GSG

EQS-News: CPI PROPERTY GROUP publishes financial results for 2023

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

CPI PROPERTY GROUP (hereinafter “CPIPG”, the “Company” or together with its subsidiaries the “Group”), a leading European landlord, hereby publishes audited financial results for the financial year ended 31 December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CPI PROPERTY GROUP (hereinafter “CPIPG”, the “Company” or together with its subsidiaries the “Group”), a leading European landlord, hereby publishes audited financial results for the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
  • “CPIPG’s results in 2023 demonstrate the resilient and high-yielding nature of real estate in the CEE region,” said David Greenbaum, CEO.
  • The Group raised over €2.5 billion of secured and unsecured external financing in 2023, including €1.2 billion of fresh cash.
  • CPIPG will host a webcast in relation to its financial results for 2023.

FASTSIGNS 2024 International Convention Celebrates Franchisee Growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida. Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
  • Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.
  • "Overall, 2023 marked a year of incredible growth for the FASTSIGNS brand.
  • Highlights from the 2024 convention include:
    The FASTSIGNS Award recognizes a franchisee who best represents the culture and values of FASTSIGNS, both in the business community and within the FASTSIGNS network.

Global Schools Group Unveils New Logo

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 28, 2024

SINGAPORE, Jan 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Global Schools Group (GSG) has launched its new logo last Friday (Jan 26), as the Singapore-based educational institution aims to chalk a new chapter in its 20+ year journey for the next decade and more.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Jan 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Global Schools Group (GSG) has launched its new logo last Friday (Jan 26), as the Singapore-based educational institution aims to chalk a new chapter in its 20+ year journey for the next decade and more.
  • GSG, an initiative of Global Schools Foundation, owns and operates a network of 64 award winning international schools around the world educating more than 45,000 students studying international curricula for outcomes that propel them on the path of global leadership.
  • "GSG aims to have its future schools drive significant value for its students and parents and new GSG logo reflects the aspirations and modernity that is expected by our stakeholders," said Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman of Global Schools Group.
  • These include One World International School (Singapore, Riyadh, Osaka, Bangalore), Glendale International School (Hyderabad, Dubai), Global Indian International School (India, Singapore, Japan, UAE, Malaysia, Thailand), Dwight School Seoul (Korea), Harrods International School (Cambodia), Regent International School (Malaysia), Chinese International School Manila and Domuschola International School (The Philippines), Heath House Preparatory School (The UK), Vikaasa Group of Schools, Witty Group of Institutions (both India) and Emirates American School (UAE).

Leeward Renewable Energy Completes GSG Wind Repower

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) today announced that it has completed the repowering of its GSG Wind project located in Lee and LaSalle Counties, Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) today announced that it has completed the repowering of its GSG Wind project located in Lee and LaSalle Counties, Illinois.
  • As previously announced, Verizon Communications signed a renewable energy purchase agreement for the project in January 2022.
  • The 80-megawatt (MW) GSG Wind repower involved decommissioning 40 wind turbines and constructing 26 new turbines.
  • GSG Wind will now be able to generate 50 percent more energy with a smaller footprint, creating a more efficient facility with lower operating and maintenance costs.

Glenn Chamandy sets the record straight on the Gildan Board's poor governance, misrepresentations to stakeholders and obsession with self-entrenchment

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On December 10, 2023, I was terminated without cause by the board of directors of Gildan (the "Board").

Key Points: 
  • On December 10, 2023, I was terminated without cause by the board of directors of Gildan (the "Board").
  • The Board's poor governance, failed shareholder engagement, and obsession with self-entrenchment has been on full display.
  • On October 31, 2023, at the request of the Board, I presented a long-range planning proposal ("LRP") prepared by Gildan's management team.
  • Gildan had just announced an excellent quarter, with excellent meetings with shareholders who were in the blind regarding the Board's plan.

Singapore-Based Global Schools Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Emirates American School, Sharjah

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

SHARJAH, UAE, Nov 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah; bringing together two stalwarts in education who have the common vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students.

Key Points: 
  • SHARJAH, UAE, Nov 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah; bringing together two stalwarts in education who have the common vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students.
  • Its Knowledge Exchange Programmes, involving peer-to-peer interactions with sister schools, are most coveted by parents and students for its global reach.
  • "This dream was made possible through their partnership with Global Schools Group in Singapore, which has expanded the horizons for the students and given them the chance to spread their wings," he said.
  • "Global Schools' presence in countries such as Singapore, Japan and Korea offers ample opportunities for cross-country collaborations that go beyond academics and help shape students as global citizens."

Gildan Publishes its 19th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking the Company’s 19th year of public ESG disclosures.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking the Company’s 19th year of public ESG disclosures.
  • Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh.
  • Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG strategy embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy.
  • More information about the Company and its ESG Next Generation ESG strategy can be found at www.gildancorp.com .

Apollo Funds Upsize Its Capital Commitment to Global Schools Group

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Global Schools Foundation's investment arm and its related entities ("Global Schools Group", "GSG") announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. have committed to providing approximately S$190 million, nearly doubling their total capital commitment to the Global Schools Group.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Global Schools Foundation's investment arm and its related entities ("Global Schools Group", "GSG") announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. have committed to providing approximately S$190 million, nearly doubling their total capital commitment to the Global Schools Group.
  • Apollo funds initially provided long-term funding to Global Schools Group in 2021.
  • Matthew Michelini, Partner & Head of Apollo Asia Pacific, said he was "pleased to share that funds within Apollo's Hybrid Value strategy have committed to upsize their existing investment in Singapore-based education company Global Schools Group to help accelerate the company's global expansion."
  • "We are delighted to upsize our investment in Global Schools Group," said Apollo Partner Mr Gaurav Pant.

Attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against GSG Protective Services CA Inc., Alleging Failure to Record Employees Accurate Meal Breaks

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that GSG Protective Services CA Inc. violated the California Labor Code. The GSG Protective Services CA Inc. class action lawsuit, Case No. 23STCV13116, is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.

Key Points: 
  • GSG Protective Services CA Inc. allegedly failed to accurately record employees breaks, which resulted in alleged incorrect paychecks.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a class action complaint alleging that GSG Protective Services CA Inc. violated the California Labor Code.
  • The GSG Protective Services CA Inc. class action lawsuit, Case No.
  • Additionally, GSG Protective Services CA Inc. allegedly failed to reimburse employees for required business expenses.

Survey: Democrat, Republican, Independent Voters Agree Capping Federal Student Loans for Parents and Grad Students a Necessary Step Toward Addressing Student Debt Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 12, 2023

Today, Global Strategy Group and Center Forward released a survey of 1,000 registered voters nationwide on Americans’ attitudes on education debt .

Key Points: 
  • Today, Global Strategy Group and Center Forward released a survey of 1,000 registered voters nationwide on Americans’ attitudes on education debt .
  • A majority of Americans also support capping the amount parents and graduate students can borrow through federal loan programs as an effective and necessary step toward addressing the student debt crisis.
  • Federal Grad and Parent PLUS loans are the only federal programs that do not currently have loan caps.
  • Voters believe that students and parents pay more for college and graduate programs due to the availability of unlimited federal loans and overwhelmingly agree capping federal loans for parents and graduate students will force colleges and universities to lower tuition or face declining enrollment.