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Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC: Transaction in own securities - conclusion and extension of buyback programme

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Company intends to hold the repurchased shares in Treasury.

Key Points: 
  • The Company intends to hold the repurchased shares in Treasury.
  • Following the purchase of the said shares, Fuller’s listed issued share capital consists of 41,082,339 Ordinary Shares.
  • Of this total, 4,125,905 Ordinary Shares are held in treasury.
  • Therefore, the total number of listed voting rights in the Company for the purpose of Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 (calculated in accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.2) is 37,056,434.

Emergent BioSolutions Continues to Broaden Access, Awareness and Availability of NARCAN® Nasal Spray to Help Save Lives from the Ongoing Opioid Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Emergent and other stakeholders in the fight must continue raising awareness about the availability of products like NARCAN® Nasal Spray, reducing stigma and further improving access for all Americans.

Key Points: 
  • Emergent and other stakeholders in the fight must continue raising awareness about the availability of products like NARCAN® Nasal Spray, reducing stigma and further improving access for all Americans.
  • Since the OTC launch, NARCAN® Nasal Spray can be purchased at more than 32,000 mass drug, grocery, online retailers and e-commerce sites.
  • Emergent is working with retail partners to make it easy to find and access, however each retailer ultimately determines in-store product placement.
  • “That’s why we remain committed to increasing awareness of NARCAN® Nasal Spray availability.

RetireeFirst Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-year Certification Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance Alongside Executive Team Expansion, Reinforcing Commitment to Group Plan Sponsors and Retirees

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

This achievement places RetireeFirst in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement places RetireeFirst in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification.
  • “Organizations like ours are continually under pressure to address current and emerging threats and meet complex compliance, information protection, and privacy requirements.
  • RetireeFirst has a proven track record of excellence, having received the first HITRUST certification in 2019 and maintaining continuous certification since then,” said Mike Yoo, CIO at RetireeFirst .
  • The strategic hires further advance the company’s ongoing commitment to group plan sponsors and their retirees, and bring decades of combined industry experience and expertise to RetireeFirst.

JBT Corporation Announces the Execution of a Definitive Transaction Agreement with Marel hf., Representing a Significant Milestone Towards the Anticipated Launch of a Voluntary Takeover Offer for All Marel Shares

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 5, 2024

(ICL: Marel) have executed a definitive transaction agreement related to JBT’s previously announced intention to make a voluntary takeover offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Marel.

Key Points: 
  • (ICL: Marel) have executed a definitive transaction agreement related to JBT’s previously announced intention to make a voluntary takeover offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Marel.
  • The transaction agreement includes the terms of the offer and other important governance, social, and operating items relating to the proposed business combination of JBT and Marel.
  • Pending final approval by the FSA, JBT currently expects to launch the offer in May 2024.
  • The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to regulatory clearance and applicable shareholder approvals.

F45 Training Partners With Telehealth Leader Dr. B to Help More Members Reach Fitness Goals While Saving Money

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

F45 members can visit HiDrB.com/and/f45 to get started.

Key Points: 
  • F45 members can visit HiDrB.com/and/f45 to get started.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326593515/en/
    F45 and Dr. B partner up to help qualifying studio members potentially unlock pre-tax dollars in their HSA and FSA accounts to pay for F45 memberships.
  • “As a leader in functional fitness, F45 aims to make exercise accessible and approachable to all.
  • To start saving on your F45 Training membership costs, please visit HiDrB.com/and/f45 .

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 18, 2024

Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.74 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $1.43 for the quarter compared to $2.04 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.7 million shares from 55.3 million during the prior year quarter.

Milliman’s 2023 Fixed Index Annuity Industry Experience Studies show 36% increase in exposure to rising interest rates for contracts without a GLWB

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 11, 2024

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its two 2023 Fixed Indexed Annuity Industry Experience Studies.

Key Points: 
  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its two 2023 Fixed Indexed Annuity Industry Experience Studies.
  • The two studies cover surrender behavior and partial withdrawals, including income utilization for guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) riders.
  • The research shows the highest ever exposure to rising interest rates, with a 36% increase in exposure for records positively affected by interest rate hikes since early 2022.
  • The research findings validate previous observations of decreased surrender rates in fixed indexed annuity contracts when used for income generation.

CSS Federal Wins Financial Management System Operations and Support Services Contract for the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Finance Office

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSS Federal, was awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA), for long-term assistance with its Oracle e-Business Suite, Financial Management System.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSS Federal, was awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA), for long-term assistance with its Oracle e-Business Suite, Financial Management System.
  • For this contract, we strategically selected Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus), the former incumbent, to minimize risk, retain institutional knowledge, and ensure the continuity of high-quality performance.
  • "We are so thankful to have the opportunity to support the Department of Education which allows us to continue supporting large federal financial management projects.
  • Team CSS has worked together for over twelve years supporting several Federal Agencies' Financial Management Programs and we are excited to continue this partnership in support of the Department of Education," said Hetel Patel, CSS Federal's CEO.

MysteryVibe partners with Havas Lynx and makes history by showcasing the very first sex toy on billboards in the U.S.

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024

The billboard is the first of its kind, making history in sexual wellness advertising by showcasing a visible sex toy in Central Manhattan.

Key Points: 
  • The billboard is the first of its kind, making history in sexual wellness advertising by showcasing a visible sex toy in Central Manhattan.
  • "We are incredibly lucky to have been a part of many 'firsts' in women's health over the past decade," shared Soumyadip Rakshit, CEO and cofounder, MysteryVibe.
  • "Not only are we honored to support a campaign that enables women to overcome taboos around menopause, we know that discomfort shouldn't be normalized."
  • In conjunction with the billboard, the campaign contains other educational elements backed by award-winning reproductive scientist Professor Joyce Harper .

RAFI AND FARM AID CALL FOR REFORM BASED ON NEW REPORT RE: USDA FARM LOAN APPEALS

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The results found that similarly situated farmers often had very different outcomes in the loan approval process.

Key Points: 
  • The results found that similarly situated farmers often had very different outcomes in the loan approval process.
  • The report, "Appealing for Relief: An Analysis of Appealed Direct Farm Loan Decisions 2009–2022 and Opportunities for Reform," analyzes NAD cases concerning direct farm ownership and farm operating loans between January 2009 and July 2022.
  • NAD is an independent division of the Department of Agriculture that conducts administrative appeals hearings to review agency program decisions.
  • An impartial and equitable appeals process should be part of USDA's overall effort to serve all farmers equitably," said Farm Aid Communications Director Jennifer Fahy.