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OLAPLEX Appoints Global Consumer Industry Veteran John P. Bilbrey to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLPX) ("OLAPLEX" or the "Company"), today announced that it has appointed John P. "JP" Bilbrey to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLPX) ("OLAPLEX" or the "Company"), today announced that it has appointed John P. "JP" Bilbrey to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • A seasoned and accomplished executive within the global consumer space, Mr. Bilbrey will serve in the newly created role of Executive Chair of the Board.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome JP to the Board and broader OLAPLEX family,” said JuE Wong, OLAPLEX’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Bilbrey serves on the Board of Directors of Tapestry, Campbell Soup Company, Elanco Animal Health and Colgate-Palmolive, and previously served on the board of McCormick & Company.

Cyware Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Expansion of AI-Powered Global Cyber Fusion and Threat Sharing Networks

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The Series C financing comes as Cyware has experienced strong year-over-year growth propelled by robust market adoption, excellent customer retention, and extraordinarily large market access.

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  • The Series C financing comes as Cyware has experienced strong year-over-year growth propelled by robust market adoption, excellent customer retention, and extraordinarily large market access.
  • Since Series A financing, Cyware has shown growth of 6x and consolidated its position as an industry leader for threat intelligence automation, security orchestration, and collaborative threat response solutions.
  • Cyware’s cloud-based platform is leveraged by top Fortune 1000 and MSSP security teams to transform their legacy SOCs into Cyber Fusion Centers .
  • The Cyware platform has become the backbone of global Threat Sharing Networks .

Rock The Street Wall Street Announces Four New Board Members, Industry Leaders in their Fields of Expertise:

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), bringing the world of math and finance to diverse high school girls, announces the addition of four new board members for the innovative nonprofit. Industry leaders Delano Brissett, Gretchen Flicker, Tricia Rothschild and Stephen Tisdalle join RTSWS's esteemed Board of Directors, chaired by Anders Hall, Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer at Vanderbilt University.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) , bringing the world of math and finance to diverse high school girls, announces the addition of four new board members for the innovative nonprofit.
  • Rock The Street, Wall Street offers racially diverse high school girls additional opportunities to engage with math before proactively selecting college courses and ultimately, their career pursuits.
  • From creating the Fearless Girl campaign, to innovative tech and setting the standards for professional excellence, our new board members are leaders in their respective fields.
  • They are driving the financial industry forward to increase access and diversity across Wall Street," commented Maura Cunningham, RTSWS Founder & CEO.

EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo GmbH: Atlantic BidCo completes the voluntary public takeover offer for Aareal Bank AG  

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.
  • The Bidder now owns approximately 90 percent of the share capital and the voting rights of Aareal Bank.
  • Olaf Zapke, FGS Global, Tel +49 170 764 1971, [email protected]
    Markus Stoker, FGS Global, Tel +49 162 245 3946, [email protected]
    Roland Klein, Kekst CNC, Tel +44 7776 162 997, [email protected]
    Isabel Henninger, Kekst CNC, Tel +49 174 940 9955, [email protected]

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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BRADENTON, Fla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (“FWRG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRG), a leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by certain funds managed by Advent International Corporation (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”).

Key Points: 
  • BRADENTON, Fla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (“FWRG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRG), a leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced the launch of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) by certain funds managed by Advent International Corporation (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”).
  • The underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 450,000 shares of Common Stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
  • The Company is not selling any shares of Common Stock in the Offering and will not receive any proceeds from the Offering.
  • Jefferies LLC is acting as the sole underwriter of the Offering.

Ropes & Gray Expands 500-Lawyer New York Office with Tax Partner Eric Behl-Remijan

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced today that Eric Behl-Remijan, a leading tax attorney, has joined the firm as a partner, based in the firm's 500-lawyer New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced today that Eric Behl-Remijan, a leading tax attorney, has joined the firm as a partner, based in the firm's 500-lawyer New York office.
  • Ropes & Gray continues to expand its market-leading M&A and deal capabilities with talented lawyers, such as Eric.
  • "Clients praise his technical excellence, commercial approach and client service, making him a great fit for Ropes & Gray."
  • "Ropes & Gray is known around the globe for its leading practices in private equity, M&A, asset management and restructuring," Eric said.

Advent Technologies and Safran Power Units Sign MoU to Advance HT-PEM Fuel Cell Technology for the Aerospace Sector

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) ("Advent" or the "Company"), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with Safran Power Units, a leader in auxiliary power systems and turbojet engines.

Key Points: 
  • Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) ("Advent" or the "Company"), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with Safran Power Units, a leader in auxiliary power systems and turbojet engines.
  • Leveraging Advent's proprietary Ion Pair™ Membrane Electrode Assembly (“MEA”) technology, and Safran Aerospace knowledge and capabilities, this new collaboration will seek to advance the development of next-generation high-temperature proton exchange membrane (“HT-PEM”) fuel cell technology, specifically for the aerospace sector.
  • "We are excited about the collaboration with Safran Power Units, as it signifies a major leap forward in advancing our HT-PEM fuel cell technology for the aerospace sector," commented Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, Advent’s Chairman and CEO.
  • By combining our strengths, we are confident in our ability to spearhead the advancement of HT-PEM fuel cell technology in the aerospace sector.

David Roberts Joins Great Hill Partners as Managing Director

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that David Roberts has joined as a Managing Director.

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  • Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, today announced that David Roberts has joined as a Managing Director.
  • Mr. Roberts joins the firm’s Digital Commerce team, focusing on investments across eCommerce, marketplaces, consumer products, services and adjacent enabling software verticals.
  • “We’re delighted to welcome Dave to the Digital Commerce investment team and to the broader Great Hill family,” said Michael Kumin, Managing Director.
  • Mr. Roberts joins Great Hill after 11 years at Advent International, where he focused on investments in growth businesses in the consumer sector.

HYPR Celebrates Best Q1 in Company History and Triples The Number of Users Deployed

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Experiencing its highest performing Q1 this year, HYPR surpassed previous ARR achievements in the company’s decade-long history.

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  • Experiencing its highest performing Q1 this year, HYPR surpassed previous ARR achievements in the company’s decade-long history.
  • As of Q1 2023, HYPR also tripled the number of users actively deployed year over year, expanded its partner ecosystem and extended its product leadership.
  • “We are excited to mark our highest performing Q1 in company history.
  • Additionally, predictable monthly product releases deliver updates that help customers adhere to the latest regulatory guidance and security framework best practices.

EQS-News: Atlantic BidCo’s voluntary public takeover offer for Aareal Bank AG to be closed

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Atlantic BidCo had secured around 84 per cent of Aareal Bank shares at an offer price of €33.00 per share in the course of a voluntary public takeover offer last year.

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  • Atlantic BidCo had secured around 84 per cent of Aareal Bank shares at an offer price of €33.00 per share in the course of a voluntary public takeover offer last year.
  • At completion, the Bidder said it will own around 90 per cent of the shares.
  • Following the closing of the transaction, Aareal Bank Group will continue to pursue its strategic goals based on the “Aareal Next Level” strategy.
  • Jochen Klösges, CEO of Aareal Bank said, “Aareal Bank Group has demonstrated that its strategy is viable even under very challenging conditions.