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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD EMBARKS ON INAUGURAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPEDITION WITH FOOD & WINE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine lovers and gastronomes rejoice! National Geographic Sea Bird has embarked on the inaugural Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History expedition, co-created by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and FOOD & WINE. The first in a new series of gastronomic expeditions, this extraordinary journey promises to immerse guests in the rich tapestry of culture, cuisine and history along the iconic waterways of the Pacific Northwest.

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  • National Geographic Sea Bird has embarked on the inaugural Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History expedition, co-created by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and FOOD & WINE .
  • "Our reimagined Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History expedition represents a unique fusion of adventure, education and culinary exploration.
  • Nimble and intimately scaled, National Geographic Sea Bird and its sister ship National Geographic Sea Lion — which will also sail this new itinerary — each feature just 31 outside cabins and suites.
  • For itinerary details and more information about this exciting collaboration between FOOD & WINE and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, visit www.expeditions.com/expeditions/columbia-and-snake-rivers-journey .

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND FOOD & WINE ANNOUNCE NEW WINE-CENTRIC SAILINGS ALONG THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ASPEN, Colo., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, the recognized global leader and pioneer of modern expedition travel to the world's wildest and most remote places, is teaming up with FOOD & WINE, a leading authority on the best of what's new in food, drink, travel, design, and entertaining, for a new series of gastronomic expeditions.

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  • Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion , wine lovers and gastronomes alike will embark on an eight-day Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey Presented by FOOD & WINE expedition of the Pacific Northwest .
  • "The bountiful diversity in the Columbia and Snake Rivers region is every chef's dream!
  • Nimble, reliable, and intimately scaled, National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion each feature just 31 outside cabins and suites.
  • To learn more about this expertly designed expedition series announced last week at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, visit www.expeditions.com/landing/foodandwine .

Afya Announces Changes to its Board of Directors and increase in women’s representation

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), today announced that Mr. Flvio Dias, a board member since July 2020, has ended his term as an independent member of the Board of Directors, and will not be renewed.

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  • Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), today announced that Mr. Flvio Dias, a board member since July 2020, has ended his term as an independent member of the Board of Directors, and will not be renewed.
  • The remaining independent board members will have their term extended until Afyas next Annual General Meeting.
  • Furthermore, Afya also announced that Mr. Daulins Emilio, a board member since August 2019, has submitted his resignation letter as a member of the Board of Directors and, consequently, Bertelsmann SE&Co.
  • With these changes, the number of women members now represents 40% of the Board of Directors.

Bertelsmann Completes Increase of Stake in Afya

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

As a result of the closing of the transaction, Bertelsmann and the Esteves family will beneficially own ~57.5% and ~33.0% voting interest, and ~31.0% and ~18.0% of the total shares, respectively, in Afya.

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  • As a result of the closing of the transaction, Bertelsmann and the Esteves family will beneficially own ~57.5% and ~33.0% voting interest, and ~31.0% and ~18.0% of the total shares, respectively, in Afya.
  • Afya announces that it has entered into a new CEO Executive Employment Agreement with Virgilio Gibbon, extending its period through May 2027.
  • The extension was made in connection with the Bertelsmann increase of the stake in Afya to continue to execute the expansion in the medical education business and the deployment of the Afya Digital Health strategy.
  • Before joining the Education Group, Benedikt worked as Director of Strategy & Investments at Bertelsmann Group.

Afya Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), announced that Mr. Paulo Passoni, a board member since May 2021, has submitted his resignation letter as a member of the Board of Directors.

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  • Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), announced that Mr. Paulo Passoni, a board member since May 2021, has submitted his resignation letter as a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Mrs. Maria Tereza Azevedo was appointed as his replacement effective as of today.
  • Maria Tereza Azevedo joined Softbank LatAm fund in 2021 as Investment Director leading the Education industry.
  • Maria Tereza also serves as a board member of Descomplica and UOL EdTech.

Bertelsmann Explores Increasing Stake in Afya

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), today announced that it was notified that Nicolau Carvalho Esteves and Rosngela de Oliveira Tavares Esteves, or the Esteves family, have made a binding offer to sell 6,000,000 Class B common shares of Afya at the purchase price of US$26.90 per share to an affiliate of Bertelsmann SE& Co. KGaA, or Bertelsmann.

Key Points: 
  • Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA), today announced that it was notified that Nicolau Carvalho Esteves and Rosngela de Oliveira Tavares Esteves, or the Esteves family, have made a binding offer to sell 6,000,000 Class B common shares of Afya at the purchase price of US$26.90 per share to an affiliate of Bertelsmann SE& Co. KGaA, or Bertelsmann.
  • If the transaction proceeds, following the transaction, Bertelsmann and the Esteves family will beneficially own 57.5% and 33.1% voting interest, and 31.0% and 17.8% of the total shares respectively, in Afya.
  • Afya was notified that if Bertelsmann accepts the offer, the Esteves family and Bertelsmann have agreed to amend Afyas articles of association and the current shareholders agreement between Bertelsmann and the Esteves family in order to allow Bertelsmann to consolidate its investment in Afya under International Financial Reporting Standards as a controlling shareholder.
  • Virglio Gibbon, CEO of Afya, noted that We are delighted that Bertelsmann, one of the worlds leading media companies with a significant footprint in the education sector, has evidenced its commitment to Afyas long-term strategy through its evaluation of increasing its stake.