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NIP Group Actively Promotes Women's Esports Development, Collaborating with NIP IMPACT Team Star Players

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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This celebration is particularly represented by twins Kiara "Qiyarah" Janssen and Naomi "Nayomy" Janssen of the NIP IMPACT team, showcasing NIP Group's commitment to promoting equality and development in women's esports.

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  • This celebration is particularly represented by twins Kiara "Qiyarah" Janssen and Naomi "Nayomy" Janssen of the NIP IMPACT team, showcasing NIP Group's commitment to promoting equality and development in women's esports.
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), as one of the globally influential and appealing esports organizations under NIP Group, continues to explore the potential of women in the esports industry.
  • NIP entered the women's scene with NIP IMPACT in 2022 competing in the ESL Impact League for Counter-Strike.
  • Erik Wendel, Director of Esports at NIP, commented, "NIP Group will continue to invest more resources and energy to promote the development of women's esports.

Optiv Accepting Applications for $10,000 Scholarship for Black, African American Identifying STEM Students

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv , the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is accepting applications for its annual $10,000 scholarship for Black, African American identifying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv , the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is accepting applications for its annual $10,000 scholarship for Black, African American identifying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students.
  • Optiv's Black Employee Network (BEN) is awarding the one-time scholarship as part of the company's continued commitment to diversity within the cyber and information security fields.
  • Identify as Black and/or African American (African, African American, Caribbean, for example) and be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
    "I am extremely thankful for the scholarship from Optiv's Black Employee Network.
  • "This scholarship gives us an opportunity to foster the next generation of cybersecurity leaders," said Ben Wilson, BEN co-lead.

BEN Will Add Former FTC Chairman, Jon Leibowitz, as Independent Board Member in Connection with the Close of its Business Combination

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that it intends to appoint Jon Leibowitz as an independent board member in connection with the consummation of its business combination.

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  • Brand Engagement Network (“BEN”), an emerging provider of personalized customer engagement AI technology and human-like AI avatars, today announced that it intends to appoint Jon Leibowitz as an independent board member in connection with the consummation of its business combination.
  • “Jon Leibowitz’s confidence in BEN’s technology attests to the potential of AI-driven solutions to improve customer relations and experiences,” said Michael Zacharski, CEO of BEN.
  • In September, 2023, BEN announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to merge with DHC Acquisition Corp .
  • (Nasdaq: DHCA) (“DHC”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) focused on technology, to become a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

BEN and DHC Acquisition Corp. Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and March 5, 2024 Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business Combination

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Registration Statement provides important information about BEN, DHC, and the Business Combination.

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  • The Registration Statement provides important information about BEN, DHC, and the Business Combination.
  • DHC also announced it has established a record date of February 13, 2024 and a meeting date of March 5, 2024 for its extraordinary general meeting (the “Meeting”) to vote on proposals relating to the Business Combination with BEN.
  • The Business Combination is expected to close shortly after the Meeting, subject to shareholder approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
  • The extraordinary general meeting will be held in a virtual format at 10:00 am Eastern Time on March 5, 2024 and will be accessible by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/dhcacquisition/2024 .

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.60 trillion at January 31, 2024, compared to $1.46 trillion at December 31, 2023.

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  • Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.60 trillion at January 31, 2024, compared to $1.46 trillion at December 31, 2023.
  • This month’s increase in AUM reflected the acquisition of Putnam Investments1, partially offset by slight long-term net outflows.

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.31 per share payable on April 12, 2024 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on March 28, 2024.

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  • Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.31 per share payable on April 12, 2024 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on March 28, 2024.
  • The quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share is equivalent to the dividend paid for the prior quarter and represents a 3.3% increase over the quarterly dividend paid for the same quarter last year.

BEN Launches New AI Assistants for Automotive Industry, Goes to Market as BENAuto for NADA Debut

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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“We are committed to delivering AI solutions that improve customer experience, productivity and results for the automotive vertical,” said Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer of BEN.

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  • “We are committed to delivering AI solutions that improve customer experience, productivity and results for the automotive vertical,” said Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer of BEN.
  • “BEN is thrilled to deliver these unique AI Assistants, in collaboration with AFG and their expertise servicing 1000+ car dealerships, with the launch of BENAuto.
  • Web AI Assistant: Our Web AI Assistant is a three-in-one solution for transforming the online experience for dealership customers.
  • Technician AI Assistant: An advanced Technician AI Assistant, CARL™, ensures quality, efficiency and consistency across automotive service operations.

LeddarTech's Board of Directors Appoints Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - LeddarTech ® (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS, AD, and parking applications, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana to the Board, effective immediately.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - LeddarTech ® (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS, AD, and parking applications, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana to the Board, effective immediately.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Sylvie and Liz to our board," said Mr. Derek Aberle, Chair of the Board.
  • Ms. Sylvie Veilleux is a strategic global technology leader and former CIO with over three decades of experience, holding top management positions at fast-growing technology firms.
  • Ms. Ardisana is also an influential figure in the Michigan and Hispanic Communities, actively contributing as a business and civic leader.

LeddarTech's Board of Directors Appoints Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeddarTech ® (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS, AD, and parking applications, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana to the Board, effective immediately.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeddarTech ® (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS, AD, and parking applications, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Sylvie Veilleux and Lizabeth Ardisana to the Board, effective immediately.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Sylvie and Liz to our board," said Mr. Derek Aberle, Chair of the Board.
  • Ms. Sylvie Veilleux is a strategic global technology leader and former CIO with over three decades of experience, holding top management positions at fast-growing technology firms.
  • Ms. Ardisana is also an influential figure in the Michigan and Hispanic Communities, actively contributing as a business and civic leader.

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Putnam Investments, Acquisition, AUM, BEN, Franklin Templeton Investments, Financial adviser

Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.46 trillion at December 31, 2023, compared to $1.41 trillion at November 30, 2023.

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  • Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.46 trillion at December 31, 2023, compared to $1.41 trillion at November 30, 2023.
  • This month’s increase in AUM reflected the impact of positive markets and long-term net inflows.
  • For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, AUM reflected the positive impact of markets, partially offset by long-term net outflows of $5.0 billion, which include $10.8 billion of reinvested distributions.
  • Putnam had total AUM of $148 billion1 as of December 31, 2023, which is not reflected in the table below.