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Fossil Group Announces Appointment of Eugene Davis and Pamela Corrie to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (“Fossil” or the “Company”, NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced that Eugene I. Davis has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 24, 2024.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (“Fossil” or the “Company”, NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced that Eugene I. Davis has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 24, 2024.
  • The Company also announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with shareholder The Buxton Helmsley Group, Inc. (“BHG”).
  • Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, the Company will welcome BHG nominee Pamela B. Corrie to the Board, effective March 24, 2024.
  • The appointment of the two new independent directors reflects Fossil’s commitment to ongoing Board refreshment and governance excellence.

Pamela Keefe to Join the American Institutes for Research as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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  • Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Keefe, who begins her new position in April, has most recently served as senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research and development organization that seeks to address challenges facing the energy industry.
  • Keefe has more than 30 years of experience in finance, with much of that time in senior leadership positions.
  • She will succeed Marijo Ahlgrimm , who is retiring from AIR after 15 years as chief financial officer and, overall, more than 40 years in financial management and leadership of government contracting organizations.

AMG Names Thomas M. Wojcik as Chief Operating Officer and Dava E. Ritchea as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMG, a leading partner to independent investment management firms globally, today announced the appointments of Thomas M. Wojcik as Chief Operating Officer and Dava E. Ritchea as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMG, a leading partner to independent investment management firms globally, today announced the appointments of Thomas M. Wojcik as Chief Operating Officer and Dava E. Ritchea as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Wojcik will oversee the Company’s capital formation capabilities, and Ms. Ritchea will oversee AMG’s finance, accounting, and capital management functions.
  • Both will report to Jay C. Horgen, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMG.
  • “We are very pleased to appoint an executive of Dava’s caliber and skillset as AMG’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Mr. Horgen.

SPZI: JP 3E Holdings, Inc. Retains Accell Audit & Compliance, PA to Audit the Financial Statements

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), retains Accell Audit & Compliance, PA to audit the company’s financials to become an SEC Fully Reporting company.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc., formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), retains Accell Audit & Compliance, PA to audit the company’s financials to become an SEC Fully Reporting company.
  • Accell is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and provides audit services to several hundred clients, from high-tech start-up companies to Fortune 500.
  • Its current client portfolio includes numerous public and private companies across many industries, with operations on at least five continents.
  • Accell delivers small and middle market public and private company audit and accounting services.

Gyre Therapeutics Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Rodney L. Nussbaum

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gyre Therapeutics (“Gyre”) (Nasdaq: GYRE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing anti-fibrotic therapeutics for a variety of chronic organ diseases, today announced the appointment of Rodney L. Nussbaum to the Company’s Board of Directors and as a member of its Audit Committee.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gyre Therapeutics (“Gyre”) (Nasdaq: GYRE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing anti-fibrotic therapeutics for a variety of chronic organ diseases, today announced the appointment of Rodney L. Nussbaum to the Company’s Board of Directors and as a member of its Audit Committee.
  • “He joins our Board at a pivotal time as we advance our diversified pipeline of anti-fibrotic therapies.
  • We look forward to leveraging his expertise to help drive Gyre’s commercial growth.”
    “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the Gyre Board of Directors at such an exciting time for the Company,” said Mr. Nussbaum.
  • Mr. Nussbaum is a retired Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as an independent board member for Cullgen and Zeal Senior Living.

BrightSpring Welcomes Olivia Kirtley to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.
  • With an extensive background and leadership in finance, accounting and risk management, Olivia joined the board in January with the Company’s initial public offering.
  • Olivia has also held several chairman positions since 1998, including for the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and AICPA Board of Examiners.
  • “We are thrilled Olivia has joined our board of directors.

CORRECTION – Zeo Energy Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The corrected release follows:

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  • The corrected release follows:
    Completed Business Combination with ESGEN Acquisition Corp.; ZEO and ZEOWW Now Trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market Stock Exchange
    Zeo Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo”, “Zeo Energy”, or the “Company”), a leading Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • We opened a new market in Missouri as well, advancing our commitment to geographic expansion in the US.
  • Results compare the full year ended December 31, 2023 to the full year ended December 31, 2022 unless otherwise indicated.
  • As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $8.0 million, compared to $4.3 million at September 30, 2023 and $2.3 million at December 31, 2022.

Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation Announces Stockholder Approval for Extending Business Combination Deadline and Merger Agreement Amendment with Thunder Power Holdings Limited

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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In addition, FLFV agreed with Thunder Power Holdings Limited (“TPH”) to amend Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) to confirm that TPH will continue to provide extension payments for the FLFV to extend its Combination Deadline.

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  • In addition, FLFV agreed with Thunder Power Holdings Limited (“TPH”) to amend Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) to confirm that TPH will continue to provide extension payments for the FLFV to extend its Combination Deadline.
  • The Special Meeting is the second such meeting since July 2023 to extend the Combination Deadline.
  • Pursuant the current Merger Agreement, TPH agreed to provide loans to FLFV to be deposited into the Trust Account as monthly extension payments to extend the deadline for completing the Business Combination under the Current Charter until March 21, 2024.
  • In order to extend the Combination Deadline from March 21, 2024 to April 21, 2024, an aggregate of $60,000 Monthly Extension Payment was deposited into the Trust Account on March 19, 2024.

Cytek® Biosciences Names William McCombe Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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FREMONT, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB) today announced that William (Bill) McCombe has been appointed chief financial officer of the company effective immediately. McCombe brings experience as a public company CFO at both large scale, and smaller, high growth technology companies. He was CFO at Velo3D, a leader in metal 3D printing systems for the aerospace and other industries, CFO at HZO, a leader in delivering protective nano coatings for electronics, and EVP and CFO at Maxar Technologies, a multi-billion-dollar revenue satellite and space imaging company.  

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  • FREMONT, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB) today announced that William (Bill) McCombe has been appointed chief financial officer of the company effective immediately.
  • McCombe brings experience as a public company CFO at both large scale, and smaller, high growth technology companies.
  • McCombe has significant experience in financial management, public company reporting and operational finance, and a proven track record of driving growth and building high-performance teams.
  • Jeanmonod served as Cytek’s chief financial officer since 2018.

Zeo Energy Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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DALLAS and NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeo Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo”, “Zeo Energy”, or the “Company”), a leading Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Completed Business Combination with ESGEN Acquisition Corp.; ZEO and ZEOWW Now Trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market Stock Exchange
    DALLAS and NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeo Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo”, “Zeo Energy”, or the “Company”), a leading Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • “We believe that our completed merger is the necessary spark for us to accelerate our growth strategy,” Bridgewater continued.
  • Results compare the full year ended December 31, 2023 to the full year ended December 31, 2022 unless otherwise indicated.
  • As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $8.0 million, compared to $4.3 million at September 30, 2023 and $2.3 million at December 31, 2022.