SAM

BCE reports second quarter 2023 results

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 3, 2023

BCE capital expenditures were $1,307 million, up 7.2% from $1,219 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity10 of 21.5%, compared to 20.8% in Q2 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BCE capital expenditures were $1,307 million, up 7.2% from $1,219 million last year, corresponding to a capital intensity10 of 21.5%, compared to 20.8% in Q2 2022.
  • Despite contractual increases for premium content, operating costs improved 0.7%, due to the normalization of hockey schedules in 2023 and cessation of CRTC Part II fees in April 2023.
  • BCE's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.9675 per common share, payable on October 16, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on     September 15, 2023.
  • BCE confirmed its financial guidance targets for 2023, as provided on February 2, 2023, as follows:

Medallion Announces Medallion for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallion, a leader in end-to-end provider network management solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the launch of 'Medallion for Salesforce | Provider Data Management, Credentialing & Monitoring' (Medallion for Salesforce) to automate and accelerate how providers are onboarded and credentialed at healthcare organizations of all sizes.

Key Points: 
  • Primary source verifications are a necessary part of the provider operations workflow to pre-screen and onboard providers and facilitate the credentialing process.
  • However, the workflow to manually verify primary sources is often manual and inefficient.
  • Integrated directly with Salesforce, Medallion's solution automates this tedious and time-intensive process.
  • To learn more or speak with a member of the Medallion team, please visit medallion.co/solutions/medallion-for-salesforce .

New Ruckus Unleashed Product Line Exploit Discovered by SAM Seamless Network

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAM Seamless Network (SAM), the global leader of cloud-native security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and IoTs, has discovered a vulnerability affecting 31 networking products from RUCKUS® Networks, part of CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a provider of products and solutions for wired and wireless networks. By exploiting this vulnerability an attacker can remotely gain full control over these Ruckus network devices. SAM has reported its findings to Ruckus, and is now disclosing them publicly after Ruckus had taken the necessary steps to rectify the situation.

Key Points: 
  • By exploiting this vulnerability an attacker can remotely gain full control over these Ruckus network devices.
  • SAM has reported its findings to Ruckus, and is now disclosing them publicly after Ruckus had taken the necessary steps to rectify the situation.
  • The authenticated remote command execution vulnerability was found in the "Ruckus Unleashed" product line's firmware (R510_200.14.6.1.179), and 31 products that are using the same web-based management interface version of Ruckus Unleashed are affected.
  • Upon successful exploitation, an attacker gains full control over the remote Ruckus Unleashed device, obtaining a fully privileged root shell.

New Ruckus Unleashed Product Line Exploit Discovered by SAM Seamless Network

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAM Seamless Network (SAM), the global leader of cloud-native security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and IoTs, has discovered a vulnerability affecting 31 networking products from RUCKUS® Networks, part of CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a provider of products and solutions for wired and wireless networks. By exploiting this vulnerability an attacker can remotely gain full control over these Ruckus network devices. SAM has reported its findings to Ruckus, and is now disclosing them publicly after Ruckus had taken the necessary steps to rectify the situation.

Key Points: 
  • By exploiting this vulnerability an attacker can remotely gain full control over these Ruckus network devices.
  • SAM has reported its findings to Ruckus, and is now disclosing them publicly after Ruckus had taken the necessary steps to rectify the situation.
  • The authenticated remote command execution vulnerability was found in the "Ruckus Unleashed" product line's firmware (R510_200.14.6.1.179), and 31 products that are using the same web-based management interface version of Ruckus Unleashed are affected.
  • Upon successful exploitation, an attacker gains full control over the remote Ruckus Unleashed device, obtaining a fully privileged root shell.

Boston Beer Company Releases 2022 ESG Report

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Beer Company , (NYSE: SAM), maker of iconic, high-quality brands such as Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Dogfish Head and Angry Orchard, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report .

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Beer Company , (NYSE: SAM), maker of iconic, high-quality brands such as Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Dogfish Head and Angry Orchard, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • "This year was one of increasing momentum for The Boston Beer Company," said Jill Westra, senior manager of sustainability, The Boston Beer Company.
  • Some of the key highlights of Boston Beer's 2022 ESG Report are as follows:
    Created an Executive Sustainability Committee composed of executive and senior leaders from across Boston Beer.
  • Established ESG "Cornerstones of Priority" to help shape how we direct our resources and energy on our sustainability journey in the years to come.

