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Choice Hotels Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek. The study ranked companies on input from over 142,000 female employees nationwide, included a pool of 848,000 company reviews and evaluated each company on metrics important to women in the workplace including compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on diversity.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's greatest workplaces for women," said Pat Pacious, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International.
  • To view Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 rankings, please visit: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2024 .
  • To learn more about Choice's corporate culture or the rewarding career opportunities at Choice Hotels, visit https://careers.choicehotels.com/ .

SYLA Technologies Enters into a “Capital and Business Alliance Agreement” with RIBERESUTE

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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RIBERESUTE operates the businesses of development and sales of family condominiums primarily in the southern Kanto region.

Key Points: 
  • RIBERESUTE operates the businesses of development and sales of family condominiums primarily in the southern Kanto region.
  • RIBERESUTE has strategically established its core operations around the development and construction of condominium properties, positioning itself as a manufacturing company leveraging its creative strengths and low-cost business model.
  • In contrast, SYLA operates a prop-tech business centered around the development of the “Rimawari-kun” asset management platform and “Rimawari-kun AI” with the mission to democratize real estate investment around the world.
  • The envisioned details of the business alliance at this time are as follows:

Konica Minolta Partners with OPEX to Expand Mail and Document Automation Solutions to Customers Across North America

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it has entered into a channel partner agreement with OPEX® Corporation (OPEX) to list and resell OPEX imaging and document management solutions to customers across North America.

Key Points: 
  • Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it has entered into a channel partner agreement with OPEX® Corporation (OPEX) to list and resell OPEX imaging and document management solutions to customers across North America.
  • OPEX is a global leader in Next Generation Automation, providing solutions for document, mail and warehouse automation.
  • “OPEX products are designed around increasing speed and throughput while reducing manual document prep,” said Ron Thompson Jr, Vice President and General Manager, Intelligent Information Management, Konica Minolta.
  • OPEX continuously reimagines automation technology to help clients solve their most significant business challenges, today and in the future.

SYLA Technologies Enters into Basic Agreement Regarding a Business Alliance with RIBERESUTE and Agrees to Acquire Shares from Four of Its Shareholders to Become the Largest Shareholder

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SYLA expects that the Share Acquisition will make it the largest shareholder of RIBERESUTE.

Key Points: 
  • SYLA expects that the Share Acquisition will make it the largest shareholder of RIBERESUTE.
  • The Share Acquisition is subject to certain closing conditions and is expected to be completed by mid-January 2024.
  • In conjunction with this Share Acquisition, SYLA today has also entered into a "Basic Agreement on Business Alliance" (the "Agreement") with RIBERESUTE.
  • The envisioned details of the business alliance at this time are as follows:

OPEX® Partners with Konica Minolta to Expand Mail and Document Automation Solutions to Customers Across North America

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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OPEX® Corporation , a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing solutions for document, mail , and warehouse automation , has entered into a channel partner agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) to list and resell OPEX imaging and document management solutions to customers across North America.

Key Points: 
  • OPEX® Corporation , a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing solutions for document, mail , and warehouse automation , has entered into a channel partner agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) to list and resell OPEX imaging and document management solutions to customers across North America.
  • “OPEX products are designed around increasing speed and throughput while reducing manual document prep,” said Ron Thompson Jr, Vice President and General Manager, Intelligent Information Management, Konica Minolta.
  • “With their emphasis on imaging and document management solutions, Konica Minolta checks all the boxes we look for in a strong partnership,” said Brannon Craig, Business Alliance Manager, OPEX Document and Mail Automation.
  • OPEX continuously reimagines automation technology to help clients solve their most significant business challenges, today and in the future.

DHGATE Group Founder Diane Wang Named Platinum 'Female Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2023 TITAN Women in Business Awards

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder, Chairperson and CEO of DHGATE Group Diane Wang has been recognized as a Platinum tier "Female Entrepreneur of the Year" in the "Women Helping Women - Business" category of the 2023 TITAN Women In Business Awards.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder, Chairperson and CEO of DHGATE Group Diane Wang has been recognized as a Platinum tier "Female Entrepreneur of the Year" in the "Women Helping Women - Business" category of the 2023 TITAN Women In Business Awards.
  • The TITAN Women In Business Awards are organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) and judged by a panel of senior-level executives, business professionals and entrepreneurs.
  • "It is a great personal achievement to be named a Female Entrepreneur of the Year and to join such an accomplished list of talented, insightful and driven female TITANs," said Diane.
  • Diane was honored by TITAN for her 30 years of business leadership and trailblazing role in furthering women's empowerment through entrepreneurship and digitalization.

