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Angela Santone Joins Regions Bank as Chief People Officer

Regions is already known as an exceptional place to work. Santone’s experience will raise the bar even higher.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regions Bank on Tuesday announced experienced corporate executive Angela Santone is joining the company and will serve as Chief People Officer effective May 12.

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Santone will be part of Regions’ Executive Leadership Team and will strategically guide all Human Resources priorities for the bank. In coordination with Regions Chairman, President and CEO John Turner, as well as Chief Administrative Officer Dave Keenan, Santone will focus on multiple company-wide objectives, including:

• Prioritizing a Strong Corporate Culture: Every year for over a decade, Regions has been recognized by Gallup as an exceptional workplace. The bank offers a collaborative environment and has earned a reputation as a place where people want to not only have a job, but also build a long-term, rewarding career. “Regions’ reputation as a great place to work is well-earned,” Santone said. “I say ‘earned’ because establishing yourself as a great place to work can only be the result of an intentional strategy. I am honored to bring my skills and experience to a company whose leadership so deeply values having an engaged workforce and a supportive workplace.”
• Building the Best Team: For years, Regions has championed making sure the best and brightest people fulfill the wide range of specialized job functions found across the bank. Santone will support the bank’s talent recruitment, retention, training, and development initiatives in today’s constantly evolving environment. Santone’s priorities will include keeping Regions at the cutting edge of not only identifying top talent internally and externally, but also developing more ways for people to grow in their careers. “Regions’ workforce is a clear competitive advantage,” Santone said. “So, it’s vitally important for us to consistently develop new and effective ways of attracting the most qualified candidates to the bank, while also helping current colleagues leverage tremendous opportunities for more professional development. The result is a strong workforce driving solid business results.”
• Enhancing Operations: Santone’s experience includes developing Human Resources initiatives that support broad corporate objectives, including increasing service levels, streamlining processes, and optimizing business results while improving employee performance. Santone will work with leaders of business groups throughout the bank to analyze how the Human Resources division can further complement their work to help Regions build solid, sustainable, long-term business growth. “Regions Bank has many advantages for its associates and its customers,” Santone said. “One of our greatest strengths is where we are. From Florida to Texas, from Atlanta to Nashville, from our headquarters in Birmingham to places like Dallas, Houston and Salt Lake City, we’re operating in markets with strong local economies and a high quality of life. That gives us a great foundation for continuing to deepen our connections and relationships across the board.”

An experienced C-suite executive with more than two decades of human resources experience, Santone most recently spent four years as Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources for AT&T. Reporting directly to the CEO, she was responsible for all aspects of global HR strategy and execution. Previously, she spent 18 years with Turner Broadcasting, where she developed and guided Human Resources initiatives across the company’s 10 lines of business.

“Bringing Angela Santone to Regions will be a tremendous benefit to our teams and our customers,” said John Turner, Chairman, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “Her experience, insights, and strategies will help us build on our reputation as an employer of choice. And her successful work in helping major brands achieve key business objectives will help Regions fully execute on our strategic plan for growth.”

“Across more than a dozen states, there are 20,000 professionals who make up the Regions team,” added Chief Administrative Officer Dave Keenan. “All of them will be positively impacted by Angela’s dedication and the commitment of our entire Human Resources team to uphold Regions’ Core Values – including Put People First, Do What is Right, and Reach Higher. We are proud to welcome Angela and look forward to growing even stronger as a team that’s deeply united in meeting the needs of our customers and communities.”

Santone earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $160 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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Veteran Human Resources executive Angela Santone is bringing over two decades of HR leadership and expertise into her new role as Chief People Officer for Regions Bank.

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LegalZoom Joins Forces with Divorce.com to Simplify the Divorce Process and Provide Comprehensive Legal Support

Partnership expands access to divorce services, offering options from Do-It-Yourself and Do-It-For-Me to fully guided solutions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), a leading online platform for legal services, today announced a strategic partnership with Divorce.com to offer customers a seamless, technology-driven approach to navigating divorce proceedings. The collaboration aims to provide couples with accessible, affordable, and comprehensive legal solutions during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

By leveraging Divorce.com’s technological expertise and operational support alongside LegalZoom’s comprehensive legal and estate planning offerings, LegalZoom customers will be able to pursue lightly contested and uncontested divorces—significantly reducing the financial and emotional burden often associated with traditional lawyer-led proceedings.

