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UL INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Unilever PLC and Announces that Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Case

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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The Unilever class action lawsuit City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Unilever PLC, No.

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  • The Unilever class action lawsuit City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Unilever PLC, No.
  • Lead plaintiff motions for the Unilever class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than August 15, 2022.
  • The plaintiff is represented by Robbins Geller, which has extensive experience in prosecuting investor class actions including actions involving financial fraud.
  • ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller is one of the worlds leading complex class action firms representing plaintiffs in securities fraud cases.

BÖEN WINES LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE ASK JOE VIRTUAL WINE ASSISTANT, A FIRST FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NAPA, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Wagner, fifth-generation winemaker and owner of Böen Wines launches the innovative Böen Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant. Wagner unveils the cloud-based virtual assistance program that puts the Böen winemaker right in consumers' pockets to answer all of their questions or lead them through a one-on-one wine tasting, just by scanning the QR code located on all 2020 Böen Wines. This innovative platform connects wine lovers from around the world, giving them more wine knowledge, or aiding in their everyday enjoyment of wine.

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  • The Innovative Campaign Created by Award-Winning Creative Agency, Camp + King, Announces the Cloud-Based Ask Joe Virtual Assistant to Educate Wine Lovers Across the Nation
    NAPA, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Wagner, fifth-generation winemaker and owner of Ben Wines launches the innovative Ben Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant.
  • This innovative platform connects wine lovers from around the world, giving them more wine knowledge, or aiding in their everyday enjoyment of wine.
  • The Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant aims to bring consumers closer to the wine in their glass by tapping into Joe's knowledge, humor, and experience.
  • The second campaign film built on the innovation fail of terroir-infused gum to herald the actual product, Ben Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant.

The Beneficient Company Group Sells Initial Loan Participation with Exposure to Alternative Assets to Prosperity

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The proceeds of the exchanged assets support the repayment of Bens loans as well as loans purchased by loan participation participants.

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  • The proceeds of the exchanged assets support the repayment of Bens loans as well as loans purchased by loan participation participants.
  • We are thrilled to announce such a successful initial loan participation, said Brad Heppner, CEO and Chairman of Ben.
  • The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben) provides a unique suite of simple, rapid, and cost-effective liquidity solutions and other financial services for owners of alternative assets.
  • The loan portfolio had exposure to over 330 professionally managed alternative investment funds, comprised of over 1,300 underlying investments.

Black-owned, Black-led Franchisee Group Gets the "Big O" from Ben & Jerry's

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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It helps that they're franchisees of Ben & Jerry's, an iconic ice cream company known for its business activism, bold flavors, and fight against systemic racism.

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  • It helps that they're franchisees of Ben & Jerry's, an iconic ice cream company known for its business activism, bold flavors, and fight against systemic racism.
  • Primo Partners was recently awarded The Big O for operational excellence, the first minority-owned business to receive the award in Ben & Jerry's 43-year history.
  • At the same time, Primo Partners became Ben & Jerry's largest franchise organization, with 10 Scoop Shops across six states.
  • The Big-O is given to the Operator of the Year and it's the highest accolade a Ben & Jerry's franchise can win.

Ben & Jerry's Hunts for Super Fans of its Cookie Dough Chunks, Asking: #HowDoYouDOUGH?

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the introduction of its brand-new Cookie Dough Mix flavors, which feature snackable cookie dough chunks with candy mixed in, Ben & Jerry's is asking its fans: How do you DOUGH?

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  • BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the introduction of its brand-new Cookie Dough Mix flavors, which feature snackable cookie dough chunks with candy mixed in, Ben & Jerry's is asking its fans: How do you DOUGH?
  • Cookie Dough Chunks fans can participate by posting on social media with the hashtag #HowDoYouDough.
  • A few lucky Cookie Dough Chunks fans have already received a care package with the complete line up, featuring the first samples of the two newest Cookie Dough Mix flavors.
  • Cookie Dough Chunks were launched after numerous requests by diehard dough fans who loved the big gobs of buttery chocolate chip cookie dough found in Ben & Jerry's pints.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Hires Charles Green to Assist with Its Production Facility Acquisition and Relaunch of the Yuengling’s Brand

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Mr. Green also will play an integral role in assisting the Company with its acquisition of the production facility.

