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RS Earns a 95/100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights advocacy organization, and the CEI is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RS , a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • RS is honored to have increased its ranking on the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index by 15 points this year.
  • "We're extremely proud to have improved our ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index," said Katie Cartwright, RS Vice President of People and Culture – Americas.
  • For more information about the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), please visit www.hrc.org/cei to access the full report.

Tom Bell begins tenure as Leidos CEO

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

RESTON, Va., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced a new era of leadership for the half-century company as Thomas Bell began his tenure as CEO.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced a new era of leadership for the half-century company as Thomas Bell began his tenure as CEO.
  • "Tom comes to Leidos from an impressive global career spanning multiple companies and varied roles of increasing responsibility.
  • "I'm honored to have been asked to lead Leidos into and through its second decade as an independent company," said Bell.
  • Prior to joining Leidos, Bell was senior vice president of global sales & marketing for defense, space & security at The Boeing Company.

KEYSTONE TURBINE SERVICES (A PAG COMPANY) RECEIVES ROLLS-ROYCE "BEST IN CLASS" AWARD FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

This award recognizes significant achievements by KTS in providing continuous world-class MRO services and support to operators of the M250 and RR300 series of gas turbine engines and related components to customers worldwide.

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  • This award recognizes significant achievements by KTS in providing continuous world-class MRO services and support to operators of the M250 and RR300 series of gas turbine engines and related components to customers worldwide.
  • "We are proud to again recognize Keystone Turbine Services as this year's 'Best in Class' award winner," stated Scott Cunningham, Helicopter Program Director for Rolls-Royce Corporation.
  • "Amongst all the members of the Rolls-Royce FIRST network, I'm proud Keystone was again chosen as this year's winner of the 'Best in Class' award, stated John Fraser, General Manager of KTS.
  • "This award recognizes our employee's commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to always providing world class service excellence each and every day.

Parker Aerospace Engine-Driven Pump Selected by Boeing to Power the B-52H Stratofortress Hydraulic System for Decades

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Parker Aerospace , a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that Boeing selected Parker to supply its AP15V engine-driven pump (EDP) for the hydraulic system of the B-52H Stratofortress.

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  • Parker Aerospace , a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that Boeing selected Parker to supply its AP15V engine-driven pump (EDP) for the hydraulic system of the B-52H Stratofortress.
  • The Parker AP15V EDP, also known as the World Pump, will help power the aircrafts hydraulic system through the 2050s.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220919005191/en/
    Parker Aerospaces AP15V World Pump has been selected for the B-52 Stratofortress hydraulic system, helping the aircraft meet fuel efficiency and reliability goals for the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP).
  • Parker Aerospace looks forward to supporting Rolls-Royce and Boeing in achieving these objectives and maximizing aircraft readiness.

Committee for Aerojet Rocketdyne Shareholders and Value Maximization Files New Investor Presentation

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE: AJRD)) and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its Independent Directors) (collectively, the "Non-Steel Directors") issued the following open letter to the shareholders of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. ("Aerojet Rocketdyne" or the "Company"):

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  • (three of its Independent Directors) (collectively, the "Non-Steel Directors") issued the following open letter to the shareholders of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. ("Aerojet Rocketdyne" or the "Company"):
    Aerojet Rocketdyne's shareholders are facing an important decision at the Special Meeting on June 30th.
  • The Company improved its competitive position, explored value-enhancing alternatives, gained key customer wins and is now positioned to deliver substantial future value to Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders.
  • On the other hand, Warren Lichtenstein (Aerojet Rocketdyne's Executive Chairman) has endeavored to undermine the Company's management and forward momentum.
  • We urge Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders to support the Independent Slate at the upcoming Special Meeting.

Global Insurance Accelerator Announces Dan Israel as next Managing Director

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experience with insurance carriers and managing strategy and innovation efforts for large organizations will aid future GIA cohorts

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  • The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) is pleased to announce Dan Israel will join the GIA on May 31 to begin transitioning to the Managing Director role of the organization.
  • The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) is pleased to announce Dan Israel will join the GIA on May 31 to begin transitioning to the Managing Director role of the organization.
  • Israel will work alongside current Managing Director, Nicole Gunderson, to successfully complete a seamless hand-off of GIA activities and prepare for the fall selection of the 2023 cohort.
  • His background includes expertise in managing detailed and complex relationship growth, guiding strategic projects with key deliverables, and strategic business case development with various industries most recently in insurance and finance.

Cresset Moves to Reston Station

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

RESTON, Va., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (Comstock) announced today the signing of a lease agreement with Cresset Manager, LLC (Cresset Asset Management or Cresset), an award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (Comstock) announced today the signing of a lease agreement with Cresset Manager, LLC (Cresset Asset Management or Cresset), an award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm.
  • With 12 office locations throughout the United States, the multi-family office will relocate their Washington D.C. office to Reston Station, occupying approximately 11,500 square feet on the 9th floor of 1900 Reston Metro Plaza.
  • Cresset is a best-in-class wealth management firm and a tremendous compliment to the tenant roster at Reston Station, said Timothy J. Steffan, EVP, Leasing, Development and Asset Management for Comstock.
  • Cressets new location will offer employees a variety of amenities including direct access to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station, bike paths, restaurants, and retail at Reston Station.

Comstock Wins CoStar Impact Award for Reston Station

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Friday, April 1, 2022

RESTON, Va., April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (Comstock) announced today that Reston Metro Plaza was named as the recipient of CoStars Impact Award for Best Finance Transaction .

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  • RESTON, Va., April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (Comstock) announced today that Reston Metro Plaza was named as the recipient of CoStars Impact Award for Best Finance Transaction .
  • In September 2021, Comstock announced the $355 million refinancing completion of the first three towers developed at Reston Station.
  • We are delighted to receive the CoStar Impact Award for Best Finance Transaction on behalf of Reston Metro Plaza, said Christopher Clemente, Chief Executive Officer of Comstock.
  • Comstock subsidiaries arranged the non-recourse construction take-out recapitalization package on behalf of Comstock Partners, LC, an affiliated, privately held company.

Update on the Proxy Fight Launched at Aerojet Rocketdyne by Warren Lichtenstein, CEO of Steel Partners, and his Friends Martin Turchin, James Henderson and Audrey McNiff

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Monday, March 28, 2022

They have voiced disappointment that, at a critical time for Aerojet Rocketdyne, Mr. Lichtenstein has caused this disruption to the Company.

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  • They have voiced disappointment that, at a critical time for Aerojet Rocketdyne, Mr. Lichtenstein has caused this disruption to the Company.
  • Because shareholder interests must be protected, the Independent Directors are prepared to take the steps necessary to ensure that shareholder democracy prevails.
  • Now, it is time to turn to the substance of the issues facing the Company today as a result of Steel Partners and Mr. Lichtenstein's conduct.
  • The Incumbent Directors will furnish the definitive proxy statement to its stockholders, together with a WHITE proxy card.

Keystone Agency Partners Appoints Angela Pacheco as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Keystone Agency Partners (KAP), a fast-growing independent insurance agency partnership platform, has named Angela Pacheco as the companys Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • Keystone Agency Partners (KAP), a fast-growing independent insurance agency partnership platform, has named Angela Pacheco as the companys Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Ms. Pacheco joins Keystone Agency Partners from Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), where she held various positions of increasing responsibility within the organization culminating as Vice President of BSAM Business Services.
  • Prior to Bridgestone Americas, Ms. Pacheco held several senior human resources roles with Rolls-Royce North America.
  • Keystone Agency Partners was founded in 2020 in partnership with Keystone Insurers Group, Inc. and affiliates of Bain Capital, LP.