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New Industry-First, Image-to-Estimate Innovation from Hosta AI Reduces Risk and Increases Accuracy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Hosta AI , the most advanced solution for automated property assessments available in the insurance industry, today unveils innovative image-to-estimate technology.

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  • Hosta AI , the most advanced solution for automated property assessments available in the insurance industry, today unveils innovative image-to-estimate technology.
  • With this advanced technology, Hosta AI eliminates the need for a claims adjuster to visit a low severity loss site to capture detailed insight that previously took days to produce an estimate due to capacity and scheduling constraints.
  • “Hosta AI is dedicated to streamlining claims processing and creating a better experience for everyone involved, from the policyholder to the provider,” said Ken Tolson, President of Networking Solutions, Crawford & Company .
  • “We have unlocked the power of artificial intelligence with just a few images of the loss,” said Henriette Fleischmann, CEO of Hosta AI.

IBN Announces Latest Episode of The Bell2Bell Podcast featuring Return of Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel Company Inc.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Bell2Bell Podcast delivers informative updates and exclusive interviews with executives operating in fast-moving industries.

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  • The Bell2Bell Podcast delivers informative updates and exclusive interviews with executives operating in fast-moving industries.
  • Bell2Bell’s latest podcast features the return of Mark Selby, CEO and Director of Canada Nickel Company Inc. (TSX.V: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) , a company working to advance the next generation of high quality nickel sulphide projects to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless steel markets.
  • To begin the interview, Selby discussed the company’s recent news release announcing the positive Bankable Feasibility Study for its Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project.
  • The latest installment of The Bell2Bell Podcast continues to reinforce IBN’s commitment to the expansion of its robust network of brands, client partners, followers, and the growing IBN Podcast Series .

Q3 Shareholder Report Plus Continued Recognition for Hyperion Bancshares

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its Third Quarter 2023 Report to Shareholders, Hyperion Bancshares, Hyperion Bank's holding company, noted moderate growth for the Philadelphia-based community bank. It also recognizes that the nearly 17-year-old bank is outperforming its peers with a net interest margin that averaged 4.28% over the past year.

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  • Hyperion Bank reports moderate growth and increased profitability, along with staff additions and recognition for its leaders, growth & strength
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its Third Quarter 2023 Report to Shareholders, Hyperion Bancshares, Hyperion Bank's holding company, noted moderate growth for the Philadelphia-based community bank.
  • DeCesare says Hyperion is #71 on the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2023 Soaring 76 list .
  • In addition, Hyperion earned a 5-Star Superior rating – the highest rating – from Bauer Financial , the independent bank rating firm.
  • "We are honored to again receive both the 'Soaring' recognition and the 5-Star Superior Bauer rating," Crawford says.

Canada Nickel Provides Corporate Update, Announces Management Appointments and US$12 Million Loan Facility with Auramet International, Inc.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today provided an update on the Company's activities, including several new management appointments and a US$12 million loan facility with Auramet International, Inc. ("Auramet").

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today provided an update on the Company's activities, including several new management appointments and a US$12 million loan facility with Auramet International, Inc. ("Auramet").
  • Mark Selby, CEO of Canada Nickel, said, "I am very proud of everything our team has accomplished in just four years.
  • Chris Chang joins the Company as Vice-President Corporate Development, after supporting the Company's Corporate Development activities on a part-time basis since 2022.
  • The Company has arranged a US$12 million loan facility with Auramet, which is expected to close on or before September 15, 2023.

Crawford & Company® Declares Increased Quarterly Dividends and Authorizes Share Repurchase

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Monday, July 31, 2023

The Board also authorized the Company to restart its share repurchase program and extend the program’s termination date to December 31, 2024.

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  • The Board also authorized the Company to restart its share repurchase program and extend the program’s termination date to December 31, 2024.
  • The Board previously authorized a repurchase program in 2021 and there are 1,793,371 shares remaining to be purchased.
  • Under this repurchase program, repurchases may be made in the open market or privately negotiated transactions, at such times and for such prices as management deems appropriate, subject to applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • “Through our commitment to driving shareholder value, we are pleased with our Board’s authorization to increase quarterly dividends for all shareholders and resume our repurchase program through 2024,” said Chief Executive Officer Rohit Verma.

