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Unisys Transfers a Portion of its U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Obligations to F&G Through $250 Million of Group Annuity Contracts

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Monday, November 27, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) today announced it has closed agreements with F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE: FG) ("F&G") to purchase group annuity contracts totaling approximately $250 million through which Unisys will transfer projected benefit obligations valued at a similar amount related to certain retirees under one of the company's U.S. pension plans to F&G.

Key Points: 
  • There will be no changes to the gross amount, timing, or form of the monthly pension payments.
  • Unisys anticipates this action will result in a one-time, non-cash, pre-tax settlement charge of approximately $244 million.
  • Since the purchase will be made by the pension trust, there will be no impact on the company's cash position.
  • "Purchasing these annuity contracts demonstrates the company's continued commitment to de-risking its pension obligations.," said Unisys Chief Financial Officer Deb McCann.

Unisys Women in Tech: Patrycja Sobera Selected as Digital Titan of the Year at ISG's Women in Digital Awards (EMEA)

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrycja Sobera, global vice president of delivery for Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) at Unisys (NYSE: UIS), has been named Digital Titan of the Year at the inaugural ISG Women in Digital Awards EMEA. Sobera was a finalist in the Rock Star Leader category, and the judges selected her for the elevated recognition of Digital Titan of the Year for EMEA from the entire pool of 100 finalists based on her track record and accomplishments.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrycja Sobera, global vice president of delivery for Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) at Unisys (NYSE: UIS), has been named Digital Titan of the Year at the inaugural ISG Women in Digital Awards EMEA .
  • "I am honored – and profoundly grateful – to be named Digital Titan of the Year as part of the ISG Women in Digital Awards," said Sobera.
  • Alongside this business-critical work, Sobera leads the EMEA Women in Tech cohort within Unisys.
  • "The ISG Women in Digital awards aim to create a community of strong leaders and inspire the next generation of digital talent," said Lois Coatney, EMEA consulting and sales leader, and executive sponsor of the ISG Women in Digital Program.

mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: "BLUE FANTASY 2023", a uniquely Tokyo holiday event, will unfold its magic from December 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

During this period, the art pieces at the entrance will be enveloped in midnight blue.

Key Points: 
  • During this period, the art pieces at the entrance will be enveloped in midnight blue.
  • A portion of the proceeds from the "BLUE FANTASY" period will be donated to Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.
  • mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, conveniently accessible from the international airport, offers easy access to Tokyo's charming landmarks such as Ginza, Tsukiji, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya.
  • Make your stay during the year-end and New Year's holidays truly memorable at mesm Tokyo.

Unisys Announces 3Q23 Results

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Monday, November 6, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Unisys reported another solid quarter of results.
  • During the quarter, Unisys unveiled its new quantum-powered solution - Unisys Logistics OptimizationTM - that leverages quantum computing, advanced analytics, and proprietary pre-trained artificial intelligence models to solve complex logistics optimization challenges in seconds.
  • "We are raising our 2023 guidance ranges based on another solid quarter of revenue and profit results.
  • We are also excited by the initial market reception to our new Unisys Logistics Optimization solution, which we believe has the potential to advance cargo logistics," said Unisys Chair and CEO Peter A. Altabef.

The Radoff-Sudbury Group Reiterates the Need to Elect Directors with Governance, Turnaround and Wellness Industry Experience to LifeVantage’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

We believe Mr. Radoff’s valuable perspectives and skillsets can help improve the Company’s approach to capital allocation to help enhance value for stockholders.

Key Points: 
  • We believe Mr. Radoff’s valuable perspectives and skillsets can help improve the Company’s approach to capital allocation to help enhance value for stockholders.
  • We sincerely appreciate the thoughtful conversations and feedback we have received from you in recent weeks.
  • If you have any further questions for us or would like to speak directly with our nominees, please contact our proxy solicitor at [email protected] .
  • IF YOU VOTED FOR THE COMPANY’S NOMINEES PREVIOUSLY, A LATER DATED VOTE FOR THE RADOFF-SUDBURY NOMINEES WILL OVERRIDE YOUR PRIOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.

