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Current and Former Public Company Directors Send Letter to Disney Board In Support of Nelson Peltz and Trian

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.
  • The letter details Trian and Nelson Peltz’s demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and constructively with board members and management teams to drive long-term shareholder value, and its signatories include former directors at H.J.
  • The companies for which we served as board members alongside Nelson were improved because of his presence on the board.
  • Others of us asked Nelson to join our boards, and still others of us joined a board after Nelson was already on the board.

PORTAGE POINT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE BOLSTERED WITH ADDITION OF KARL ROBERTS

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Portage Point Partners, LLC (Portage Point), an elite boutique advisory, consulting, interim management and financial services firm, announced today that Karl Roberts will join the firm as a Managing Director in the Performance Improvement practice.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Portage Point Partners, LLC (Portage Point), an elite boutique advisory, consulting, interim management and financial services firm, announced today that Karl Roberts will join the firm as a Managing Director in the Performance Improvement practice.
  • "We're very excited to welcome Karl to Portage Point and the Performance Improvement practice.
  • At Portage Point, Karl will continue to leverage his expertise across industries to drive operational scalability, platform growth and overall value creation for our clients," said Arun Lamba, Head of Performance Improvement at Portage Point.
  • I look forward to driving Performance Improvement and platform-wide growth while helping our clients quickly realize outstanding, sustainable results," said Mr. Roberts.

Empowering Excellence: Michael Finete Appointed New CEO of Mary's Gone Crackers

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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RENO, Nev. , Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary's Gone Crackers®– the premier brand of gluten-free, non-GMO, organic and plant-based crackers – announced today the appointment of Michael Finete as their new Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the global consumer goods industry, Finete exemplifies a strong alignment with the organization's goals and values.

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  • "We are delighted to invite Finete as our new Chief Executive Officer," said Taki Fujii, Chairman of Mary's Gone Crackers "Finete embodies dynamism, unwavering value and a rich history of experiences, complemented by an outstanding track record of success.
  • We are confident that Finete will become an indispensable member of our team as demand grows for consumers across the globe.
  • Prior to joining Mary's Gone Crackers, Finete acquired extensive experience in executive positions across the food manufacturing industry.
  • "I am honored and humbled for the opportunity to lead Mary's Gone Crackers," adds Michael.

Brendan Foley promoted to McCormick Chief Executive Officer; Lawrence Kurzius to continue as Executive Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Lawrence E. Kurzius will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.

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  • Lawrence E. Kurzius will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Kurzius served as Chairman and CEO of McCormick for more than seven years.
  • In June 2022, he transitioned the President title and responsibilities for the Company's global operations to Mr. Foley.
  • "Lawrence has been a transformational leader for McCormick, bringing our global flavor platform to life through his entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and growth-oriented vision for the Company.

Trian Highlights the Significant Value Destruction at Disney and the Urgent Need for Change in Disney’s Boardroom

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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To help ensure the election of Nelson Peltz it is ESSENTIAL that Disney shareholders vote “FOR” Nelson Peltz and “WITHHOLD” on Michael B.G.

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  • To help ensure the election of Nelson Peltz it is ESSENTIAL that Disney shareholders vote “FOR” Nelson Peltz and “WITHHOLD” on Michael B.G.
  • The full text of the letter that was sent to Disney shareholders is copied below:
    AND “WITHHOLDING” ON MICHAEL B.G.
  • FROMAN
    Dear Fellow Walt Disney Company Shareholder:
    We are proud owners, like you, of one of the greatest media and entertainment companies of all time: The Walt Disney Company.
  • Disney magic has captivated global audiences for nearly 100 years with a unique blend of storytelling, innovation, imagination, fantasy and suspense.

