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Opus 2 Expands Leadership Team, Invests in Future Amidst Rapid Growth

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Opus, Comics, Creative works, Comic strips

Opus 2 is on an impressive growth journey in a market that is still accelerating in its adoption of technology.

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  • Opus 2 is on an impressive growth journey in a market that is still accelerating in its adoption of technology.
  • As CFO based in London, Clark brings a strong track record in financial strategy and operations in high-growth B2B technology businesses.
  • "Don and Oliver have joined Opus 2 at an exciting time for us and our clients," said Martin Coen, CEO of Opus 2.
  • "Opus 2 is on an impressive growth journey in a market that is still accelerating in its adoption of technology," Clark said.

Former Andrews McMeel Universal Vice Chairman and Andrews McMeel Publishing CEO Kathleen Andrews Dies

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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Comic strips, American comics, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Universal Press Syndicate, Mass media, Andrews McMeel Universal, Garry Trudeau, Ziggy, Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Kansas City metropolitan area, Andrews McMeel Syndication

b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.

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  • b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.
  • "She has been integral to many of its most successful ventures from Ziggy and Doonesbury to The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes.
  • "\n"Kathy was the indispensable Mom in the Mom-and-Pop basement operation that drew young creators to Leawood, Kansas," said Garry Trudeau, creator of Doonesbury.
  • She met her future husband, James (Jim) Andrews, as a graduate student.\nWith Jim, Kathleen founded Universal Press Syndicate (now AMU) in 1970 with John and Susan McMeel.

Calvin Choi, Chairman & CEO of AMTD Group: more virtual banks will emerge

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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Economy, Financial services, Banking, Calvin and Hobbes, Direct bank, Bank, Comic strips

When talking about the impacts brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Calvin Choi, Chairman & CEO of AMTD Group, said he noticed that changes of customer behavior during this period are indeed remarkable.

Key Points: 
  • When talking about the impacts brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Calvin Choi, Chairman & CEO of AMTD Group, said he noticed that changes of customer behavior during this period are indeed remarkable.
  • Calvin believed that the boundary between finance and technology, as well as that of the traditional banks and virtual banks will be more blurred.
  • There will be more traditional banks starting their digital voyage, and more virtual banks will emerge.
  • For example, AMTD has recently successfully obtained the nation-wide qualified foreign limited partner (QFLP) license for AMTD Capital in Zhuhai.

A Decade of Excellence: Garfield Refining Wins Best Dental Scrap Refiner Award for 10th Straight Year

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Creative works, Comics, Garfield Refining, Comic strips, Garfield

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the 10th straight year, Dentaltown Magazine has named Garfield Refining North America's "Best Dental Scrap Refiner."

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the 10th straight year, Dentaltown Magazine has named Garfield Refining North America's "Best Dental Scrap Refiner."
  • The award caps a decade of industry excellence for Garfield, a leading precious metal refinery located in Philadelphia and established in 1892.
  • Garfield has won the award for "Best Dental Refiner" every year since the category's inception in 2010.
  • We appreciate every one of our clients and are thankful for their recognition," says Morgan Kerrissey, President of Garfield Refining.

Opus One Studios Announces Exclusive Reports from the North Pole for Children Everywhere

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Bloom County, Opus, Creative works, Comics, Santa Claus, Comic strips

So, I asked my Daddy if I could send them letters telling about all that's happening here.

Key Points: 
  • So, I asked my Daddy if I could send them letters telling about all that's happening here.
  • He had to get permission, but everyone said 'Yes' and so I plan to send the first letter out this week."
  • "Indeed, this is a busy time in Santaland," said Alan Salisbury, CEO and Executive Producer & Editor at Opus One Studios, publisher of The Legend of Ranger, the Reindeer Who Couldn't Fly.
  • About Opus One Studios: Opus One Studios is a publisher of creative multi-media products, including music, books and games, operating as a "Benefit" corporation.

