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Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR ONLY each of the Starbucks Director Nominees

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.
  • Starbucks is pleased that Glass Lewis recognizes the strength of the Starbucks Board and supports the election of all its directors.
  • Starbucks reminds shareholders that every vote is important and encourages shareholders to review the Starbucks proxy solicitation materials carefully and use the WHITE proxy card to vote today “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, please call the firm assisting us with the solicitation of

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.

Key Points: 
  • Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301826747/en/
    March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers.
  • National Ladder Safety Month 2024 will focus on four key themes, one each week.
  • Take the goals of National Ladder Safety Month to heart, use the available resources, and approach the next home project with confidence.

Leading Proxy Advisor ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR ONLY the Starbucks Director Nominees

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card ONLY “FOR” the Starbucks 11 director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card ONLY “FOR” the Starbucks 11 director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.
  • Starbucks is pleased that ISS recognizes the strength of the Starbucks Board and supports the election of all its directors.
  • The company urges shareholders to disregard any materials sent to you by SOC, including any blue proxy card, and NOT to vote using any blue proxy card.
  • Use the WHITE proxy card to vote today ONLY for each of the 11 highly qualified Starbucks director nominees.

Compilation of quality review of documents (QRD) on stylistic matters in product information

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Sunday, March 10, 2024
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29 February 2024

Key Points: 
    • 29 February 2024
      EMA/25090/2002 rev.23*
      Human Medicines Division

      Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
      Issues
      Abbreviations

      Connected problems
      Subscript and superscript

      QRD Suggestions
      Acronyms must be written in their standard form; e.g.

    • Cmax, Cmax
      Abbreviations and

      Not always understood,

      Non-standard abbreviations and acronyms should be avoided, and the term should be written out in full.

    • The same applies when stating the pharmaceutical form in section 3 of the SmPC and section 4 of the labelling;
      i.e.
    • critical steps prior to administration of the product should also be included (section 5 of Annex IIIA).
    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Page 2/23

      Issues

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions

      emphasise in the labelling
      the special handling prior
      to administration of the
      product.

    • Consistency

      Inconsistencies in style are

      Once a particular style or house style has been selected, it must be used consistently throughout the text.

    • Tradename 150 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
      Tradename 150 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen

      information annexes?

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Page 3/23

      Issues
      Desiccant

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions

      For medicinal products

      The foil of blister packs containing a desiccant must be clearly labelled to show which blister pocket contains

      packaged with a desiccant

      the desiccant.

    • For bottles containing a desiccant, a similar statement should also be considered provided there

      mistake the desiccant for a

      is available space.

    • It can only be included in brackets in section 3 of the

      where can this be

      SmPC and section 4 of the labelling.

    • Direct speech should only
      be used in section 6 of the SmPC for instructions about shelf-life, storage, handling and disposal.
    • The term ?drug? though can be used in the product information annexes when it is part of a standard set of
      terms (e.g.
    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
      EMA/25090/2002

      Page 5/23

      Issues
      Foreign terms

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions

      Foreign terms, particularly

      Foreign terms must be written in italics; e.g.

    • Patients can be referred to as ?he? or

      physician is often referred

      as ?she? when the medicinal product is exclusively for use by males or females.

    • if the product in question might be

      measurements are

      used by elderly patients), in brackets after the metric measures in the English text.

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Page 6/23

      Issues

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions

      product name is composed
      of MAH+INN?

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Page 7/23

      Issues

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions
      MT: English
      BG: Bulgarian
      NL: Dutch
      CZ: Czech or English at applicant?s discretion.

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Page 14/23

      Issues

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions
      considered, e.g.

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
      EMA/25090/2002

      Page 16/23

      Issues
      Symbols: Non-Unicode

      Connected problems

      QRD Suggestions

      The use of non-Unicode

      Only Unicode symbols must be used in submitted product information annexes.

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
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      Issues

      Connected problems

      Units: SI base units -

      International Standard

      litre

      base units have been
      introduced in the European
      Union with Council
      Directive 80/181/EEC of
      20.12.79 (O.J.

    • Compilation of QRD decisions on stylistic matters in product information
      EMA/25090/2002

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Clean Label Products Driving Retail Sales as They Gain Preference Among Consumers, Per New Acosta Group Study

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group has released the results of its recent Clean Label Insights Study with its proprietary Shopper Community in advance of Expo West, providing brands and retailers insights into the growing value shoppers place on clean label in purchasing decisions as well as their attitudes on regulations pertaining to product ingredients, including the California Food Safety Act of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Acosta Group's deeper dive into clean label comes shortly after the release of its five retail   predictions for 2024, one of which stated that consumers will prioritize what's NOT in their products.
  • While all consumers may not be aware of recent regulatory legislation, 83% of shoppers are already knowledgeable about clean label products or have heard the term.
  • "Our research further defines shopper priorities, preferences and generational differences around clean label products," said Kathy Risch , SVP, Thought Leadership and Shopper Insights, Acosta Group.
  • Importantly, 57% of shoppers trust retailers' clean label efforts, with that number rising to 77% for households with kids, according to the Acosta Group study.

