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FactSet Appoints Laurie Hylton to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NORWALK, Conn., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Laurie Hylton to its Board of Directors.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Laurie Hylton to its Board of Directors.
  • Hylton is a highly skilled and experienced senior finance executive with over 30 years of expertise in asset management and public accounting.
  • Hylton was appointed to the Board of Sun Life Financial Inc. in December 2022.
  • “It is an exciting time to join the board of a company that is working to harness the power of generative AI to transform its products,” said Hylton.

AvionTEq and Flight Data Systems (FDS) Unveil Partnership at AEA Community in Dallas

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

AvionTEq, a globally recognized leader in providing top-tier aviation test equipment and tooling solutions, and Flight Data Systems, a distinguished provider of ground support equipment and data services, announced their multi-year partnership in preparation for the 67th Annual AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association) International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas.

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  • AvionTEq, a globally recognized leader in providing top-tier aviation test equipment and tooling solutions, and Flight Data Systems, a distinguished provider of ground support equipment and data services, announced their multi-year partnership in preparation for the 67th Annual AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association) International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas.
  • Flight Data Systems (FDS) manufactures the Handheld Multipurpose Interface tool (HHMPI), the leading portable data download tool for flight recorders and a premier provider of readout reports and verification services for MRO facilities, commercial airlines and defense organizations worldwide.
  • The collaboration between AvionTEq and Flight Data Systems marks a significant milestone in their shared commitment to delivering customer-oriented solutions and services to the aviation industry.
  • AvionTEq will host a training session in cooperation with Flight Data Systems, focusing on the Handheld Multipurpose Interface ( HHMPI ) units and flight data readout services .

VSE Corporation Announces Strategic Actions to Expand Aviation Aftermarket and Enhance Growth and Profitability

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

VSE Corporation (“VSE” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, announces three significant strategic actions to transform its portfolio and strengthen its position in the Aviation aftermarket.

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  • VSE Corporation (“VSE” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, announces three significant strategic actions to transform its portfolio and strengthen its position in the Aviation aftermarket.
  • “Today marks another important milestone in the execution of VSE’s transformation,” said John Cuomo, President and CEO of VSE Corporation.
  • VSE has initiated a process to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives involving the Company’s Fleet segment with a view to enhance shareholder value (the “Strategic Process”).
  • Jefferies LLC has been engaged as the financial advisor in connection with this Strategic Process.

FactSet Declares Dividend

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Friday, February 2, 2024

NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.98 per share.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.98 per share.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on March 21, 2024, to holders of record of FactSet’s common stock at the close of business on February 29, 2024.

AvionTEq Enters into a Multi-Year Exclusive Agreement with Flight Data Systems for HHMPI and Flight Data Readouts

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Flight Data Systems (FDS) stands as a premier provider of readout reports, catering to MRO facilities, commercial airlines, and defense organizations on a global scale.

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  • Flight Data Systems (FDS) stands as a premier provider of readout reports, catering to MRO facilities, commercial airlines, and defense organizations on a global scale.
  • “This contract, valued in the millions (USD), shows a significant commitment to Flight Data Systems, the HHMPI, and our Readouts Services,” mentions Shane LaPlante, VP of Sales and Marketing at Flight Data Systems.
  • “We are excited to be expanding our partnership with Flight Data Systems,” mentions Fred Bostani, President, AvionTEq.
  • “This agreement will help us deliver the same high-quality services and solutions our customers and partners have come to expect of AvionTEq.”

Over 5,000 Shareholders and Clients Attend 30th Annual Baron Investment Conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Baron Capital held its 30th Annual Baron Investment Conference today at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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  • Baron Capital held its 30th Annual Baron Investment Conference today at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City.
  • "It’s a privilege for us to host the Annual Baron Investment Conference, which gives us the opportunity to meet our clients and shareholders and introduce them to the leadership of companies in which we are invested,” said Ron Baron, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of Baron Capital.
  • Baron Capital also provides, at its own expense, entertainment in appreciation of the support of our clients and shareholders.
  • We look forward to seeing everyone back next year for the 31st Annual Baron Investment Conference."

FactSet Declares Dividend

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet ( NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.98 per share.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet ( NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.98 per share.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on December 21, 2023, to holders of record of FactSet’s common stock at the close of business on November 30, 2023.

Pivotal Systems Resolves Outstanding Claims

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Pivotal Systems Corporation (ASX: PVS, “Pivotal” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative gas flow control (GFC) solutions to the semiconductor industry, reached a comprehensive settlement with Flow Devices and Systems, Inc. (“FDS”) as well as Bhushan Somani and other affiliates resolving all outstanding claims regarding intellectual property among the parties.

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  • Pivotal Systems Corporation (ASX: PVS, “Pivotal” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative gas flow control (GFC) solutions to the semiconductor industry, reached a comprehensive settlement with Flow Devices and Systems, Inc. (“FDS”) as well as Bhushan Somani and other affiliates resolving all outstanding claims regarding intellectual property among the parties.
  • FDS and Bhushan Somani agreed that Pivotal Systems is not liable for infringement of the Patent, and each agree that neither they nor any Affiliates (as described in the Settlement Agreement) will ever assert any claim for patent infringement against Pivotal Systems Corporation or any of the Pivotal Systems Releasees (as defined in the Settlement Agreement).
  • If you have been contacted by Flow Devices and Systems, Bhushan Somani, or a representative of the group, please contact Pivotal Systems Corporation at the email and phone number available at www.pivotalsys.com .
  • In the litigation, Pivotal Systems Corporation was represented by The Norton Law Firm PC and DLA Piper.

QBE North America Selected for 2023 PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries Award

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America's DETECTsystem FDS has been named to PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the category of Claims Innovation.

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  • QBE North America's DETECTsystem FDS has been selected as a Claim Innovation honoree for PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries recognition.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America's DETECTsystem FDS has been named to PropertyCasualty360's Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the category of Claims Innovation.
  • According to the Fraud Detection System (FDS) leadership team, QBE North America is the first insurance company in the United States to fully integrate the DETECTsystem fraud detection software, which utilizes metadata and Internet search capabilities.
  • "QBE's partnership with FDS is a trailblazing movement in combatting insurance fraud," says Brian Wilson, VP Special Investigations Unit at QBE.

FactSet appoints Alexandra van Nes Head of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced today that it has appointed Alexandra (“Ali”) van Nes Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced today that it has appointed Alexandra (“Ali”) van Nes Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • “I want to thank Kendra for her excellent work,” said Linda Huber, Chief Financial Officer, FactSet.
  • “We deliberately grew our global investor and media audiences and increased our participation in conferences and industry events, raising awareness of FactSet’s investment story.”
    Ali van Nes is currently Senior Vice President and Head of Special Projects at FactSet.
  • “Her knowledge of FactSet will also be helpful as we communicate our strategies and results to the investment community and other stakeholders.”