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VantageScore® Credit Score Usage Surges 42% to 27 Billion Credit Scores in 2023

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores. This growth is reflected by increased usage by financial institutions and organizations including banks, credit card lenders, fintechs, consumer websites and government entities, among others. More than 3,400 unique banks, lenders and other institutions used VantageScore in 2023, including eight of the top 10 banks. This is according to the results of the 2024 VantageScore® Market Study Report ("Market Study Report"), a comprehensive, independent third-party analysis conducted by Charles River Associates.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VantageScore today announced that overall usage of its credit scores increased by 42% in 2023 to a record volume of over 27 billion credit scores.
  • Overall, usage by financial institutions grew by 46% year over year to nearly 13 billion consumer credit scores in 2023 compared to approximately 9 billion in 2022.
  • Usage among non-financial institutions grew by 39% overall to just over 14 billion scores in 2023 compared to 10 billion in 2022.
  • Overall, the non-financial category grew by 39% from 10.2 billion credit scores to 14.2 billion credit scores.

USOSM Chief Operations and Chief Human Resources Officers to Speak at Women in DSO’s Empower and Grow Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) Chief Operations Officer Alisa Ulrey and USOSM Chief Human Resources Officer Annette Igl will be panel speakers in the upcoming Empower and Grow conference, presented by Women in DSO , a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women leaders in the dental industry.

Key Points: 
  • Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) Chief Operations Officer Alisa Ulrey and USOSM Chief Human Resources Officer Annette Igl will be panel speakers in the upcoming Empower and Grow conference, presented by Women in DSO , a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women leaders in the dental industry.
  • Igl will be speaking on March 7 at 4 p.m. on The Art of Attraction: Mastering Culture and Talent Retention.
  • The annual conference aims to help women in the dental industry to grow their companies and empower their professional development.
  • “Women in DSO is an important resource and I’m both honored and excited to be a part of their upcoming Empower and Grow conference,” said Ulrey.

Ocean Capital Calls on Shareholders to Demand Accountability at UBS-Managed Puerto Rico Closed-End Funds

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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In addition to electing Ocean Capital’s nominees, Ocean Capital has submitted a business proposal to terminate the investment advisory agreements with UBS at both of these upcoming annual meetings.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to electing Ocean Capital’s nominees, Ocean Capital has submitted a business proposal to terminate the investment advisory agreements with UBS at both of these upcoming annual meetings.
  • Ocean Capital will continue to do everything in its power to compel UBS and its affiliates to respect the will of shareholders.
  • VISIT WWW.IMPROVEUBSPRFUNDS.COM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OCEAN CAPITAL’S CAMPAIGNS FOR VALUE-ENHANCING CHANGE AT THE FUNDS.
  • 2 The nine Funds include: Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (“Fund I”), Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund II for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (“Fund II”), Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund III for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (“Fund III”), Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund IV for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (“Fund IV”), Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund V for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (“Fund V”), Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund, Inc. (“PRITF I”), Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund IV, Inc (“PRITF IV”), Puerto Rico Residents Tax-Free Fund VI, Inc. (“PRITF VI”) and Tax-Free Fund for Puerto Rico Residents (“TFF I”).

Ocean Power Technologies Announces Further Adjournment of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The 2023 Annual Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, in virtual format only.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Annual Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, in virtual format only.
  • The record date for the 2023 Annual Meeting remains unchanged and all shareholders of record, as of the close of business on December 4, 2023, and proxy holders are invited to attend the reconvened 2023 Annual Meeting by visiting www.cesonlineservices.com/optt23_vm , where they will be able to listen to the 2023 Annual Meeting live, submit questions, and vote.
  • Shareholders and proxy holders previously registered to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting do not need to re-register to attend the reconvened 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Shareholders who previously submitted proxies in respect of the 2023 Annual Meeting do not need to take any action unless they want to change their vote.

Center for Asbestos Related Disease Continues FREE Asbestos & Lung Cancer Screenings

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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LIBBY, Mont., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) in Libby, Montana continues with the organization's outreach efforts to extend free community asbestos health and lung cancer screening programs.

