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CRN Honors Striim With a Spot on Its 2024 Big Data 100 List

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim, the Industry’s First AI-powered Intelligent Integration Platform, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, included Striim on its 2024 Big Data 100 list in the Big Data Management and Integration Tools category. This annual list recognizes technology vendors committed to delivering continuous innovation across their big data portfolios in areas such as business analytics; data warehouse and data lake systems; database systems; management and integration tools; systems and platforms; and DataOps and data observability.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim, the Industry’s First AI-powered Intelligent Integration Platform, announced today that CRN ® , a brand of The Channel Company® , included Striim on its 2024 Big Data 100 list in the Big Data Management and Integration Tools category.
  • This annual list recognizes technology vendors committed to delivering continuous innovation across their big data portfolios in areas such as business analytics; data warehouse and data lake systems; database systems; management and integration tools; systems and platforms; and DataOps and data observability.
  • CRN’s Big Data 100 list is an invaluable resource for solution providers seeking best-of-breed products and services they can harness to help their customers become data-driven.
  • “The companies honored on CRN’s 2024 Big Data 100 list are trailblazers in data-driven technologies.

JuneX Capital Partners  Launch “Founders Office“ with €100M Evergreen Fund to Back European Entrepreneurs in Human Capital and Investment Management

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet and Régis Micheli, two experienced French entrepreneurs and investors, are proud to announce the launch of the JuneX Capital Partners’ (“JuneX”) “Founders Office,” a new investment company focused on backing entrepreneurs within the human capital and investment management sectors.

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  • Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet and Régis Micheli, two experienced French entrepreneurs and investors, are proud to announce the launch of the JuneX Capital Partners’ (“JuneX”) “Founders Office,” a new investment company focused on backing entrepreneurs within the human capital and investment management sectors.
  • On April 19th, JuneX Capital Partners successfully closed the “ JuneX Evergreen Fund ,” a 100-million-euro evergreen fund to initiate its investments programme across Europe.
  • Régis Micheli and Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, co-founders of JuneX , stated:
    “We are proud to launch JuneX Capital Partners, our “Founders Office”, along with our debut investment fund, JuneX Evergreen Fund .
  • We aim to back challengers in Human Capital and Investment Management, two sectors fundamental to sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Stardog Appoints Scott Montigelli as New Global SVP of Sales

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardog, the enterprise data and AI company dedicated to providing workers with direct and easy access to critical business data, is announcing the appointment of Scott Montigelli as its new SVP, Global Sales.

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardog, the enterprise data and AI company dedicated to providing workers with direct and easy access to critical business data, is announcing the appointment of Scott Montigelli as its new SVP, Global Sales.
  • Prior to joining Stardog, Montigelli held senior-level positions at renowned technology companies WalkMe and Yext.
  • In his new role, Montigelli will be responsible for leading Stardog's global sales strategy, expanding its customer base, and driving revenue growth across key markets.
  • "We are excited to welcome Scott to the Stardog team," said Kendall Clark, founder and CEO of Stardog.

First Advantage Releases 2024 Global Trends Report

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity and verification solutions, today shared findings from its 2024 Global Trends Report.

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  • ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity and verification solutions, today shared findings from its 2024 Global Trends Report.
  • This portion of the report analyzes each industry at a glance, showcasing average case turnaround times, average criminal report record rates and HR’s focus for 2024.
  • This indicates an increased interest in background screening results that support informed decision-making as part of the overall hiring process.”
    For a copy of the First Advantage 2024 Global Trends Report, visit https://fadv.com/2024trends/ .
  • First Advantage will also spotlight the research in an upcoming webinar, “2024 Global Screening Trends Unveiled,” on June 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET.

Leading Impact Investors and Philanthropists Convene for Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference in Los Angeles in May

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Los Angeles, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference will bring more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country to downtown Los Angeles from May 7-9, 2024.

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  • Los Angeles, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference will bring more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country to downtown Los Angeles from May 7-9, 2024.
  • Held for the first time in Los Angeles, the biennial event focuses on investing in social and environmental change at a time when the field of impact investing is growing rapidly.
  • Hosted by Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) – the leading impact investing network for foundations, philanthropic asset owners, and their partners – the conference will explore innovative best practices and facilitate new collaborations and strategies to build a more equitable and sustainable future.
  • “As we collectively push for social and environmental change, there has never been a more crucial moment to bring together the leading impact investors and philanthropists into one city,” said Matt Onek, president and CEO of MIE.

Shearman & Sterling Adds Real Estate Partner Carolyn Stoner in New York

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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New York, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shearman & Sterling today announces it is bolstering its Real Estate practice in New York as Carolyn Stoner joins as a partner ahead of merger with Allen & Overy, to become A&O Shearman.

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  • New York, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shearman & Sterling today announces it is bolstering its Real Estate practice in New York as Carolyn Stoner joins as a partner ahead of merger with Allen & Overy, to become A&O Shearman.
  • Carolyn advises clients in a range of complex real estate matters across all asset classes, including hospitality, digital infrastructure, commercial office buildings, major transportation and cultural centers, and multi-asset portfolios.
  • “Carolyn’s experience and broad skillset makes her a strong addition to both our real estate practice and the firm overall,” said Adam Hakki, Senior Partner at Shearman & Sterling.
  • “Carolyn’s expertise across a range of real estate transactions will strengthen our ability to provide clients across the firm with meaningful advice on their most complex real estate matters.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Six Montana Branches From HTLF Bank

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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KALISPELL, Mont., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) today announced that its banking subsidiary, Glacier Bank, has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced acquisition of six Montana branch locations of HTLF Bank (the “Branches”), the bank subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF).

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  • KALISPELL, Mont., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) today announced that its banking subsidiary, Glacier Bank, has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced acquisition of six Montana branch locations of HTLF Bank (the “Branches”), the bank subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF).
  • The transaction is expected to be completed in July 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The six branches Glacier Bank will acquire are:
    As of March 31, 2024, the Branches had approximately $463 million in local deposits and $296 million in loans.
  • In addition, the transaction provides immediate liquidity and will be meaningfully accretive to GBCI's earnings per share.”
    Upon closing of the transaction, Glacier Bank intends that the Branches will join Glacier Bank divisions operating in Montana, including First Bank of Montana, First Security Bank of Bozeman, First Security Bank of Missoula, Valley Bank of Helena, and Western Security Bank.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Global Life Investigated by Block & Leviton For Potential Securities Law Violations; Investors Who Have Lost Money Are Encouraged to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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BOSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton is investigating Global Life, Inc. (NYSE: GL) for potential securities law violations.

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  • BOSTON, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton is investigating Global Life, Inc. (NYSE: GL) for potential securities law violations.
  • Investors who have lost money in their Global Life, Inc. investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses.
  • Block & Leviton is investigating whether the Company committed securities law violations and may file an action to attempt to recover losses on behalf of investors who have lost money.
  • If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected] , or by phone at (617) 398-5600.

Thomas Saykaly joins Carofin to lead its commercial real estate banking efforts

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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BREVARD, N.C., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities (collectively “Carofin”) are pleased to announce that Thomas Saykaly has joined the firm as a Managing Director to lead Carofin’s commercial real estate banking efforts.

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  • BREVARD, N.C., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities (collectively “Carofin”) are pleased to announce that Thomas Saykaly has joined the firm as a Managing Director to lead Carofin’s commercial real estate banking efforts.
  • “Carofin offers capital solutions to private commercial real estate operators, developers, corporate owner/occupier, and CRE investment funds, whether debt, equity, or hybrid capital opportunities through our broad network of high-net-worth accredited investors, family offices and institutions,” noted Bruce V. Roberts, Carofin’s C.E.O.
  • “I intend to leverage the firm’s broker-dealer syndication capabilities and try to custom-tailor the optimal capital stack.
  • Mr. Saykaly received an MBA in corporate finance from Bentley Graduate School of Business.

TransUnion Promotes Ashish Khattar to Chief Revenue Officer of Canada

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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TORONTO, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has promoted Ashish Khattar to Chief Revenue Officer of Canada.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has promoted Ashish Khattar to Chief Revenue Officer of Canada.
  • With a successful track record and extensive financial services and information solutions experience, Khattar will oversee sales, customer success, sales operations and enablement for TransUnion’s Canada business.
  • “I am excited to have Ashish take on an expanded role within TransUnion and be able to bring tangible value to our customers across all business verticals,” said Juan Sebastian D’Achiardi, Regional President of TransUnion Canada.
  • “Providing strategic value and innovative solutions that help make trust possible between businesses and consumers is core to TransUnion,” said Khattar.