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I Squared Capital announces expansion of global Investor Relations and Distribution team

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, today announced several senior hires to strengthen its investor relations, distribution and fund capabilities across North America, Europe and Asia.

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  • I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, today announced several senior hires to strengthen its investor relations, distribution and fund capabilities across North America, Europe and Asia.
  • Their joining reflects I Squared’s intention to match its sales and distribution capabilities with the firm’s expanded product suite and long-term ambitions.
  • “I Squared is pleased to announce the addition of these talented and seasoned professionals as we continue to institutionalize our platform for the coming decade and beyond,” said Gautam Bhandari, Co-Founder and Global Chief Investment Officer of I Squared Capital.
  • These additions to I Squared’s investor relations team follow the firm’s earlier announcement that Brian Collett, Managing Director, and Michael Kumar, Senior Policy Adviser, would be joining the firm.

PEAK UTILITY SERVICES GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL LENNON AS CEO

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Utility Services Group ("Peak"), a nationwide provider of integrated infrastructure services to the natural gas, electric, and telecommunications industries, today announced that it has appointed Michael Lennon as Chief Executive Officer. Outgoing CEO Chris Larocca will remain on Peak's Board of Directors and will remain CEO of Network Connex. Peak and Network Connex are both private equity fund ORIX Capital Partners investments.

Key Points: 
  • Michael Lennon, seasoned industry leader, to become Chief Executive Officer; Chris Larocca to focus on CEO position at Network Connex, will remain on Peak's Board of Directors
    DENVER, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Utility Services Group ("Peak"), a nationwide provider of integrated infrastructure services to the natural gas, electric, and telecommunications industries, today announced that it has appointed Michael Lennon as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Lennon is an experienced industry CEO, having previously led two other private equity-backed utility infrastructure leaders from start-up through successful exit.
  • Previously, Mr. Lennon was co-founder and CEO of PrimeLine Utility Services and InfrastruX Group.
  • Peak Utility Services Group (Peak) is a Denver-based leading provider of maintenance, repair, upgrade, and installation and maintenance services for the telecom, electric, and natural gas infrastructure markets in the United States.

Greg Voyentzie Joins Greystone to Lead Low Income Housing Tax Credit Syndication Platform

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Greg Voyentzie has joined the firm as head of a new Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndication platform that will support the development and construction of new affordable housing across the nation.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Greg Voyentzie has joined the firm as head of a new Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndication platform that will support the development and construction of new affordable housing across the nation.
  • Prior to joining Greystone, Mr. Voyentzie led the tax credit platform at Boston Financial as Chief Executive Officer, where he also served as a member of the Management Committee for ORIX Corporation USA, Boston Financial’s parent company.
  • Before joining Boston Financial, Mr. Voyentzie was a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and a senior associate within Ernst & Young LLP’s National Tax Practice.
  • “After a gratifying tenure at Boston Financial, I was drawn to the opportunity to complement Greystone’s unique combination of affordable housing debt, equity, and development expertise with a tax credit syndication platform to help fund the creation of new housing,” said Mr. Voyentzie.

Multi-Cloud Data Services Pioneer Faction Appoints Derek Pilling as CEO

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

ORIX USA’s Growth Capital group extended new capital to Faction in support of the company’s growth and expansion plans.

Key Points: 
  • ORIX USA’s Growth Capital group extended new capital to Faction in support of the company’s growth and expansion plans.
  • Pilling, who joined Faction as Chief Financial Officer in 2020, has worked for over thirty years with venture capital and private equity-backed companies, supporting successive generations of market leaders in technology-enabled services.
  • The race to gain insights from data is pushing organizations to modernize their data architectures,” said Pilling.
  • “Faction's differentiated multi-cloud data services approach has the potential to drive significant growth for the company as they optimize their market opportunity in the larger data transformation ecosystem.”

Aquila Air Capital Expands Team with Addition of Matthew White as Vice President of Originations

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading specialty aviation finance platform, announced today the addition of a new member to its transaction and origination team, Matthew White as Vice President of Originations.

