Tupelo, Mississippi

BankFirst Capital Corporation to Acquire Mechanics Banc Holding Company and Mechanics Bank

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

COLUMBUS, Miss., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) ("BankFirst" or the "Company"), parent of BankFirst Financial Services (the "Bank"), today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Mechanics Banc Holding Company ("Mechanics"), the parent company of Mechanics Bank, Water Valley, Mississippi ("Mechanics Bank"), under which BankFirst will acquire Mechanics and Mechanics Bank for all-cash consideration.

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  • COLUMBUS, Miss., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) ("BankFirst" or the "Company"), parent of BankFirst Financial Services (the "Bank"), today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Mechanics Banc Holding Company ("Mechanics"), the parent company of Mechanics Bank, Water Valley, Mississippi ("Mechanics Bank"), under which BankFirst will acquire Mechanics and Mechanics Bank for all-cash consideration.
  • Cameron Tyler, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mechanics and Mechanics Bank, commented, "This is a great opportunity for our shareholders, customers, employees, and communities.
  • BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) is a registered bank holding company based in Columbus, Mississippi with approximately $2.2 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2022.
  • Mechanics Bank, the subsidiary bank of Mechanics Banc Holding Company, was founded in 1892 to provide quality financial products and services to customers in Yalobusha and Lafayette Counties, Mississippi, who value relationship banking.

DGAP-News: Comcast's Internet Essentials Program, Tacoma Mayor, and Local Gaming Personality Marcel Cunningham Partner to Address Digital Divide for Students at Al Davies Boys & Girls Club

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.

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  • In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.
  • Sixty students also received free laptop computers to keep along with 12 months of home Internet service for eligible families through Comcast's Internet Essentials program.
  • Thirty kids attending summer camp at the Al Davies Boys & Girls Club also had the opportunity to play with Cunningham in a fun, interactive video game competition at the event.
  • 'I appreciate the opportunity to partner with Comcast and Mayor Woodards to bring these resources to the Boys & Girls Club, the students, and their families.'

Comcast and NBCUniversal Media Announce Debt Exchange Offers

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Monday, August 2, 2021

The Exchange Offers are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offering memorandum, dated August 2, 2021.

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  • The Exchange Offers are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offering memorandum, dated August 2, 2021.
  • The Exchange Offers will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 27, 2021, unless extended or earlier terminated by Comcast (the Expiration Date).
  • If, after the Early Participation Date, Comcast chooses to exercise its option to have an Early Settlement Date and all conditions to the relevant Exchange Offers have been or are concurrently satisfied or waived by Comcast, Comcast will, subject to the terms of the Exchange Offers, accept for exchange all Old Notes validly tendered in the Exchange Offers prior to the Early Participation Date subject to proration, and the exchange for such Old Notes will be made on the Early Settlement Date.
  • King & Co., Inc. will act as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers.

Comcast Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 a share on the companys common stock.

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  • Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 a share on the companys common stock.
  • The quarterly dividend is payable on October 27, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 6, 2021.
  • To automatically receive Comcast financial news by e-mail, please visit www.cmcsa.com and subscribe to E-mail Alerts.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

Philadelphia Works Welcomes New Leadership to its Board of Directors

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Friday, July 30, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the City's workforce development board, has announced the appointment of six accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the City's workforce development board, has announced the appointment of six accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors.
  • As the organization welcomes its newest Board members, it bids farewell to now-former Board Chair, William Strahan, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast.
  • "On behalf of the entire staff at Philadelphia Works and stakeholders from across the city's workforce system, I welcome the new appointees to our Board of Directors and thank Mayor Kenney for their appointments," said H. Patrick Clancy, president and CEO of Philadelphia Works.
  • Philadelphia Works' Board of Directors is comprised of a mandated mix of leaders from the private, non-profit, labor, and government sectors.

The Alvaria User Group Presents the 2021 Gem Of The Year Awards to Comcast, Newday Cards, and Best Buy Contact Center Team Members

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Today, Alvaria, Inc, is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of our 2021 GEM of the Year award.

