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Whitebox Partners With MariaDB SkySQL and SkyDBAs Amid Massive Growth

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Free software, MySQL, Software, Cross-platform software, MariaDB, WHITEbox, White box, GCP, MariaDB Corporation, Whitebox

Choosing MariaDB SkySQL on GCP was easy for us, said Sean Clark, Co-founder and CTO at Whitebox.

Key Points: 
  • Choosing MariaDB SkySQL on GCP was easy for us, said Sean Clark, Co-founder and CTO at Whitebox.
  • As a startup experiencing massive growth, it was important to modernize and future-proof for our next phase of growth.
  • Facing the biggest online shopping season in the companys history, Whitebox migrated to SkySQL ahead of Black Friday with the help of SkyDBAs.
  • SkyDBAs ensured a quick and smooth cutover and, on an ongoing basis, helped Whitebox get the most out of their MariaDB cloud deployment.

Whitebox Advisors Comments on LG Corporation’s Unwillingness to Commit to Promptly Releasing Voting Results From Upcoming General Meeting

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Articles, Business law, Corporate law, WHITEbox, Board of directors, White box, Shareholder

Whitebox Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, Whitebox or we), a long-term shareholder of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550) (LG or the Company), today expressed its disappointment with the Companys refusal to commit to promptly releasing the voting results from its General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on March 26, 2021 (the General Meeting) in response to a request made by Whitebox.

Key Points: 
  • Whitebox Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, Whitebox or we), a long-term shareholder of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550) (LG or the Company), today expressed its disappointment with the Companys refusal to commit to promptly releasing the voting results from its General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on March 26, 2021 (the General Meeting) in response to a request made by Whitebox.
  • Simon Waxley, Head of Equity at Whitebox, commented:
    Given the potential for an extremely close vote on the Spin-Off at LGs General Meeting, we are deeply dismayed by the Board of Directors unwillingness to commit to promptly disclosing voting results beyond whether a proposal passed or not.
  • To be clear, Whitebox wants to see LG transform into a stronger, well-governed conglomerate that delivers enduring value for all shareholders and stakeholders.
  • Whitebox is by no means soliciting or requesting other shareholders to grant or deliver their proxies to Whitebox for the Meeting.

Whitebox Advisors Pleased That ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend LG Corporation Shareholders Vote AGAINST the Company’s Proposed Spin-Off

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Articles, Corporate law, WHITEbox, White box, Board of directors

Whitebox encourages shareholders interested in voting to plan accordingly to ensure that their votes are tabulated.

Key Points: 
  • Whitebox encourages shareholders interested in voting to plan accordingly to ensure that their votes are tabulated.
  • We invite LG shareholders to view our recently-released presentation here and connect with us by visiting www.ABetterLG.com .
  • Having undertaken a detailed review of the arguments presented by both parties, we believe Whitebox presents the more compelling case to LG Corp shareholders.
  • Simon Waxley, Head of Equity at Whitebox, commented:
    Whitebox is very pleased that ISS and Glass Lewis recommend shareholders vote against LGs planned Spin-Off.

Whitebox Advisors Releases Presentation Detailing Rationale for Opposing LG Corporation’s Spin-Off

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Companies, Chaebol, LG Corporation, White box, WHITEbox, Dividend, Economy of South Korea

Whitebox Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, Whitebox or we), a long-term shareholder of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550) (LG or the Company), today released a presentation detailing why Whitebox believes the planned spin-off of a newly created holding company comprised of LGs direct and indirect holdings in LG Hausys, LG MMA, Silicon Works, LG International and Pantos (the Spin-Off) should be opposed.

Key Points: 
  • Whitebox Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, Whitebox or we), a long-term shareholder of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550) (LG or the Company), today released a presentation detailing why Whitebox believes the planned spin-off of a newly created holding company comprised of LGs direct and indirect holdings in LG Hausys, LG MMA, Silicon Works, LG International and Pantos (the Spin-Off) should be opposed.
  • We invite LG shareholders to view our full presentation here and visit www.ABetterLG.com to sign up for updates.
  • The Spin-Off does little to streamline LG, disproportionately sacrificing dividends, royalties and cash, while creating a new family-controlled holding company.
  • Whitebox is by no means soliciting or requesting other shareholders to grant or deliver their proxies to Whitebox for the Meeting.