“At LegalZoom, we’re committed to providing our customers with trusted, end-to-end legal solutions,” said Kathy Tsitovich, Chief Corporate Development & Partnerships Officer at LegalZoom. “We are excited to join forces with Divorce.com to empower couples and individuals with innovative, tech-enabled solutions that simplify the divorce process and make legal help more accessible and less daunting.”

This partnership represents an advancement in delivering modern legal support that prioritizes customer experience and efficiency. Through their combined expertise, LegalZoom and Divorce.com are transforming how people navigate life’s most critical moments, ensuring they receive seamless, trusted support during divorce and beyond—reducing stress, saving time, and simplifying complex legal processes.

“At Divorce.com, we strive to limit the emotional and financial trauma that comes with navigating through the divorce process and believe every couple deserves access to straightforward and time efficient tools to move them forward,” said Liz Pharo, Founder and Co-CEO of Divorce.com. “Through this partnership, LegalZoom’s trusted experience navigating the legal system alongside Divorce.com’s seamless online process will ensure that even more couples can take control of their divorce with confidence and clarity.”

The new partnership will operate in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, allowing LegalZoom to offer its customers a trusted divorce platform. Most importantly, customers will benefit from a simplified, end-to-end experience—from filing divorce paperwork to managing post-divorce legal matters—all within a single, trusted ecosystem.

About LegalZoom

LegalZoom is a leading online platform for legal services, transforming how individuals and small businesses navigate the legal system. By combining intuitive technology with access to experienced attorneys—whether through our vast independent attorney network or the LegalZoom-owned law firm—we offer the tools and guidance people need to confidently manage everything from business formations and compliance to estate planning and ongoing legal support.

With over two decades of experience and millions of customers served, LegalZoom helps individuals and small businesses navigate legal needs with confidence. For more information, visit www.legalzoom.com.

About Divorce.com

Divorce.com is the leading online platform streamlining the divorce process by utilizing straightforward, affordable, and efficient solutions to ensure a divorce isn’t more difficult than it has to be. Transforming how couples navigate uncontested and lightly contested divorces, the Divorce.com brand mission is to reduce unnecessary trauma and financial or emotional strain on families. The platform provides state- and county-specific services, mediation tools and expert-backed resources to guide couples through complex legal requirements with confidence. Led by co-CEOs Elizabeth Pharo and Elizabeth Stewart and backed by renowned family law attorney Laura Wasser, Divorce.com has helped over one million couples move forward to their next chapter.

Learn more at www.divorce.com.

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FLOR Expands Carbon Negative Rug Collection, Reinforces Commitment to Going ‘All In’ on Sustainability

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FLOR®, the high-end area rug brand for homes, offices, and every space in between, today introduces Terra Nova, its latest carbon negative area rug style that stores more carbon than is released when it’s made. This expansion further proves that sustainability does not come at the cost of great design and supports the company’s goal to be carbon negative by 2040.

FLOR launched the industry’s first carbon negative area rug styles in 2022. Terra Nova is the latest addition to its collection of products that help store carbon rather than release it. By rethinking materials and product life cycles, FLOR is turning carbon into a climate solution instead of a challenge.

“Sustainability is a part of FLOR’s DNA. It’s a part of everything we do, because we believe that great design shouldn’t come at the expense of the Earth,” says James Pope, General Manager of FLOR. “When customers purchase our carbon negative area rugs, they are helping shape a more sustainable world. That’s why we design products that result in less carbon in the air, and more stored in our products. It’s the future of flooring, and we’re already making it happen.”

Making Sustainability Stylish

Terra Nova offers a contemporary take on handwoven textiles from the past. Featuring two distinct colorways, Dune and Topaz, the style meets the aesthetic needs of today’s designers and homeowners looking to add a sense of craftsmanship to interior spaces. It features the same performance benefits of all FLOR rugs without compromising on design or sustainability.

