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Investor Presentation on Forward Partners

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Molten Ventures plc (LSE: GROW, Euronext Dublin: GRW), a leading venture capital firm investing in and developing high-growth digital technology businesses, is pleased to announce that it is hosting a live presentation to update investors on its recommended all-share offer for Forward Partners Group Plc ("Forward").

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  • Molten Ventures plc (LSE: GROW, Euronext Dublin: GRW), a leading venture capital firm investing in and developing high-growth digital technology businesses, is pleased to announce that it is hosting a live presentation to update investors on its recommended all-share offer for Forward Partners Group Plc ("Forward").
  • The session will be held virtually at 12:00 GMT on Monday 18th March 2024 via the Investor Meet Company platform.
  • Existing and potential investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free via the link below.
  • Investors who already follow Molten Ventures on the Investor Meet Company platform will automatically be invited.

UN Global Compact launches Guidebook to encourage companies to Empower Women in the Workplace

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Friday, March 8, 2024

"Women at Work" sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that Chinese companies face in promoting gender equality.

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  • "Women at Work" sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that Chinese companies face in promoting gender equality.
  • It presents a series of case studies showcasing how companies across various sectors are implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and contributing to the SDGs.
  • A collection of company case studies and personal stories from diversified industries, highlighting good practices and lessons learned to strengthen gender equality in the workplace.
  • Nearly 50 companies have joined the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality (TGE) Accelerator in China since its launch in 2022.

Successful Exploration at Perseus's Ivorian Gold Mines

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Perth, Western Australia/February 22, 2024/Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) is pleased to provide an update on ongoing exploration activities conducted at and around its two operating gold mines in Côte d’Ivoire.

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  • Perth, Western Australia/February 22, 2024/Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) is pleased to provide an update on ongoing exploration activities conducted at and around its two operating gold mines in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • At the Sissingué Gold Mine and Fimbiasso Satellite Pits, ongoing exploration continues to identify extensions to existing mineral deposits and other prospects that have significant potential to extend the life of the Sissingué operation.
  • The program is ongoing with assays to date including:
    YRC2367D: 18m @ 2.57 g/t gold from 109m, including 2m @ 9.54 g/t gold from 124m
    YRC2379D: 4.95m @ 6.17 g/t gold from 111.8m, and 12m @ 1.08 g/t gold from 119m, and 18.2m @ 3.32 g/t gold from 134m
    YRC2380D: 12m @ 1.98 g/t gold from 159m, and 29m @ 2.47 g/t gold from 174m
    YRC2382D: 4m @ 753.46 g/t gold from 130m including 1m @ 3,008.89 g/t gold from 133m, and 15m @ 1.28 g/t gold from 137m
    YAOURÉ - ZAIN 1 – The program is ongoing and is designed to assess near-surface mineralisation identified during the CMA underground north extension drilling.
  • To deliver this outcome, Perseus has been funding active exploration programs at all three of its operating sites including the Yaouré and Sissingué gold mines in Côte d’Ivoire and the Edikan gold mine in Ghana.

Greystone Provides $39 Million in Freddie Mac Permanent Financing Towards New Affordable Housing Development in Tysons Corner, Virginia

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The financing was originated by Pharrah Jackson, Vice President at Greystone, on behalf of non-profit housing developer Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH).

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  • The financing was originated by Pharrah Jackson, Vice President at Greystone, on behalf of non-profit housing developer Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH).
  • The Freddie Mac Forward commitment financing includes a 48-month construction period with a 17-year permanent loan term.
  • “Having partners like Greystone is fundamental to securing the critical financing needed to make a project of this magnitude possible.
  • “We are thrilled to play a role as the permanent lender with Freddie Mac’s Forward TEL program, which has been truly transformative in the affordable housing construction space.

Forward Air Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Michael Hance, Interim Chief Executive Officer said, “Execution of our revenue growth strategies in the fourth quarter led to positive volume trends and improved freight quality metrics.

