Ronald S. Baron

Archer Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Under the Symbol “ACHR”

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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Archer Aviation Inc. (Archer'') (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Class A common stock and warrants will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols ACHR and ACHR WS, respectively, today.

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  • Archer Aviation Inc. (Archer'') (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Class A common stock and warrants will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols ACHR and ACHR WS, respectively, today.
  • Completing our go-public transaction and having Archer trade on the New York Stock Exchange is a huge milestone for our business.
  • We are working to build an urban air mobility network that can change the way people travel in and around cities forever.
  • We believe we have the team, the technology and the strategic partners to make our vision a reality, said Adam Goldstein, co-founder and co-CEO of Archer.

The Jewish Communal Fund Board of Directors Elects Seven New Members

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors.
  • He is a past president of Park Avenue Synagogue and served two six-year terms on the Board of Directors of UJA-Federation of New York.
  • She is also a co-owner and member of the Board of Directors of the New York Football Giants.
  • Jewish Communal Fundis one of the largest networks of Jewish funders, managing more than $2 billion in charitable assets for 4,200 donor advised funds.

SmartRent Completes Business Combination with Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp. I

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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In connection with the completion of the business combination, the Company changed its name to SmartRent, Inc.

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  • In connection with the completion of the business combination, the Company changed its name to SmartRent, Inc.
  • Before SmartRent, the real estate industry lacked an integrated software management platform that could deliver a smart home experience for real estate operators, said Brendan Wallace, CEO of Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp.
  • To memorialize the completion of the business combination, SmartRent will ring the opening bell at the NYSE tomorrow, August 25, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
  • I, and Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor to the board of directors of Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp.

Baron Partners Fund Ranked Best U.S. Diversified Mutual Fund for 2020, By Investor’s Business Daily

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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We are particularly proud that all 10 of our mutual funds with at least a 10-year record were recognized.

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  • We are particularly proud that all 10 of our mutual funds with at least a 10-year record were recognized.
  • Baron portfolio managers are focused investors who are dedicated to finding great, innovative companies led by visionary CEOs and holding those companies for many years.
  • Baron was founded as an equity research firm, and research has remained at the core of its business.
  • Baron Funds include 17 no-load mutual funds: Baron Asset Fund (Retail Shares: BARAX; Institutional Shares: BARIX), Baron Growth Fund (BGRFX; BGRIX), Baron Small Cap Fund (BSCFX; BSFIX), Baron Opportunity Fund (BIOPX; BIOIX), Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund (BFTHX; BFTIX), Baron Partners Fund (BPTRX; BPTIX), Baron Focused Growth Fund (BFGFX; BFGIX), Baron Discovery Fund (BDFFX; BDFIX), Baron International Growth Fund (BIGFX; BINIX), Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXFX; BEXIX), Baron Global Advantage Fund (BGAFX; BGAIX), Baron Real Estate Fund (BREFX; BREIX), Baron Real Estate Income Fund (BRIIX), Baron Health Care Fund (BHCHX), Baron Energy and Resources Fund (BENFX; BENIX), Baron FinTech Fund (BFIIX) and Baron WealthBuilder Fund (BWBIX).

Baron Global Advantage Fund Named Best Global Multi-Cap Growth Fund at 2019 Lipper Awards

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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At the 2019 Lipper Awards U.S., Baron Global Advantage Fund (Institutional shares) was awarded Best out of 52 funds and 183 share classes for the three-year period ended November 30, 2018.

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  • At the 2019 Lipper Awards U.S., Baron Global Advantage Fund (Institutional shares) was awarded Best out of 52 funds and 183 share classes for the three-year period ended November 30, 2018.
  • We are proud and excited that Lipper has recognized the excellent performance of our Global Advantage strategy, said Baron Capital Chief Executive Officer Ron Baron.
  • About the Fund Manager: Alex Umansky has been portfolio manager of Baron Global Advantage Fund since its inception in 2012.
  • Alex also manages Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund, which he has managed since he joined Baron in 2011, and Baron Durable Advantage Fund since its launch in 2017.