Conner Industries Acquires Guardian Packaging Industries

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conner Industries, Inc., a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, announced today the acquisition of Guardian Packaging Industries, LP, a foam cutting specialist and an integrated packaging provider that combines wood, foam, and corrugate components, in Garland, Texas, which also includes the Southwest Air Products division, producing adhesive foam tapes for a variety of applications. This latest purchase marks the company's fourth investment in the expansion of their integrated packaging division, that includes facilities in Lewisburg, Tennessee, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Guthrie, Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conner Industries, Inc. , a leading provider of lumber, industrial wood crates & pallets, and integrated packaging solutions, announced today the acquisition of Guardian Packaging Industries, LP, a foam cutting specialist and an integrated packaging provider that combines wood, foam, and corrugate components, in Garland, Texas, which also includes the Southwest Air Products division, producing adhesive foam tapes for a variety of applications.
  • "With 65,000 square feet of indoor manufacturing space, Guardian Packaging serves as an ideal facility to broaden our integrated packaging offerings to both new and existing customers, in addition to expanding into military, defense, and other new verticals," says David Dixon, CEO of Conner Industries.
  • "We believe that Conner, one of the dominant players in the industrial packaging space, is a perfect fit for Guardian Packaging as they continue to expand their reach into growing markets in the Dallas area," says Norm Stuart, of Guardian Packaging.
  • "Together, Conner and Guardian will continue to provide protective packaging, foam, and foam tape customers with the highest standard of customer service while providing solutions that meet a demanding transportation and handling environment."

BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP APPOINTS SEASONED RETAIL EXECUTIVE JOHN PETER ("JP") SUAREZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 31, 2023

NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of JP Suarez, retired Executive Vice President, Regional Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administration Officer, Walmart International, to the Company's board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of JP Suarez, retired Executive Vice President, Regional Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administration Officer, Walmart International, to the Company's board of directors.
  • Mr. Suarez brings over 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the global retail, environment, and gaming sectors.
  • As Executive Vice President, Regional Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administration Officer, Walmart International from 2018 to 2023, Mr. Suarez was a member of Walmart's International Division Executive Committee and led a team of more than 2,000 employees.
  • "We are excited by the perspectives JP will bring to our board as he joins our talented, diverse and engaged group of directors."

Bakelite Synthetics Releases First Sustainability Report

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Bakelite Synthetics (“the Company”) today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, the organization’s first detailed summary that outlines the most significant environmental, social and governance operations and activities of Bakelite Synthetics in 2022 and key sustainability initiatives for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bakelite Synthetics (“the Company”) today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, the organization’s first detailed summary that outlines the most significant environmental, social and governance operations and activities of Bakelite Synthetics in 2022 and key sustainability initiatives for 2023.
  • Our sustainability strategy is a natural extension of our 100-year legacy of innovation to profitably produce infinite solutions that make life better for each of us and the planet,” said JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bakelite Synthetics.
  • “Our 2022 Sustainability Report details steps we have taken to establish our environmental impact baselines, and the goals and strategies we have set to improve going forward.
  • The Company has created the Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Other Third Parties, which applies to all Suppliers and other Third Parties that do business with Bakelite Synthetics.

TeaPot Introduces first "Good Evening Iced Tea" with New Blueberry Chamomile

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeaPot, the cannabis-infused iced tea brand from The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), has announced the launch of its newest flavor, Good Evening Iced Tea in Blueberry Chamomile. Blueberry Chamomile joins TeaPot's growing portfolio to elevate consumers' evenings.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeaPot, the cannabis-infused iced tea brand from The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), has announced the launch of its newest flavor, Good Evening Iced Tea in Blueberry Chamomile.
  • Blueberry Chamomile Tea is infused with Black Sugar Rose, an Indica-dominant strain grown by Entourage Health Corp. under their Color Cannabis brand.
  • Like all TeaPot offerings, this Blueberry Chamomile is non-carbonated, crafted to remove any cannabis taste or aroma, and contains 5mg of THC per 355mL can.
  • "Our new Blueberry Chamomile Iced Tea is a refreshing alternative to your evening glass of wine," said Paul Weaver, Director, Head of Cannabis for The Boston Beer Company.

BOSTON BEER NAMES DIEGO REYNOSO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 24, 2023

(NYSE: SAM), today announced the appointment of Diego Reynoso as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 5, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: SAM), today announced the appointment of Diego Reynoso as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 5, 2023.
  • Reynoso will lead all Boston Beer's Finance, Treasury and IT and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, David A. Burwick.
  • "His operating experience and financial acumen make him the right leader to help The Boston Beer Company grow and achieve our long-term financial goals."
  • With Reynoso's appointment, Matt Murphy, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resume his role of Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to Reynoso.