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Gaming and Leisure Properties Appoints Debra Martin Chase to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The appointment of Ms. Chase to the Board of Directors brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment of Ms. Chase to the Board of Directors brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
  • Ms. Chase has also been appointed as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Chase is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of an entertainment production company doing business as Martin Chase Productions.
  • Ms. Chase holds degrees from Mount Holyoke College, including an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and the Harvard Law School.

Nation’s Largest Real Estate Recruitment Firm JWilliams Staffing Celebrates 20 Years of Launching Professional Careers

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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JWilliams Staffing (JWS), the nation’s largest real estate recruitment agency, has announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary, a significant corporate milestone that encompasses the creation of more than 22,000 successful careers in real estate.

Key Points: 
  • JWilliams Staffing (JWS), the nation’s largest real estate recruitment agency, has announced the celebration of its 20th anniversary, a significant corporate milestone that encompasses the creation of more than 22,000 successful careers in real estate.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116204181/en/
    The nation’s Largest Real Estate Recruitment Firm, JWilliams Staffing, is committed to creating long-term partnerships and fulfilling careers by connecting extraordinary, highly qualified industry professionals with mutually respected real estate employers.
  • Robust training resources and tools, prepared by JWilliams Staffing experts across the country, further exemplify the company’s commitment to helping people excel.
  • Founded in 2004, JWilliams Staffing began as a team of one and quickly grew to become the nation’s leading recruitment and staffing agency for the real estate industry.

Shareholders of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Issue Open Letter to Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The group demands that the vacancy be filled by a nominee of the group instead of someone chosen by the current unlawfully-constituted Board.

Key Points: 
  • The group demands that the vacancy be filled by a nominee of the group instead of someone chosen by the current unlawfully-constituted Board.
  • PREIT shareholders are entitled to have their votes respected, and not ignored, particularly given incumbent management’s unacceptable performance and conflicting interests.
  • Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 2005 Market Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA
    We are counsel to a group of holders (collectively, the “Ad Hoc Group”) of outstanding common shares of beneficial interest (the “Common Shares”) in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (the “Company”).
  • The choice for the Board is clear: it can respect shareholders’ right to determine the Board’s composition or continue to ignore shareholders at its peril.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Mourns the Loss of Board Member JoAnne A. Epps

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) - mourns the loss of board member, JoAnne A. Epps, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 19th.

Key Points: 
  • WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) - mourns the loss of board member, JoAnne A. Epps, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 19th.
  • JoAnne joined the Board of Directors in September 2021, providing invaluable counsel to the management team throughout her tenure as a Board member.
  • Gaming and Leisure Properties Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Peter M. Carlino, stated, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and fellow board member, JoAnne Epps.
  • It was a privilege for me and my fellow Board members to have worked alongside JoAnne.

Two Independent Trustees of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Issue Open Letter to Shareholders

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two independent trustees of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (OTC:PRET) (“PRET” or the “Trust”), Christopher Swann and Kenneth Hart (collectively, “we”), today issued an open letter to PRET shareholders following the decision by PRET’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) to reject the offers of resignation delivered by each of George J. Alburger, Jr., Joseph F. Coradino, Michael J. DeMarco, JoAnne A. Epps, Mark E. Pasquerilla, Charles P. Pizzi and John J. Roberts (the “Affected Trustees”), who did not receive a majority of the votes cast by common shareholders at the Trust’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 1, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Meeting”) and were compelled to tender their resignations in accordance with the Trust’s majority vote policy. Messrs. Swann and Hart did not need to tender their resignations because they received a majority of the votes cast for their election by preferred shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • The text of the full letter to shareholders is set forth below:
    We are independent trustees of the Board.
  • While elected by preferred shareholders, we represent all shareholders – both common and preferred – and have fiduciary duties to act in the best interest of all shareholders.
  • We do not believe our interests diverge or conflict with common shareholders simply because we were voted in by preferred shareholders.
  • We trust that shareholders who share our views will make their voices heard and hope that this letter sparks greater responsiveness and action by the Board.

Hope for Haiti to Hold Signature Event at Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples, FL-based nonprofit Hope for Haiti will hold its annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on Feb. 10, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples, FL-based nonprofit Hope for Haiti will hold its annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on Feb. 10, 2023.
  • This year's theme is "All That Jazz," and the event will be an evening of Haitian jazz, dance tunes, and delectable food and drinks that's sure to be the cat's meow!
  • This year's event will honor several partners who have generously committed both time and resources to help further Hope for Haiti's mission to improve the lives of the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
  • "We're honored to be recognized during tonight's event and to partner with Hope for Haiti."

Esperion Virtual Research & Development Day to Highlight Pipeline Programs and Scientific Focus

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) will host a virtual R&D Day for the investment community today, Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, key members of the Esperion research and development leadership team will provide an overview of its planned scientific focus and future growth drivers.
  • We are pleased to host such prominent scientific experts in cardiology to lead discussions highlighting unmet needs and future directions in medical research, said Sheldon Koenig, President and CEO of Esperion.
  • The R&D Day agenda includes the following presentations:
    Sheldon Koenig, President and CEO of Esperion will present an overview of Esperions focus for today, tomorrow, and the future.
  • JoAnne M. Foody, MD, FACC, FAHA, Esperions Chief Medical Officer will highlight the state of global cardiovascular health and the opportunities for Esperions pipeline programs, including CLEAR Outcomes.

Local Organization Offers Free At Home Improvements to Prevent Common Fall Risks

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Coupled with local COVID-19 ordinances and a competitive housing market, many seniors are feeling as though they don't have enough safe housing options.

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  • Coupled with local COVID-19 ordinances and a competitive housing market, many seniors are feeling as though they don't have enough safe housing options.
  • Dignity at Home is free to Marin County individuals who live with a disability and/or are over 60 and at risk for at-home falls.
  • Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL) provides services and support to people living with disabilities and those aging into disability.
  • Since 1979, Marin CIL has been the leading community-based, peer-led disability justice organization for Marin's access and functional needs communities.Find out more at marincil.org .

Genesis HealthCare Announces New Market-Focused Model and Leadership Changes

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis Healthcare, Inc. (Genesis, or the Company) (OTC: GENN ), a leading post-acute care provider, announced a shift to a market-focused model.

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  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis Healthcare, Inc. (Genesis, or the Company) (OTC: GENN ), a leading post-acute care provider, announced a shift to a market-focused model.
  • The model is designed to build out a vertically integrated community-based healthcare system in every market, supported by centralized resources.
  • We are excited to move Genesis to the market-focused model, states David Harrington, the Companys Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • References made in this release to "Genesis," "the Company," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Genesis Healthcare, Inc. and each of its wholly-owned companies.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Appoints JoAnne A. Epps to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the Company), announced today that JoAnne A. Epps has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a new independent director.

Key Points: 
  • WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the Company), announced today that JoAnne A. Epps has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a new independent director.
  • Ms. Epps brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
  • From 2016 to 2021, Ms. Epps served as Temples Executive Vice President & Provost.
  • Ms. Epps serves on the Board of Trustees at PREIT, a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages shopping malls.