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CFOs Respond to the Call for Greater Private Sector Investment in Climate Action at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the SDG Investment Forum at COP28, the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs demonstrated the importance of corporate investments and financing for climate action, effectively heeding increasingly louder calls for greater private sector investment.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the SDG Investment Forum at COP28, the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs demonstrated the importance of corporate investments and financing for climate action, effectively heeding increasingly louder calls for greater private sector investment.
  • Corporations are expected to be the largest direct investors in climate change mitigation, accounting for roughly one-third of the total investment needed between now and 2050, which some estimate could amount to US$ 275 trillion.
  • Private climate financing must play a pivotal role as emerging markets and developing economies seek to curb greenhouse gas emissions and contain climate change while coping with its effects.
  • The Forward Faster initiative aims to mobilize private sector action where it can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030, focusing on gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience and finance and investments.

Processa Pharmaceuticals Issues Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Corporate Strategy, Drug Pipeline, and Outlook

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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That will not change under my direction, and much of my experience is in oncology and leading business transactions.

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  • That will not change under my direction, and much of my experience is in oncology and leading business transactions.
  • However, many issues and limitations are associated with the use of chemotherapy.
  • Many patients simply cannot tolerate a chemotherapy dose high enough to benefit from its use due to chemotherapy’s toxic side effects.
  • Working in our favor are deep management and R&D teams that have significant and direct experience in clinical drug development.

Media Advisory: UN Global Compact to Accelerate Private Sector Climate Action at COP28

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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The UN Global Compact focus at COP28 is to advance private sector action to cut emissions, accelerate a just transition to a green economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience for a liveable planet through the Forward Faster Initiative .

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  • The UN Global Compact focus at COP28 is to advance private sector action to cut emissions, accelerate a just transition to a green economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience for a liveable planet through the Forward Faster Initiative .
  • As part of the COP28 programme, the UN Global Compact and its Networks will hold several sessions aligned to the meeting’s thematic areas.
  • Most of the sessions will take place at the COP28 Blue Zone, which is accessible to UNFCCC-accredited media.
  • The Africa Business Leaders Coalition presents the African Private Sector Reception.

Yili Group Celebrates Dynamic Global Relationships at the Top Partners Conference 2024

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."

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  • SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."
  • Yili's international business has experienced sustained and rapid growth, driven by the expansion of its strategic global network.
  • At the Top Partners Conference, Yili showered global partners with accolades, unveiling over a thousand awards across diverse categories, including team management, channel development, and outlet retailing.
  • This commitment to shared success has resulted in a robust global network of over 2,000 partners.

Yili Group Celebrates Dynamic Global Relationships at the Top Partners Conference 2024

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."

Key Points: 
  • SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."
  • Yili's international business has experienced sustained and rapid growth, driven by the expansion of its strategic global network.
  • At the Top Partners Conference, Yili showered global partners with accolades, unveiling over a thousand awards across diverse categories, including team management, channel development, and outlet retailing.
  • This commitment to shared success has resulted in a robust global network of over 2,000 partners.

Forward Air Announces 2024 General Rate Increase

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) today announced a 5.9 percent general rate increase (GRI) on any shipments tendered on or after February 5, 2024.

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  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) today announced a 5.9 percent general rate increase (GRI) on any shipments tendered on or after February 5, 2024.
  • The rate changes will enable the Company to continue investing in customer support, safety and service enhancement, as operating costs have risen for many in the freight transportation industry.
  • As an expedited carrier, Forward leads the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with best on time performance, fastest speed on major lanes and lowest damage rates.
  • Forward remains committed to providing best-in-class, premium expedited service to its customers.

Jon Platt to Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Honor at the 2024 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.

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  • Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.
  • The Recording Academy® and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt’s achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY® Gala on Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, the evening preceding the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
  • In 2005, he launched The Big Jon Platt Scholarship Program for college-bound students from his Denver community in Montbello.
  • For the past decade, the invitation-only Pre-GRAMMY Gala has included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons award.

Securiti Announces Partnership With Databricks to Enable Enterprises to Readily Govern and Secure Their Data

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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This new partnership will enhance the way enterprises manage their data and AI across all data systems, addressing the growing need for contextual data intelligence and a data command center that consolidates governance, security, privacy, and compliance.

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  • This new partnership will enhance the way enterprises manage their data and AI across all data systems, addressing the growing need for contextual data intelligence and a data command center that consolidates governance, security, privacy, and compliance.
  • “The integration with our Data Command Center is a significant step towards an even more intelligent and controlled data ecosystem.
  • Databricks is a cornerstone system for many organizations, and this integration provides a single view of the enterprise's data needs through the Data Command Center.
  • Data Discovery and Classification: By joining forces, Securiti and Databricks offer a single source of truth to pinpoint sensitive data within Databricks.

Ancora Sends Open Letter to Omni Logistics Regarding Apparent Efforts to Suppress Opposition to the Transaction with Forward Air

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), which is a top shareholder of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward Air” or the “Company”), today issued the following open letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”).

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  • Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), which is a top shareholder of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward Air” or the “Company”), today issued the following open letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Omni Logistics, LLC (“Omni”).
  • Ancora is a top shareholder of Forward Air, with a desire to see the Company well-positioned for sustained success and value creation.
  • We have been very transparent in terms of publicizing our opposition to Forward Air’s value-destructive transaction with Omni.
  • And to that point, if Omni was such a compelling opportunity for Forward Air, why prevent shareholders from voting on this transaction?

Forward Air Corporation Files Answer and Counterclaim Against Omni

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) today announced that it has filed under seal an answer and counterclaim against Omni Newco LLC (“Omni”) in the Delaware Court of Chancery relating to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, dated August 10, 2023, entered into by Forward, Omni and certain other parties.

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  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) today announced that it has filed under seal an answer and counterclaim against Omni Newco LLC (“Omni”) in the Delaware Court of Chancery relating to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, dated August 10, 2023, entered into by Forward, Omni and certain other parties.
  • On Friday, November 10, 2023, Forward filed its response to the complaint and a counterclaim for declaratory relief.
  • Forward intends to file a public version of its answer and counterclaim by November 17, 2023.
  • Forward believes that Omni has not complied with certain of its obligations under Sections 7.03 and 7.14 of the Merger Agreement.