Benson

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Launches New Smoke-Free Heated Tobacco Product in Push to Lead Smoking Harm Reduction

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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RBH's new heated tobacco product is the latest expansion of the company's growing portfolio of smoke-free innovations.

Key Points: 
  • RBH's new heated tobacco product is the latest expansion of the company's growing portfolio of smoke-free innovations.
  • The new bladeless SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ provides improved experience and is now available in select stores across Canada with four tobacco flavour options.
  • Cigarettes burn tobacco and create smoke, which contains high levels of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals – the primary cause of smoking related disease.
  • Under the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, naming a heated tobacco product could be considered promotion.

DoubleDown Interactive Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
EBITDA, Madtown Doubledown, Acquisition, Marketing, ADS, Benson, Investment, Video game, Bank, Cryptocurrency, Adjustment, Alexander Keuk

SEATTLE, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) (“DoubleDown” or the “Company”), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) (“DoubleDown” or the “Company”), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Revenues of $73.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $78.8 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • The adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 40.7% in the third quarter of 2023 from 31.7% in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Average monthly revenue per payer increased to $245 in the third quarter of 2023 from $225 in the third quarter of 2022.

NFF CEO Aisha Benson Reelected to Opportunity Finance Network’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Finance, OFN, Policy, Education, Housing, Government, NFF, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Development, Curriculum, Benson, Environmental Protection Agency (Ghana), CDFI, Public policy, Renewable energy, Management

But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.

Key Points: 
  • But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.
  • Since 2019, Benson has served on OFN’s Board of Directors, leveraging her extensive networks in business, government, and the CDFI sector.
  • “I’m thrilled that Aisha was re-elected to OFN’s board of directors,” said Donna Gambrell, CEO of Appalachian Community Capital and Chair of OFN’s Board of Directors.
  • “OFN channels resources into our sector at a scale that none of us could achieve on our own,” said Benson.

Standard Solar Completes 4-Megawatt Solar Project at Woburn, Massachusetts EPA Superfund Site; Project Acquired from ECA Solar

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Standard Solar acquired the project from developer partner ECA Solar , a leader in commercial-scale solar development based in Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Solar acquired the project from developer partner ECA Solar , a leader in commercial-scale solar development based in Massachusetts.
  • “Standard Solar greatly appreciates and acknowledges the unwavering commitment of our partner, ECA Solar, in driving forward this impactful project,” continued Benson.
  • “ECA values its partnership with Standard Solar in completing this, and other, solar projects,” said Todd Fryatt, founder and CEO of ECA Solar.
  • This is Standard Solar’s second project completed with ECA Solar and its sixth project in Massachusetts.

Epidemic Sound Releases Sound of Gamers Report, Unveiling the Top Trends Shaping YouTube's Gaming Scene

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epidemic Sound, the market-leading soundtrack innovation platform, today released the findings of its Sound of Gamers Report 2023.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epidemic Sound, the market-leading soundtrack innovation platform, today released the findings of its Sound of Gamers Report 2023.
  • According to Epidemic Sound's research, Arthur Benson's "A Spotless Mind" is the most-used track by YouTube gaming content creators.
  • To see all the insights from Epidemic Sound's Sound of Gamers Report 2023, visit the Epidemic Sound blog .
  • To measure popularity, Epidemic Sound identified the artists, tracks, and genres with the highest quantity of inclusions in YouTube gaming videos during that time frame.

The Government of Canada Can be a Global Leader in Smoking Harm Reduction: RBH

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Friday, September 22, 2023
Minister, Smoker, Nicotine, TVPA, RBH, Head, Tobacco, Policy, Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, SNUS, Mental health, Herbal cigarette, Benson, Government, Minor, Parliament, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Cabinet, Smoke, Foreign policy, Smoking, Disease, Rothmans, Health

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada should not miss the opportunity to position Canada as a leader when it comes to smoking harm reduction, one of Canada's leading tobacco and nicotine companies said today.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada should not miss the opportunity to position Canada as a leader when it comes to smoking harm reduction, one of Canada's leading tobacco and nicotine companies said today.
  • "There's no doubt Canada can be a global leader in reducing the harm caused by smoking, but it requires actionable steps, such as creating policy that differentiates between smoke-free products and cigarettes," said Trumpaitis.
  • According to RBH, government policy has not kept pace with the innovation of smoke-free products.
  • Cigarettes burn tobacco and create smoke, which contains high levels of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals – the primary cause of smoking related disease.

Planet Fitness Announces Leadership Transition

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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HAMPTON, N.H., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), today announced that Craig R. Benson, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Benson's appointment follows the decision by the Board to transition to new leadership, resulting in Chris Rondeau's departure as the Company's CEO. Rondeau will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and will be nominated for re-election at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting. Rondeau will continue to serve the Company in an advisory role as contemplated under his existing agreements with the Company to help ensure a smooth transition.

Key Points: 
  • Benson's appointment follows the decision by the Board to transition to new leadership, resulting in Chris Rondeau's departure as the Company's CEO.
  • "As we enter the next chapter of Planet Fitness' journey, the Board felt that now was the right time to transition leadership," said Stephen Spinelli, Jr. (Ph.D.), Chairman of the Board.
  • As a Board member and Planet Fitness franchisee, Craig knows our business well, while also bringing deep public and private sector executive leadership experience to this role.
  • Spinelli concluded, "On behalf of the Board, I'd like to thank Chris for his 30 years of service to Planet Fitness.

Coilquip Launches Revolutionary New Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Rotation, Benson, Plant, Mechanical, Electric motor, Rolling (metalworking)

Woodstock, GA, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coilquip , the leader in coil processing equipment, has announced the launch of their groundbreaking new Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender .

Key Points: 
  • Woodstock, GA, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coilquip , the leader in coil processing equipment, has announced the launch of their groundbreaking new Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender .
  • The new Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender features a unique “Pac Man Style” dual chain drive system powered by a motor and gearbox.
  • It will allow our customers to easily reorient coils, bringing huge efficiencies to their coil processing operations.”
    The new Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender vastly simplifies what has traditionally been a difficult and labor-intensive process.
  • With the launch of the innovative Mechanical Rotating Coil Upender, Coilquip once again solidifies its reputation as an industry leader constantly pushing the boundaries of coil handling technology.

DoubleDown Interactive Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) (“DoubleDown” or the “Company”), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) (“DoubleDown” or the “Company”), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Revenues of $75.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $80.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Operating costs of $47.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, a decline from $128.6 million in the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to the $71.5 million non-cash accrual in General and Administrative in second quarter 2022 which did not recur in second quarter 2023 associated with legal proceedings related to the previously disclosed Benson litigation, with the remainder of the reduction primarily reflecting lower cost of revenue, and decreased marketing and amortization expenses.
  • Accordingly, the adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 36.7% in the second quarter of 2023 from 32.7% in the second quarter of 2022.

Aimco Reports Second Quarter Results, Updates Guidance, and Provides Recent Highlights

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Aimco acquired 1.0 million shares of its common stock during the second quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.97 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Aimco acquired 1.0 million shares of its common stock during the second quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.97 per share.
  • Year to date, as of July 31, 2023, Aimco acquired more than 3.1 million shares at an average price of $7.54 per share.
  • During the second quarter, Aimco invested $81.1 million in development and redevelopment activities.
  • In the second quarter 2023, Aimco invested $5.6 million into future development pipeline projects located in Southeast Florida, the Washington D.C. Metro, and Colorado’s Front Range.