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BrandONE Adds Soccer 5® USA to Growing Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandONE, the premier franchise growth and development consultancy in America, is excited to announce the addition of Soccer 5® USA, the leading small-sided soccer fields experience in the U.S., to its portfolio. The strategic partnership comes as Soccer 5® anticipates explosive growth heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with games taking place in 11 U.S. cities.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandONE , the premier franchise growth and development consultancy in America, is excited to announce the addition of Soccer 5® USA , the leading small-sided soccer fields experience in the U.S., to its portfolio.
Bringing Compact Soccer Variation to the U.S.
Soccer 5® was co-founded by Alan Georgeson and his two sons, Scott and Jack.
After the Georgeson family moved to the U.S. in 2008, they opened their first Soccer 5® USA location in 2010.
"When the Georgesons came to us with their Soccer 5® USA brand, we immediately knew they'd be a perfect addition to our portfolio," said Dave Schaefers, Partner and Chief Development Officer for BrandONE.

BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Quarterly Tender Offer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer were set forth in the Fund's Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other related documents.

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The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer were set forth in the Fund's Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other related documents.
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $47.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of December 31, 2023.

Brighthouse Financial Announces Voluntary Sale Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that it will offer a voluntary program through which stockholders owning fewer than 100 shares of Brighthouse Financial’s common stock, as of November 27, 2023, may sell all of their shares.

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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that it will offer a voluntary program through which stockholders owning fewer than 100 shares of Brighthouse Financial’s common stock, as of November 27, 2023, may sell all of their shares.
Brighthouse Financial’s program will be independently administered by Georgeson LLC (“Georgeson”), a Computershare, Inc. company.
Brighthouse Financial will not buy any shares sold by its stockholders through, or otherwise participate in, this program.
Neither Georgeson nor Brighthouse Financial is making any recommendation to stockholders regarding their participation in this voluntary program.

Keysight Announces Launch of Cash Tender Offer for Remaining Shares of ESI Group

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Earlier this month, Keysight Technologies Inc., through its fully owned subsidiary Keysight Technologies Netherlands B.V., completed the acquisition of 50.6% of the shares of ESI Group for 155 euros per share.

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Earlier this month, Keysight Technologies Inc., through its fully owned subsidiary Keysight Technologies Netherlands B.V., completed the acquisition of 50.6% of the shares of ESI Group for 155 euros per share.
The Board of Directors and management of ESI Group fully support the Keysight offer, and consider that it is in the best interests of ESI Group, its employees, and its shareholders, and recommend that they tender their shares.
Georgeson is acting as proxy agent for the institutional shareholders of ESI Group (contact: Matthieu Simon-Blavier, Head of Market France, [email protected] ).
Holders of the shares of ESI Group domiciled in the United States (the “U.S.

BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Quarterly Tender Offer

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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There can be no assurance that the Board will proceed with any tender offer and the terms of any future tender offer, including the applicable dates associated with those tender offers, are subject to change.

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There can be no assurance that the Board will proceed with any tender offer and the terms of any future tender offer, including the applicable dates associated with those tender offers, are subject to change.
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $45.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of September 30, 2023.

Okapi Partners, a Leading Proxy Solicitation and Investor Response Firm, Launches London Office and Forms Strategic Partnership with Investor Update Ltd.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC, a recognized leader among proxy solicitation and investor response firms, today announced the opening of its London office and a strategic partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a prominent London-based shareholder intelligence and Investor Relations and Advisory firm. These initiatives will provide an expanded presence in global markets and the ability to offer a comprehensive range of strategic services for corporate and investor clients, including expanded market intelligence, surveillance, corporate advisory and proxy solicitation.

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC , a recognized leader among proxy solicitation and investor response firms, today announced the opening of its London office and a strategic partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a prominent London-based shareholder intelligence and Investor Relations and Advisory firm.
Patrick McHugh, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Okapi, will lead the firm's London expansion.
Tony Quinn, who has headed Investor Update's Proxy Solicitation team since 2020, has transferred to Okapi Partners as Senior Managing Director, and will report to Mr. McHugh.
Mr. Quinn is an experienced proxy solicitor and investor response professional with more than 30 years of experience in shareholder activism campaigns, merger and acquisition transactions, and corporate proxy solicitation.

Okapi Partners, a Leading Proxy Solicitation and Investor Response Firm, Launches London Office and Forms Strategic Partnership with Investor Update Ltd.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC, a recognized leader among proxy solicitation and investor response firms, today announced the opening of its London office and a strategic partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a prominent London-based shareholder intelligence and Investor Relations and Advisory firm. These initiatives will provide an expanded presence in global markets and the ability to offer a comprehensive range of strategic services for corporate and investor clients, including expanded market intelligence, surveillance, corporate advisory and proxy solicitation.

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NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okapi Partners LLC , a recognized leader among proxy solicitation and investor response firms, today announced the opening of its London office and a strategic partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a prominent London-based shareholder intelligence and Investor Relations and Advisory firm.
Patrick McHugh, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Okapi, will lead the firm's London expansion.
Tony Quinn, who has headed Investor Update's Proxy Solicitation team since 2020, has transferred to Okapi Partners as Senior Managing Director, and will report to Mr. McHugh.
Mr. Quinn is an experienced proxy solicitor and investor response professional with more than 30 years of experience in shareholder activism campaigns, merger and acquisition transactions, and corporate proxy solicitation.

BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. Announces Final Results of Quarterly Tender Offer

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer were set forth in the Fund's Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other related documents.

Key Points:

The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer were set forth in the Fund's Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and other related documents.
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $46.9 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of June 30, 2023.

Servotronics Announces Important Development with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Monday, June 5, 2023

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ELMA, N.Y., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American – SVT) a designer and manufacturer of servo-control components and other advanced technology products today announced that on June 1, 2023 Star Equity Fund, L.P. notified the Company that Star Equity was withdrawing its two nominees for election to the Company's Board of Directors. The withdrawal of Star Equity's nominees is not the result of any concessions by the Company nor a negotiated settlement with Star Equity.

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Due to the limited time between Star Equity's withdrawal of its nominees and the June 9, 2023 Annual Meeting, we are not able to provide shareholders a revised proxy card that does not include the withdrawn nominees.
Shareholders who wish to vote on the election of directors and other proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting should vote on the Company's BLUE proxy card or voting instruction form.
All shareholders are encouraged to review the Company's proxy statement for more complete information with respect to the Annual Meeting.
Shareholders who have any questions or need assistance voting may contact the Company's proxy solicitors, Georgeson, LLC, toll-free at (866) 767-8867.

Major Proxy Advisory Firm Recommends Vote "FOR" Servotronics' Highly Qualified Director Nominees on the BLUE Proxy Card

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Over the coming year we aim to recruit a director with essential manufacturing experience to further strengthen our Board.

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Over the coming year we aim to recruit a director with essential manufacturing experience to further strengthen our Board.
Our belief in the strength of our Board is reflected by the recommendation set forth by leading proxy advisory firm ISS.
We urge you to use the BLUE proxy card to vote today "FOR" ALL of Servotronics' nominees.
Simply follow the easy instructions on the BLUE proxy card to vote by Internet or by signing, dating and returning the BLUE proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.