Choice Hotels Recognized by Forbes as One of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" for Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named one of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" by Forbes. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on employer brand, public opinion and leadership scores.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named one of the "World's Top Companies for Women 2023" by Forbes.
  • This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on employer brand, public opinion and leadership scores.
  • "We are honored to be named one of Forbes' top companies in the world for women for the second year in a row," said Simone Wu, senior vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary & external affairs, Choice Hotels.
  • For example, an associate-led Choice Resource Group - the Women's Business Alliance - connects Choice women with one another socially and professionally.

Universal Technical Institute to Help Students Launch Careers at TravelCenters of America

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, is collaborating with TravelCenters of America (TA) to provide career opportunities for Diesel and Auto tech students. As part of the collaboration, students enrolled in UTI's Diesel and Auto Technician Training programs will have the opportunity to apply for positions and start working for the TA Truck Service division while they are still in school. In addition, TA will offer tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees who have graduated from a UTI program.

Key Points: 
  • TA to offer early employment to current students, tuition reimbursement to graduates
    PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI) , a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, is collaborating with TravelCenters of America (TA) to provide career opportunities for Diesel and Auto tech students.
  • In addition, TA will offer tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees who have graduated from a UTI program.
  • "We are excited to bring another nationwide partner like TravelCenters of America into the UTI family to provide our students and alumni with opportunities for great careers and future tuition reimbursement," said UTI Division President, Tracy Lorenz.
  • With more than 285 locations in 44 states, and nearly 3,000 technicians, TA offers great opportunities to both existing students and graduates."

LG RELEASES 2022-2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - LG Electronics (LG) today announced the publication of its 2022-2023 Sustainability Report, officially disclosing its achievements and strategy for each area of the six strategic tasks, which have been carefully designed to realize its Better Life for All ESG vision, to customers and stakeholders around the world.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2023 /CNW/ - LG Electronics (LG) today announced the publication of its 2022-2023 Sustainability Report, officially disclosing its achievements and strategy for each area of the six strategic tasks, which have been carefully designed to realize its Better Life for All ESG vision, to customers and stakeholders around the world.
  • LG has also been prioritizing accessibility by integrating voice recognition and voice guidance features into its major products and distributing braille stickers that attach to every LG home appliance.
  • Since 2006, the company has published its sustainability report every year.
  • To download LG's 2022-2023 Sustainability Report, visit www.lg.com/global/sustainability/reports .

Partial Disposal of Shares of Common Stock Held by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (Largest Shareholder), Acquisition of Shares of Common Stock by KDDI Corporation, Acquisition of Treasury Stock, etc.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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TOKYO, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (“IIJ”, the “Company”, TSE Prime: 3774) hereby announces that a series of capital transactions are scheduled to be implemented for a portion of IIJ’s shares of common stock held by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (“NTT”), which is the largest shareholder of IIJ, in accordance with the NTT’s policy of disposing of the shares held by it. IIJ also hereby announces changes in Other Affiliated Company and Major Shareholders (each, as defined in the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act or relevant Cabinet Office Order) of IIJ as well as certain other matters.

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  • As of today, NTT has entered into the share purchase agreement with KDDI Corporation (“KDDI”) to transfer 18,707,000 shares (shareholding percentage (Note): 10.00%) out of the shares of IIJ’s common stock held by NTT to KDDI through off-market transaction (the “Share Transfer”).
  • The Share Transfer falls under a secondary offering of IIJ’s common stock.
  • NTT has informed IIJ that NTT intends to tender 3,928,500 shares (shareholding percentage (Note): 2.10%) out of the shares of IIJ’s common stock held by NTT in the Acquisition of Treasury Stock.
  • NTT has informed IIJ that NTT intends to continue holding such shares for the time being.