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Retired Weil, Gotshal & Manges Partner Joseph C. Tortorici appointed by Major, Lindsey & Africa as Senior Advisor

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星期四, 十一月 9, 2023
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LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, today announced retired Weil Partner Joe Tortorici has been appointed as an external senior advisor to the firm. Joe will draw upon his decades of experience to advise law firm clients within MLA's Partner Practice Group on their European expansion strategies and operations and on the attraction of top partner talent.

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  • Joe Tortorici has been appointed as an external senior advisor to MLA, working with their EMEA Partner Practice Group.
  • LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, today announced retired Weil Partner Joe Tortorici has been appointed as an external senior advisor to the firm.
  • Joe will draw upon his decades of experience to advise law firm clients within MLA's Partner Practice Group on their European expansion strategies and operations and on the attraction of top partner talent.
  • I'm confident that my experience will enable me to help serve both its existing and future clients in Europe and beyond."

BrainScope Receives Investment from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation for Alzheimer's Prediction Biomarker

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星期二, 九月 19, 2023
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Brain diagnostics innovator BrainScope announced today a new investment from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) in BrainScope’s current Series B equity financing round.

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  • Brain diagnostics innovator BrainScope announced today a new investment from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) in BrainScope’s current Series B equity financing round.
  • This investment supports the ongoing development of a new Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning derived brain-activity based biomarker to predict future onset of Alzheimer’s.
  • "The global market for Alzheimer’s disease treatments is expected to rise to over $13 billion by 2030.
  • BrainScope also announced the appointment of three prominent individuals to its Board of Directors: Michael A. Epstein, Richard A. Miller MD, and Ralph Terkowitz.

Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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星期三, 八月 9, 2023
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The second quarter 2023 results reflect continued double-digit revenue growth in the Company’s aggregate digital businesses, which comprise the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments, as well as ongoing growth in the Gaming segment and the return to revenue growth in the Leisure segment.

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  • The second quarter 2023 results reflect continued double-digit revenue growth in the Company’s aggregate digital businesses, which comprise the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments, as well as ongoing growth in the Gaming segment and the return to revenue growth in the Leisure segment.
  • “Revenue grew in each of our business lines during the second quarter reflecting solid underlying fundamentals.
  • Gaming Revenue of $31.5 million increased 24% year-over-year on a reported and functional currency basis from the prior year quarter.
  • Current year results reflect the inflationary impact of $0.6 million due to the government-mandated wage increases in the UK and the pull-forward of $0.8 million of certain recurring expenses into the second quarter this year versus the second half last year.

Coherent Appoints Paul Silverstein as VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

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星期二, 七月 11, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and laser technology, today announced that Paul Silverstein has been appointed as Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, reporting to Chair and CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and laser technology, today announced that Paul Silverstein has been appointed as Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, reporting to Chair and CEO Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr.
    “The appointment of Paul Silverstein to head up our investor relations and corporate communications teams is the next step in expanding our brand recognition with a renewed focus on investors,” said Dr. Mattera.
  • “Paul will play a pivotal role in representing our company to the investment community.
  • Most recently, he spent the past 10 years as a managing director and senior analyst at Cowen Inc.
  • Prior to his career in equity research, he practiced corporate and securities law as an associate at Pryor Cashman Sherman & Flynn and at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.

BOW RIVER CAPITAL FORMS PRIVATE CREDIT TEAM WITH VETERAN INVESTORS

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星期二, 六月 13, 2023
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DENVER, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, announced today that three executives have joined the firm, forming Bow River's new Private Credit Team. The firm also established a world-class Private Credit Investment Committee, drawing on the deep investment, portfolio management and governance experience across Bow River Capital's team, as well as the in-depth expertise of a senior advisor with extensive private credit experience.

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  • Mr. Muraidekh is Managing Director, Head of the Private Credit Team and Chair of Bow River's Private Credit Investment Committee.
  • He will be responsible for the strategic direction and initiatives of the Private Credit Team, including originating, structuring, and leading private credit investments across the capital structure, portfolio management, as well as team development.
  • Aaron Arnett, a veteran credit investor with more than 15 years of experience in private credit and equity investing, portfolio management and credit advisory.
  • Mr. Arnett is a Managing Director of the Private Credit Team and a member of the Private Credit Investment Committee.

