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Xsolla Founder Shurick Agapitov to Address the Future of the Internet at Qatar Economic Forum

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Internet, Metaverse, Professional Services, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Electronic Games, Fintech, Entertainment, Digital, Future, Society, Bloomberg, Multimedia, Marketing, Retail

This influential forum brings together global thought leaders to navigate through transformative economic discussions, and Xsolla's presence underscores its commitment to shaping the future of gaming commerce technology.

Key Points: 
  • This influential forum brings together global thought leaders to navigate through transformative economic discussions, and Xsolla's presence underscores its commitment to shaping the future of gaming commerce technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430286010/en/
    On May 15 at 2:50 PM AST (Arabia Standard Time), Mr. Agapitov will participate in the session entitled "Metaverse: The Future of the Internet?"
  • "It is a profound honor to explore the expansive future of the internet at the Qatar Economic Forum," said Shurick Agapitov, Founder of Xsolla.
  • The Qatar Economic Forum is recognized for facilitating high-level discussions on strategic economic trends and innovations, drawing stakeholders from many industries to outline pathways that will shape the future financial landscape globally.

Yum! Brands, Inc. Completes Refinancing of Senior Secured Credit Facilities

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Professional Services, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Finance, Food, Beverage, Taco Bell, KFC, The Habit Burger Grill, Dow Jones, Pizza Hut, TIME, Yum, Bloomberg, Ambition Institute, Bank

The interest rates applicable to the Term A Loan and to borrowings under the Revolving Facility have not changed from the Existing Facilities.

Key Points: 
  • The interest rates applicable to the Term A Loan and to borrowings under the Revolving Facility have not changed from the Existing Facilities.
  • Adjusted Term SOFR refers to one month term SOFR plus 0.11448%, three month term SOFR plus 0.26161% or six month term SOFR plus 0.42826%, as selected by the borrowers.
  • Proceeds from the issuance will be used to repay the Existing Facilities and pay associated transaction fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.
  • In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.

Nasdaq Launches Futures on the OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index™

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Bloomberg, ETP, NDAQ, AUM, ESG, Index

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the launch of Nasdaq futures on the OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index™ (Nasdaq: OMXSS30ESG™) (Bloomberg Ticker: OMXSMLGI).

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the launch of Nasdaq futures on the OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index™ (Nasdaq: OMXSS30ESG™) (Bloomberg Ticker: OMXSMLGI).
  • With over 300 billion SEK in Assets under Management (AUM) of equity funds in Sweden that track the Swedish small cap market segment, this new futures solution offers an important development for asset managers, retail investors, and ETP issuers.
  • The Nasdaq futures solution makes it possible for investors to simplify their investment strategies and efficiently gain exposure to the Swedish small cap market.
  • This is done by consolidating a diversified portfolio of small cap stocks into a single, easily tradeable instrument.

Iceberg Summit Unveils Speaker Lineup for May 14-15 Free, Virtual Event

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Data Analytics, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Software, Hive, Syngenta, Table, Summit, Ecosystem, ASF, The Apache Software Foundation, Netflix, NVIDIA, Bloomberg, Snowflake, Apple, Flink, SQL, AWS, Organization, PMC, IBM, Apache Iceberg, Cloudera, Typesetting

Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.
  • The summit will be the first event dedicated to Apache Iceberg, spanning two days with more than 30 sessions.
  • Iceberg Summit explores the state and evolution of technology in the Iceberg project and ecosystem, as well as the real-world experiences of data practitioners and developers working with Iceberg.
  • “The growth and vibrancy of the Iceberg community has been tremendous, and truly exemplifies the Apache Way.”
    To register for Iceberg Summit, visit https://iceberg-summit.org .

Jacam Catalyst to Showcase Pioneering Oilfield Chemical Solutions on “Inside the Blueprint”

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Oil, Gas, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, General Entertainment, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Bloomberg, Multimedia, Television, Research, Fox Business, Renewable energy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418802665/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418802665/en/
    "This feature allows us to share our passion for innovation," said Vern Disney, President of US Production Chemicals for Jacam Catalyst.
  • "It's a chance to demonstrate how our technologies are driving positive change in various sectors, and we're thrilled to showcase our commitment to advancing industry standards."
  • The episode, titled "Chemical Solutions, Speedy Signage, and Stylish Glass," will explore Jacam Catalyst's cutting-edge manufacturing and research efforts, showcasing its diverse range of chemical solutions for the oil and gas industry.
  • For more information on Jacam Catalyst, please visit jacamcatalyst.com .

Yum! Brands Announces Q1 2024 Earnings and Conference Call Details

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Taco Bell, KFC, The Habit Burger Grill, Dow Jones, Webcast, Pizza Hut, TIME, Bloomberg, Ambition Institute, Calendar, Q&A

Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
  • The number is 833/470-1428 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and 929/526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 268136.
  • The call will be available for playback beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time May 1, 2024 through May 8, 2024.
  • Brands' website, investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations and selecting “Q1 2024 Yum!

Redfin Survey: 70% of Florida Homeowners Have Seen Rise in Insurance Costs or Changes in Coverage

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Insurance, Climate change, Risk, Policy, Housing, Qualtrics, Fairweather, Bloomberg, Golden, Sunshine State

Insurance is top of mind for homeowners in Florida and California because those states are the epicenters of the insurance housing crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Insurance is top of mind for homeowners in Florida and California because those states are the epicenters of the insurance housing crisis.
  • Many homeowners have seen their premiums skyrocket, and some have lost coverage altogether because intensifying natural disaster risk has prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California.
  • Redfin asked these homeowners specifically which insurance insurance-related changes they’ve seen and are concerned about.
  • In Florida, nearly three-quarters (73%) of agents have seen an uptick in insurance issues in the last year, and in California, the share was 64%.

VFS INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that VinFast Auto Ltd. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Comeau, Mergers and acquisitions, EVS, News, VinFast, Complaint, Acquisition, Bloomberg, VFS, Tobacco

Lead plaintiff motions for the VinFast class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than June 11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Lead plaintiff motions for the VinFast class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than June 11, 2024.
  • A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the VinFast class action lawsuit.
  • The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the VinFast class action lawsuit.
  • An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the VinFast class action lawsuit.

VFS INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that VinFast Auto Ltd. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Comeau, Mergers and acquisitions, EVS, News, VinFast, Complaint, Acquisition, Bloomberg, VFS, Tobacco

Lead plaintiff motions for the VinFast class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than June 11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Lead plaintiff motions for the VinFast class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than June 11, 2024.
  • A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the VinFast class action lawsuit.
  • The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the VinFast class action lawsuit.
  • An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the VinFast class action lawsuit.

American Water Publishes 2023 ESG Data Summary and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Summary

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Banking, Other Energy, Professional Services, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Environmental Health, Sustainability, Energy, Natural Resources, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Environment, Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), American Water, Water quality, Social, Woman, Capital, Safety, Health, Trust (social science), Workplace, Water, Inclusion, Public utility, CNBC, ESG, Workforce, Bloomberg, State, Diversity, ID

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data Summary and the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Summary, as part of the company’s commitment to data transparency on key ESG and diversity metrics.

Key Points: 
  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data Summary and the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Summary, as part of the company’s commitment to data transparency on key ESG and diversity metrics.
  • The fourth annual installment of the ESG Data Summary can be found in the Sustainability section of our investor relations website at ir.amwater.com/sustainability .
  • The ESG Data Summary shares metrics for 2023, including water quality compliance, health and safety, customer affordability, ID&E, corporate governance and more.
  • The 2023 ID&E Summary includes diversity metrics for the company’s Board of Directors and workforce.