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  • Michael Hance, Interim Chief Executive Officer said, “Execution of our revenue growth strategies in the fourth quarter led to positive volume trends and improved freight quality metrics.
  • A continuation of the challenging market conditions led to decreased customer demand for our intermodal and truckload brokerage services throughout the fourth quarter.
  • For the fourth quarter, we are pleased to share our on-time service performance was 98% and our cargo claims ratio was 0.09%.
  • We plan to regularly reevaluate our approach to guidance and to provide updates on key milestones and achievements.”

Chickasaw Community Bank Names Bill Schonacher as CEO

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Chickasaw Community Bank announces the hiring of Bill Schonacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4.

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  • Chickasaw Community Bank announces the hiring of Bill Schonacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4.
  • A 32-year veteran of the banking industry in Oklahoma, Schonacher is set to lead Chickasaw Community Bank towards a new era of growth and continued community engagement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223680552/en/
    Banking industry leader Bill Schonacher named Chickasaw Community Bank Chief Executive Officer.
  • Schonacher’s leadership comes as Chickasaw Community Bank seeks to expand its services and reinforce its commitment to supporting local communities and businesses.

Hexcel Provides Financial Outlook

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL), a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology, announced today its longer-term financial outlook during the Company’s Investor Day held in New York City.

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  • Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL), a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology, announced today its longer-term financial outlook during the Company’s Investor Day held in New York City.
  • A replay will be available on the investor relations webpage of the Hexcel website.
  • Management believes that adjusted diluted earnings per share, EBITDA and free cash flow are meaningful to investors because they provide a view of Hexcel with respect to ongoing operating results excluding special items.
  • The Company is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of our non-GAAP outlook or targets to the corresponding GAAP information because the GAAP measures that we exclude from our non-GAAP outlook and targets are difficult to predict and are primarily dependent on future uncertainties.

Semiconductor Industry Report Released from Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

JERICHO, N.Y., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the collaboration between financial, technical, scientific, and risk experts with the intellectual property experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held to release the inaugural report on the Semiconductor industry. The Semiconductor Industry Report, available here: https://oceantomo.com/download-semiconductor-report/, provides an in-depth analysis focused on the demand drivers, technological innovation, material science advancements, and geopolitical risks impacting stakeholders in this industry.

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  • Held, Semiconductor Industry Report explores the complex interplay between technological innovation, mineral supply chain risk, fabrication capabilities, and geopolitical uncertainty impacting this important industry.
  • Held to release the inaugural report on the Semiconductor industry.
  • The Semiconductor Industry Report, available here: https://oceantomo.com/download-semiconductor-report/ , provides an in-depth analysis focused on the demand drivers, technological innovation, material science advancements, and geopolitical risks impacting stakeholders in this industry.
  • The Semiconductor Industry Report provides an in-depth analysis focused on the demand drivers, technological innovation, material science advancements, and geopolitical risks impacting stakeholders in this industry.

Native Forward Scholars Fund Receives SXSW 2024 Community Service Award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund has been awarded the SXSW 2024 Community Service Award under the leadership of CEO Angelique Albert. The SXSW Community Service Award uplifts the belief that "grassroots community activism is the most essential building block for progressive change on a much larger societal level."

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund has been awarded the SXSW 2024 Community Service Award under the leadership of CEO Angelique Albert.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund is the first Native organization to be recognized since the award first launched in 2000.
  • Albert shared, "Our work at Native Forward Scholars Fund seeks to foster Native excellence while inspiring allies to amplify opportunities for Native communities.
  • SXSW Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest remarked, "We are incredibly excited to recognize Angelique Albert and Native Forward as one of our five SXSW Community Service Award honorees for 2024.

Prime Minister visits Kyiv and announces additional support for Ukraine

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is visiting Ukraine today, alongside international partners, to reaffirm Canada's ongoing and unwavering support for Ukraine.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is visiting Ukraine today, alongside international partners, to reaffirm Canada's ongoing and unwavering support for Ukraine.
  • As part of this commitment, Canada will provide $3.02 billion in critical financial and military support to Ukraine in 2024.
  • In addition, the Prime Minister announced new support for Ukraine's resilience and recovery efforts.
  • The Prime Minister was accompanied for this visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair.