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Airbus Ventures Invests in OROS Labs®, Creators of Solarcore® Insulation, in $22M Series B Funding Round

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Airbus Ventures announces its investment in OROS Labs, an innovative thermal solutions company, which has raised $22 million to support the company’s expansion in consumer, commercial, and government industries.

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  • Airbus Ventures announces its investment in OROS Labs, an innovative thermal solutions company, which has raised $22 million to support the company’s expansion in consumer, commercial, and government industries.
  • This round of funding was led by Airbus Ventures, with participation from REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures, Platinum Mile Ventures, Culper Ventures, Crumpton Ventures, Iron Gate Capital Advisors, Enlightenment Capital, CTK and the Goldwin Play Earth Fund, among others.
  • With the flexible design of its thermal product suite, Solarcore® represents the most versatile aerogel materials ever made,” remarks Nicole Conner, Airbus Ventures Partner.
  • “We are proud to lead OROS Labs’ Series B round, and to bring the OROS Labs team into the Airbus Ventures portfolio.”
    “The support from our investors in this Series B funding round strongly reflects our ambition to reinvent a field that has seen limited innovation,” said Michael Markesbery, co-founder and CEO at OROS Labs.

Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat Infinity Supports Historic U.S. Return to the Moon

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212693285/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212693285/en/
    Rendering of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander on the surface of the Moon.
  • Columbia's Omni-Heat Infinity technology will help protect the lander from the harsh temperatures of space.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Omni-Heat™ Infinity, a propriety heat-reflective technology developed by Columbia Sportswear , is set to go to space with the upcoming launch of Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander.
  • For high-resolution images, video, and more information on the partnership between Columbia and Intuitive Machines, please visit: www.columbia.com/moon-media .

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results; Provides Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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In the U.S., we navigated a difficult U.S. marketplace and a warm winter, both of which impacted our fourth quarter performance.

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  • In the U.S., we navigated a difficult U.S. marketplace and a warm winter, both of which impacted our fourth quarter performance.
  • (All comparisons are between fourth quarter 2023 and fourth quarter 2022, unless otherwise noted.)
  • Columbia Sportswear Company plans to report first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at approximately 4:00 p.m.
  • The Company provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Two Model Homes in Hosford Farms Terra Collection in Portland, Oregon

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the highly anticipated grand opening of its model homes at Toll Brothers at Hosford Farms – Terra Collection, a new luxury home community in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the highly anticipated grand opening of its model homes at Toll Brothers at Hosford Farms – Terra Collection, a new luxury home community in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
  • Located within the esteemed Beaverton School District and close to major area employers, Toll Brothers at Hosford Farms – Terra Collection offers two-story and three-story single-family home designs.
  • Toll Brothers at Hosford Farms – Terra Collection also offers a number of quick move-in homes with designer-appointed finishes and some of Toll Brothers’ most popular design options already included.
  • For more information on Toll Brothers at Hosford Farms and Toll Brothers communities throughout Oregon, call (844) 900-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/Oregon .

Columbia Sportswear Company to Announce Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM) plans to release fourth quarter 2023 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m.

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  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM) plans to release fourth quarter 2023 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m.
  • ET, a commentary by Jim Swanson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reviewing the company's fourth quarter 2023 financial results will be furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K and published to the company's website at https://investor.columbia.com/financial-results .
  • Columbia Sportswear Company connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.
  • In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL®, and prAna® brands.

Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Charles Denson to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that its board of directors appointed Charles Denson to serve as a director and member of its Audit Committee, effective January 9, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that its board of directors appointed Charles Denson to serve as a director and member of its Audit Committee, effective January 9, 2024.
  • Mr. Denson is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), where he has served as a director since its formation in 2017, in addition to serving as a director of FAH, LLC since 2016.
  • Mr. Denson has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Anini Vista Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm, since 2014.
  • “We are thrilled to have Charlie join our board of directors,” said Chairman, President and CEO, Tim Boyle.