B. Riley Acquires Litigation Consulting and Forensic Accounting Firm, Crawford & Winiarski

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES and DETROIT, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) ("B. Riley"), a diversified financial services platform, today announced it has acquired Crawford & Winiarski, a boutique forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm based in Detroit, Michigan.

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  • LOS ANGELES and DETROIT, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) ("B. Riley"), a diversified financial services platform, today announced it has acquired Crawford & Winiarski, a boutique forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm based in Detroit, Michigan.
  • B. Riley Financial has acquired Detroit-based forensic accounting and litigation consulting firm, Crawford & Winiarski
    Established in 2002, Crawford & Winiarski specializes in assisting with business disputes, fraud investigations, damages analyses, corporate insolvency matters, and representations and warranties insurance (RWI) claims analyses.
  • This highly skilled team, including founding members Rod Crawford and Bob Winiarski, joins B. Riley Advisory Services, establishing a dedicated Litigation Support and Forensic Accounting practice in Detroit.
  • We are pleased to welcome the Crawford & Winiarski team to B. Riley and look forward to building on our established leadership in forensic accounting and litigation consulting in the Midwest."

The Honorable Ellen M. Lord and Lieutenant General (Ret) Bruce T. Crawford Join Comtech Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Ellen M. Lord and former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) Lieutenant General (LTG) (retired) Bruce T. Crawford to its Board of Directors.

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  • Ellen M. Lord and former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) Lieutenant General (LTG) (retired) Bruce T. Crawford to its Board of Directors.
  • With the appointment of Ms. Lord and LTG (retired) Crawford, the company’s Board will consist of nine members, eight of whom will be independent.
  • LTG (retired) Crawford brings over 37 years of leadership, executive management, national security, enterprise information technology (IT) and cybersecurity experience to the Comtech Board of Directors.
  • LTG (retired) Crawford is a Distinguished Military Graduate of South Carolina State University with Masters’ degrees from both The National Defense University and Central Michigan University.

Hyperion Bank Again Reports Profitable Growth at Its Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual meeting May 18, shareholders of Hyperion Bancshares, Inc., Hyperion Bank's holding company, heard from CEO and Chairman Charlie Crawford, who notes the bank continues its growth, with significant markers to demonstrate progress.

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  • Hyperion Bancshares reelects its eight board members, hears strong report on its growth and industry segment
    PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual meeting May 18, shareholders of Hyperion Bancshares, Inc., Hyperion Bank 's holding company, heard from CEO and Chairman Charlie Crawford , who notes the bank continues its growth, with significant markers to demonstrate progress.
  • "We achieved exceptional loan growth which increased by 34% year over year," he says of Q1 2023 figures.
  • "Our deposit growth was even stronger, increasing by 46% since the first quarter of 2022.
  • Crawford also shared that Hyperion's net loans since 2016 have a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 24.3%, with earnings and ROAA since 2016 at 37.4% CAGR.

Ryan Names Former AlixPartners CEO, Fred Crawford, to the Firm’s Board of Managers

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced that Fred Crawford has joined Ryan’s Board of Managers.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced that Fred Crawford has joined Ryan’s Board of Managers.
  • He will become the 14th member of the Ryan Board of Managers.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Fred to the Ryan Board of Managers,” said Ryan Chairman and CEO G. Brint Ryan .
  • Prior to AlixPartners, Crawford held senior positions at other major consulting firms and has experience in supply chain and brand management.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Celebrates Earth Day

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Monday, May 1, 2023

CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Earth Day 2023, employee volunteers from Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a national leader in transforming obsolete industrial sites into economic engines, partnered with community and environmental organizations to clean up and beautify local public spaces. HRP redevelops complex industrial properties in major U.S. cities through a holistic approach that prioritizes environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

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  • National Leader in Sustainable Redevelopment Joins Community Partners to Beautify Public Spaces and Celebrate Earth Day 2023 Across Major U.S. Cities
    CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Earth Day 2023, employee volunteers from Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) , a national leader in transforming obsolete industrial sites into economic engines, partnered with community and environmental organizations to clean up and beautify local public spaces.
  • "Every day is Earth Day at HRP.
  • We are grateful for the support of our partners as we work to build a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future on Earth Day and every day."
  • While recognizing Earth Day as an important opportunity to galvanize stakeholders around environmental causes, HRP maintains this same dedication to promoting sustainability every day.