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  • Mr. Green also will play an integral role in assisting the Company with its acquisition of the production facility.
  • Finally, he will assist the Company in identifying and analyzing other potential acquisitions, partnerships and licensing deals
    Mr. Green has been in the ice cream industry for more than 40 years.
  • At Yuenglings, we are not looking to create another Ben & Jerrys, but rather, the new Yuenglings Ice Cream.
  • One thing I am very excited about is Robs work prior to my arrival on the acquisition of a production facility.

The Beneficient Company Group Announces Initial $15 Million Community Reinvestment to Kansas as part of the TEFFI Act

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Ben recently received a charter from the Kansas State Bank Commissioner and the State Banking Board permitting it to commence operations as a regulated fiduciary.

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  • Ben recently received a charter from the Kansas State Bank Commissioner and the State Banking Board permitting it to commence operations as a regulated fiduciary.
  • That charter enables Ben to facilitate the first contribution to the state as part of the economic growth contribution program set forth in the TEFFI Act.
  • The issuance of the charter assisted Ben in expanding its operations, and, as a result, Ben was able to increase the initial community reinvestment amount from $9 million to $15 million.
  • Kansas State Representative Stephen Owens added, Our efforts working with Ben to expand the Kansas banking industry are already coming to fruition through this tremendous $15 million community reinvestment coming much more quickly than forecasted.

The Beneficient Company Group Receives Charter from Kansas State Banking Commissioner

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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DALLAS, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben), a leading technology-enabled financial services company serving the growing market of investors seeking regulated fiduciaries that provide liquidity, custodial and administrative services for their alternative assets, today announced the issuance of a charter from the Kansas State Banking Commissioner.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben), a leading technology-enabled financial services company serving the growing market of investors seeking regulated fiduciaries that provide liquidity, custodial and administrative services for their alternative assets, today announced the issuance of a charter from the Kansas State Banking Commissioner.
  • In addition to being issued this charter, Ben will continue to work alongside the Kansas legislature, the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Office of the State Banking Commissioner with building the states infrastructure required under the TEFFI Act ahead of wider adoption by businesses in the alternative asset industry.
  • On behalf of Ben, I want to thank all of the Ben employees, the Kansas legislators, the Governor's Office, and the State Banking Commissioner who have worked diligently to bring us to this inflection point.
  • The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben) provides a unique suite of simple, rapid, and cost-effective liquidity solutions and other financial and fiduciary services for owners of alternative assets.

The Beneficient Company Group Announces Separation from GWG Holdings, Inc.

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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Ben and its subsidiaries will now operate under the sole direction of the Ben board of directors and management team with GWG remaining as a passive limited partner.

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  • Ben and its subsidiaries will now operate under the sole direction of the Ben board of directors and management team with GWG remaining as a passive limited partner.
  • In addition, Ben paid off its Commercial Loan Agreement with GWG by issuing common limited partnership units of Ben to GWG.
  • About The Beneficient Company Group, L.P.
  • The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben) provides a unique suite of simple, rapid, and cost-effective liquidity solutions and other financial services for owners of alternative assets.

Ten winners named at offshore wind industry’s Ventus Gala

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Network for Offshore Wind held its inaugural Ventus Awards Gala last night in, bringing together more than 200 people to celebrate the industrys accomplishments, milestones, and the individuals, companies, and organizations moving offshore wind forward.

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  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Network for Offshore Wind held its inaugural Ventus Awards Gala last night in, bringing together more than 200 people to celebrate the industrys accomplishments, milestones, and the individuals, companies, and organizations moving offshore wind forward.
  • The Ventus Awards Gala is the first offshore wind industry celebration of the creativity, leadership, and innovation that has brought the industry to where it is today, said Liz Burdock, president and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind.
  • Finalists in the category were: Dominion Energy, for its Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, the Charybdis, and RWE Renewables, for its work to develop the United States first floating offshore wind research array using the University of Maines floating offshore wind technology.
  • Winner: rsted for its leadership in developing the U.S. offshore wind industry, including operating Block Island Wind Farm, Americas first offshore wind farm and construction of the two-turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot project.