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Equity Residential Appoints Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced the appointment of Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to the Company’s Board of Trustees to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.

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  • Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced the appointment of Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to the Company’s Board of Trustees to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Both Ms. Hoff and Ms. Jones qualify as independent trustees under the New York Stock Exchange’s listing standards.
  • Ms. Hoff will serve on the Audit Committee and Ms. Jones will serve on both the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees.
  • Ferguson Partners, a firm specializing in Board and executive recruitment in the REIT industry, advised Equity Residential in recruiting Ms. Hoff for this Board role.

Lookout Statement on European Union’s Digital Markets Act

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, issued the following statement regarding the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), gatekeepers’ obligations and what organizations can do to remain secure.

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  • Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, issued the following statement regarding the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), gatekeepers’ obligations and what organizations can do to remain secure.
  • “While the European Union’s Digital Markets Act will help ensure fair competition and provide mobile users with more freedom of choice when it comes to accessing apps, it also presents a great deal of risk for those users and the companies for which they work.
  • Striking a balance between user freedom and maintaining a secure ecosystem is crucial, and any potential changes should prioritize protecting user privacy and data security.
  • The malicious apps could be used to track user activity, harvest personal data or even enable remote control of the device.

ReachTV Chooses Edgio to Help Deliver and Monetize Streaming Content to Airports Across North America

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Edgio’s Uplynk platform and managed services provide ReachTV the ability to efficiently manage their live and on-demand streaming, while enhancing revenue through integrated, automated tools and a robust service offering.

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  • Edgio’s Uplynk platform and managed services provide ReachTV the ability to efficiently manage their live and on-demand streaming, while enhancing revenue through integrated, automated tools and a robust service offering.
  • With over 2,500 screens in 90+ airports across North America, ReachTV has redefined travel media by delivering a compelling mix of live sports, original content and collaborations with top-tier networks and production partners worldwide.
  • Choosing Edgio enabled ReachTV to move quickly in acquiring crucial broadcast and NFL feeds with high broadcast quality and reliability.
  • By leveraging its consummate live events experience and vast industry connections, Edgio quickly helped ReachTV implement industry-standard workflows to bring their licensed content to their network.

MGM Resorts International Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the first quarter 2024 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the first quarter 2024 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
  • MGM Resorts will host a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which will include a brief discussion of the results followed by a question and answer session.
  • In addition, supplemental slides will be posted prior to the start of the call on MGM's Investor Relations website at http://investors.mgmresorts.com .
  • The call will be accessible via the Internet through http://investors.mgmresorts.com/investors/events-and-presentations/ or by calling 1-888-317-6003 for domestic callers and 1-412-317-6061 for international callers.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Appoints Sudhakar Veluru as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024

TORONTO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons , the world's leading luxury hospitality company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sudhakar Veluru as the company's new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective March 25, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons , the world's leading luxury hospitality company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sudhakar Veluru as the company's new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective March 25, 2024.
  • Sudhakar will join Four Seasons Executive Leadership Team reporting to Alejandro Reynal , President and CEO, Four Seasons.
  • "We are excited to welcome Sudhakar at this important time in Four Seasons information technology transformation," says Reynal.
  • With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Sudhakar brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving digital and information technology transformation initiatives within the hospitality and technology sectors.

MGM RESORTS INCENTIVIZES EMPLOYEES TO CONSERVE WATER AT HOME WITH A $500,000 GRANT ON WORLD WATER DAY

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") announced today that it has partnered with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to incentivize residential water conservation for its more than 50,000 employees in Southern Nevada. Through a $500,000 grant to the SNWA Water Efficiency Improvement Fund, MGM Resorts employees will earn additional rebates when they take advantage of existing SNWA water savings programs that target residential water conservation.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") announced today that it has partnered with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to incentivize residential water conservation for its more than 50,000 employees in Southern Nevada.
  • Through a $500,000 grant to the SNWA Water Efficiency Improvement Fund, MGM Resorts employees will earn additional rebates when they take advantage of existing SNWA water savings programs that target residential water conservation.
  • "We're committed to understanding and addressing local water challenges, and this initiative reflects our dedication to community involvement and water sustainability."
  • In its Global Water Policy, MGM Resorts commits to investing in water saving measures and encouraging its stakeholders, including employees, to conserve water at work and home.

Celebrity Homes: The Judy Garland House - She Bought It the Same Year She Was Signed To Star in 'The Wizard of Oz'

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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  • The Los Angeles home that Judy Garland bought in 1938 – the same year she turned age 16 and was signed to star in "The Wizard of Oz" – is for sale at $11.5 million.
  • One of LA's classic celebrity homes has come on the market.
  • The Bel-Air home that Judy Garland bought in 1938 – the same year she turned age 16 and was signed to star in "The Wizard of Oz" – is for sale at $11.5 million.
  • Later in her career, Judy received Academy Award nominations for her performances in "A Star Is Born" and "Judgement at Nuremberg."

Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM Unlock a New World of "Play, Earn, Stay" with New Rewards Connection

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Monday, March 18, 2024

BETHESDA, Md. and JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program, and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, today launched an unprecedented rewards collaboration in the online sports betting and iGaming industry, giving fans an extra stake in the game. 

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  • Players in licensed states can link their Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM accounts and earn BetMGM Rewards points when they wager using the BetMGM sports betting app or play at the award-winning online casino.
  • "The collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy is a monumental differentiator for us," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.
  • BetMGM offers a seamless user interface to earn BetMGM Rewards points and then transfer those points for Marriott Bonvoy points through the app's rewards store.
  • Marriott Bonvoy members and BetMGM users can link accounts through the BetMGM website, mobile app, or BetMGM Rewards store by accessing Account Details within their profile and following the prompts under 'My Rewards'.

BetMGM Launches Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina

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Monday, March 11, 2024

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, today is among the first to introduce mobile sports betting in North Carolina, giving customers in the Tar Heel state access to a wide variety of betting options as well as the opportunity to earn experiences at MGM Resorts' properties nationwide.

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  • "The passion of North Carolina's sports fandom runs deep, making it one of BetMGM's most electrifying new markets," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.
  • Earlier this year, BetMGM announced its partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway, with plans to bring exclusive experiences to racing fans in North Carolina.
  • BetMGM also extended its partnership with North Carolina-based Richard Childress Racing as its Official Sports Betting Operator, which includes a BetMGM "wrapped" car for select races throughout the season.
  • The BetMGM app is now available for download in North Carolina and is accessible on both iOS and Android.

AGTech Announces Second Interim Results Ended December 31, 2023, Revenue Increases 69% Year-on-Year

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

AGTech Announces Second Interim Results Ended December 31, 2023, Revenue Increases 69% Year-on-Year

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  • AGTech Announces Second Interim Results Ended December 31, 2023, Revenue Increases 69% Year-on-Year
    (Hong Kong, February 23, 2024) – AGTech Holdings Limited (“AGTech” or the “Group”, HKEX stock code: 8279) today announced its second interim results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
  • • EBITDA of the Group for the 12-Month Period was approximately HK$39.5 million (Twelve months ended December 31, 2022: Negative EBITDA of approximately HK$37.7 million).
  • The profit for the 12-Month Period was approximately HK$29 million (12 months ended December 31, 2022: loss of approximately HK$131 million).
  • The change from operating loss to profit was mainly due to: (1) the increase in total revenue; (2) the increase in net finance income.