Key Points: 
  • LIBBY, Mont., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) in Libby, Montana continues with the organization's outreach efforts to extend free community asbestos health and lung cancer screening programs.
  • Each year, the CARD Clinic provides free screenings to more than 500 people for asbestos related lung diseases and over 500 more for lung cancer screening.
  • These important programs are funded through a federal grant awarded to CARD by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • Participation in CARD's asbestos health screening and lung cancer screening programs is free for those who qualify.

Ocean Power Technologies Announces Adjournment of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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OPT believes that had Paragon caused its shares to be present at the 2023 Annual Meeting, a quorum would have been achieved.

Key Points: 
  • OPT believes that had Paragon caused its shares to be present at the 2023 Annual Meeting, a quorum would have been achieved.
  • Paragon’s deliberate actions to block OPT’s ability to reach a quorum at the 2023 Annual Meeting are highly disappointing.
  • The record date for the 2023 Annual Meeting remains unchanged and all shareholders of record, as of the close of business on December 4, 2023, and proxy holders are invited to attend the reconvened 2023 Annual Meeting by visiting www.cesonlineservices.com/optt23_vm , where they will be able to listen to the 2023 Annual Meeting live, submit questions, and vote.
  • Shareholders and proxy holders previously registered to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting do not need to re-register to attend the reconvened 2023 Annual Meeting.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote ONLY on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” All of Ocean Power Technologies Board Nominees

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) has recommended shareholders vote ONLY on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” all of the OPT Board of Director’s (the “Board”) highly qualified and experienced director nominees at the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“2023 Annual Meeting”), scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, via live webcast.

Key Points: 
  • As a reminder, shareholders may receive proxy materials from an activist investor, Paragon Technologies, Inc. (“Paragon”) (OTC Pink: PGNT).
  • A vote for any of Paragon’s purported nominees on the blue proxy card will not be counted at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • If a shareholder previously signed a blue proxy card sent by Paragon, that proxy card can be revoked by voting on a new WHITE proxy card.
  • If shareholders have any questions or require assistance in voting your WHITE proxy card, please contact Morrow Sodali, our proxy solicitation firm, at:
    Banks, Brokers, Trustees, and Other Nominees Call Collect: (203) 658-9400

Both Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms – ISS and Glass Lewis – Now Recommend Voting ONLY on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” All of Ocean Power Technologies Board Nominees

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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A vote for any of Paragon’s purported nominees on the blue proxy card will not be counted at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • A vote for any of Paragon’s purported nominees on the blue proxy card will not be counted at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Shareholders are urged not to sign or return any blue proxy card and to discard Paragon’s materials.
  • Please vote only on the WHITE proxy card.
  • If a shareholder previously signed a blue proxy card sent by Paragon, that proxy card can be revoked by voting on a new WHITE proxy card.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Vote ONLY on the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” All of Ocean Power Technologies Board Nominees

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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A vote for any of Paragon’s purported nominees on the blue proxy card will not be counted at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • A vote for any of Paragon’s purported nominees on the blue proxy card will not be counted at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Shareholders are urged not to sign or return any blue proxy card and to discard Paragon’s materials.
  • Please vote only on the WHITE proxy card.
  • If a shareholder previously signed a blue proxy card sent by Paragon, that proxy card can be revoked by voting on a new WHITE proxy card.

Center for Asbestos Related Disease Pilot Program Update

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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LIBBY, Mo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to recent changes made over the past few months, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) would like to clarify a few things regarding the Medicare Pilot Program for Asbestos Related Disease (MPPARD), more commonly known simply as the Pilot Program.

Key Points: 
  • LIBBY, Mo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to recent changes made over the past few months, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) would like to clarify a few things regarding the Medicare Pilot Program for Asbestos Related Disease (MPPARD), more commonly known simply as the Pilot Program.
  • Since its inception, the Pilot Program has been administered by Noridian.
  • However, Noridian is still providing all the same services that they always have under the Pilot Program and patients can contact Noridian directly to obtain services.
  • For help enrolling in the Pilot Program:  Call 1-888-469-9464 (Customer Contact Center open
    For help submitting a claim to Pilot:  Fax to 1-888-482-3128 or Mail claims: