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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of MAPFRE Panamá S.A.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ (Excellent) of MAPFRE Panam S.A. (MAPFRE Panam) (Panama City, Panama).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ (Excellent) of MAPFRE Panam S.A. (MAPFRE Panam) (Panama City, Panama).
  • AM Best expects MAPFRE Panam to resume positive technical results in the short term through its ongoing strict claims and expense containment strategies.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Tampa International Airport Lands Title of Cintas 2022 America’s Best Restroom® Contest Winner

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), is proud to name the Tampa International Airport the winner of the 2022 Americas Best Restroom contest .

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  • Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), is proud to name the Tampa International Airport the winner of the 2022 Americas Best Restroom contest .
  • As this years winner, the Tampa International Airport will get to properly crown their royal restrooms with prizes from Cintas.
  • Tampa International Airport plans to donate the prize to their neighbors in south Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.
  • In its 21st year, the Americas Best Restroom contest, hosted by Cintas, celebrates innovative and hygienic public restrooms across the country.

Treatment of Severe Heart Failure - AI: FineHeart Awarded €2.5 million Grant Under the Prestigious EIC Accelerator Program, the First Part of Blended Financing of up to €17.5 Million for the Development and Clinical Trials of the ICOMS FLOWMAKER®

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

This grant has the potential to be followed by an equity investment of up to 15 million by the EIC Fund at the companys next series C funding round.

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  • This grant has the potential to be followed by an equity investment of up to 15 million by the EIC Fund at the companys next series C funding round.
  • It will support the industrialization and clinical trials of the ICOMS FLOWMAKER.
  • "The support of the European Union is of significant importance to FineHeart as we prepare for the First In Human implantation, scheduled for 2023.
  • This recognition by the Experts of Europe of Europe illustrates our commitment to providing heart failure patients with a highly innovative, effective and sustainable treatment.

 Research: People Value Holiday Gifts from their Employers, but Many Consider their Employers to be Bad Gifters

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Global payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN) conducted original research to better understand employees holiday reward expectations and learn how employers can leverage holiday gifts to deliver impactful employee engagement results year-round.

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  • Global payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN) conducted original research to better understand employees holiday reward expectations and learn how employers can leverage holiday gifts to deliver impactful employee engagement results year-round.
  • Those sentiments can have significant consequences, as four in 10 employed respondents would consider leaving their current role if a new employer were to give holiday rewards.
  • Employers should absolutely be prioritizing holiday gifts and rewards in the coming monthsand should ensure those rewards are aligned with employees expectations.
  • Heres what else employers need to know when considering their holiday rewards and recognition options:
    The gift of choice is preferred.

BAE Systems, Inc. Releases Second Annual Impact Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Today, BAE Systems, Inc. released Caring for our People, Culture, and Communities , the companys second annual report highlighting the significant progress made in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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  • Today, BAE Systems, Inc. released Caring for our People, Culture, and Communities , the companys second annual report highlighting the significant progress made in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005325/en/
    BAE Systems, Inc.'s second annual impact report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) includes information about its current employee population, employee spotlights that illustrate the companys goals in action, and an overview of company-wide DEI strategy, goals, and aspirations.
  • The report also shares information about BAE Systems development and educational opportunities and tools, community investment initiatives, and employee resource groups.
  • The company will publish this report on a regular basis, to continue benchmarking the progress it has made towards its DEI goals.

Arjuna Capital: Investors Credit Visa for Racial and Gender Pay Gap Commitment

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Visa has committed to disclose racial and gender pay gap data in response to a shareholder proposal filed by investment management firm Arjuna Capital, requesting a comprehensive report on both quantitative median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender.

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  • Visa has committed to disclose racial and gender pay gap data in response to a shareholder proposal filed by investment management firm Arjuna Capital, requesting a comprehensive report on both quantitative median and adjusted pay gaps across race and gender.
  • Visa is joining an elite group of firms that are walking the talk on racial and gender pay equity, said Natasha Lamb, managing partner at Arjuna Capital.
  • Arjuna specifically asked Visa to improve its disclosure with quantitative data, including unadjusted median pay gap data, which is a higher standard.
  • Visa joins several other companies that have already committed to disclosing comprehensive racial and gender pay data, including Mastercard, American Express, and Citigroup.

Ventiv Technology Appoints Steven Woods as New VP of Solutions

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Ventiv Technology, the leading provider of advanced analytics for risk, claims and underwriting solutions, today announced the appointment of Steven Woods as Vice President responsible for Ventivs customer solutions.

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  • Ventiv Technology, the leading provider of advanced analytics for risk, claims and underwriting solutions, today announced the appointment of Steven Woods as Vice President responsible for Ventivs customer solutions.
  • Today, Ventivs suite of claims administration and risk management solutions includes: Ventiv IRM, Ventiv Claims, Ventiv Policy, Ventiv Billing, Ventiv Digital and Ventiv Analytics, including Ventiv Predict.
  • Ventiv has a rich history within the insurance industry as a trusted and dedicated partner to their clients, says Woods.
  • Woods leadership and personal insights will allow Ventiv to match our highly- configurable software to our clients needs.

HVBC Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of HV Bancorp, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of HV Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HVBC) to Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is fair to HV Bancorp shareholders.

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  • Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of HV Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HVBC) to Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is fair to HV Bancorp shareholders.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, HV Bancorp shareholders will have the right to elect to receive for each share of HV Bancorp common stock either $30.50 in cash or 0.400 shares of Citizens common stock.
  • On behalf of HV Bancorp shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.
  • Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.

American Express and Cvent Team Up to Make Virtual Payments More Seamless

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Cvent (Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today introduced enhanced features to the Cvent Event Marketing & Management platform that further expand virtual payment capabilities, leveraging American Express integrated budget management and payment automation solutions.

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  • American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Cvent (Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today introduced enhanced features to the Cvent Event Marketing & Management platform that further expand virtual payment capabilities, leveraging American Express integrated budget management and payment automation solutions.
  • Thats why we partnered with Cvent to deliver an enhanced virtual payment and automation solution that helps provide a seamless user experience and better serves our clients needs.
  • Looking deeper into the main attributes corporate event planners are looking for in a spend management software platform, the top five are:
    Since 2018, American Express and Cvents virtual payments integration has allowed event managers to pay suppliers and manage meetings and events budgets with American Express virtual account numbers via the Cvent Event Marketing & Management platform.
  • To learn more about todays announcement, please visit this Cvent website or speak with your American Express or Cvent representative.

Financial Institutions and Fintechs Can Empower Cardholders with Programmable Payments from Fiserv and IncumbentFI

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Financial institutions, fintechs and enterprise businesses can transform their card programs by empowering cardholders with new programmable payments capabilities from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, and IncumbentFI, a provider of processing services that streamline collaboration between card issuers and fintechs.

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  • Financial institutions, fintechs and enterprise businesses can transform their card programs by empowering cardholders with new programmable payments capabilities from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, and IncumbentFI, a provider of processing services that streamline collaboration between card issuers and fintechs.
  • Financial institutions and fintechs can further differentiate their card programs and add more value for their cardholders by choosing from a marketplace of capabilities, such as financial wellness tools, buy-now-pay-later options and rewards.
  • Programmable payments allow for flexible configurations, which enable our clients to deliver the personalized payment experiences consumers are looking for, said Sunil Sachdev, head of Fintech and Growth at Fiserv.
  • Programmable payments capabilities can be layered onto an existing card program without the need to issue new cards.