THINKWARE Launches BLUE VENT MUMU, World’s First AI-Powered Smart Food Composter with Cutting Edge Metal Organic Framework (MOF)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

THINKWARE, a leading provider of innovative tech products, is launching a composter through its home and lifestyle brand, BLUE VENT.

Key Points: 
  • THINKWARE, a leading provider of innovative tech products, is launching a composter through its home and lifestyle brand, BLUE VENT.
  • The BLUE VENT MUMU is the world’s first AI-powered smart food composter with cutting edge Metal Organic Framework (MOF), which blocks and inhibits the propagation of fungi to ensure clean and harmless use.
  • BLUE VENT MUMU uses smart technology to take the guesswork out of composting.
  • Pre-order BLUE VENT MUMU now at major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Newegg and at the THINKWARE Store.

Glass Lewis Joins ISS in Recommending LifeVantage Corporation’s Stockholders Vote FOR Boardroom Change on the BLUE Proxy Card at the Upcoming Annual Meeting

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Specifically, Glass Lewis recommended that stockholders elect independent director candidate Dayton Judd and withhold support for long-tenured director Michael Beindorff at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, Glass Lewis recommended that stockholders elect independent director candidate Dayton Judd and withhold support for long-tenured director Michael Beindorff at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • “We appreciate that both leading independent proxy advisory firms have endorsed boardroom change at LifeVantage and highlighted the Company’s long-term underperformance under current Board leadership.
  • Importantly, Glass Lewis noted it would be in stockholders’ best interest to remove 11-year tenured director Michael Beindorff from the Board, while ISS supports the removal of 15-year tenured Chairman Garry Mauro.
  • IF YOU VOTED FOR THE COMPANY’S NOMINEES PREVIOUSLY, A LATER DATED VOTE FOR THE RADOFF-SUDBURY NOMINEES WILL OVERRIDE YOUR PRIOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.

Unisys Named 2023 Value Champion by Association of Corporate Counsel for Legal Department Transformation

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been recognized as a 2023 Value Champion by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) for their legal department's successful shift from a cost center to being a data-driven partner to the business, resulting in greater efficiencies and reduced external spend.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2012, the ACC Value Champions program has featured corporate law departments that innovate to optimize legal service delivery for corporations.
  • This year marks the first time Unisys has been named an ACC Value Champion.
  • The transformation of the legal department began in May 2022 by making critical hires to strengthen capabilities, increase diversity and create a dedicated legal operations team.
  • Key success factors of the legal department transformation include:
    An expected 15% savings in operational costs due to centralized operations, including matter creation, timekeeper rate management and invoice review

Unisys Brand Transformation Work Shines with Three Gold Awards at Transform Awards North America 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) and its brand agency of record, Landor & Fitch, were recognized with three Gold awards and one Highly Commended recognition at the Transform Awards North America 2023 for their comprehensive brand transformation work.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) and its brand agency of record, Landor & Fitch, were recognized with three Gold awards and one Highly Commended recognition at the Transform Awards North America 2023 for their comprehensive brand transformation work.
  • In its ninth year, the Transform Awards North America celebrates excellence in brand development, rebranding and reputation management.
  • The collaboration between Unisys and Landor & Fitch resulted in a multi-dimensional creative reimagining that modernized the 150-year-old IT brand for the first time since 1986.
  • The creative strategy category is usually where B2C brands dominate, but the Unisys brand broke the mold by clinching a gold honor for the B2B brand.

ISS Recommends LifeVantage Corporation’s Stockholders Vote FOR Boardroom Change on the Radoff-Sudbury Group’s BLUE Proxy Card at the Upcoming Annual Meeting

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

In particular, ISS recommended stockholders elect independent director candidate Dayton Judd and withhold support for long-tenured Chairman Garry Mauro at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • In particular, ISS recommended stockholders elect independent director candidate Dayton Judd and withhold support for long-tenured Chairman Garry Mauro at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • “We appreciate that ISS has spotlighted the urgent need for change and, very importantly, new boardroom leadership at LifeVantage.
  • IF YOU VOTED FOR THE COMPANY’S NOMINEES PREVIOUSLY, A LATER DATED VOTE FOR THE RADOFF-SUDBURY NOMINEES WILL OVERRIDE YOUR PRIOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.
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