Whitebox Advisors Issues Open Letter to Shareholders of LG Corporation

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Chaebol, Companies, Economy of South Korea, Business, WHITEbox, LG Corporation, White box, GS Group, Shareholder

Whitebox Advisors LLC today issued the below open letter to shareholders of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550).

Key Points: 
  • Whitebox Advisors LLC today issued the below open letter to shareholders of LG Corporation (KRX: 003550).
  • Whitebox Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, Whitebox or we) is a long-term shareholder of LG Corporation (LG or the Company).
  • Whitebox believes that shareholders can help encourage LG to focus on this opportunity by sending a clear message and voting against the proposed Spin-Off.
  • Whitebox is by no means soliciting or requesting other shareholders to grant or deliver their proxies to Whitebox for the Meeting.

Gevo Pays off Whitebox Convertible Senior Secured Notes

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Locomotives, Rail transport, Biofuel in the United States, Gevo, Inc, GE Evolution Series, WHITEbox, White box

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), announced today that as of December 31, 2020 it had paid off the entire outstanding balance of $12.7 million of Gevos 12.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes (the Notes) exchanged and issued to Whitebox Advisors LLC (Whitebox) on January 10, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), announced today that as of December 31, 2020 it had paid off the entire outstanding balance of $12.7 million of Gevos 12.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes (the Notes) exchanged and issued to Whitebox Advisors LLC (Whitebox) on January 10, 2020.
  • The conversion of the Notes saved Gevo $12.7 million in cash and reduced the general corporate secured debt balance to zero.
  • Full repayment of the Whitebox notes demonstrates the continued strengthening of the Companys balance sheet, commented Lynn Smull, Gevos Chief Financial Officer.
  • Gevo is a company with technology to transform renewable energy into low carbon liquid transportation fuels.

Verimatrix Releases WhiteBox Technology Upgrade for Enterprise Security Integrators

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Data management, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Verimatrix, White box, Application security, WHITEbox

Verimatrix , (Euronext Paris: VMX), the leader in powering the modern connected world with people-centered security, today announced general availability of its latest tool, Verimatrix WhiteBox 3.7.

Key Points: 
  • Verimatrix , (Euronext Paris: VMX), the leader in powering the modern connected world with people-centered security, today announced general availability of its latest tool, Verimatrix WhiteBox 3.7.
  • Verimatrix WhiteBox is one of the companys premiere code protection solutions in its Application Shielding family of products.
  • Designed to simplify the fortification of code, Verimatrix WhiteBox enables certified customers and partners to build, control and deploy their software crypto-security when hardware-based security is not available or complicated to access.
  • This latest release of our WhiteBox tool reflects our commitment to continual innovation and our stance as a forward-thinking leader in software security.

Flinn Scientific Launches New DRONE Application for its WhiteBox Learning Standards-Based STEM Learning System

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Articles, Education, Neuropsychology, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, WHITEbox, White box, Learning

The new DRONE application will be on display at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) at Flinn Scientific's Booth #4229 on January 14-17, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The new DRONE application will be on display at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) at Flinn Scientific's Booth #4229 on January 14-17, 2020.
  • "With WhiteBox Learning's new DRONE application, students design and simulate their own drone model while building critical thinking, programming, design, engineering, mechanics, and data analysis skills needed for STEM careers."
  • With the new DRONE application, WhiteBox Learning is helping districts use drones as an educational tool.
  • WhiteBox Learning is a web-based STEM learning system for grades 6-12 that brings real-world design to the classroom.

Whitebox Raises $5M in Series A Funding to Accelerate eCommerce "Factory Floor to Front Door" Tech Platform

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Department Stores, Technology, Online Retail, Data management, Supply chain management, Internet, Networks, Software, Transport, Home Goods, Mobile, Wireless, Logistics, Supply chain management, Retail, Food, Beverage, E-commerce, Retailing, Supply chain management, WHITEbox

Whitebox , the eCommerce automation and fulfillment technology company, today announced it has closed a $5M Series A financing round led by TDF Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • Whitebox , the eCommerce automation and fulfillment technology company, today announced it has closed a $5M Series A financing round led by TDF Ventures.
  • Whitebox is uniquely positioned to power brands operating in the direct-to-consumer space, said James Pastoriza, Managing Director of TDF Ventures.
  • Whitebox built its technology platform for brands to capitalize on direct-to-consumer trends and deliver a true eCommerce logistics solution.
  • Whitebox lifts the weight of managing eCommerce from brands shoulders and gives customers an excellent online shopping experience.