“At FLOR, we’re always keeping an eye out for interior trends that will translate to our rugs, ensuring we have design options suited to everyone’s style,” says Kelly Simcox, Head of Global Design at Interface. “When launching our carbon negative collection in 2022, we knew we were going to expand with more on-trend designs, and Terra Nova is proof. For this style, we looked to the popular handcrafted trend making its way into residential and commercial interiors. The result is a beautiful, versatile, and sustainable area rug made for any space.”

Smart Design, Less Impact

FLOR’s carbon plan is simple – avoid, reduce, and store more carbon than is released, and inspire others to do the same. Since the brand’s inception in 2003, FLOR has worked to reduce the carbon impact of its products and support customers to meet their own sustainability goals.

Launching the carbon negative area rug portfolio was an important milestone on FLOR’s sustainability journey and one that is making an impact on the health of the planet. In fact, FLOR has sold over 39,000 carbon negative carpet tiles to date. The carbon emissions avoided by customers purchasing these styles is equivalent to not charging 710,271 smartphones or not cutting down nine acres of forest.

Terra Nova, plus the full carbon negative area rug portfolio, is now available for purchase at FLOR’s website.

For more about FLOR’s sustainability journey, follow this link.

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FLOR®, the premium design brand of Interface®, has brought high-end area rugs to homes, offices, and every space between since 2003. FLOR carpet tiles are beautiful, easy to install, and responsibly sourced. Our customizable designs are engineered for high-traffic spaces, from family rooms to conference rooms. For more information, visit FLOR.com.

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CAVA Spices Things Up with New Hot Harissa Pita Chips

The brand premieres first-ever music video that pairs bold flavors with joy set to iconic 2000s anthem “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAVA, the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, is spicing up its menu for a limited time by launching a new take on its fan-favorite snack — Hot Harissa Pita Chips.

Starting today and available through summer, CAVA guests can enjoy the bold, spicy version of CAVA’s pita chips at all CAVA restaurants nationwide through in-store, online, or CAVA app orders. The spicy snackables are a leveled-up version of CAVA’s pita chips with the brand’s iconic punch-packing flavor — harissa.

“Our new Hot Harissa Pita Chips are a bold twist on our beloved snack, showcasing our unique harissa spice for a new and exciting taste experience,” said Ted Xenohristos, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer at CAVA. “We can’t wait to bring even more flavor to our guests through this new snacking option.”

The brand is dancing into the new season by dropping its first-ever music video to the iconic early 2000’s anthem, “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” The video, choreographed, directed, and produced by L.A.-based movement artist, choreographer, and filmmaker, Erin Murray, visually and audibly showcases how CAVA’s food makes their guests feel – evoking unbridled joy.

To enjoy CAVA’s first-ever music video, follow @CAVA on TikTok, Instagram, and more. And be sure to sign up for the CAVA Rewards program by clicking the “Join CAVA Rewards” link at cava.com or by downloading the CAVA app to stay up to date on any new menu item launches in the future.

“We hear from our guests all the time that eating our food elicits unparalleled joy and this is the feeling we wanted to capture in our new music video,” said Andy Rebhun, Chief Experience Officer at CAVA. “‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ is the perfect anthem to bring the happiness of CAVA to life. The masterful choreography by renowned director Erin Murray captures those cheerful emotions directly inspired by our loyal guests.”

To double down on spice and flavor, CAVA’s new Hot Harissa Pita Chips pair perfectly with the Harissa Avocado Bowl or the Steak + Harissa Bowl. The new chips can be enjoyed with all dips and spreads, on their own, or as an alternative utensil for any CAVA bowl. And to beat the heat, guests can enjoy CAVA’s seasonal Strawberry Citrus Juice, made in-house (always!).

About CAVA

CAVA is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Our brand and our opportunity transcend the Mediterranean category to compete in the large and growing limited-service restaurant sector as well as the health and wellness food category. CAVA serves guests across gender lines, age groups, and income levels and benefits from generational tailwinds created by consumer demand for healthy living and a demographic shift towards greater ethnic diversity. We meet consumers’ desires to engage with convenient, authentic, purpose-driven brands that view food as a source of self-expression. The broad appeal of our food combined with these favorable industry trends drive our vast opportunity for continued growth.

