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Bruker Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced financial results for its second quarter and for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced financial results for its second quarter and for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
  • Bruker’s second quarter 2023 non-GAAP operating margin was 15.3%, down 130 basis points from 16.6% in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Second quarter 2023 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.39, compared to $0.33 in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Second quarter 2023 non-GAAP diluted EPS were $0.50, an increase of 11.1% compared to $0.45 in the second quarter of 2022.

Hyatt Shares Environmental and Social Impact Reporting, Eclipses Critical DE&I Goals and Sustains Momentum with Key 2023 Initiatives

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Hyatt also announced progress across environmental and social impact initiatives, which include, for example, strengthening the engagement of hotels around renewable electricity opportunities and working with the Hyatt Hotels Foundation to empower survivors of human trafficking.

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  • Hyatt also announced progress across environmental and social impact initiatives, which include, for example, strengthening the engagement of hotels around renewable electricity opportunities and working with the Hyatt Hotels Foundation to empower survivors of human trafficking.
  • Hyatt is continuing to work with franchised property owners to assist their efforts toward increased use of renewable electricity.
  • Hyatt also emphasized its global workforce diversity ambitions at the regional level by creating opportunities for colleagues across offices and properties.
  • The term “Hyatt” is used in this release to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The proceeds from the sale of the securities were used to reduce FHLB borrowings in the June 2023 quarter.

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  • The proceeds from the sale of the securities were used to reduce FHLB borrowings in the June 2023 quarter.
  • The Company recognized net charge-offs of $61,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net charge-offs of $27,000 in 2022.
  • Noninterest income decreased $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
  • Noninterest expense decreased $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.

Football Legend Joe Montana Diversifies His Retirement Savings with Help From Augusta Precious Metals

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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SARASOTA, Fla. and BETHESDA, Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Montana, the legendary NFL quarterback, has added a historically stable layer to his retirement savings with help from Augusta Precious Metals. Known for his successful career with the San Francisco 49ers, Montana has always been admired for his remarkable skills on the field. However, since retiring from professional football, he has shifted his focus to maintaining his financial stability and security. Retirement brings new challenges, including the need to investigate and strategize how to manage and invest one's hard-earned wealth. With market volatility and economic uncertainties, Montana understands the importance of diversifying his investment portfolio. In search of additional reliable asset options, he turned to Augusta Precious Metals.

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  • Joe Montana is an ambassador for Augusta Precious Metals.
  • SARASOTA, Fla. and BETHESDA, Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Montana, the legendary NFL quarterback, has added a historically stable layer to his retirement savings with help from Augusta Precious Metals.
  • Known for his successful career with the San Francisco 49ers, Montana has always been admired for his remarkable skills on the field.
  • In search of additional reliable asset options, he turned to Augusta Precious Metals.

BEST Vietnam and VNPAY Partner to Promote Cashless Payments in Vietnam

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Vietnam today announced signing a cooperation agreement with VNPAY, a leading digital payment solution provider in Vietnam, to jointly promote cashless payment solutions in the country.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Vietnam today announced signing a cooperation agreement with VNPAY, a leading digital payment solution provider in Vietnam, to jointly promote cashless payment solutions in the country.
  • The QR code is generated independently for each shipment and covers 32 mainstream banks and 15 e-wallets in Vietnam.
  • Fang Longqing, head of BEST Express Vietnam, said, "BEST has always been committed to promoting the logistics industry with technology.
  • It is expected that the cooperation between BEST Vietnam and VNPAY will further popularize e-wallets and cashless payments in the country, and aid in the digital transformation of the logistics industry.

BEST Crowd Management expands services to Houston market as selected security service provider for the Toyota Center

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Company to provide security services on a 24/7 basis as of July 1, 2023

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  • Company to provide security services on a 24/7 basis as of July 1, 2023
    MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BEST Crowd Management ("BEST"), a GardaWorld company and a leading provider of crowd management and event security services, is expanding its operations to Houston, Texas.
  • BEST will provide 24/7 security and event security at the Toyota Center.
  • The company will provide event security for all events held at the 18,000-seat venue, including Houston Rockets games, concerts, family shows and other sporting events.
  • "We're pleased to add Houston and the iconic Toyota Center to our roster of event locations where we contribute a deep expertise in crowd management and security services to managing some of the largest and most high-profile events in the country.

