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SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.

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  • Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.74 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $1.43 for the quarter compared to $2.04 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.7 million shares from 55.3 million during the prior year quarter.

New VeggieTales Feature Film Announced for 2026

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Idea Content Group and Kingstone Studios proudly announce a collaborative development agreement for an upcoming untitled LARRYBOY 2026 theatrical release. The feature film will transport LarryBoy, the suction cup-eared, crime-fighting superhero, to the big screen for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • The feature film will transport LarryBoy, the suction cup-eared, crime-fighting superhero, to the big screen for the first time.
  • "VeggieTales is the absolute gold standard for faith-based children's animation.
  • The VeggieTales franchise remains the most successful faith-based children's series of all time, generating over $1.7 billion in retail sales.
  • "I'm honored to partner with Big Idea and Kingstone Studios on a new film because I've loved LarryBoy for decades.

Alternative Protein Global Investment Leader Big Idea Ventures Announces First New Protein Fund II Investments

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures, global leader in investments in the alternative protein and ingredient industry, revealed its first New Protein Fund II Paris and New York accelerator company investments today.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Idea Ventures, global leader in investments in the alternative protein and ingredient industry, revealed its first New Protein Fund II Paris and New York accelerator company investments today.
  • Ten early-stage startups were selected for pre-seed investment as part of Big Idea Ventures’ bi-annual new protein accelerator program.
  • Big Idea Ventures has now made over 110 early-stage investments in the alternative protein and ingredient categories.
  • A third round of investments is being made through Big Idea Ventures’ Singapore office, and selected companies will be announced soon.

Cells to Plate: The World’s First Cultivated Fish Fat to be Unveiled at the Big Idea Ventures Demo Day Showcase

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImpacFat will be introducing their cultivated fish fat at the Big Idea Ventures Demo Day showcase today.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImpacFat will be introducing their cultivated fish fat at the Big Idea Ventures Demo Day showcase today.
  • The worlds first cultivated fish fat presents a tasty and nutritious way to add a rich mouthfeel to alternative proteins, globally.
  • The tasting session will be held at Big Idea Ventures 6th Demo Day taking place at Singapores National Gallery.
  • Big Idea Ventures is the worlds most active investor in FoodTech investing in the best food technology and agritech companies globally.

#FinCon22 Brings "Money Nerds" to Orlando: FinCon Hosts 11th Annual Event Sept. 7-10

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Money nerds unite! FinCon, an annual event where money and media meet, will take place Sept. 7-10, 2022, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.

Key Points: 
  • FinCon, where money and media meets, announces its annual event Sept. 7-10, 2022, at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
  • FinCon, an annual event where money and media meet, will take place Sept. 7-10, 2022, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.
  • FinCon offers attendees exclusive access to opportunities including workshops, masterminds, mentorship, breakout sessions, main stage content, community meetups, and more.
  • We hope every creator at FinCon will join us in our mission to build a positive culture around money."

Big Idea Ventures: Lifestyle Business Advocate John Lamerton Announces The Top 100 Business Books You Should Read Today

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Johns company Big Idea Ventures, as well as his website, blog, podcast, group coaching platform and popular books, enable John to use his knowledge and expertise to help business owners improve both their businesses and lives.

Key Points: 
  • Johns company Big Idea Ventures, as well as his website, blog, podcast, group coaching platform and popular books, enable John to use his knowledge and expertise to help business owners improve both their businesses and lives.
  • His relatable and valuable guidance has earned him followers from all over the world and now John has released his definitive list of the top 100 best business books , so that you can find success in all areas of business.
  • Thats not all, at Big Idea Ventures you can also find some recommended reading on some of the leading business lifestyle books, such as, Company of One by Paul Jarvis and Work Less, Make more by James Schramko.
  • After reading more than 1,000 business books and writing three bestsellers himself, John has created his definitive list of top 100 titles.

Signature Consultants Expands into Austin, Texas

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Signature Consultants (Signature) , a Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS) Company, today announced its expansion into Austin, Texas to help fuel the citys continued tech boom, and help connect companies with top talent to meet their pace of innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Signature Consultants (Signature) , a Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS) Company, today announced its expansion into Austin, Texas to help fuel the citys continued tech boom, and help connect companies with top talent to meet their pace of innovation.
  • Much like Signature, Austins business scene is always looking to be a part of building the next Big Idea.
  • Signature Consultants, a Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS) company, was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions.
  • Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run and manage their clients technology needs.

New Chief Scientific Officer Takes Helm at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today announced the appointment of Marco Baptista, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Baptista will help lead the Foundation's mission to advance cures for spinal cord injury (SCI) and paralysis and will provide scientific and innovative oversight of the nonprofit's collaborative approach to accelerating the field toward meaningful therapeutics.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today announced the appointment of Marco Baptista, Ph.D. , Chief Scientific Officer.
  • Dr. Baptista joins the Reeve Foundation from the Michael J.
  • The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.
  • The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community's voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence.

France’s Avril invests in Big Idea Ventures

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avril, the French leader in vegetable oils and proteins, has invested in Big Idea Ventures New Protein Fund I, a venture fund with accelerator programs focused on early stage investments in the alternative protein sector.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avril, the French leader in vegetable oils and proteins, has invested in Big Idea Ventures New Protein Fund I, a venture fund with accelerator programs focused on early stage investments in the alternative protein sector.
  • Big Idea Ventures launched the fund in 2019, raising $50 million to invest in seed and early-stage ventures within plant- and cell-based meat, seafood, and dairy products, as well as ingredients and technologies that facilitate the growth of these categories.
  • Avril joins several other large European food corporations as a limited partner, including Bhler, Givaudan, and Bel Group.
  • For example, Avril has created a JV with Dutch Royal DSM to produce rapeseed proteins for the global food market.

Highlights from Day 1 of CoinGeek New York

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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The whole of the first day is available for a re-cap with the full agenda to find the sections of specific interest.

Key Points: 
  • The whole of the first day is available for a re-cap with the full agenda to find the sections of specific interest.
  • CoinGeek's New York Conference saw presentations by speakers whose experience and knowledge encompassed a wide range of industries and technologies.
  • Day 1 also saw the 4th Hackathon where pitches are received for a $100,000 investment.
  • Day 2 will also see the likes of George Gilder and Adrian Grenier, UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador.