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Re:wild and Colossal Biosciences team up to leverage revolutionary technology to save critically endangered species on the brink of extinction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.

Key Points: 
  • A vaccine could help increase the population of Asian elephants because more calves would survive to adulthood and eventually breed.
  • Colossal and Re:wild, working with local and international partners and governments, will then be able to restore a genetically robust population of this species.
  • (AI image courtesy of Colossal Biosciences; Tasmanian devil photo by Aussie Ark)
    Re:wild protects and restores the wild.
  • Colossal creates innovative technologies for species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth.

Vista Outdoor Confirms Receipt of Revised Indication of Interest from MNC Capital

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Sports, Other Retail, Outdoors, General Sports, Specialty, Consumer, Hunting, Other Sports, Other Manufacturing, Water Skiing, Retail, Other Consumer, Manufacturing, Vista Outdoor, Morgan Stanley, LLP, Acquisition, Initial, CSG, Gibson Dunn, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, MNC, Financial adviser

On March 4, 2024, the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors (the “Vista Outdoor Board”) rejected an unsolicited indication of interest received on February 19, 2024 from MNC pursuant to which MNC expressed interest in acquiring Vista Outdoor in an all-cash transaction for $35.00 per Vista Outdoor share (the “Initial MNC Indication”).

Key Points: 
  • On March 4, 2024, the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors (the “Vista Outdoor Board”) rejected an unsolicited indication of interest received on February 19, 2024 from MNC pursuant to which MNC expressed interest in acquiring Vista Outdoor in an all-cash transaction for $35.00 per Vista Outdoor share (the “Initial MNC Indication”).
  • The Vista Outdoor Board carefully reviewed and considered the Initial MNC Indication in consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as sole financial adviser to Vista Outdoor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as legal adviser to Vista Outdoor.
  • Moelis & Company LLC is acting as sole financial adviser to the independent directors of Vista Outdoor and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is acting as legal adviser to the independent directors of Vista Outdoor.

Vista Outdoor Clears Key Milestone in Sale of The Kinetic Group to CSG and the Separation of Revelyst into a Standalone Public Company

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Other Consumer, Sports, Hunting, Other Retail, Manufacturing, Fishing, Consumer, Retail, Outdoors, Kinetic, Vista Outdoor, CFIUS, Form, Carolina Christian College, Committee, Sale, Acquisition, Foreign investment, Kinetic Group, Plant, CSG, Special, Central Time, Transaction, British, Register

The announcement is a key achievement in Vista Outdoor’s strategic plan to unlock value by separating its Revelyst and The Kinetic Group segments into separate companies.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement is a key achievement in Vista Outdoor’s strategic plan to unlock value by separating its Revelyst and The Kinetic Group segments into separate companies.
  • “We are excited to reach this important milestone as we position The Kinetic Group and Revelyst for long-term success,” said Michael Callahan, Chairman of the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors.
  • “We believe the proposed sale provides is the best strategic alternative to maximize value for stockholders.
  • As we look ahead to Revelyst being a standalone company post-separation, our brand-led consumer obsessed and maker-fueled culture is coming into shape.

World-Renowned Ancient DNA Expert, HHMI Investigator, and MacArthur Award Winner Beth Shapiro, Ph.D., Joins Colossal as Chief Science Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, today announced that Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. , internationally renowned evolutionary molecular biologist, leader in paleogenomics, and ancient DNA expert, has joined as Chief Science Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, today announced that Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. , internationally renowned evolutionary molecular biologist, leader in paleogenomics, and ancient DNA expert, has joined as Chief Science Officer.
  • In this role, she will oversee the continued expansion of the company’s de-extinction and conservation science teams.
  • A MacArthur “Genius Grant” Award winner and National Geographic Explorer, Beth Shapiro is a pioneer in the scientific fields of ancient DNA and paleogenomics.
  • “She’s the author of inspiring books 'How to Clone a Mammoth' and 'Life as We Made It,' plus an HHMI and MacArthur Fellow.

Santa Clara University Leaders Visit the Vatican

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Also on Monday morning, March 18, University President Julie Sullivan had a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis.

Key Points: 
  • Also on Monday morning, March 18, University President Julie Sullivan had a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis.
  • Dicastery leaders sought Santa Clara’s insight and partnership for initiatives to better equip K-12 Catholic school educators with AI literacy guidelines, and to convene thought leaders to explore the ethical and humanistic dimensions of AI.
  • On Tuesday, the delegation is expected to further explore the vision in Impact 2030 for Santa Clara to become a University that better serves the world.
  • Rector of the Santa Clara Jesuit Community Luis Calero, S.J.

 Options Technology Transforming Security by Harnessing the Power of Microsoft's Integrated Solutions

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Software, Banking, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Fintech, Blogging, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Communications, Finance, Sentinel, Cloud, SOAR, Option, Organization, Environment, Response, Risk, Hunting, Tenant, Defender, AI, SIEM, Glass, EDR, DevOps, Conditional access, ARC, Identity, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Risk management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314906531/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314906531/en/
    Microsoft's commitment to enhancing security across its platforms has transformed enterprise security technology.
  • With security built into every layer, from asset management to threat detection and response, Microsoft has redefined the security landscape.
  • Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure.
  • At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Bison Onboards High Profile Key Private Bank Team

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Scaturro, Senior Managing Director and Partner, is already making his mark at Bison, bringing onboard Matthew Creciun and Rand Siegel, formerly part of Key Private Bank. Matt and Rand have been partnering together for the last 13 years to help guide clients towards meeting their long-term goals and objectives. Together they manage over $750M in assets under management.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Scaturro, Senior Managing Director and Partner, is already making his mark at Bison, bringing onboard Matthew Creciun and Rand Siegel, formerly part of Key Private Bank.
  • "I am honored to join Bison Wealth and contribute my expertise to their esteemed team of professionals, further enhancing our ability to deliver unparalleled value and service to our clients," says Matthew Creciun.
  • Matt and Rand are the third team to join Bison this year and more growth is expected over the coming months.
  • Investment Advisory services are provided through Bison Wealth, LLC located at 3550 Lenox Road NE Suite 2550 Atlanta, GA 30326.

Major Milestone Reached in $3 Billion Conservation Campaign for Wildlife, People

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Wetland, Organization, Biophysical environment, Climate, Continent, Food, Legacy, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited, Taiga, Biodiversity, Plant, Water quality, Water, Animal, Duck, Hunting

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A historic international fundraising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America has reached the $2 billion mark. The campaign, "Conservation For a Continent. Our Wetlands. Our Legacy" aims to raise $3 billion by 2026 to provide cleaner water for communities and wildlife.

Key Points: 
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A historic international fundraising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America has reached the $2 billion mark.
  • Our Legacy " aims to raise $3 billion by 2026 to provide cleaner water for communities and wildlife.
  • Conservation For a Continent is one of the largest fundraising efforts launched in North America devoted to landscape conservation and the future of our outdoors heritage.
  • "This $2 billion milestone speaks to the trust our supporters have in these organizations to deliver new heights of conservation," said Ducks Unlimited President Chuck Smith.

Amberock Productions Announces "The Actor" World Premiere, Rock Titan Soundtrack

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amberock Productions in association with Grateful Z announced the world premiere of their third feature film, comedy/crime thriller "The Actor". A red-carpet screening of the film will take place on April 6, 2024, at the AMC Palace 9 in downtown Fort Worth, followed by a star-studded after-party at the Kimpton Harper Hotel. The film is scheduled to be released on Apple TV, Amazon, and other streaming services on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amberock Productions in association with Grateful Z announced the world premiere of their third feature film, comedy/crime thriller "The Actor".
  • The film is scheduled to be released on Apple TV, Amazon, and other streaming services on Friday, April 5, 2024.
  • The actor in "The Actor" is Hunter Durbin, a talented and hard-working professional who has done the right thing all his life.
  • Eight songs by the massively popular Georgia rock band, which has been putting out intense, thought-provoking hits for 30 years, are featured on the soundtrack for The Actor.

Bird-X Expands Product Line with Optical Gel Bird Deterrent

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Smell, System, Visual acuity, Perception, Bird, Smoke, Hunting

ELMHURST, Ill., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bird-X, Inc., an industry leader in humane bird control solutions, proudly announces the latest addition to its diverse product line - Optical Gel. This addition marks an advancement in the company's commitment to providing effective and ethical bird control measures. Optical Gel is a multi-sensory bird repellent that deters birds using sight, smell and touch. The disks use birds' enhanced visual acuity and ability to perceive UV-light to create the illusion of fire or smoke, driving pest birds to find a safer alternative to perch and roost. Optical Gel also uses peppermint oil and citronella, scents that birds dislike, and a sticky texture to make the treated area undesirable to pest birds.

Key Points: 
  • Bird-X, Inc., an industry leader in humane bird control solutions, proudly announces the latest addition to its diverse product line - Optical Gel
    ELMHURST, Ill., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bird-X, Inc., an industry leader in humane bird control solutions, proudly announces the latest addition to its diverse product line - Optical Gel.
  • "Optical Gel is now another tool in our arsenal to help mitigate stubborn bird issues.
  • Key features of Optical Gel include:
    Humane & Non-lethal: Optical Gel disrupts birds' visual perception, encouraging them to relocate without causing harm.
  • Long-lasting Effectiveness: Optical Gel maintains its deterrent properties for up to four years, providing sustained bird control solutions.