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O2C Brands Acquires Green Sprouts

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

O2C Brands announces the acquisition of Green Sprouts, an innovator in natural baby products that reimagines the possibilities for swimwear, sun wear, mealtime, bath time, hair care, toys and more.

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  • O2C Brands announces the acquisition of Green Sprouts, an innovator in natural baby products that reimagines the possibilities for swimwear, sun wear, mealtime, bath time, hair care, toys and more.
  • We are focused on strengthening Green Sprouts dedicated and loyal customer base, while building awareness through multiple market channels,” said Eric Lockwood, CEO of O2C Brands.
  • “After 41 years of growing goodness with Green Sprouts, I am pleased to hand over my ‘baby’ to O2C Brands to nurture it through its next stage of development.
  • O2C Brands is the best steward to lead Green Sprouts in further optimizing its potential.”
    Green Sprouts joins the O2C family of brands that specialize in innovating products that focus on everyday needs:
    O2C Brands has significant sales relationships across multiple market channels, including ecommerce, kids/baby, gift/toy, sporting goods, mass, specialty, grocery, drug, hardware/do-it-yourself, healthcare, theme park, and more.

CHAIN BRIDGE BANK, N.A. WINS IN BLUE FLAME MEDICAL, LLC CASE

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
  • ("Chain Bridge") is pleased to announce that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia's ruling in favor of Chain Bridge and its executives, John J. Brough and David M. Evinger, in the case of Blue Flame Medical, LLC v. Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
  • Plaintiff-Appellant Blue Flame Medical, LLC ("Blue Flame") filed a lawsuit against Chain Bridge on June 12, 2020, after Chain Bridge honored a request from the State of California's bank, JPMorgan Chase, to cancel a $457 million wire transfer on March 26, 2020, from California to Blue Flame.
  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's ruling, which found in favor of Chain Bridge and its chief executive officer, John J. Brough, and president, David M. Evinger.

McGuigan named Chief Executive Officer of Laird Norton Company

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

SEATTLE, December 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) today announced the appointment of Brian McGuigan as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. McGuigan will follow current CEO, Jeff Vincent, who is retiring after 22 years as the company's leader.  Vincent will remain as an advisor to the Laird Norton Board of Directors to assist with the transition until he formally retires on June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, December 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) today announced the appointment of Brian McGuigan as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Today, Laird Norton Company focuses on real estate (Laird Norton Properties and Heartland, LLC) and wealth management (Laird Norton Wealth Management), and actively seeks to acquire profitable, capital efficient businesses.
  • Additionally, McGuigan will serve on the boards of Laird Norton Wealth Management and Heartland, and as chair of the Laird Norton Properties Real Estate Committee.
  • Brian is a director of Laird Norton Company and Laird Norton Properties, and Chair of the Laird Norton Properties Real Estate Committee.

Laird Norton Company Names Deva Hasson President of Laird Norton Properties

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) has selected Deva Hasson as the next president of Laird Norton Properties (LNP), the company's real estate investment firm. She will succeed outgoing President Jim Reinhardsen who is retiring next year. As the incoming President, Hasson will oversee the company's extensive national real estate portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) has selected Deva Hasson as the next president of Laird Norton Properties (LNP), the company's real estate investment firm.
  • Hasson currently serves as the principal and investment director of Heartland LLC, a real estate advisory and investment firm that is majority-owned by the Laird Norton Company.
  • Among its many holdings, LNC wholly owns Laird Norton Properties and has majority investments in Laird Norton Wealth Management and Heartland, LLC.
  • Laird Norton Properties is a Seattle-based real estate investment firm that owns and operates an extensive national portfolio.

O2C Brands® Expands Family of Brands With EcoVessel® and U-Konserve® Acquisitions

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005770/en/
    O2C Brands LLC acquires EcoVessel, which markets premium insulated stainless steel water bottles, mugs, tumblers and growlers.
  • The new name and corporate structure allow us to layer additional brands and product lines into our business, said Eric Lockwood, CEO of O2C Brands.
  • O2C Brands also announces the acquisition of two new brands EcoVessel and U-Konserve .
  • O2C Brands LLC is a compilation of brands that enhance the everyday family experience.

