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UNDER ARMOUR ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that Kevin Plank will become President & Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as President & Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. In connection with Plank's appointment, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, an independent director since 2018 and Lead Director since 2020, will become the non-executive Chair of the Board. Plank, who will transition from Executive Chair of the Board, will remain a director. Linnartz will remain an advisor to the company through April 30, 2024.

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  • Plank, who will transition from Executive Chair of the Board, will remain a director.
  • "On behalf of the full team, I want to thank Stephanie for her contributions to Under Armour.
  • "During her tenure, she strengthened the leadership team with executive hires in critical areas, including product, design, supply chain, consumer connectivity, and regional management.
  • Plank founded Under Armour in 1996, and since then, he has been the driving force behind its innovative products and brand.

Celanese and Under Armour Develop Innovative New NEOLAST™ Fiber for Use in Performance Stretch Fabrics

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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The innovative material will offer the apparel industry a high-performing alternative to elastane – an elastic fiber that gives apparel stretch, commonly called spandex.

Key Points: 
  • The innovative material will offer the apparel industry a high-performing alternative to elastane – an elastic fiber that gives apparel stretch, commonly called spandex.
  • This new alternative could unlock the potential for end users to recycle performance stretch fabrics, a legacy aspect that has yet to be solved in the pursuit of circular manufacturing with respect to stretch fabrics.
  • The fibers are produced using a proprietary solvent-free melt-extrusion process, eliminating potentially hazardous chemicals typically used to create stretch fabrics made with elastane.
  • In addition to Celanese exploring application opportunities with Under Armour, the company intends to make the fiber available to the broader apparel industry, potentially reducing elastane dependence.

UNDER ARMOUR ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2024 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL DATE

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2024 (ended December 31, 2023) results on February 8, 2024, at 6:55 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2024 (ended December 31, 2023) results on February 8, 2024, at 6:55 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • Following the news release, Under Armour management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m.
  • ET to review results.

Jervette Ward appointed CCNY Black Studies program director after national search

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .
  • After a national search, Dean Renata Kobetts Miller said, "As President of CLA ( College Language Association ), Professor Ward comes to City College as a leader in the profession.
  • We're thrilled to have her directing City College's historic Black Studies Program, and we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the months and years ahead."
  • Ward writes, teaches, and speaks on the power of language and popular culture as avenues for social change.

UNDER ARMOUR BOLSTERS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER AND NEW PRESIDENT OF AMERICAS

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced two new leadership appointments: Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas. Saidi will join the company on Jan. 29, and Trent, currently serving as the managing director of the company's EMEA region, will assume her new role in February. Both will report directly to President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced two new leadership appointments: Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Saidi will be responsible for building winning product strategies focused on apparel, footwear, and accessories.
  • Under Armour has strengthened its leadership team in the past year with other senior appointments, including Jim Dausch, Chief Customer Officer; Shawn Curran, Chief Supply Chain Officer; John Varvatos, Head of Design; and Amanda Miller, Chief Communications Officer.
  • The addition of new talent will continue as Under Armour has initiated a search for a chief marketing officer and senior vice president for footwear.

Adam Warf Joins Iapetus Infrastructure Services as Director of UVM Development

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to driving new growth, Iapetus Infrastructure Services (IIS) is bringing Adam Warf into the fold as Director of Utility Vegetation Management Development.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to driving new growth, Iapetus Infrastructure Services (IIS) is bringing Adam Warf into the fold as Director of Utility Vegetation Management Development.
  • "Adam's integrity, experience, and determination are the perfect blend for Iapetus," IIS COO Tej Singh declares.
  • Warf joins the Houston-based utility infrastructure services firm after more than a decade at ECI - Environmental Consultants, where he most recently served as Director of New Business Development.
  • Warf led ECI's new business development team and collaborated with several utilities to enhance UVM programs throughout North America.

SKYTALE GROUP SERVES AS EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO THE BENGTSON CENTER FOR AESTHETICS AND PLASTIC SURGERY AND SYMMETRY MEDSPA

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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BCAPS, located in Grand Rapids Michigan, is led by two board-certified plastic surgeons, Drs.

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  • BCAPS, located in Grand Rapids Michigan, is led by two board-certified plastic surgeons, Drs.
  • The Company is one of the leading medical aesthetics and plastic surgery practices in the nation offering a comprehensive suite of plastic surgery, injectables, and aesthetic services.
  • "This transaction quite simply, would have been impossible to navigate and complete without Skytale," states Dr. Bengtson.
  • Skytale Managing Director, Ben Hernandez; Senior Vice President, Tedd Van Gorden; Associate, James Wimpress; Senior Analyst, Christian Guy; and Analyst, Tommy Steis represented BCAPS in the partnership process.

United Aesthetics Alliance Announces Partnership with The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery and Symmetry Medical Spa

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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United Aesthetics Alliance (“UAA” or “the Company”), a holding company created to consolidate market-leading, clinically differentiated plastic surgery practices and affiliated medical spa service providers, today announced it has recently established a new partnership with The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery (“BCAPS” or “the Practice”).

Key Points: 
  • United Aesthetics Alliance (“UAA” or “the Company”), a holding company created to consolidate market-leading, clinically differentiated plastic surgery practices and affiliated medical spa service providers, today announced it has recently established a new partnership with The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery (“BCAPS” or “the Practice”).
  • Based in Grand Rapids, MI, BCAPS is a premier plastic surgery and aesthetics provider in West Michigan led by two renowned board-certified plastic surgeons, Drs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108356764/en/
    Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The surgeons and leadership at BCAPS are extremely excited to build a national platform of the top aesthetic practices, which are together developing best practices, in partnership with UAA,” said Dr. Bengtson.
  • Skytale Group acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery and Symmetry MedSpa in the transaction, with Dykema Gosset PLLC acting as legal advisor.

This Week in Energy News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy energy industry press releases from PR Newswire, including Kohler's plans for a new energy division.
  • To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • The businesses included in the portfolio are Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The videos feature UAA alumni sharing their stories about their behavioral health work and how it benefits the community.

Key Points: 
  • ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
  • The Health Resources and Services Administration found nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a mental health provider shortage area.
  • "At Premera we know that we can't sit on the sidelines while Alaskans continue to face problems getting the behavioral health care they need," said Jim Grazko, President of Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.
  • "We're grateful to University of Alaska Anchorage for leading this critical work in helping people find a path to working in behavioral health."