Investor Relations

Huron Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Updates 2024 Guidance

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Consulting, Communications, Professional Services, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Digital, Webcast, GAAP, Health care, Central Time, Commercial

The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability was 70.2% during the first quarter 2024, compared to 76.3% during the same period last year.

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  • The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability was 70.2% during the first quarter 2024, compared to 76.3% during the same period last year.
  • The utilization rate(7) for the company's Digital capability increased to 74.3% during the first quarter 2024, compared to 71.0% during the same period last year.
  • Financial results by operating industry are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Management has not reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measures because guidance for the various reconciling items is not provided.

Lineage Receives Grant From California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Research, Surgery, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Other Science, SCI, Regenerative medicine, Conference, CIRM, Caregiver, Multimedia, Clinical trial, Therapy, Organization, Person, Pharmaceutical industry

Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced that the Company has received an Education Conference II Grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) , to support the 2nd Annual Spinal Cord Injury Investor Symposium ("2nd SCIIS").

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  • Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced that the Company has received an Education Conference II Grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) , to support the 2nd Annual Spinal Cord Injury Investor Symposium ("2nd SCIIS").
  • The 2nd SCIIS builds upon a successful inaugural event held in 2023 and will connect a diverse set of stakeholders in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430502008/en/
    “This conference was created to foster engagement and collaboration, as well as to bring innovation and modernization to approaches and treatments for spinal cord injury.
  • “In certain rare conditions, raising investor awareness can lead to greater investment, which can help to accelerate new treatments.

Sustainability Regulation Propelling Transformation in Corporate Reporting, According to New Survey by Workiva

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Environment, Technology, Finance, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Professional Services, Sustainability, Software, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Risk, Integration, CDP, Business, CSRD, Senior, Workiva, ESG, Media, European, Accounting

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability disclosures with its requirements, according to an independent survey commissioned by Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK).

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  • The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability disclosures with its requirements, according to an independent survey commissioned by Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK).
  • “The adoption of the CSRD was a pivotal moment, marking the first major regulation calling for integrated financial and sustainability disclosures with third-party assurance.
  • “What struck me from the 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey is that regulation is serving as a catalyst for innovation.
  • This data suggests practitioners expect regulation to increase the complexity of sustainability reporting and that reporting processes must mature to satisfy new regulatory requirements.

Strayer University Names Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson President

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Communications, Other Education, Continuing, University, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Strayer University, Learning, Master of Business Administration, Outline of health sciences, Grand Canyon University, Arizona State University, Health education, Business administration, Trustee, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Artificial intelligence, Strayer, Cornell University, Stayer, Master of Education, Gender, Faculty, A.T. Still University, University of California, Berkeley, Multimedia, Student, AKA, UC, Management

Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults, has announced Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson as its next president.

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  • Strayer University, a higher learning institution for working adults, has announced Dr. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Farmer-Thompson as its next president.
  • She assumed her role as president on April 30, 2024 and is the first Black woman to hold the position, following the transition of former Strayer University president Dr. Andréa Backman to chief transformation officer at Strategic Education, Inc.
    “We are pleased to have appointed and welcome Dr. Farmer-Thompson as president of Strayer University.
  • “I am honored to serve the wonderful students and faculty at Strayer University as its next president.
  • I want to thank the Strayer University Board of Trustees for entrusting me with this important responsibility,” said Dr. Farmer-Thompson.

Smith Micro Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Telecommunications, Software, Audio, Video, IOT (Internet of Things), Consumer Electronics, VoIP, Smith Micro Software, SMSI

Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI) (“Smith Micro” or the “Company”), announced today that it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market informing the Company that, after having a closing bid price at or greater than $1.00 per share for 12 consecutive business days from April 11, 2024 to April 26, 2024, the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and that the matter is now closed.

Key Points: 
  • Smith Micro Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMSI) (“Smith Micro” or the “Company”), announced today that it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market informing the Company that, after having a closing bid price at or greater than $1.00 per share for 12 consecutive business days from April 11, 2024 to April 26, 2024, the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and that the matter is now closed.

AMTD Digital Recorded Solid Half Yearly Performance

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Technology, Content Marketing, Fintech, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Communications, Professional Services, Software, Media, Digital Marketing, Ecosystem, COVID, Investment, Depreciation, VIP, Digital, AMTD Digital, Acquisition, AMTD, SIX, Growth, HKD

AMTD Digital Inc. (“AMTD Digital” or the “Company”, NYSE: HKD), a NYSE-listed company and also a comprehensive digital solutions and global hospitality and VIP services platform headquartered in France, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended October 31, 2023.

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  • AMTD Digital Inc. (“AMTD Digital” or the “Company”, NYSE: HKD), a NYSE-listed company and also a comprehensive digital solutions and global hospitality and VIP services platform headquartered in France, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended October 31, 2023.
  • AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France.
  • Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates four main business lines including digital solutions services, digital media, content and marketing services, digital investments as well as hospitality and VIP services.
  • Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the filings of AMTD Digital Inc. with the SEC.

Razorfish Welcomes David MacDonald as Retail and Commerce Experience Practice Leader

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Public Relations, Investor Relations, System, Weather, Publicis, Commerce, Campaign (magazine), Publicis Sapient, Culture, Product management, Multimedia, Online shopping

Marketing transformation leader Razorfish today announced the appointment of David MacDonald as Retail and Commerce Experience Practice Leader.

Key Points: 
  • Marketing transformation leader Razorfish today announced the appointment of David MacDonald as Retail and Commerce Experience Practice Leader.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430135313/en/
    David MacDonald, Retail and Commerce Experience Practice Leader at Razorfish (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over the last 20 years at Publicis Groupe, MacDonald has built e-commerce platforms and platform strategies for retailers centered around end-to-end experiences.
  • His expertise has been showcased through the retail domain leading strategy for digital commerce implementations, including several large, multi-year retail digital engagements.
  • “I couldn’t be more excited to see how David continues to push our Retail and Commerce Experience Practice forward.”
    In his new role, MacDonald will lead the development of unified commerce experiences that work in harmony with media.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $1 Million through 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Publishing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Other Energy, Utilities, Finance, Communications, Green Technology, Banking, Energy, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Fund Raising, Foundation, Agriculture, Natural Resources, American Water, Learning, Partnership, Water, ESG, Waterway, Multimedia, Community, Organization

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 59 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 59 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430093477/en/
    Recipient of the 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program in Tennessee.
  • “The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with eligible organizations to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation across American Water's footprint,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • Learn more about this year’s grant recipients, the American Water Charitable Foundation and the 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program here .

Comcast to Participate in J.P. Morgan Investor Conference

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Online, Entertainment, Internet, Film & Motion Pictures, Technology, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Telecommunications, Xfinity, Alert messaging, Conference, Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced that on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Dave Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable, will participate in the J.P. Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference.

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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced that on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Dave Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable, will participate in the J.P. Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • An on-demand replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.
  • To automatically receive Comcast financial news by e-mail, please visit www.cmcsa.com and subscribe to E-mail Alerts.

Mastercard Incorporated First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Available on Company’s Website

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Technology, Payments, Finance, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Banking, Communications, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Networks

At 9:00 a.m. ET today, the company will host a conference call to discuss these financial results.

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At 9:00 a.m. ET today, the company will host a conference call to discuss these financial results.