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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Damaan Islamic Insurance Company ‘BEEMA’ (Q.P.S.C.)

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Damaan Islamic Insurance Company ‘BEEMA’ Q.P.S.C.

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Damaan Islamic Insurance Company ‘BEEMA’ Q.P.S.C.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry.

Global Water Center's Senior Directors on Rural Water Supply Network’s Executive Committee

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center ’s (GWC) Senior Directors, Lisa Mitchell and Benjamin Filskov, will represent GWC on the Executive Committee of the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN).

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Center ’s (GWC) Senior Directors, Lisa Mitchell and Benjamin Filskov, will represent GWC on the Executive Committee of the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN).
  • With 15,000 members in over 160 countries, RWSN is a global network of individual professionals and organizations who are dedicated to improving rural water management and services.
  • This Executive Committee placement enables GWC and RWSN to pursue their shared vision of a world where everyone has access to safely managed water.
  • “It’s an honor to be selected as a member of the Executive Committee of RWSN,” commented Lisa Mitchell, GWC’s Senior Director of Learning Services.

EQS-News: GlobalWafers GmbH successfully priced an offering of EUR345.2 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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GlobalWafers GmbH successfully priced an offering of EUR345.2 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd

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  • GlobalWafers GmbH successfully priced an offering of EUR345.2 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • GlobalWafers GmbH successfully priced an offering of EUR345.2 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd
    GlobalWafers GmbH (the "Issuer") announces the successful pricing of an offering (the “Offering”) of units (the "Exchangeable Units"), comprising (1) EUR345.2 million senior unsecured bonds due 2029 (the “Bonds”) and (2) 3,452 detachable warrants (the “Warrants”).
  • The Exchangeable Units, Bonds and Warrants will be guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (“GWC” or “Guarantor”), the world’s third largest silicon wafer manufacturer, listed in Taiwan, and the sole shareholder of the Issuer.
  • The Exchangeable Units will be issued at 100% of the principal amounts of the Bonds.

EQS-News: GlobalWafers GmbH launches an offering of approximately EUR350 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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GlobalWafers GmbH launches an offering of approximately EUR350 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd

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  • GlobalWafers GmbH launches an offering of approximately EUR350 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • GlobalWafers GmbH launches an offering of approximately EUR350 million Exchangeable Units guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd
    GlobalWafers GmbH (the "Issuer") announces the launch of an offering (the “Offering”) of units (the "Exchangeable Units"), comprising (1) approximately EUR350 million senior unsecured bonds due 2029 (the “Bonds”) and (2) approximately 3,500 detachable warrants (the “Warrants”).
  • The Exchangeable Units, Bonds and Warrants will be guaranteed by GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (“GWC” or “Guarantor”), the world’s third largest silicon wafer manufacturer, listed in Taiwan, and the sole shareholder of the Issuer.
  • The Exchangeable Units will be issued at 100% of the principal amounts of the Bonds.

QUEST WATER STRENGTHENS ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.

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  • VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.
  • Euphresia Luseka is a seasoned water governance expert, social entrepreneur, and programs manager with 14 years of progressive multi-country and multi-donor experience in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (“WASH”) sector in 25 countries.
  • The prestigious Women on Boards Network and Global Water Partnership recently awarded her for championing gender equity in the water sector.
  • These globally recognized leaders each bring a depth of experience and leadership to Quest and will join our current, distinguished Advisory Board members, Derk, Rob, and Craig, to provide a well-rounded, expert panel”, stated John Balanko, CEO of Quest.

Growth Warrior Capital Launches Elevo, AI Pitch Deck Builder, to Revolutionize the Fundraising Landscape and Increase Probability of Founders Securing Funding

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The AI pitch deck assistant was previously tested by students and GWC’s portfolio companies, and racked up a waitlist of four months.

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  • The AI pitch deck assistant was previously tested by students and GWC’s portfolio companies, and racked up a waitlist of four months.
  • More than 5 million businesses were created in 2022, but only 4% of startups received venture capital funding.
  • The issue is not lack of capital but lack of accessible, educational technology to develop proper pitch materials and investor introductions.
  • Elevo aims to create a seamless pipeline of viable pitch decks for investors by helping first-time founders build field-tested, viable tools to pitch their companies.

Following Successful Founder Summit Event, VC Firm Growth Warrior Capital Adds Esteemed Investor Rachel Baruch to Executive Team

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Growth Warrior Capital (GWC) , an early-stage venture capital firm, today announced appointments to its investment team.

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  • Growth Warrior Capital (GWC) , an early-stage venture capital firm, today announced appointments to its investment team.
  • GWC is cementing its trailblazing leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Baruch as Principal, along with the promotion of Alexa Payton, formerly Chief of Staff, to Head of Investor Relations.
  • Baruch will drive the deal selection process for its future funds, collaborating closely with the leadership team to define deal theses and outcomes.
  • In addition to her role at GWC, Baruch will continue to serve as a founding advisor to early-stage VC firm and growth consultancy Fiat Growth.

Mukuru Talent Wins Second Annual Growth Fund Grant from Leila Janah Foundation

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF), a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa, today announced the winner of its second annual Growth Fund grant: Mukuru Talent Share, an organization training marginalized individuals in Nairobi’s Mukuru slum to craft high-quality leather association footballs from locally-sourced materials.

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  • The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF), a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa, today announced the winner of its second annual Growth Fund grant: Mukuru Talent Share, an organization training marginalized individuals in Nairobi’s Mukuru slum to craft high-quality leather association footballs from locally-sourced materials.
  • Mukuru Talent will receive $10,000 in additional grant funding as well as startup accelerator training and mentorship from the LJF.
  • The Growth Fund grant provides Mukuru Talent with a firm foundation to continue growing, thriving and causing a ripple effect in their home community,” said Liliosa Mbirimi, Program Director at the Leila Janah Foundation.
  • The Growth Fund helps ensure that critical companies like Mukuru Talent can continue their success.

Leila Janah Foundation Announces Winners of Sixth Annual Give Work Challenge

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF), a nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa, today announced the winners of its sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) for existing businesses: Mvuvi (Kenya), Kono Farm (Kenya), Mawejje Creations (Uganda) and The Reusable Sanitary Pad Project (Uganda).

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  • The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF), a nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa, today announced the winners of its sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) for existing businesses: Mvuvi (Kenya), Kono Farm (Kenya), Mawejje Creations (Uganda) and The Reusable Sanitary Pad Project (Uganda).
  • Through the GWC grant and mentorship, each of our winners will have a larger impact on their communities that will ripple out and positively impact many more individuals,” said Liliosa Mbirimi, Program Director at the Leila Janah Foundation.
  • Both entities take their mission from Leila Janah, who founded Sama in 2008 on the belief that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.
  • Our work to empower and support marginalized communities continues,” said Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama and a member of the Board of Directors of the Leila Janah Foundation.

APCO Holdings, LLC Announces Recipients of 2023’s Corporate Giving Initiative

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Norcross, GA, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APCO Holdings, LLC, a leading provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care and GWC Warranty brands, announces the recipients of its third corporate giving initiative.

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  • Norcross, GA, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APCO Holdings, LLC, a leading provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care and GWC Warranty brands, announces the recipients of its third corporate giving initiative.
  • Community outreach is one of several initiatives the company has undertaken to improve diversity and equality and build an even stronger culture of inclusion.
  • Now in its third year, APCO’s Diversity and Inclusion Council works to shape opportunities to educate and engage employees.
  • Men Who Dare – Supports, trains, and provides scholarships and mentorships for high-potential young men and women in the Detroit, MI area.