Key Points: 
  • Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading specialty aviation finance platform, announced today the addition of a new member to its transaction and origination team, Matthew White as Vice President of Originations.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Matthew to our team at an exciting time in our accelerating growth journey,” says Al Wood, Aquila Air Capital’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prior to that, he was Sales & Lease Placement Executive at ORIX Corporation.
  • “I am delighted and excited to join Aquila and I am looking forward to working with the wider Aquila team to continue to expand the current leasing and trading platform,” says Matthew White, Aquila Air Capital’s Vice President of Originations.

Philippines Car Rental Market is poised to reach USD 400 million by 2027: Ken Research

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Philippines car rental market and self-drive market is highly fragmented with Avis and Diamond Rent-a-Car hold the major share respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The Philippines car rental market and self-drive market is highly fragmented with Avis and Diamond Rent-a-Car hold the major share respectively.
  • Philippines rides hailing market and ride sharing market are highly consolidated where Grab is the market leader.
  • Evolving Services in Philippines Car Rental: Car rental companies are getting tech-savvy, offering exciting new options.
  • The Philippines Car Rental Market is expected to grow at robust CAGR over the forecasted period 2022 -2027.

Philippines Car Rental Market is poised to reach USD 400 million by 2027: Ken Research

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Philippines car rental market and self-drive market is highly fragmented with Avis and Diamond Rent-a-Car hold the major share respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The Philippines car rental market and self-drive market is highly fragmented with Avis and Diamond Rent-a-Car hold the major share respectively.
  • Philippines rides hailing market and ride sharing market are highly consolidated where Grab is the market leader.
  • Evolving Services in Philippines Car Rental: Car rental companies are getting tech-savvy, offering exciting new options.
  • The Philippines Car Rental Market is expected to grow at robust CAGR over the forecasted period 2022 -2027.

ORIX USA Names Benjamin Wu as Head of East Coast for Growth Capital Business

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) today announced the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Wu as Managing Director and Head of East Coast for its Growth Capital business.

Key Points: 
  • ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) today announced the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Wu as Managing Director and Head of East Coast for its Growth Capital business.
  • Mr. Wu is based in New York and will report to Jeff Bede, Head of Growth Capital.
  • In this new role, he will work closely with Bill Bishop, Managing Director, Growth Capital, and Mr. Bede to drive investments and the strategic development of ORIX USA’s Growth Capital business on the East Coast.
  • “There is increasing demand for growth capital from institutional investors and expanding our East Coast presence is a key growth initiative for us.

ORIX Submits Form 20-F for Filing for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ORIX Corporation (TOKYO: 8591; NYSE: IX; ISIN:JP3200450009) has submitted its annual Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ORIX Corporation (TOKYO: 8591; NYSE: IX; ISIN:JP3200450009) has submitted its annual Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2023.
  • Please find online versions of the file available for download, as well as a link to the SEC EDGAR format, on ORIX’s website at: https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/ir/library/20f/index.html
    ORIX also provides hard copies of the completed audited financial statements free of charge to our shareholders upon request.
  • To receive a copy, please fill out and submit an “Investor Information Request Form” available at: https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/contact/inquiry-eng.html

SMARTACTION SECURES ADDITIONAL FUNDING, BRINGING TOTAL INVESTMENT TO $38 MILLION

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartAction, a top-tier AI platform provider specializing in advanced Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVA) and conversational AI solutions, is proud to announce the successful closing of a new round of funding. This latest funding round brings the current strategic growth capital amount to an impressive $38 million, signifying a major milestone for the company. The funds will help advance the company's AI-powered technology platform and expand its commercial team to meet the growing demand for its customer support solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This latest funding round brings the current strategic growth capital amount to an impressive $38 million, signifying a major milestone for the company.
  • SmartAction stands out in the industry due to its business and delivery model, centered around fostering genuine partnerships with its clients.
  • From the initial build to ongoing maintenance, SmartAction remains dedicated to its clients throughout the lifespan of their accounts.
  • This collaborative approach sparks innovation, as SmartAction recognizes that true breakthroughs often emerge from the art of collaboration.