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EGA and Cité Gestion partner to launch long-short fund targeting best and worst US corporate governance

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Over 15 years of evidence the model, developed through Green Blue Invest's partnership with Swiss-based Stewardship & Governance Associates (SGA), has demonstrated that the language used by senior executives is indicative of the quality of corporate governance and company culture.

Key Points: 
  • Over 15 years of evidence the model, developed through Green Blue Invest's partnership with Swiss-based Stewardship & Governance Associates (SGA), has demonstrated that the language used by senior executives is indicative of the quality of corporate governance and company culture.
  • Using these metrics, companies are assigned a core stewardship score, which determines the quality of their governance.
  • Mattias Eriksson, Partner at EGA, said: "Governance is at the heart of company performance and applying a quantitative approach to assessing its quality allows the fund to systematically generate alpha from the best and worst managed companies in the S&P 500.
  • Our academic model systemically harvests this governance premia and dynamically adjusts to changes in corporate language to ensure it is exposed only the best and worst managed companies in the index.

Saga Communications, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per Share

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Policy, FARMS, Annual report, Radio, Share repurchase, SGA, Holding company

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.

Key Points: 
  • GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million.
  • The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet.
  • The Company currently intends to declare regular quarterly cash dividends as well as variable dividends in accordance with the terms of its variable dividend policy.

EQS-News: BB Biotech AG: End of year biotech equity market rally – M&A and end of rate hike cycle

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Neuroscience, Patient, Annual general meeting, United States dollar, Research, ADC, Health care, Policy, Biotechnology, NAV, Dax, Intelligence, Annual, SGA, BB Biotech, AGM, Euro, Investment, Hereditary angioedema, EQT, Consolidated, Lifting, Hunziker, CHF, Affibody molecule, Thalassemia, Annual report, Clinical trial, MSCI, Cardiomyopathy, Revolution, Pharmaceutical industry

Media release as at January 19, 2024

Key Points: 
  • Media release as at January 19, 2024
    Portfolio of BB Biotech AG as at December 31, 2023
    In 2023, global equity performed better than anticipated by many.
  • Consequently, BB Biotech ended the year with a net loss of CHF 207 mn.
  • This represents a 5% return based on the volume-weighted average closing price of BB Biotech shares in December 2023.
  • The US central bank held rates steady in the fall, lifting market sentiment in the last two months of 2023.

Following in his steps: Praising Harold Franklin's legacy, Auburn University commemorates 60 years of integration

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Student, Family, African Americans, Black Student Union, Samford Hall, Multimedia, Female, Friends, Athlete, Faculty, Harold Franklin, History, University, SGA, Football, Perseverance, Environment, Ralph Brown Draughon, ROTC, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Auburn University, Lincoln Memorial, Parent, United States Air Force, Alumni, Education, Nursing

The group also included a number of Auburn's "firsts," like the families of Harold Franklin, Josetta Brittain Matthews and James Owens.

Key Points: 
  • The group also included a number of Auburn's "firsts," like the families of Harold Franklin, Josetta Brittain Matthews and James Owens.
  • "Auburn is a better institution for Harold Franklin's bravery," said Taffye Benson Clayton, vice president and associate provost for inclusion and diversity at Auburn.
  • Six years after his integration, Gossom said he wrote down a New Year's resolution: "to attend and play football at Auburn University."
  • And it shows present-day Black students and students of color, but all students that Auburn does believe in you now.

Gilbane Completes Two New Class A, Mixed-Use Life Sciences Buildings in Massachusetts

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Atmosphere, Prospect Street, USQ, MBTA, Ink, Research, Glass, Gilbane, Inc., Silver, Environment, Certification, Heart, History, Air handler, Gilbane Building Company, JLL, Commonwealth, LEED, BSL2, Gold, Coffee, SGA, SF, MEP

BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of two Class A, mixed-use, life sciences facilities located just outside of Boston. Both buildings are targeting LEED certification, adding to the emerging biotechnology clusters within their respective areas.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of two Class A, mixed-use, life sciences facilities located just outside of Boston.
  • Both buildings are targeting LEED certification, adding to the emerging biotechnology clusters within their respective areas.
  • A two-story mechanical penthouse supports essential life sciences equipment.
  • "Gilbane is thrilled to deliver these state-of-the-art facilities to benefit the growing life sciences market throughout the Commonwealth," said Justin MacEachern, vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane in Massachusetts.

Robex Resources Inc. Announces Increase of Inferred Resources, Construction Update and Bridge Extension

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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The total in situ Inferred Mineral Resources were calculated using the 2023 MRE Update for Mansounia.

Key Points: 
  • The total in situ Inferred Mineral Resources were calculated using the 2023 MRE Update for Mansounia.
  • Figure 1: Plan view map of Mansounia shows the completed drilling and modelled grade shell wireframes.
  • This will give Robex access to continue delineating the resources at SGA (479Koz of inferred resources at 1.54g/t).
  • Aurelien Bonneviot, President and CEO: “We are pleased to see Mansounia delivering inferred resources increase.

Saga Communications, Inc. Declares a Special Cash Dividend of $2.00 per Share

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Annual report, Policy, FARMS, Share repurchase, Radio, SGA, Holding company

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share.
  • The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the special dividend will be approximately $12.5 million.
  • The special cash dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet and is in line with the Board’s goal of reducing our ongoing cash and short-term investment balances to approximately $25 million prior to future cash flows being recognized.
  • Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $125.3 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

Saga Communications, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per Share

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Policy, Annual report, Radio, FARMS, Share repurchase, SGA, Holding company

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.

Key Points: 
  • GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.5 million.
  • The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet.
  • The Company currently intends to declare regular quarterly cash dividends as well as variable dividends in accordance with the terms of its variable dividend policy.

Freed-Hardeman University Homecoming Celebrates the FHU Family's Past, Present and Future

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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HENDERSON, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University community made "Time to Remember" Nov. 4-12 for its highly anticipated 2023 homecoming week. More than 2,000 alumni, parents, guests and students participated in events throughout the week, some keen to remember the past and others eager to celebrate what it means to be a part of FHU today.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Freed-Hardeman University community made "Time to Remember" Nov. 4-12 for its highly anticipated 2023 homecoming week.
  • "Whether one has been away for one year or fifty, the FHU family loves coming home and we love it when they do!"
  • "There's something very special about the bonds of friendship that are forged at Freed-Hardeman University," FHU President David R. Shannon said.
  • "Whether one has been away for one year or fifty, the FHU family loves coming home and we love it when they do!"

SG Analytics Welcomes Martina Macpherson to Advisory Board, Supporting its Vision of Transformative Growth in Sustainable Finance

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SG Analytics, a globally renowned Insights and Analytics powerhouse, proudly announces the appointment of Martina Macpherson to its distinguished Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • SG Analytics, a globally renowned Insights and Analytics powerhouse, proudly announces the appointment of Martina Macpherson to its distinguished Advisory Board.
  • In a move that promises to reshape the ESG landscape, Martina will play a pivotal role in supporting SGA's global vision for leadership in sustainable finance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231108963406/en/
    Martina Macpherson Joins SG Analytics as an Advisory Board Member (Photo: Business Wire)
    Martina Macpherson brings over two decades of expertise in the realm of sustainable finance, earning accolades as an ESG luminary, researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur.
  • Her dedication to sustainable finance and leadership led to her recognition as one of the 'Top 50 Women in Finance' by the World Finance Forum (WFF) in 2022.