Citycon announces the results of its tender offer for the outstanding notes of Citycon Treasury B.V. due 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 27 February 2024, Citycon Treasury B.V. (the "Offeror") launched an invitation to holders of its EUR 310,342,000 2.50 per cent Guaranteed Notes due 2024 guaranteed by Citycon Oyj (the "Guarantor") (ISIN: XS1114434167) issued in separate tranches on 1 October 2014 and 10 June 2020 (the "Securities"), to tender any and all of their Securities for purchase by the Offeror for cash (the "Offer") on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in the tender offer memorandum dated 27 February 2024 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum") prepared by the Offeror, including the satisfaction (or waiver) of the Financing Condition, being the successful completion (in the sole determination of the Offeror) of the issue of the New Notes (as defined below). The Offer remains subject to the offer and distribution restrictions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.On 28 February 2024, the Offeror priced its EUR 300 million 6.500 per cent. Senior Unsecured Green Notes due 2029 (the "New Notes"). The New Notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Guarantor. Application will be made for the New Notes to be admitted to listing and trading on the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin. The New Notes are expected to settle on 6 March 2024. The Offeror today announces that, subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of the Financing Condition, it will accept for purchase EUR 213,253,000 in aggregate principal amount of Securities validly tendered pursuant to the Offer. The total purchase consideration (including Accrued Interest Payments) for Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer will be EUR 213,688,537.15, which will be funded using a portion of the net proceeds from the New Notes.

Key Points: 
  • The Offer remains subject to the offer and distribution restrictions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
  • Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
  • Full details concerning the Offer are set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
  • The distribution of this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law.

Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC Notifies of INTEGRIS Health Data Security Incident

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 7, 2024, INTEGRIS Health, which manages certain electronic health data on behalf of Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC ("SOS"), notified SOS that a recent data privacy incident experienced by INTEGRIS Health may have impacted information belonging to certain SOS patients.

Key Points: 
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 7, 2024, INTEGRIS Health, which manages certain electronic health data on behalf of Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC ("SOS"), notified SOS that a recent data privacy incident experienced by INTEGRIS Health may have impacted information belonging to certain SOS patients.
  • INTEGRIS Health is mailing letters to potentially impacted individuals, and no SOS systems were impacted by the INTEGRIS Health event.
  • Upon becoming aware of the suspicious activity, INTEGRIS Health took steps to secure the environment and commenced an investigation into the nature and scope of the activity.
  • Upon determination of the scope of potentially affected information, INTEGRIS commenced a detailed review of the relevant data to determine the type of information present and to whom that data related.

Norfolk Southern files preliminary proxy statement, recommends shareholders vote for its director nominees

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday that it has filed its preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The preliminary proxy statement is available on the Investor Relations section of the Norfolk Southern website at www.norfolksouthern.com. In connection with the filing, the Norfolk Southern Board of Directors:

Key Points: 
  • The preliminary proxy statement is available on the Investor Relations section of the Norfolk Southern website at www.norfolksouthern.com .
  • As noted in the preliminary proxy materials, the board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote on the WHITE card only for its slate of 13 directors.
  • Your vote FOR all 13 Norfolk Southern director nominees on the WHITE card will be critical.
  • In the interim, Norfolk Southern strongly urges shareholders to simply discard and NOT vote using any blue proxy card sent by Ancora.

Fortress Information Security Deploys Automated Patch Notification and Authenticity tool to help secure Critical Assets from Hostile Nation-States

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have clearly warned that U.S. critical infrastructure is under attack. The three federal agencies outlined how "Volt Typhoon," a group of threat actors working under the direction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), pose a serious challenge to operators of transportation, commerce, clean water, and electricity services.

Key Points: 
  • Volt Typhoon exploits online assets that have not been updated with the latest vulnerability patches.
  • Fortress Information Security is working with America's leading power companies to limit exposure from abroad by ensuring notification of security updates as soon as they are available.
  • "If one of America's adversaries has used software to open a backdoor and get into a network, FIA will help security pros close the door."
  • "Fortress research has shown that much of the software used by energy companies is NOT secure by design," said Santos.

Inside information: Citycon Oyj successfully completes directed share issue of 11.9 million new shares raising EUR 48.2 million

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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HELSINKI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon Oyj ("Citycon" or the "Company") announces the result of the directed share issue of new shares in the Company (the "Shares") in an accelerated bookbuilding process to eligible Finnish and international institutional and other qualified investors (the "Placing"). The Company announced its intention to explore the conditions to carry out the Placing by a stock exchange release published on 22 February 2024. The Placing was carried out based on offers received in the Placing and attracted a considerable amount of global and Nordic institutional investors.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon Oyj ("Citycon" or the "Company") announces the result of the directed share issue of new shares in the Company (the "Shares") in an accelerated bookbuilding process to eligible Finnish and international institutional and other qualified investors (the "Placing").
  • The Placing was carried out based on offers received in the Placing and attracted a considerable amount of global and Nordic institutional investors.
  • As a result of the Placing, the Company will raise gross proceeds of approximately EUR 48.2 million.
  • Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) Helsinki branch act as Joint Bookrunners of the Placing.