Capital Group Companies

Upland Announces the Promotion of Kate Walas to Chief Underwriting Officer

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Capital Group Companies, AXA, Culture, Growth, University, Indigo, Insurance, Senior, P&C, XL

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2024) - Upland Capital Group, Inc. (Upland) is proud to announce the promotion of Kate Walas to Chief Underwriting Officer.

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  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2024) - Upland Capital Group, Inc. (Upland) is proud to announce the promotion of Kate Walas to Chief Underwriting Officer.
  • Her proven experience in growing and leading underwriting and operations teams promotes a seamless transition as Upland continues to mature the company's growth.
  • "Kate embodies the 'we-entrepreneur' mindset that is our mission here at Upland," stated James Damonte, Upland's President of Insurance Operations.
  • Before joining Upland, Kate served as the Chief Underwriting Officer at Indigo Specialty Underwriters, which she also founded.

Dickey’s Barbecue to Expand Partnership with Sam’s Club

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Partnership, Club, Capital Group Companies

Dallas, TX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is thrilled to continue growing their retail presence with Sam’s Club.

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  • Dallas, TX, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is thrilled to continue growing their retail presence with Sam’s Club.
  • Starting in April 2024, the Texas-style barbecue brand is expanding their partnership into an additional 30+ Sam’s Club stores throughout Montana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Central and South Texas Regions.
  • Sam’s Club shoppers can purchase Dickey’s world famous, original polish smoked sausage ropes in the popular 36oz Club Pack and show off their backyard pit master skills from the comfort of their own homes.
  • “We are pleased to now be offering the Dickey’s 32 oz club pack to barbecue enthusiasts at additional Sam’s Club stores across the country,” said Roland Dickey Jr., CEO Dickey’s Capital Group .

ZCG-Backed Unimed Launches Telemedicine Solution to Further Enhance Technology Solutions For Maritime Medical Platform

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Mental Health, Maritime, Transport, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Software, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Web browser, Risk management, Mental, Knowledge, Telehealth, Life, Safety, Multimedia, Vaccine, Nursing, Capital Group Companies

Universal Marine Medical Supply International (“Unimed” or the “Company”), the leading global provider of pharmaceutical and medical solutions to the maritime industry, today announced the launch of comprehensive telemedicine capabilities, further strengthening the Company’s technology-enabled maritime medical platform.

Key Points: 
  • Universal Marine Medical Supply International (“Unimed” or the “Company”), the leading global provider of pharmaceutical and medical solutions to the maritime industry, today announced the launch of comprehensive telemedicine capabilities, further strengthening the Company’s technology-enabled maritime medical platform.
  • Unimed’s telemedicine solution bridges this gap, providing 24/7 global access to experienced maritime doctors and nurses stationed at the Company’s medical health center in Athens, Greece.
  • The telemedicine solution is integrated into Unimed’s proprietary medScale+© digital platform, currently utilized by over 5,500 vessels through a mobile app or web browser.
  • Our telemedicine solution offers both customers and their crew members assurance of convenient access to medical care from anywhere in the world,” said Søren Andersen, CEO of Unimed.

Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Pricing of $2.42 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Private Placement

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Telephone, Sale, Acquisition, Attention, Security (finance), Prospectus, Suite, Marketing, Equity capital markets, Capital Group Companies

All of the shares of common stock are being sold at a public offering price of $0.65 per share, for gross proceeds of $2,134,874, before underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, and included participation from members of Xcel’s management.

Key Points: 
  • All of the shares of common stock are being sold at a public offering price of $0.65 per share, for gross proceeds of $2,134,874, before underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, and included participation from members of Xcel’s management.
  • The offering is expected to close on or about March 19, 2024.
  • The offering of securities will be made only by means of the prospectus and prospectus supplement that forms a part of the registration statement.
  • A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to, and describing the terms of, the offering, will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov .

Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Telephone, Sale, Acquisition, Attention, Security (finance), Prospectus, Suite, Xcel Energy, Marketing, Equity capital markets, Capital Group Companies

All of the shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) are being offered by Xcel.