BEST Inc. enhances AI capabilities by integrating ChatGPT into Qianyi ERP software

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. announced today that it has integrated the natural language processing tool ChatGPT into its Qianyi ERP software, allowing cross-border sellers to generate multi-language product titles and descriptions using AI.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. announced today that it has integrated the natural language processing tool ChatGPT into its Qianyi ERP software, allowing cross-border sellers to generate multi-language product titles and descriptions using AI.
  • The integration is part of the Company's efforts to enhance AI capabilities and pilot in the logistics industry.
  • It has been exploring AI functionality in three categories: using AI as a tool, a data analyzer, and an idea creator.
  • Qianyi ERP uses ChatGPT as a tool to create product titles and detailed descriptions in various languages.

NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED #1 FIELD OF SCREAMS MARYLAND ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION FOLLOWING LAST YEAR'S RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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OLNEY, Md., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Field of Screams Maryland, ranked #1 in USA Today's Best Haunted Attractions in the country, opens Saturday, Sept 23 and runs through October 31, 2023. Located in Olney, Maryland, this Hollywood-level production has now gained the attention of the movie industry due to its high-quality sets, props, and custom sounds meticulously designed to deliver an intense fright experience.

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  • Field of Screams Maryland benefits the Olney Boys and Girls Club and is located at OBGC Community Park at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd., Olney, MD just 30 minutes from Washington DC, downtown Baltimore and Northern Virginia.
  • Follow Field of Screams Maryland on Facebook and Instagram @fieldofscreamsmaryland.
  • Steelhead Events & Productions SteelheadEvents.com has produced Field of Screams Maryland for more than 22 years, notably winning A&E's prestigious Haunted House Design/Build Competition and USA Today's #1 Ranked Haunted Attraction in the country.
  • Field of Screams Maryland is not appropriate for children under 12.

EV GROUP SCORES BIG WITH ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE TRIPLE CROWN WIN IN TechInsights 2023 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ST. FLORIAN, Austria, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Group (EVG), a leading supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology, and semiconductor markets, today announced that it has once again been voted by customers as one of the 10 BEST Focused Suppliers of Chip Making Equipment and one of the 2023 THE BEST Suppliers of Fab Equipment in the 2023 TechInsights Customer Satisfaction Survey, increasing its score in both award segments compared to last year's listings as well as earning a 5 Star rating in both segments for the second time in a row. EVG also received a RANKED 1st in Specialty Fab Equipment award again this year, marking the 11th year in a row that it has received all three customer satisfaction awards.

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  • EVG also received a RANKED 1st in Specialty Fab Equipment award again this year, marking the 11th year in a row that it has received all three customer satisfaction awards.
  • A white paper detailing EVG's survey results issued by TechInsights is available at: https://bit.ly/evgtechinsights23 .
  • Demonstrating this, customers awarded EVG higher ratings for the sixth consecutive year in TechInsights' Customer Satisfaction Survey.
  • "We are grateful and humbled by the continued recognition that we receive from our customers in the annual TechInsights Customer Satisfaction survey," stated Hermann Waltl, executive sales and customer support director at EV Group.

New High Performance Building Program Coming to U.S. Cities: Introducing BOMA BEST

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "BOMA BEST is truly a marker that a building is going above and beyond in their operations. BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings will be a huge addition to BOMA International's suite of sustainability offerings, while BEST Smart is going to make sure that the US marketplace stays on the cutting edge of technological advancements in the built environment," said BOMA International's Chairman Randal Froebelius "This partnership with BOMA Canada has the potential to position BOMA BEST as not only a premier North American building certification, but a global one as well."

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  • A groundbreaking agreement between BOMA International and BOMA Canada brings BOMA BEST, a building certification program that originated in Canada, to the US marketplace targeting a wider base of buildings.
  • WASHINGTON, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "BOMA BEST is truly a marker that a building is going above and beyond in their operations.
  • BOMA BEST was created in 2005, and the latest version, BOMA BEST 4.0 has two programs currently, with a third on the way.
  • "BOMA BEST is another high-performance, GRESB certified program added to our menu of offerings including BOMA 360 to support member companies."