Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee

Interstellar Communication Holdings Welcome New Board Members

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Miami, FL, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc., (the “Company” or “Interstellar Communication”), a holding company that connects and consolidates space-related companies, announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board: Christian D. Evans, investor and Managing Partner at Be Uncommon Capital; Thomas A.

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  • Miami, FL, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc., (the “Company” or “Interstellar Communication”), a holding company that connects and consolidates space-related companies, announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board: Christian D. Evans, investor and Managing Partner at Be Uncommon Capital; Thomas A.
  • The board of directors will play a pivotal role in setting strategic goals and ensuring the Company has the necessary financial and human resources to achieve its objectives.
  • "I am excited to welcome Christian, Tad, and Wil to the Interstellar Communication Board of Directors.
  • Their diverse backgrounds and extensive knowledge in capital markets, investments, and technology will be invaluable as we continue our mission of connecting and consolidating space-related companies," said Lijie Zhu, Managing Director of Dragon Gate Investment Partners and Chair of Interstellar Communication Holdings.

Beer Institute Honors Jim Ryan with Jeff Becker Beer Industry Service Award

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute awarded Jim Ryan the 2023 Jeff Becker Beer Industry Service Award for his leadership and dedication to the U.S. beer industry.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute awarded Jim Ryan the 2023 Jeff Becker Beer Industry Service Award for his leadership and dedication to the U.S. beer industry.
  • “Jim Ryan has been a pillar of the beer industry for more than four decades and epitomizes the spirit of beer,” said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • The Beer Institute is a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers—an industry that supports nearly 2.4 million jobs and provides more than $409 billion to the American economy.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website , follow @BeerInstitute on Twitter, like the Beer Institute on Facebook , and follow the Beer Institute on Instagram .

4A'S TO CELEBRATE STRATEGIC BRAVERY WITH JAY CHIAT AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT ON OCTOBER 2 AND STRATFEST ON OCTOBER 3 IN NEW YORK

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Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4A's (American Association of Advertising Agencies), the leading U.S.-based advertising and marketing communications trade association, announced the shortlist of 60 finalists across 11 categories for the 2023 Jay Chiat Awards. The finalists will now compete for a gold, silver and bronze award in their respective categories and also the Grand Prix and Agency of the Year trophies. Award winners will be announced on October 2 at CONVENE, located at 117 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. View the shortlist here: https://www.jaychiat.aaaa.org/shortlist-2023.

Key Points: 
  • "The 4A's Jay Chiat Awards recognize strategic bravery and the bold strategists who saw opportunity where others only saw risk.
  • The Jay Chiat Awards ceremony will be followed by StratFest on October 3 at the same location.
  • Tickets for the Jay Chiat Awards and StratFest may be purchased separately or as a combined package here: https://www.aaaa.org/event/4as-jay-chiat-awards-stratfest-2023 .
  • For more information on StratFest and the Jay Chiat Awards, and to get tickets please visit: http://stratfest.aaaa.org.

Press Release: Annual General Meeting of May 25, 2023 – Frédéric Oudéa new Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Annual General Meeting of May 25, 2023 – Frédéric Oudéa new Chairman of the Board of Directors

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  • Annual General Meeting of May 25, 2023 – Frédéric Oudéa new Chairman of the Board of Directors
    Distribution of a cash dividend of €3.56 per share, with payment as of June 1st, 2023
    Paris, May 25, 2023.
  • The Combined General Shareholders’ Meeting of Sanofi was held on May 25, 2023, under the chairmanship of Serge Weinberg.
  • The General Meeting decided on the distribution of an ordinary annual dividend of €3.56 per share.
  • The Board of Directors, in its meeting held after the General Meeting, appointed Frédéric Oudéa as Chairman of the Board of Directors to succeed Serge Weinberg whose term of office expired at the end of the General Meeting.

Glass Lewis Unanimously Supports ValueAct Proposals: Recommends Shareholders Vote AGAINST Five Seven & i Nominees and FOR All Four of ValueAct's Nominees

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ValueAct Capital ("ValueAct"), a global investment firm that has been a major shareholder of Seven & i Holdings ("Seven & i" or "the Company") since 2020, today announced that Glass Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), a leading proxy and corporate governance advisory firm, has recommended that Seven & i shareholders vote AGAINST five of Seven & i's Director Nominees and FOR all four of ValueAct's highly qualified Director Nominees to elect them to Seven & i's Board of Directors at the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("2023 Annual Meeting").

Key Points: 
  • Glass Lewis's report follows a report from Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), which also recognized the need for significant board changes at Seven & i.
  • On May 9, 2023, ISS issued a report with unanimous support for ValueAct's proposals and recommendation that shareholders vote AGAINST five of Seven & i's nominees and FOR all four of ValueAct's Nominees.
  • ValueAct issued the following statement today:
    "We are pleased that Glass Lewis has joined ISS in recognizing the strength of ValueAct's highly qualified nominees, who will bring about much needed change on the Seven & i Board.
  • We urge all shareholders to follow Glass Lewis and ISS's recommendations by voting AGAINST five of Seven & i's Director Nominees and FOR all four of ValueAct's Director Nominees."

Technicolor Creative Studios: Progressing towards delivering its recovery plan

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Monday, April 3, 2023

PARIS (FRANCE), April 3, 2023 – Technicolor Creative Studios (Euronext Paris: TCHCS) (the “Company”) announces today an update of the implementation of its refinancing.

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  • PARIS (FRANCE), April 3, 2023 – Technicolor Creative Studios (Euronext Paris: TCHCS) (the “Company”) announces today an update of the implementation of its refinancing.
  • New chapter of Technicolor Creative Studios’ Refinancing:
    Approval by a judgment of the Commercial Court of Paris dated March 29, 2023, which puts an end to the conciliation procedure opened on January 20, 2023
    Caroline Parot, Chief Executive Officer of Technicolor Creative Studios, said: “Reaching an agreement on the refinancing of Technicolor Creative Studios has been pivotal in establishing the foundations of our long-term growth.
  • I am delighted that the process is progressing well with the execution of a conciliation protocol in line with the established schedule.
  • We are extremely grateful for the confidence and support of our key creditors and shareholders, as we strive to achieve Technicolor Creative Studios’ full value potential.

Top 10 Finalist Nurses Announced for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 Worth US $250,000

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – an award instituted to recognize inspirational work done by nurses from around the world – has announced its top 10 finalists hailing from across the world.

Key Points: 
  • Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – an award instituted to recognize inspirational work done by nurses from around the world – has announced its top 10 finalists hailing from across the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005867/en/
    Top 10 Finalist Nurses for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023.
  • Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is our way of acknowledging their dedication and recognizing their work.
  • The final winner would be announced at a gala event at Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, UK on 12th May 2023 – International Nurses Day.

Santhera Secures Additional Funding Through a Private Placement of Shares and Upsizing of Existing Financing Arrangement

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

“We are pleased to make this incremental debt and equity investment in Santhera.

Key Points: 
  • “We are pleased to make this incremental debt and equity investment in Santhera.
  • We are grateful to Highbridge for its support of Santhera and its collaborative approach as we navigate this important stage,” said Dario Eklund, Chief Executive Officer of Santhera.
  • Santhera and Highbridge have amended the existing financing arrangement between the two parties which was previously announced on June 2, 2022, and last amended on September 28, 2022.
  • In addition, Santhera continues to evaluate the monetization of assets, royalty financing, standby equity distribution agreement and, depending on market conditions, equity-based funding.

H2O Innovation Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: HEO) – H2O Innovation Inc. (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) announces the appointment of Mr. Leonard F. Graziano as a member of its Board of Directors, effective on February 13, 2023.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: HEO) – H2O Innovation Inc. (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) announces the appointment of Mr. Leonard F. Graziano as a member of its Board of Directors, effective on February 13, 2023.
  • Mr. Graziano has been serving on H2O Innovation's Strategy, Innovation and Large Projects Committee (the "Strategy Committee") as an external advisor for the last six years.
  • He has also served as a board member of STS and of the National Association of Water Companies.
  • “We are pleased by the appointment of Mr. Graziano to H2O Innovation’s Board of Directors.

Owl Creek Founder Jeff Altman Joins Anterix Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix Inc., (NASDAQ: ATEX), today announced the appointment of Mr. Jeffery Altman, Founding Partner and Chief Portfolio Manager at Owl Creek Asset Management L.P. ("Owl Creek"), to its Board of Directors ("the Board") as an independent director and member of the Strategy Committee, effective February 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix Inc., (NASDAQ: ATEX), today announced the appointment of Mr. Jeffery Altman, Founding Partner and Chief Portfolio Manager at Owl Creek Asset Management L.P. ("Owl Creek"), to its Board of Directors ("the Board") as an independent director and member of the Strategy Committee, effective February 13, 2023.
  • Mr. Altman, who leads Owl Creek's investment group and directs all research and trading activities, brings extensive experience driving shareholder value to the Anterix Board.
  • Investment funds managed by Owl Creek are, collectively Anterix's largest shareholder and investors in the company since 2014.
  • Prior to founding Owl Creek, Altman served in various positions at Franklin Mutual and at Heine Securities Corporation, including vice president, portfolio manager, analyst, and trader.