Everest Funeral Concierge Partners With CBS Sports Network, Curling Canada and USA Curling in the Everest North American Curling Club Championships

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Funeral Concierge is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with CBS Sports Network , Curling Canada and USA Curling to introduce the Everest North American Curling Club Championships.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Funeral Concierge is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with CBS Sports Network , Curling Canada and USA Curling to introduce the Everest North American Curling Club Championships.
  • “Everest is thrilled to expand our legacy of curling innovation with this event sponsorship,” said Mark Duffey, President and CEO, Everest Funeral Concierge.
  • The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will enable curlers from both Canada and the USA to reach new levels of competition and engage both existing and new curling fans through the CBS Sports Network broadcast event.”
    The event will see the Everest Canadian Curling Club Champions face off against the USA Curling Club Nationals Champions to crown the Men’s and Women’s North American Champions.
  • The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will now become the ultimate achievement for curlers on both sides of the border.

EVEREST FUNERAL CONCIERGE PARTNERS WITH CBS SPORTS NETWORK, CURLING CANADA AND USA CURLING IN THE EVEREST NORTH AMERICAN CURLING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Houston, TX, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Funeral Concierge is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with CBS Sports Network , Curling Canada and USA Curling to introduce the Everest North American Curling Club Championships.

Key Points: 
  • Houston, TX, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everest Funeral Concierge is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking partnership with CBS Sports Network , Curling Canada and USA Curling to introduce the Everest North American Curling Club Championships.
  • "Everest is thrilled to expand our legacy of curling innovation with this event sponsorship," said Mark Duffey, President and CEO, Everest Funeral Concierge.
  • The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will enable curlers from both Canada and the USA to reach new levels of competition and engage both existing and new curling fans through the CBS Sports Network broadcast event.”
    The event will see the Everest Canadian Curling Club Champions face off against the USA Curling Club Nationals Champions to crown the Men’s and Women’s North American Champions.
  • The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will now become the ultimate achievement for curlers on both sides of the border.

Columbia Sportswear Company Hires Cory Long as President, SOREL Brand

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Cory Long will be joining the Company as President of the SOREL brand.

Key Points: 
  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Cory Long will be joining the Company as President of the SOREL brand.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116794774/en/
    Cory Long, President of the SOREL brand (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as Global General Manager and Chief Global Merchant of DC Shoes.
  • “We are delighted to have Cory join the SOREL family,” said Craig Zanon, SVP, Emerging Brands.
  • “His strength of leadership and consumer-champion mindset will be key in fueling the next era of SOREL growth.“
    Mr. Long will begin in December 2023.

Automation Anywhere Announces Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Expand Generative AI Solution Availability for Customers

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, a leader in intelligent automation that puts artificial intelligence (AI) to work across every aspect of an organization, today announced that it has entered into a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The SCA enhances Automation Anywhere's industry-leading expertise in generative AI and intelligent automation to boost enterprise productivity and power business growth, in addition to offering Automation Anywhere customers greater choice, flexibility and reliability for their generative AI deployments. The company also announced general availability of its integrations with Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that makes foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies accessible via an API to build and scale generative AI applications, and Amazon SageMaker, which helps companies build, train, and deploy machine learning (ML) models for any use case with fully managed infrastructure, tools, and workflows.

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  • The SCA enhances Automation Anywhere's industry-leading expertise in generative AI and intelligent automation to boost enterprise productivity and power business growth, in addition to offering Automation Anywhere customers greater choice, flexibility and reliability for their generative AI deployments.
  • The collaboration will make it easier for customers to leverage the full breadth of Automation Anywhere's intelligent automation capabilities through their AWS investments and streamline go-to-market opportunities between the two companies.
  • "We're pleased to support Automation Anywhere in the development of generative AI-powered tools that enable customers to boost productivity and power innovation."
  • As a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN) since 2017, Automation Anywhere previously launched a preeminent cloud-native process automation solution available on AWS.