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SparkCognition Government Systems Appoints Lieutenant General Ken Hunzeker (Ret.) to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), developing trusted artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for defense and national security, is pleased to announce it has named three-star Lieutenant General Ken Hunzeker (Ret.) to its Board of Directors. Hunzeker will bring his extensive leadership experience from a 35-year career in the Department of Defense (DoD) and across nearly a decade of commercial federal sector roles to the company's distinguished Board, helping guide SGS' strategy and growth over the coming years.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), developing trusted artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for defense and national security, is pleased to announce it has named three-star Lieutenant General Ken Hunzeker (Ret.)
  • Hunzeker served in the Army for 35 years before retiring in 2010 in the assignment as Deputy Commander, United States ForcesIraq.
  • SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SparkCognition, is the first artificial intelligence (AI) company devoted entirely to government and national defense.
  • By developing and operationalizing next-generation AI-powered systems, SGS enables government organizations to meet the needs of their most pressing national security missions.

HII Elects Frank R. Jimenez to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that former General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Navy Frank R. Jimenez has been elected to the companys board of directors, effective Jan. 27, 2022.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that former General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Navy Frank R. Jimenez has been elected to the companys board of directors, effective Jan. 27, 2022.
  • Jimenez has also served as general counsel at Raytheon Company prior to its 2020 merger with United Technologies Corporation, as well as at Bunge Limited, Xylem Inc. and ITT Corp.
    We are very pleased to welcome Frank to the board of HII, said Kirk Donald, chairman of the board of HII.
  • Frank brings significant experience in private industry and public service, including in defense industry regulation, governance, anti-corruption, and international trade compliance.
  • Jimenez received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

NATURE'S SUNSHINE APPOINTS VALLEN BLACKBURN AS VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LATIN AMERICA

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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LEHI, Utah, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nature's Sunshine Products (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company of premium-quality herbal and nutritional products, announced today that Vallen Blackburn has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Latin America.

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  • LEHI, Utah, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nature's Sunshine Products (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company of premium-quality herbal and nutritional products, announced today that Vallen Blackburn has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of Latin America.
  • He holds an MBA with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Utah and is also a CPA.
  • "I'm pleased to announce Vallen's appointment as our head of Latin American operations," said Terrence Moorehead, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nature's Sunshine.
  • "Latin America is an important and growing region for Nature's Sunshine, and Vallen's passion for excellence and disciplined leadership style will help take these markets to the next level."

Robotic Research Names Donald Walther as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Robotic Research , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Donald Walther as the companys Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

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  • Robotic Research , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Donald Walther as the companys Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
  • Walther brings to Robotic Research more than 25 years of expertise, including experience in the advanced technology, aerospace, and defense sectors.
  • I am delighted to join the Robotic Research team and look forward to collaborating on the future of autonomous mobility, said Walther.
  • Robotic Research is a global technology company specializing in autonomy and platooning solutions for commercial and defense customers.

Federal Signal Corporation Appoints New Director

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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"We are delighted to announce Shashank's appointment to our board of directors," said Dennis J. Martin, Chairman of the board of Federal Signal.

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  • "We are delighted to announce Shashank's appointment to our board of directors," said Dennis J. Martin, Chairman of the board of Federal Signal.
  • Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.
  • Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.
  • Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

Peter Johansson Joins Board of Directors at Loop Energy Inc.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, announces that Peter Johansson has joined the Companys Board of Directors.

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  • Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, announces that Peter Johansson has joined the Companys Board of Directors.
  • Johansson brings an extensive range of experience to Loop Energy, with a successful 35-year career across the aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors.
  • Hydrogen is a critical pathway in the clean energy transition, and I believe Loop Energy has the right combination of technology, people and products to become a leading player in this transition, said Peter Johansson.
  • I am looking forward to working with the Loop Energy team, fellow board members and strategic advisors to support its successful expansion into markets around the world.

Sigma Defense Systems Appoints Deborah Dunie To Board Of Directors

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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"Deb brings over three decades of expertise gained through her extensive career with the Department of Defense and private industry, and is an outstanding addition to the Sigma Defense board," added John Wilcox Sigma CEO.

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  • "Deb brings over three decades of expertise gained through her extensive career with the Department of Defense and private industry, and is an outstanding addition to the Sigma Defense board," added John Wilcox Sigma CEO.
  • Dunie currently serves on the Board of Directors of Axient and Peraton.
  • Prior to CACI, Dunie served within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Deputy Under Secretary for Counterintelligence and Security and as Director of Plans and Analysis.
  • Founded in 2006, Sigma Defense Systems delivers innovative engineering, system integration, program management, and logisticalsolutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other National Intelligence agencies.Sigma is a premier provider of integrated technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and sensors.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Exercise of 8.3 Million Rights in GreenFirst Forest Products’ Rights Offering

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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Charlotte, NC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc.(NYSE American: BTN) (Ballantyne Strong or the Company) today announced that it has exercised 8.3 million rights in the rights offering conducted by GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (GreenFirst).

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  • Charlotte, NC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc.(NYSE American: BTN) (Ballantyne Strong or the Company) today announced that it has exercised 8.3 million rights in the rights offering conducted by GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (GreenFirst).
  • GreenFirst, one of Ballantyne Strongs holdings, conducted the rights offering to finance a portion of its purchase of the assets of Rayonier A.M. Canada G.P.
  • With the rights offering concluding on Friday, July 30, 2021, the Company has instructed its agent to exercise 8.3 million rights at an exercise price of $1.50 CAD per share for a total investment of $12.4 million CAD.
  • Following the anticipated issuance of 8.3 million additional shares from the rights offering, the Companys GreenFirst holdings are expected to total 15.3 million common shares.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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AM Best also has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of aa- (Superior) of Hartford Fire Insurance Company (Hartford, CT) and its pooling subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively known as the Hartford Insurance Group.

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  • AM Best also has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of aa- (Superior) of Hartford Fire Insurance Company (Hartford, CT) and its pooling subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively known as the Hartford Insurance Group.
  • The ratings reflect the Hartford Insurance Groups risk adjusted capitalization, which remains at the strongest level, as measured by Bests Capital Adequacy Ratio.
  • AM Best anticipates The Hartford will maintain solid liquidity to support any potential capital needs of its operating subsidiaries.
  • The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of aa- (Superior) have been affirmed with stable outlooks for the following subsidiaries of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.:

 Enidine Introduces New PXR Series, Expanding Small-Bore, Shock-Absorber Line

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Enidine Industrial, a subsidiary of ITT Inc ., (NYSE: ITT) is proud to announce its expanded small-bore, shock-absorber line with the new PXR (Platinum Extended Range) Series .

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  • Enidine Industrial, a subsidiary of ITT Inc ., (NYSE: ITT) is proud to announce its expanded small-bore, shock-absorber line with the new PXR (Platinum Extended Range) Series .
  • The new PXR Series from Enidine provides all of the benefits of RoHS-compliant materials in a small package, said Greg Herman, Global Commercial Leader, Enidine Industrial.
  • Similar to our popular ECO Series shock absorbers, the new PXR line allows us to provide even more flexibility and options for solving critical energy absorption problems for our customers.
  • For over 55 years, Enidine has developed innovative energy-absorption and vibration-isolation products for global industrial markets, including machine tool, food and beverage, and automotive manufacturing.