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  • Today, Alvaria, Inc, is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of our 2021 GEM of the Year award.
  • Three monthly GEM winners who receive the most votes by the Alvaria user community membership group earn the GEM of the Year designation.
  • The winners for the 2021 award are:
    Stephen has been instrumental in Comcast's migration from separate divisional platforms to one shared cloud environment.
  • Alvaria was founded through the merger of Aspect Software and Noble Systems, technology leaders in Customer Experience (CX) and Workforce Engagement solutions.

DGAP-News: COMCAST'S ELIZABETH BIERMAN SELECTED AS WOMEN IN BUSINESS HONOREE BY MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL BUSINESS JOURNAL

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Friday, July 23, 2021

COMCAST'S ELIZABETH BIERMAN SELECTED AS WOMEN IN BUSINESS HONOREE BY MINNEAPOLIS/ST.

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  • COMCAST'S ELIZABETH BIERMAN SELECTED AS WOMEN IN BUSINESS HONOREE BY MINNEAPOLIS/ST.
  • Today, Comcast announced the selection of Elizabeth Bierman , vice president of Engineering, Comcast Twin Cities as one of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journals 2021 Women in Business honorees.
  • The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal is recognizing 51 women, plus one Career Achievement honoree, for their professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities community.
  • Paul Business Journal is a multi-platform media company providing in-depth coverage of local business communities and breaking news reaching more than 491,000 readers each week.

DGAP-News: COMCAST EXPANDING SERVICE TERRITORY, BRINGING FULL SUITE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO HUBBARD AND WOODBURN

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Comcast Oregon/SW Washington has embarked on a $15 million project to bring its full suite of broadband products and services, both residential and business, to the communities of Hubbard and Woodburn , Oregon.

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  • Comcast Oregon/SW Washington has embarked on a $15 million project to bring its full suite of broadband products and services, both residential and business, to the communities of Hubbard and Woodburn , Oregon.
  • Hubbard will be the first area to receive service, with customers likely able to come online in September.
  • Hubbard Mayor Charles Rostocil is bullish on Comcast bringing more choices to the residents of his community.
  • Along with its products and services, Comcast will bring its Community Impact programs to Woodburn and Hubbard through its decade-old Internet Essentials program.

Comcast Technology Solutions and The TEAM Companies Enable Marketers to Streamline Creative Rights Management Into Centralized Platform

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) and The TEAM Companies (TTC) announced an enhanced integration between CTS' Ad Management Platform and the TEAM Companies' Talent & Rights Management Platform.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) and The TEAM Companies (TTC) announced an enhanced integration between CTS' Ad Management Platform and the TEAM Companies' Talent & Rights Management Platform.
  • The new solution allows marketers to seamlessly manage complex campaign workflows including creative asset management, traffic, distribution, and rights management using a single interface.
  • The enhanced integration between TTC's platform and Comcast Technology Solutions Ad Management Platform provides marketers with end-to-end control of commercial rights management.
  • Comcast Technology Solutions offers a portfolio of technology solutions, the CTSuite, that provides the industry with the technology, scale and expertise to expand and navigate the rapidly-changing media and entertainment technology landscape.

Merchants & Marine Bancorp Releases Earnings

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNMB), the parent company of Merchants & Marine Bank, reports net income through the first six months of 2021 of $1.44 million, or $1.08 per share, compared with net income of $3.50 million, or $2.63 per share during the same period in 2020.

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  • Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNMB), the parent company of Merchants & Marine Bank, reports net income through the first six months of 2021 of $1.44 million, or $1.08 per share, compared with net income of $3.50 million, or $2.63 per share during the same period in 2020.
  • In the same quarter, Merchants & Marine Bank also established a loan and deposit production office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
  • During the first half of 2021, the company entered the secondary market mortgage business through the formation of Canvas Mortgage, a division of Merchants & Marine Bank.
  • Merchants & Marine Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNMB), a Mississippi based bank holding company.