Rémy Cointreau delivers a record year

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

The division benefited in particular from excellent performance by Cointreau and Bruichladdich whiskies and the ramp-up in sales of The Botanist.

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  • The division benefited in particular from excellent performance by Cointreau and Bruichladdich whiskies and the ramp-up in sales of The Botanist.
  • In particular, Rmy Cointreau is forecasting strong first-quarter sales despite a very high base effect and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in China.
  • Rmy Cointreau reiterates its financial and non-financial guidance for 2029-30.
  • Rmy Cointreau reaffirms its ambition of becoming the global leader in exceptional spirits.

McGuigan named Chief Operating Officer of Laird Norton Company

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Monday, February 28, 2022

SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) today announced the appointment of Brian McGuigan as Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laird Norton Company (LNC) today announced the appointment of Brian McGuigan as Chief Operating Officer.
  • McGuigan, who joined the firm in 2012, will oversee the company's strategic initiatives and guide the Laird Norton enterprise to a new post-pandemic business model.
  • Additionally, McGuigan is a board director of LNWM and Heartland and a member of the Laird Norton Properties Real Estate Committee.
  • Laird Norton Company (LNC) is a seventh-generation family-owned enterprisethat invests inreal estate and operating companies.Emergingfromthe values of the company and its family owners, we strive to create shared value with our unitholders, employees, partners, and communities.Among its many holdings, LNC wholly owns Laird Norton Properties, a real estate investment firm, and has majority ownership in Laird Norton Wealth Management, a wealth management company, and Heartland, LLC, a real estate consulting firm.

The ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous Program Honors the Most Deserving "Unsung Heroes" at Cat Welfare Organizations and Awards their Shelters a Total of $30,000

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

"Kris fosters disabled kittens, many of whom have moderate to severe cerebellar hypoplasia (aka CH, and aka wobbly kitten syndrome).

Key Points: 
  • "Kris fosters disabled kittens, many of whom have moderate to severe cerebellar hypoplasia (aka CH, and aka wobbly kitten syndrome).
  • As a pet parent to a mildly CH cat myself, I am in awe of her epic compassion and creativity."
  • "The ARM & HAMMER Feline Generous program is thrilled to congratulate all our 2021 Unsung Heroes Award recipients," said Rebecca Blank, Group Brand Manager, ARM & HAMMER Pet Care.
  • If you're a cat welfare organization interested in joining, simply email your contact info and the shelter's logo to: [email protected] .

Laird Norton Properties Focuses On Environmentally Sustainable Projects With Acquisition Of Stream Properties

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Norton Properties (LNP), a Seattle-based real estate investment firm, announced today the acquisitions of Stream 15 and Stream Belmont, located in Seattle, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Norton Properties (LNP), a Seattle-based real estate investment firm, announced today the acquisitions of Stream 15 and Stream Belmont, located in Seattle, Washington.
  • "Laird Norton Properties is committed to environmentally friendly and sustainable projects.
  • Laird Norton Properties (LNP) and Heartland LLC, both integral parts of the Laird Norton Enterprise, worked together to identify the two acquisitions.
  • In 2019, Laird Norton Company purchased majority ownership in Heartland positioning both Heartland and Laird Norton Properties, LNC's real estate company, with a unique, multi-faceted and fully integrated business and real estate enterprise.

Rémy Cointreau: Outstanding Results

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

First-half sales at the Liqueurs & Spirits division were up 46.9% on an organic basis (up 46.4% on a reported basis).

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  • First-half sales at the Liqueurs & Spirits division were up 46.9% on an organic basis (up 46.4% on a reported basis).
  • At 30 September 2021, applications had been received to convert 55.8% of the outstanding OCEANE bonds into Rmy Cointreau shares.
  • On the back of these stronger than expected first-half results, Rmy Cointreau is upgrading its full-year guidance and is now targeting very strong organic growth in Current Operating Profit.
  • Consequently, Rmy Cointreau now expects to see an organic improvement in its current operating margin.