URBN Announces Management Changes

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
URBN hotels Shanghai, Forward-looking statement, Hollinger, Calvin, Comic strips

Frank will assume additional responsibility for URBNs Fulfillment & Logistics, Development, Legal, Talent and Human Resources Departments.

Key Points: 
  • Frank will assume additional responsibility for URBNs Fulfillment & Logistics, Development, Legal, Talent and Human Resources Departments.
  • Calvin Hollinger, Chief Operating Officer URBN, will be leaving the Company at the end of the month to pursue other opportunities.
  • Calvin is leaving behind a strong team of very capable leaders, said Richard A. Hayne, Chief Executive Officer URBN.
  • The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that actual results may differ materially from any projected results expressed or implied therein.

MaxCyte Bolsters Leadership Team with Promotion of Brad Calvin to Chief Commercial Officer and New Key VP Appointments

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin, Comic strips

Brad Calvin has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Brad Calvin has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Since joining MaxCyte in 2017, he has forged pivotal relationships with leading cell therapy and gene editing companies, leading to multiple successful clinical and commercial agreements.
  • I look forward to building on this work and to continuing to support evolving customer needs as MaxCyte's Chief Commercial Officer."
  • As Mr. Calvin begins his expanded role, Dr. Meeks and Mr. Nardi are important additions to MaxCyte's leadership team.

COVID-19 PHOTO EXHIBIT: JULY 22 AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER FRANCINE ORR EMBEDS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DURING CRISIS

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, Memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., Luther, Comic strips, Comics, Fictional characters

What:In early April 2020, award-winning Los Angeles Times photographer Francine Orr embedded for six weeks with Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) to chronicle the hospitals response to the first wave of COVID-19 cases.

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  • What:In early April 2020, award-winning Los Angeles Times photographer Francine Orr embedded for six weeks with Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) to chronicle the hospitals response to the first wave of COVID-19 cases.
  • In the midst of a global pandemic, a new photo exhibit commemorates MLKCHs 5th anniversary and the excellence, endurance and commitment of its staff.
  • Who: Francine Orr is an award-winning staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times renowned for her sensitive and compassionate storytelling of social issues, including homelessness, poverty in Africa and health.
  • Gwendolyn Driscoll, Brand Communications Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (310) 720-4441 [email protected]

Bank of America's Chief Operations and Technology Officer Cathy Bessant Joins Year Up Charlotte to Celebrate First Graduating Class

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Creative works, Comics, Charlotte metropolitan area, Charlotte, North Carolina, Cathy, Dividend, Interns, Comic strips

"Year Up is highly effective in attracting smart, motivated young people with diverse backgrounds who will be our leaders of the future," said Cathy.

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  • "Year Up is highly effective in attracting smart, motivated young people with diverse backgrounds who will be our leaders of the future," said Cathy.
  • Bank of America hosted 39 Year Up interns as part of the inaugural class.
  • Trinity Simpson, one of the students graduating from Year Up Charlotte's first class, will deliver the keynote speech.
  • For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

Ograi's Offer to the Shareholders of Opus Has Been Declared Unconditional and Opus Will Convene an Extraordinary General Meeting

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Opus, Creative works, Comic strips, Computer data

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 2, 2019, Ograi BidCo AB ("Ograi") announced a public offer to the shareholders of Opus Group AB ("Opus") to sell all shares in Opus to Ograi at a price of SEK 7.75 in cash per Opus share.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 2, 2019, Ograi BidCo AB ("Ograi") announced a public offer to the shareholders of Opus Group AB ("Opus") to sell all shares in Opus to Ograi at a price of SEK 7.75 in cash per Opus share.
  • On December 20, 2019, Ograi announced an increase of the Offer to SEK 8.50 in cash per Opus share (the "Offer").
  • OnJanuary 16, 2020, Ograi announced that it now controls shares in Opus corresponding to approximately 79.4 per cent of the shares and votes in Opus and declared the Offer unconditional.
  • Such notice convening an extraordinary general meeting will be issued within short.