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Expensify Launches Simplified $5 Pricing Plan for SMBs

The new Collect plan from Expensify makes financial management simpler and more affordable for small businesses, with no strings attached

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Expensify, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY), the financial management super app for expenses, travel, and corporate cards, today announced a major update to its Collect plan pricing: a simple, transparent flat rate of $5 per member per month. This move is designed to make Expensify more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), a market traditionally underserved by the financial tech industry.

Expensify’s new Collect plan pricing delivers transparent value, making it easier than ever for growing teams to get started. For $5 per member per month, businesses get access to the full suite of Expensify features, including expense tracking, corporate cards, travel booking, and team chat — with no hidden conditions or complex calculations.

“The SMB market has long been overlooked by competitors focused on enterprise sales,” said Jason Mills, Chief Product Officer at Expensify. “Expensify’s model empowers small teams to get started easily, and now, with simplified, predictable pricing, we’re making it even easier for SMBs to manage their finances without breaking the bank.”

International businesses will see local equivalent pricing: £5 GBP in the UK, $8 AUD in Australia, and $9 NZD in New Zealand.

Expensify expects the new plan to boost adoption of the app among SMBs and accelerate growth in a segment where we believe many competitors struggle to succeed. The update reflects Expensify’s commitment to building simple, transparent, and powerful financial tools for businesses of all sizes.

Get started with Expensify’s new Collect plan pricing at expensify.com/pricing today!

About Expensify

Expensify helps 15 million people worldwide track expenses, book travel, reimburse employees, manage corporate cards, send invoices, and pay bills—all in one place. Whether you’re self-employed, running a small business, managing a team, or overseeing global finances, let Expensify handle your travel and expense, at the speed of chat.

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Oblong Announces Authorization of Stock Buyback Program

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Oblong, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBLG) (“Oblong” or the “Company”), announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback program (the “Program”) to repurchase up to $500,000 of the Company’s common stock.

With approximately 1.1 million shares of common stock outstanding, the Program could enable the Company to repurchase up to approximately 25% of its shares at current market prices, reflecting management’s strong belief that the stock is undervalued. Share repurchases under the Program may be funded using the Company’s existing cash balance or future cash flows. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $5.0 million of cash and no debt. Repurchases may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or through other means as permitted by securities laws. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases will depend on factors such as available cash, general business conditions, and the pricing of the Company’s common stock. The Program does not obligate the Company to acquire a specific number of shares and may be suspended, modified, or terminated at any time. The Company may also enter into Rule 10b5-1 trading plans under the Program.

Oblong has been actively pursuing a disciplined M&A strategy, targeting pure SaaS businesses or companies that can significantly enhance operating leverage and profitability through the integration of AI-driven automation and predictive analytics into their workflows. While challenging market conditions have limited suitable opportunities, we remain steadfast in our commitment to identifying high-potential targets that align with our vision for innovation and value creation. In the interim, the $500,000 stock buyback program reflects our dedication to enhancing shareholder value while maintaining flexibility for strategic growth initiatives.

“I’m pleased to announce our Board’s authorization of a $500,000 stock buyback program, which demonstrates our confidence in the Company’s intrinsic value and our commitment to shareholders,” said Peter Holst, CEO of Oblong. “With a strong balance sheet, including $5.0 million in cash and no debt as of December 31, 2024, we are well-positioned to execute opportunistic share repurchases while pursuing strategic growth opportunities, including potential M&A driven by our focus on transformative SaaS and AI-enabled businesses.”

About Oblong, Inc.

Oblong (Nasdaq: OBLG) provides innovative and patented technologies that change how people work, create, and communicate. Oblong’s product Mezzanine™ is a remote meeting technology platform that offers simultaneous content sharing to achieve situational awareness for both in-room and remote collaborators. Oblong supplies Mezzanine systems to Fortune 500 and enterprise customers. For more information, visit www.oblong.com and Oblong’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

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