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EQS-News: Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers

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  • Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers
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  • Munich, April 10, 2024 - The Supervisory Board of Cherry SE will be reconstituted: Joachim Coers had resigned his mandate as of December 31, 2023.
  • Harald von Heynitz was appointed with effect from April 5 until the Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2024, by the Munich court.
  • At the same time, we would like to thank Joachim Coers for his valuable work for the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE."

KPMG Announces Google Cloud Center of Excellence to Advance Responsible Adoption of Generative AI

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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KPMG will bring Google Cloud technology to its workforce and build trusted GenAI solutions that accelerate business transformation for clients

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  • The expanded partnership features the establishment of a KPMG Google Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) that will combine Google Cloud's leading AI technologies with KPMG's industry knowledge and deep functional expertise to support business transformation for enterprise clients.
  • The CoE will combine Gemini AI models, Vertex AI and other leading Google Cloud technology with KPMG industry and product expertise, to help enterprises drive and deploy generative AI innovation.
  • As part of the CoE, Google Cloud will work with KPMG to upskill KPMG professionals on Google Cloud AI technologies.
  • This will help rapidly boost existing GenAI skills and help KPMG further deliver generative AI solutions to drive innovation for KPMG clients and the firm itself.

KPMG LLP Survey: Majority of Tax Departments Are Adopting or Exploring Generative AI

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2024) - The latest edition of the KPMG LLP " Chief Tax Officer Outlook " revealed a majority of Chief Tax Officers  (CTOs) are already utilizing generative AI (gen AI) in their tax departments or are exploring its potential.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2024) - The latest edition of the KPMG LLP " Chief Tax Officer Outlook " revealed a majority of Chief Tax Officers  (CTOs) are already utilizing generative AI (gen AI) in their tax departments or are exploring its potential.
  • "The use of advanced tools and technologies has become indispensable for building a resilient tax function," said Rema Serafi , Vice Chair - Tax at KPMG LLP.
  • "Tax departments that embrace generative AI technologies are in a better position to add enhanced value to their teams," said Kevin Jackson, National Managing Partner - Tax, KPMG LLP.
  • The KPMG report is based on insights from 300 Chief Tax Officers leading tax functions at large public and private U.S. companies.

NewtekOne, Inc. Hires Taylor Quinn as Chief Risk Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), announced today that it has hired Mr. Taylor Quinn as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, N.A., effective today.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), announced today that it has hired Mr. Taylor Quinn as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for NewtekOne and Newtek Bank, N.A., effective today.
  • Further, Taylor developed and integrated audit and risk management frameworks across the enterprise through deployment of technology.
  • Prior to Amalgamated Bank, Taylor worked at KPMG LLP as Audit Senior Manager in banking and capital markets where he worked with the audit, risk and regulatory functions.
  • Barry Sloane, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We are thrilled to announce Taylor Quinn joining the senior management team at NewtekOne and Newtek Bank as Chief Risk Officer.

NewtekOne, Inc. Promotes Frank M. DeMaria to Chief Accounting Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) has promoted Mr. Frank M. DeMaria to Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of NewtekOne effective as of March 29, 2024.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewtekOne, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) has promoted Mr. Frank M. DeMaria to Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of NewtekOne effective as of March 29, 2024.
  • Frank brings a career’s worth of experience across many facets of financial holding company accounting and finance to this position.
  • Frank’s prior experience includes being Senior Vice President & Controller at Flagstar Bank, N.A; Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer at Amalgamated Financial Corp.; and Senior Manager at KPMG LLP, Audit Financial Services.
  • Our former Chief Accounting Officer, Nick Leger, has assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Treasurer of NewtekOne and Newtek Bank.

MannKind Announces CFO Transition

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Mr. Binder plans to remain at MannKind through the end of the year as Executive Vice President, Special Projects.

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  • Mr. Binder plans to remain at MannKind through the end of the year as Executive Vice President, Special Projects.
  • “We are excited to have Chris join us at such a pivotal time as our new CFO,” said Michael Castagna, PharmD., Chief Executive Officer for MannKind Corporation.
  • We are pleased that Steve will remain with MannKind for the rest of 2024, allowing for an optimal transition with Chris.”
    “I look forward to working with Chris and remain totally committed to MannKind’s continued success,” said Steve Binder, Chief Financial Officer.
  • His earlier career also included senior financial roles at InterMune, Inc., Dynavax Technologies Corporation and MannKind.

New Index from ASCM and KPMG Finds Supply Chain Stability Improving Despite Ongoing Challenges

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP today released the latest findings from the KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, which is designed to help supply chain professionals understand the stability of U.S. operations, and serve as a barometer for the greater global supply chain community.

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  • The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP today released the latest findings from the KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, which is designed to help supply chain professionals understand the stability of U.S. operations, and serve as a barometer for the greater global supply chain community.
  • The Index found that 2023 was a year of tremendous improvement and increased supply chain stability overall, with several variables still driving continued fragility.
  • The KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index, in association with ASCM, suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024.
  • "While supply chain challenges do persist, the overall return to increased levels of stability is a testament to the incredible efforts of countless supply chain professionals,” said ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE.

Sagimet Biosciences Announces Appointment of Tim Walbert and Paul Hoelscher to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.

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  • I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.
  • “Sagimet is well-positioned for its next stage of growth, with an experienced team and demonstrated clinical results.
  • In 2023, Amgen acquired Horizon for $28 billion, and Mr. Walbert currently serves as a senior advisor to Amgen.
  • I look forward to working with Tim and Paul who I know will add great value to our Board of Directors.”

CIO Celebrates Innovations in Business Technology with 2024 CIO 100 & Hall of Fame Awards

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Boston, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundry’s CIO – the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership – is pleased to recognize the 2024 CIO 100 award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.

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  • Boston, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundry’s CIO – the executive-level IT media brand providing insight into business technology leadership – is pleased to recognize the 2024 CIO 100 award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.
  • “The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards continues a tradition of over 25 years of the highest quality content for IT leaders and their teams.
  • In addition to celebrating 100 organizations during the dinner and awards ceremony, I am thrilled to feature many of these IT leaders as speakers,” stated Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards.
  • 2024 CIO 100 Hall of Fame Inductees:
    Lookman Fazal, Chief Information & Digital Officer, NJ TRANSIT
    Shamim Mohammad, EVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer, CarMax
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Solar Alliance announces change of auditor

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and industrial solar sector, announces it has changed its auditor from KPMG LLP ("Former Auditor") to Kreston GTA LLP ("Successor Auditor") effective March 1, 2024.

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  • TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and industrial solar sector, announces it has changed its auditor from KPMG LLP ("Former Auditor") to Kreston GTA LLP ("Successor Auditor") effective March 1, 2024.
  • The change of auditor occurred at the request of the Company.
  • There were no reservations in the Former Auditor's audit reports for any financial period during which the Former Auditor was the Company's auditor.
  • In accordance with National Instrument 51-102, the Notice of Change of Auditor, together with the required letters from the Former Auditor and the Successor Auditor, have been reviewed by the Company's audit committee and board of directors and have been filed on SEDAR+ accordingly.