Leading Business Events Management Company, PRA Acquires Weil & Associates

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market. This strategic move expands the talent and reach of PRA in this important incentive market. Weil & Associates founder, Debbie Weil-Manuma, will lead the rebranded PRA Hawai'i.

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  • CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market.
  • Founded in 2002, Weil & Associates is one of the leading events and incentive management teams in Hawai'i with focused expertise, extensive local knowledge and strong operational excellence.
  • With established strategic relationships with many leading hotel brands, event venues, and hundreds of business partners throughout the region, Weil & Associates excels at supporting clients' critical business objectives.
  • Weil & Associates sets the standard for excellence in its destinations with a well-earned reputation for innovation, leadership, ingenuity and professionalism.

Burford Capital expands European footprint

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星期四, 五月 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that it has expanded its European footprint while also continuing to add leading legal talent to its global operation. Expanded client demand for offerings such as corporate monetization and law firm portfolio financing, combined with a greater desire and need for legal finance in Europe due to legislative changes related to collective redress, have resulted in Burford's continued growth. In Europe, Burford now has an on-the-ground presence in London, Frankfurt, Zug, Paris, Rome and Stockholm.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that it has expanded its European footprint while also continuing to add leading legal talent to its global operation.
  • Dr. Luca Weskott has joined Burford as a Vice President based in Frankfurt, Germany, and will originate and manage investments in the DACH region.
  • Christopher Bogart, CEO of Burford Capital, said: "As the global industry leader, Burford is constantly evolving to meet our clients' needs.
  • Prior to joining Burford, Ms. Singh was Chief Compliance Officer at 50 South Capital Advisors.

Massumi + Consoli Continues Expansion of Transactional Capabilities with Two Leading Debt Finance Lawyers

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星期一, 三月 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massumi + Consoli LLP, a boutique private equity-focused transactional law firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, is pleased to announce the addition of Jared Bryant and Matthew Berde as Partners in its Debt Finance practice group as the firm continues to expand its offerings to sponsor clients and their portfolio companies, direct lenders and strategic borrowers. Jared and Matt will work alongside the firm's Private Equity and M&A practitioners to provide cutting-edge counsel in complex domestic and cross-border debt financing matters.

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  • Jared and Matt will work alongside the firm's Private Equity and M&A practitioners to provide cutting-edge counsel in complex domestic and cross-border debt financing matters.
  • "Jared and Matt are key hires that help us broaden the scope of expertise we can deliver across our transactional practice," said Peter Massumi , co-founder of Massumi + Consoli.
  • "This will bolster the firm's ability to drive successful outcomes for our clients by building on the recent growth of our in-house capabilities ."
  • "The Debt Finance practice serves an integral function within our firm, and we are committed to strengthening our capabilities in this growing practice area," said Anthony Consoli , the firm's other co-founder.

Legacy Housing Corporation Names Max Africk as General Counsel

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星期二, 三月 14, 2023
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BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.

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  • BEDFORD, Texas, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Housing Corporation (the "Company," NASDAQ: LEGH) announced today that Max Africk has joined the Company as General Counsel.
  • Duncan Bates, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “I am excited for Max to join our team as General Counsel.
  • Mr. Africk (33) most recently served as an attorney at King & Spalding LLP, where his practice focused on complex commercial litigation.
  • Prior to joining King & Spalding, Mr. Africk served as an attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP.

Fobi Appoints Colby McKenzie as Chief Revenue Officer to Support Company’s Growth in Next Chapter of Revenue Generation

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星期三, 三月 1, 2023
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The new addition will further accelerate the company’s growth and help realize the expected earnings potential.

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  • The new addition will further accelerate the company’s growth and help realize the expected earnings potential.
  • McKenzie is a skilled senior executive with a proven track record of accelerating business growth and development.
  • With an extensive background in helping companies drive growth and increase revenue, McKenzie brings diverse experience and expertise that will help support Fobi in its next chapter of revenue generation.
  • Colby McKenzie, CRO of Fobi, states: “As someone who has made a career trying to stay ahead of the curve in emerging industries and emerging technologies, I was immediately drawn to the Fobi story.