Equity Ensemble Awards

NuStar Energy L.P. Declares Conditional Special Distribution

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Monday, April 15, 2024

NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) today announced that the board of directors of NuStar GP, LLC, the general partner of its general partner, has declared a special distribution of $0.212 per NuStar Energy L.P. common unit (the “special distribution”), to be paid on May 2, 2024 to holders of record of NuStar Energy L.P. common units as of April 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) today announced that the board of directors of NuStar GP, LLC, the general partner of its general partner, has declared a special distribution of $0.212 per NuStar Energy L.P. common unit (the “special distribution”), to be paid on May 2, 2024 to holders of record of NuStar Energy L.P. common units as of April 26, 2024.
  • Payment of the special distribution is subject to and conditioned upon holders of NuStar Energy L.P.’s common units approving its previously announced acquisition by Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) at NuStar Energy L.P.’s special meeting, which will be held at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on May 1, 2024, and the merger agreement with respect to the acquisition not having been terminated.
  • The partnership’s combined system has approximately 49 million barrels of storage capacity, and NuStar Energy L.P. has operations in the United States and Mexico.
  • For more information, visit NuStar Energy L.P.’s website at www.nustarenergy.com and its Sustainability page at https://sustainability.nustarenergy.com/ .

TeachTown Named 2023 Excellence in Equity Award Winner in 2 Categories

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown , a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, is pleased to announce that its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, was selected as a winner in two categories of the 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown , a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, is pleased to announce that its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, was selected as a winner in two categories of the 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education.
  • TeachTown wins Best Online & Blended Learning Solution & Best Special Education Solution in Excellence in Equity Awards.
  • "Our TeachTown team wakes up every day energized by our mission to measurably impact the lives of students with moderate to severe disabilities," shares Richard Becker, CEO, TeachTown.
  • The Excellence in Equity awards were created to acknowledge, spotlight, and celebrate high-impact work across K-12 education, as well as expand and enhance the discussion around educational equity.

Hektar REIT Achieves Historic Success: ESG Performance Rewarded with Dual Gold Accolades at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust ("Hektar REIT"), is pleased to announce that Hektar REIT is the proud recipient of two Gold Awards at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 under the Equity Awards category.

Key Points: 
  • Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust ("Hektar REIT"), is pleased to announce that Hektar REIT is the proud recipient of two Gold Awards at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 under the Equity Awards category.
  • These awards were for the categories of Outstanding ESG and Dividend Return Award and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Award.
  • The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023, a prestigious accolade in the industry, is divided into two distinct categories: the Equity Awards and the Fund Awards.
  • Hektar REIT remains committed to integrating ESG into all aspects of the business, from financial management to operations and future planning.

Mr. Philip Fayer Acquires Shares of Nuvei Corporation

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Philip Fayer, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Issuer”), filed today an early warning report with respect to his holdings of subordinate voting shares (the “Subordinate Voting Shares”) of Nuvei, as required by applicable securities laws.

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Philip Fayer, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Issuer”), filed today an early warning report with respect to his holdings of subordinate voting shares (the “Subordinate Voting Shares”) of Nuvei, as required by applicable securities laws.
  • Immediately prior to completion of the Settlement, Mr. Fayer held beneficial ownership of, or had control or direction over, directly or indirectly, (i) 27,857,328 multiple voting shares in the capital of the Issuer (the “Multiple Voting Shares”) (representing 36.62% of the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares), (ii) nil Subordinate Voting Shares, (iii) equity awards (collectively, with all related dividend equivalents thereto, the “Equity Awards”), to acquire up to 3,439,259 Subordinate Voting Shares (217,609 of which were or would be vested and exercisable or settled within 60 days) (the “Vested Equity Awards”).
  • Each Multiple Voting Share represents 10 votes and is convertible into a Subordinate Voting Share on a one-for-one basis at any time in accordance with its terms.
  • Immediately following completion of the Settlement, 22,151 Subordinate Voting Shares, representing 0.035% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares, were issued to Mr. Fayer, and Mr. Fayer now holds beneficial ownership of, or has control or direction over, directly or indirectly, (i) 27,857,328 Multiple Voting Shares (representing 36.62% of the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares), (ii) 22,151 Subordinate Voting Shares (representing 0.035% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares), (iii) Equity Awards to acquire up to 3,417,108 Subordinate Voting Shares (including 195,458 Vested Equity Awards).

Lincoln Financial Network recognized for creating financial education and career opportunities for Philadelphia students while helping increase diversity in the financial industry

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The company’s program was highlighted for providing mentorship, financial education and career development opportunities for Black and African American high school students in Philadelphia.

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  • The company’s program was highlighted for providing mentorship, financial education and career development opportunities for Black and African American high school students in Philadelphia.
  • With only 2.9% of financial advisors in the industry today identifying as Black or African American1, LincABLE also aims to increase representation in the financial services industry, a core tenant of Lincoln Financial Group’s overarching diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
  • In year two, students are offered a paid college internship with Lincoln Financial Network.
  • “We are excited to have the opportunity to link high school students to Lincoln Financial Group and their great employees.

3Strands Global Foundation CEO Ashlie Bryant Honored with Prestigious 2023 Equity Award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council

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Friday, May 12, 2023

3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, today announced that the Greater Sacramento Economic Council has awarded Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Foundation CEO, its 2023 Equity Award.

Key Points: 
  • 3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, today announced that the Greater Sacramento Economic Council has awarded Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Foundation CEO, its 2023 Equity Award.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005997/en/
    Ashlie Bryant, CEO of 3Strands Global Foundation is the recipient of the 2023 Equity Award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council.
  • That is why the work that Ashlie Bryant and 3Strands Global Foundation does is critical for our region,” stated Barry Broome, CEO of GSEC.
  • The Greater Sacramento Economic Council is a public-private partnership of 40+ CEOs and 20 communities with the mission of driving economic growth throughout the six-county Greater Sacramento region.

Hektar REIT's ESG Commitment Rewarded with Two Awards

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2022 comprised two categories - the Equity Awards and the Fund Awards.

Key Points: 
  • The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2022 comprised two categories - the Equity Awards and the Fund Awards.
  • The Equity Awards were organised in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell and the Fund Awards were in collaboration with the Securities Commission and Morningstar.
  • These awards were aimed at promoting ESG adoption and leadership amongst industry leaders and professionals by recognising their contributions and successes.
  • Our commitment to ESG principles is long-term, as we recognise that all of us have a responsibility to our stakeholders.

unCommon Construction Launches New Chapter to Empower High School Students in Minneapolis with the help of Stand Together Foundation

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unCommon Construction (uCC) announced that it is expanding its footprint into Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2015, the New Orleans-based nonprofit demonstrates that learning happens everywhere by offering an alternative to typical education programs. unCommon Construction uses an apprenticeship and construction build process to empower youth with the skills, network, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unCommon Construction (uCC) announced that it is expanding its footprint into Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • unCommon Construction uses an apprenticeship and construction build process to empower youth with the skills, network, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.
  • Since 2020, uCC has partnered with Stand Together Foundation (STF), a national philanthropic organization that partners with social entrepreneurs who empower people to transform their lives and communities.
  • uCC received $150,000 from STF to bring its unique learning approach to more students in Minneapolis.