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DEALMAKER AND RESTRUCTURING EXPERT JAMES H.M. SPRAYREGEN TO JOIN HILCO GLOBAL AS VICE CHAIRMAN AND A KEY GROWTH PARTNER AT THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

As Vice Chairman, Mr. Sprayregen will serve as a partner and key strategic advisor to Hilco Global CEO and founder, Jeffrey Hecktman, working alongside another recent hire, David Kurtz – Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer who joined the firm from Lazard in the fall of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As Vice Chairman, Mr. Sprayregen will serve as a partner and key strategic advisor to Hilco Global CEO and founder, Jeffrey Hecktman, working alongside another recent hire, David Kurtz – Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer who joined the firm from Lazard in the fall of 2023.
  • These relationships provide an incredible foundation for me to contribute and to play a key role in taking Hilco to the next level of growth and expansion."
  • Sprayregen joins Hilco Global from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was the founder of the Kirkland Restructuring Group.
  • He was co-head of the Restructuring Group at Goldman Sachs from 2006–2008 and returned to Kirkland at the end of 2008.

Restructuring Veteran Edward Weisfelner Joins Algon Group as Senior Managing Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algon Group , a specialized financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that highly-regarded insolvency professional, Edward Weisfelner , has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algon Group , a specialized financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce that highly-regarded insolvency professional, Edward Weisfelner , has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director.
  • Weisfelner brings more than 30 years of experience leading several of the nation's largest in/out-court restructurings.
  • Prior to joining the Algon Group, Weisfelner was the Global Chair of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group at Brown Rudnick.
  • "I am thrilled to join Algon and be a part of their continued success," stated Weisfelner.

Global Textile Printing Strategic Business Report 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The "Textile Printing - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Textile Printing - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for Textile Printing estimated at 24.8 Billion Square Meters in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of 40.2 Billion Square Meters by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030.
  • Screen Printing, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 2.8% CAGR and reach 27.4 Billion Square Meters by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at 1.6 Billion Square Meters, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8% CAGR
    The Textile Printing market in the U.S. is estimated at 1.6 Billion Square Meters in the year 2022.

Rush to AI Adoption in Contact Centers Generates Contrasting Reactions from Businesses and Customers, According to Waterfield Tech Survey

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Waterfield Tech, a leading global customer engagement solutions provider, today released new research findings that spotlight a disconnect between CX leaders and consumers over satisfaction with current contact center technologies. According to the survey of more than 200 CX leaders, nearly 80% report being very satisfied with their contact center and supporting AI solutions. However, data from a May 2023 survey conducted by Waterfield Tech of consumers shows only 36% are fully satisfied with the different contact center technologies that support their customer service interactions.

Key Points: 
  • According to the survey of more than 200 CX leaders, nearly 80% report being very satisfied with their contact center and supporting AI solutions.
  • Waterfield Tech's survey of CX leaders found this disconnect exists even within the businesses themselves when it comes to sentiment around AI and cloud-based systems in the contact center.
  • Waterfield Tech's 2022 survey of CX leaders showed only 56% of respondents were either developing an AI strategy or beginning to deploy AI in contact centers.
  • This online survey was fielded by Regina Corso Consulting on behalf of Waterfield Tech in October 2023.

Textile Printing Strategic Markets - Global Forecast to 2030: 3D and 4D Printing - Harbingers of New Design Trends

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

DUBLIN, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Textile Printing - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Textile Printing - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for Textile Printing estimated at 24.8 Billion Square Meters in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of 40.2 Billion Square Meters by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at 1.6 Billion Square Meters, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8% CAGR
    The Textile Printing market in the U.S. is estimated at 1.6 Billion Square Meters in the year 2022.
  • Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 2.4% and 3.1% respectively over the 2022-2030 period.

Rite Aid Corporation Appoints Jeffrey S. Stein Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Stein as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) (“Rite Aid” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey S. Stein as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Stein succeeds Elizabeth (“Busy”) Burr, who has served as Interim CEO of Rite Aid since January 2023.
  • Bruce Bodaken, Rite Aid Chairman, stated, “After a thorough and thoughtful search process, the Board unanimously agreed that Jeff is the right executive to lead Rite Aid through its transformation.
  • He has served as CEO, CFO, Chief Restructuring Officer and Chief Risk Officer at numerous companies, most recently as CEO of Energy Future Holdings.

Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. to Make History by Transmitting US Declaration to the Moon for Pioneering Disaster Recovery Test

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. (Lonestar), a trailblazer in data storage and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), is set to embark on an unprecedented journey to the Moon with Intuitive Machines, marking an historic milestone in data preservation. As a commercial customer of Intuitive Machines and their NOVA C lunar lander, Lonestar will transmit the US Declaration of Independence to the lunar surface as the first document in history to be digitally stored there.

Key Points: 
  • This is a key test of Lonestar's lunar data centers concept for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).
  • The groundbreaking test, a testament to Lonestar's innovative approach to data management, aims to showcase the capabilities of its Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and data centers on the Moon.
  • The test will involve transmitting the US Declaration of Independence during the transit to the Moon, in orbit around the Moon, and to the lunar surface.
  • Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. invites the public and media to join them on this remarkable journey as they transmit the US Declaration of Independence to the Moon, marking a historic milestone in the realm of data storage and disaster recovery.

Huobi's transformation to HTX Evolution and global vision

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Nearly a year under the new ownership, HTX has successfully integrated 'X' into its revamped brand strategy, signaling the start of a new global chapter.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly a year under the new ownership, HTX has successfully integrated 'X' into its revamped brand strategy, signaling the start of a new global chapter.
  • Being a well-known exchange in the industry, HTX is undoubtedly a valuable asset that has withstood the test of time.
  • Over a decade, HTX experienced significant transformations, from dominating the global Bitcoin trading market share to setting up offshore companies.
  • With this rebranding, HTX is once again embarking on a journey of globalization, with HTX as its global brand.

HTX: Huobu's transformation to HTX Evolution and global vision

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Nearly a year under the new ownership, HTX has successfully integrated 'X' into its revamped brand strategy, signaling the start of a new global chapter.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly a year under the new ownership, HTX has successfully integrated 'X' into its revamped brand strategy, signaling the start of a new global chapter.
  • Being a well-known exchange in the industry, HTX is undoubtedly a valuable asset that has withstood the test of time.
  • Over a decade, HTX experienced significant transformations, from dominating the global Bitcoin trading market share to setting up offshore companies.
  • With this rebranding, HTX is once again embarking on a journey of globalization, with HTX as its global brand.

The Brattle Group Welcomes David W. Prager as Principal and Co-Leader of its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed David W. Prager as a Principal and Co-Leader of its Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed David W. Prager as a Principal and Co-Leader of its Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
  • "As we continue to expand the firm's bankruptcy and restructuring capabilities, David will be a tremendous asset to our clients, enhancing both our testimonial and advisory capabilities," said Brattle President & Principal Dr. Torben Voetmann.
  • "With his breadth of experience working on contentious, high-profile disputes, David is a wonderful addition to the Brattle Bankruptcy and Restructuring team and our firm more broadly."
  • Mr. Prager specializes in bankruptcy and restructuring matters and corporate value and solvency disputes.