Finds Space for Self-Expression in Dark Places on "How Can It Be?," Arriving June 16 on PJCE Records

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Friday, May 19, 2023

RICHMOND, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Deep catharsis is the order of the day on "How Can It Be?," the seventh album by pianist and composer Gordon Lee, set to drop June 16 on PJCE Records. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the album's nine originals—performed by the Portland, Oregon-based Lee and his quartet with tenor saxophonist Renato Caranto, bassist Dennis Caiazza, and drummer Gary Hobbs—reflect the leader's urgent need to express powerful emotions at a time when musical performance was limited at best.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Deep catharsis is the order of the day on "How Can It Be?," the seventh album by pianist and composer Gordon Lee , set to drop June 16 on PJCE Records.
  • In addition to inspiring this rich set of compositions, those challenging days were also the direct catalyst for the quartet's formation.
  • is also a testimony to the discipline and mastery of Caranto, Caiazza, and Hobbs as well as Lee.
  • Gordon Lee will be performing CD release shows at The 1905, Portland, on Sunday, 7/2, and at Christo's, Salem, OR, on Thursday, 7/13.

Social Innovation Summit Reveals Agenda for 2023 June Flagship Event

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) reveals its two-day summit agenda, taking place on June 6-7, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene corporate leaders, funders, government and nonprofit leaders and celebrities from innovative organizations to engage in thoughtful discussions on the most critical social issues of our time. 

Key Points: 
  • The two-day event will include leading voices and visionaries in social impact, future of work, tech for good, social justice, economic empowerment and more
    NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) reveals its two-day summit agenda, taking place on June 6-7, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
  • "Our speakers are walking examples of the work we love to showcase and amplify at Social Innovation Summit," said Landmark Ventures CEO and Social Innovation Summit Founder & Curator, Zeev Klein.
  • The summit will also culminate with the presentation of the 2023 Social Innovation Summit Innovator of the Year Award, which honors groundbreaking ideas from innovative leaders addressing urgent social issues.
  • To view the full Social Innovation Summit speaker roster and agenda, visit the website .

VEON issues amended Scheme

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 11 January 2023 23:50 CET: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refer to the announcement dated 21 December 2022 relating to the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”), and in particular relating to the convening of a single meeting of Scheme Creditors to be held on 24 January 2023 (the “Scheme Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands, 11 January 2023 23:50 CET: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (“VEON” or, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, and its subsidiary VEON Holdings B.V. (the “Company”) refer to the announcement dated 21 December 2022 relating to the Company’s proposed scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) in respect of the 5.95% notes due February 2023 and 7.25% notes due April 2023 issued by the Company (together, the “2023 Notes”), and in particular relating to the convening of a single meeting of Scheme Creditors to be held on 24 January 2023 (the “Scheme Meeting”).
  • The Company has today issued an amended Explanatory Statement in connection with the Scheme, which amends the terms of the Scheme (the “Amended Explanatory Statement”).
  • Following feedback from certain of the 2023 Noteholders, the Company has today informed the Scheme Creditors, by the Amended Explanatory Statement, that it has amended the terms of the proposal set out in the Scheme.
  • Scheme Creditors or, if a corporation, their representative, or the proxy attending the Scheme Meeting on their behalf will be required to verify their entitlement to attend the Scheme Meeting as a Scheme Creditor before they will be granted access to the Scheme Meeting by a representative of the Information Agent.

Community & membership app 'The Regular' launches in DC

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regular announced today the launch of The Regular App and The Regular for Business.

Key Points: 
  • Salesforce and Greenpeace alums are behind the latest app connecting DC communities and small businesses through memberships, discounts, and tech.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regular announced today the launch of The Regular App and The Regular for Business.
  • The Regular for Business lets businesses create or list memberships on The Regular App to attract repeat customers.
  • We're out there multiple nights a week hosting karaoke, bingo, and more in DC, LA, Baltimore, filling up empty nights with community and customers."

Amryt Announces Details of EMA Contingent Value Rights Payment

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Each CVR Holder will be issued with one loan note of USD$0.0995 for each CVR they hold (each a Loan Note).

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  • Each CVR Holder will be issued with one loan note of USD$0.0995 for each CVR they hold (each a Loan Note).
  • The total amount due to each CVR Holder will be paid by cheque on the Payment Date.
  • Amryt alsointends to develop oral medications that are currently only available as injectable therapies through itsTransient PermeabilityEnhancer (TPE) technology platform.For more information on Amryt, including products, please visit www.amrytpharma.com .
  • Such forward-looking statements reflect the Companys current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to management.

VIASAT, INMARSAT REACH AGREEMENT WITH UK GOVERNMENT ON PLAN TO INCREASE HIGHLY-SKILLED JOBS AND R&D INVESTMENT IN UK SPACE SECTOR

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Monday, March 21, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif. and LONDON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat and Inmarsat, the US and UK satellite communications groups, have agreed on a package of legally-binding economic undertakings with the UK Government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the proposed combination of the two companies. BEIS welcomed the constructive discussions that have taken place with both companies on their future plans. The transaction remains subject to the regulatory processes of the UK.

Key Points: 
  • "We are fully committed to ensuring that our combination with Inmarsat supports the UK's National Space Strategy with additional investment and job creation," said Rick Baldridge, president and CEO of Viasat.
  • "I am confident that together we can build upon the UK's space agenda and help propel the country to the forefront of the global space race.
  • I want to thank the UK Government for their engagement and look forward to a productive relationship for decades to come."
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "With this agreement, the combination of Inmarsat and Viasat will result in more highly-skilled jobs and R&D investment in the UK than Inmarsat could achieve on a standalone basis.

VIASAT, INMARSAT REACH AGREEMENT WITH UK GOVERNMENT ON PLAN TO INCREASE HIGHLY-SKILLED JOBS AND R&D INVESTMENT IN UK SPACE SECTOR

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Monday, March 21, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif. and LONDON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat and Inmarsat, the US and UK satellite communications groups, have agreed on a package of legally-binding economic undertakings with the UK Government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the proposed combination of the two companies. BEIS welcomed the constructive discussions that have taken place with both companies on their future plans. The transaction remains subject to the regulatory processes of the UK.

Key Points: 
  • "We are fully committed to ensuring that our combination with Inmarsat supports the UK's National Space Strategy with additional investment and job creation," said Rick Baldridge, president and CEO of Viasat.
  • "I am confident that together we can build upon the UK's space agenda and help propel the country to the forefront of the global space race.
  • I want to thank the UK Government for their engagement and look forward to a productive relationship for decades to come."
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "With this agreement, the combination of Inmarsat and Viasat will result in more highly-skilled jobs and R&D investment in the UK than Inmarsat could achieve on a standalone basis.