BOSTWICK-BRAUN PROMOTES ROB DILTS TO VP OF HARDWARE BUSINESS UNIT

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark C. Christie, Chief Executive Officer of The Bostwick-Braun Company, today announced the promotion of Rob Dilts to Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain for the company's Hardware Business Unit.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark C. Christie, Chief Executive Officer of The Bostwick-Braun Company, today announced the promotion of Rob Dilts to Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain for the company's Hardware Business Unit.
  • Dilts will oversee the hardware operations and supply chain of the company's Ashley and West Helena locations and report directly to the President of Hardware.
  • His position is a new role in the organization and key to developing the Hardware Business Unit's investments in its infrastructure, technology, logistics capabilities, best-in-class processes and employees.
  • As Vice President, Dilts will be focused in 2023 on increasing the Hardware Business Unit's fill rates, improving efficiencies in its warehouses and leveraging its transportation partnership with JB Hunt Dedicated Services.

Mycocycle Announces Addition of Two Experienced Leaders

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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BOLNGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced that it has hired Daniel Reyes as Vice President of Research and Innovation and Colin Litow as Vice President of Operations and Product Development.

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  • "I am very excited to have Daniel and Colin join us to lead our research and operations," stated Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle founder and CEO.
  • "The combination of Daniel's research with Colin's strong product development background will position Mycocycle for continued growth and success."
  • In his new role of Vice President of Innovation and Research, Reyes will be assuming the overarching research for Mycocycle U.S., Mexico and Poland.
  • Litow comes to Mycocycle from Continuus Materials, a circular waste-to-value manufacturer that uses paper and plastic waste to manufacture building products.

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Drops First-Ever Philly™ Handbag Made of Cheesecake

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Today Philadelphia cream cheese announced the drop of the first-ever Philly Handbag, providing shoppers everything they need to bake the it gift of the season: a fashionable designer handbag, made of none other than delicious cheesecake.

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  • Today Philadelphia cream cheese announced the drop of the first-ever Philly Handbag, providing shoppers everything they need to bake the it gift of the season: a fashionable designer handbag, made of none other than delicious cheesecake.
  • The handbag is meant to open peoples eyes to the wonders of cheesecake, bringing creativity and inspiration to the 46 million slices of Philly cheesecake enjoyed each holiday season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102005321/en/
    The first-ever Philly Handbag debuts on Amazon just before the holiday season, when an estimated 46M slices of Philly cheesecake are served across the nation.
  • The Philly Handbag introduces the brands Cheesecake is Everything campaign, which celebrates new and familiar creative spins on Americas favorite holiday dessert .

Just Dropped: KRAFT Real Mayo and Juicy Couture Smooth Lover’s Collection

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Known for its signature velvety smooth texture thats whipped 3,000 times, KRAFT Real Mayo today announced the drop of The Smooth Lovers collection.

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  • Known for its signature velvety smooth texture thats whipped 3,000 times, KRAFT Real Mayo today announced the drop of The Smooth Lovers collection.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005331/en/
    Two velvety smooth icons, Kraft Real Mayo and Juicy Couture, have partnered up on their first-ever merch line, The Smooth Lovers Collection, for those who revel in their individuality and are unafraid to stand up for what they love.
  • Velvety smooth DNA is something that is important to Juicy Couture and KRAFT Real Mayo, making this partnership an unexpected yet natural fit, said Bailey Schaefer, Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of the Juicy Couture brand.
  • Were thrilled to partner with KRAFT Real Mayo on this incredibly fun collaboration that takes Juicy Couture to next level deliciousness.

Inmar Intelligence Names Spencer Baird Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmar Intelligence, a leading applied data platform company, today announced that Spencer Baird has been officially appointed Inmar Intelligences new chief executive officer after serving as interim-CEO since April following the retirement of David Mounts.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmar Intelligence, a leading applied data platform company, today announced that Spencer Baird has been officially appointed Inmar Intelligences new chief executive officer after serving as interim-CEO since April following the retirement of David Mounts.
  • OMERS has been a great partner over the last 2 years since I joined Inmar and more recently, throughout this transition.
  • With the full support of the Inmar team and the Board, we are confident Spencer will be successful in his role as CEO and are excited about the prospects for Inmar.
  • In May 2020, Baird joined Inmar Intelligence as Chief Transformation Officer and quickly expanded his contribution as President of Martech, leading Inmars Retail Commerce Media and Data Platform to accelerate the industry's digital transformation and meet escalating consumer demand for personalized, targeted digital marketing and messaging.