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ARCLIGHT TO ACQUIRE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN KLEEN ENERGY SYSTEMS

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (collectively, "ArcLight") entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz") to acquire Sojitz's indirect ownership interests in Kleen Energy Systems, LLC ("Kleen"), including 100% of the preferred equity and a minority common equity ownership interest. Kleen owns an efficient 620-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant located in Middletown, Connecticut. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

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  • Efficient 620-Megawatt Power Infrastructure Asset in Middletown, Conn.
    BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners , LLC (collectively, "ArcLight") entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz") to acquire Sojitz's indirect ownership interests in Kleen Energy Systems, LLC ("Kleen"), including 100% of the preferred equity and a minority common equity ownership interest.
  • Kleen owns an efficient 620-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant located in Middletown, Connecticut.
  • Completed in July 2011, Kleen is one of New England's newest and most efficient natural gas combined-cycle plants, providing critical capacity, energy, and ancillary services.
  • "The high-quality asset provides critical infrastructure and grid stability services as one of the core power suppliers in the New England market."

Statement of NACD-New England on Bob Popeo’s Passing

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Bob served as President of NACD-NE from 2012-2016 and Co-Chair from 2016-2020 and was the heart and soul of the organization during his leadership.

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  • Bob served as President of NACD-NE from 2012-2016 and Co-Chair from 2016-2020 and was the heart and soul of the organization during his leadership.
  • By sheer dint of Bob’s vision and force of personality, he revolutionized the organization and exponentially increased its stature and influence within the business community.
  • “I had the privilege of not only succeeding Bob as President at NACD-NE, but to have worked closely with him for many years at Mintz.
  • “I – like the many, many others whom he mentored over the years – am forever grateful for the opportunity to know, love, and work with Bob.

B. Riley Announces Sponsors of 2023 Annual Institutional Investor Conference

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Securities, subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (Nasdaq: RILY) ("B. Riley"), today announced participating companies and sponsors for its 2023 Institutional Investor Conference which takes place May 24th and 25th in Beverly Hills, CA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Securities, subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (Nasdaq: RILY) ("B. Riley"), today announced participating companies and sponsors for its 2023 Institutional Investor Conference which takes place May 24th and 25th in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • In its 23rd year, B. Riley's annual flagship event will gather key executives from 200 public and privately held companies and over 1,000 attendees spanning institutional investors, financial sponsors, corporate clients, and select members of the press.
  • "For over two decades, our annual conference has served as a premier networking event for companies and investors to exchange insights while making meaningful, long-lasting connections.
  • We are pleased our conference sponsors recognize the value of this event and look forward to this year being our best yet," said Andy Moore, CEO of B. Riley Securities.

LPL Financial Launches Outside Counsel DEI Awards Program to Advance Diversity Within Financial Services

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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This year, LPL presented two inaugural awards, an individual Diversity Champion Award and a Law Firm DEI Recognition Award.

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  • This year, LPL presented two inaugural awards, an individual Diversity Champion Award and a Law Firm DEI Recognition Award.
  • Both awards recognize law firms and attorneys who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing DEI at their firms and in their communities.
  • Mintz is the first law firm to win LPL’s Law Firm DEI Recognition Award.
  • “Working on some of LPL’s most strategic and sensitive matters, Mintz has become a trusted advocate and a welcomed extension to the LPL family,” said Ralph DiChiara, LPL Financial senior vice president, associate general counsel.

San Diego Angel Conference V Announces 13 Startup Semifinalists as Angel Fund Surpasses Estimates

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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We are now in our Series A and grateful to SDAC for the coaching, connections and ongoing support.

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  • We are now in our Series A and grateful to SDAC for the coaching, connections and ongoing support.
  • We congratulate the SDAC V semifinalists and wish them luck moving forward,” says Baburek.
  • With an active angel investor group of about 90 accredited investors, who invest anywhere from $7,000 to $100,000+ each conference series, the San Diego Angel Conference has become one of the largest event-based angel funds in the country .
  • SDAC V investors are responding to that and we are already well above our goal for the angel fund.