Key Points: 
  • All of the shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) are being offered by Xcel.
  • The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
  • Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as the sole managing underwriter for the offering.
  • The offering of securities will be made only by means of the prospectus and prospectus supplement that forms a part of the registration statement.

The Dickey Foundation Donates Grant in Redondo Beach, CA

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Woman, Capital Group Companies, Safety

Dallas, TX, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dickey Foundation , the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit , provided a grant to the hard working team at the Redondo Beach Police Department.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dickey Foundation , the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit , provided a grant to the hard working team at the Redondo Beach Police Department.
  • On Tuesday, February 5th, The Dickey Foundation traveled out west to visit the Redondo Beach Police Department located at 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway; Redondo Beach CA 90277 and presented their team with a grant for a portable pole camera, valued at more than $6,500.
  • This camera is used to help prevent major incidents that could harm the community and the brave first responders.
  • “The Dickey Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to support and contribute to the safety of the first responders of the Redondo Beach  Police Department,” said Roland Dickey Jr., CEO Dickey’s Capital Group .

Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of One A321neo to SKY Airline

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Professional Services, Air, Transport, Finance, CFM International, Sky Airline, CFO, Partnership, ACG, Airbus, Aviation, A320, Pacific Life, Multimedia, Sky Airlines, Airbus A320neo family, Airbus A320 family, Capital Group Companies, Airline

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline.

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  • Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline.
  • Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the first of two aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240405651549/en/
    Airbus A321neo Leased by Aviation Capital Group to SKY Airlines.
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    “We are very happy to support SKY Airline with the delivery of this A321neo, enabling it to expand its network and to have one of the most modern fleets in the Americas.

Kinsale Capital Group Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Capital Group Companies, Internet, KNSL, Eastern Time Zone

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2024 after the market closes on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

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  • Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2024 after the market closes on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results with analysts and investors on Friday, April 26, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
  • To access the conference call, dial (800) 715-9871, conference ID# 7469751, or via the Internet by going to www.kinsalecapitalgroup.com and clicking on the “Investor Relations” link.
  • A replay of the call will be available on the website until the close of business on May 24, 2024.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. Releases 2023 Sustainability Reports

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sustainability, Professional Services, Insurance, Environment, Community, ESG, Thought, ACGL, Risk management, History, Arch, Capital Group Companies

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL, Arch, the Company) today announced it has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Report and Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

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  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL, Arch, the Company) today announced it has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Report and Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
  • These three reports detail Arch’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, as well as the five key impact areas that support and drive the Company’s ESG initiatives: Business, Operations, Investments, People and Communities.
  • Organized under these pillars, Arch tracks sustainable progress and celebrates collaborative successes across the enterprise.
  • I’m proud of the progress that we’ve made to incorporate sustainability-driven thinking into core areas of our business and strengthen our ESG priorities.”
    To learn more about ESG at Arch, or to download a copy of these reports, visit https://www.archgroup.com/sustainability-governance/ .

Identiv Announces Asset Purchase Agreement with Security Solutions Provider Vitaprotech for $145 Million

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Security, IOT (Internet of Things), Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Internet, RFID, Avery Dennison, PDT, CFIUS, Data science, Internet of things, Physician, Patient, Committee, EDT, Sale, LLP, Foreign investment, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Marketing, HSR, Federal Trade Commission, Capital Group Companies, Management

Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets to Vitaprotech, a security solutions provider.

Key Points: 
  • Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its physical security, access card, and identity reader operations and assets to Vitaprotech, a security solutions provider.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Identiv will receive a cash payment of $145 million upon closing of the transaction, subject to customary adjustments.
  • “Our globally recognized security business naturally aligns with Vitaprotech’s strategy and vision for the market, creating a world leader in enterprise security.
  • Upon closing, certain senior executives will join Vitaprotech, including Identiv CEO Steven Humphreys, at which time incoming President Kirsten Newquist will assume the role of CEO of Identiv.