San Diego Angel Conference at USD Opens 2023 Angel Fund to Accredited Investors Nationwide

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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USD also invites SDAC angel investors to be part of its President’s Club, which includes a series of cultural and high-value networking opportunities.

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  • USD also invites SDAC angel investors to be part of its President’s Club, which includes a series of cultural and high-value networking opportunities.
  • Tripti Thakur, finance professional turned angel investor, says she joined SDAC two years ago to be part of democratized venture investing.
  • SDAC partners with over 25 organizations including top California universities: University of San Diego (USD), San Diego State University (SDSU), and University of California, San Diego (UCSD), to drive deal flow and mentor and support startups.
  • SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “Our objectives are to activate accredited investors, generate strong deal flow and ‘Get to yes!’.

Impel Secures $104 Million Growth Investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Impel, the category creator in digital engagement software for automotive manufacturers, marketplaces and dealers, announced today that it has secured a $104 million growth investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm, with participation from existing investor Wavecrest Growth Partners. The transaction validates the company's vision and track record of successful global execution as well as the significant opportunity for continued digital transformation in the auto industry. The funding will be used to accelerate company growth through product expansion and M&A activity to meet industry demand for automation and digital technology solutions.

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  • Impel, the category creator in digital engagement software for automotive manufacturers, marketplaces and dealers, announced today that it has secured a $104 million growth investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm, with participation from existing investor Wavecrest Growth Partners.
  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Impel , the category creator in digital engagement software for automotive manufacturers, marketplaces and dealers, announced today that it has secured a $104 million growth investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners , a Boston-based growth equity firm, with participation from existing investor Wavecrest Growth Partners .
  • Cowen Inc. acted as strategic advisor to Impel, and Mintz provided legal counsel to Impel on the transaction.
  • Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel to Silversmith Capital Partners.

MPE Partners and Waterfront Brands Announce the Acquisition of Tide Tamer

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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CLEVELAND and BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with portfolio company Waterfront Brands (or "Waterfront") of Fergus Falls, MN, announced the acquisition of Tide Tamer (or the "Company") of Snow Hill, NC.

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  • CLEVELAND and BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with portfolio company Waterfront Brands (or "Waterfront") of Fergus Falls, MN, announced the acquisition of Tide Tamer (or the "Company") of Snow Hill, NC.
  • "We are thrilled to bring Tide Tamer under the Waterfront umbrella" - Joe Machado, Partner at MPE
    MPE and Waterfront partnered in the transaction with Tide Tamer's owners, Buzz Shackelford and Brad Griffin.
  • We are thrilled to bring Tide Tamer under the Waterfront umbrella to accelerate the growth of the combined businesses."
  • Waterfront has an outstanding reputation in the industry and is an excellent fit for Tide Tamer to continue serving our customers and employees."

Boston Lawyers Group Names Tracey West as the Organization's New Executive Director

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG), which supports its members' efforts to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color, today announced that Tracey West has been named the organization's new Executive Director.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG), which supports its members' efforts to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color, today announced that Tracey West has been named the organization's new Executive Director.
  • In July 2022, BLG announced the retirement of Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard, who served as Executive Director for nearly 30 years.
  • Previously, West was a Senior Consultant at Loeb Leadership and before that served as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WilmerHale.
  • Founded in 1986, the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) was established by 13 Boston law firms with the mission to support the efforts of its member organizations to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color.

Andrew Thorpe Joins Gunderson Dettmer as a Partner in the Capital Markets Practice

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Andrew D. Thorpe has joined the firm as a Capital Markets Partner in its San Francisco office.

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  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gunderson Dettmer is pleased to announce that Andrew D. Thorpe has joined the firm as a Capital Markets Partner in its San Francisco office.
  • Thorpe advises management teams and boards of directors on securities regulation, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and key corporate governance matters.
  • Gunderson represents numerous pioneering clients whose need to transition toward a future in the public markets isnt going away anytime soon.
  • Immediately prior to joining Gunderson Dettmer, Thorpe was a Member at Mintz, and after his service at the SEC, he was a Partner at Morrison & Foerster and Orrick.