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Growing AWS Partner Ecosystem Helps U.S. Enterprises Leverage Cloud to Meet Pandemic-Era Challenges

Growing AWS Partner Ecosystem Helps U.S. Enterprises Leverage Cloud to Meet Pandemic-Era Challenges

ISG Provider Lens™ report sees AWS – U.S. companies’ top choice among hyperscalers – at the center of a growing market for consulting, migration, managed services and other offerings

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
U.S. enterprises are prioritizing cloud adoption in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and AWS is their preferred choice among hyperscale cloud providers, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ AWS Ecosystem Partners report for the U.S. finds hyperscalers and service and solution providers working collaboratively to virtualize infrastructure, with hyperscalers focusing on accelerating the development of technology-agnostic solutions and products. AWS has responded to the needs of many U.S. industries by bringing in talent and expertise from various sectors to develop new offerings.

Over the past 18 months, companies in the U.S. have made cloud adoption a top priority, typically carried out in three phases: adopt, adapt and accelerate, ISG says. Selecting a preferred technology service provider (TSP), enterprises then adapt their traditional infrastructure and applications to the virtualized environment. Finally, they leverage their relationships with the TSP and a managed service provider (MSP) to enable rapid development of solutions and components.

“The cloud forms a foundation for the essential components of digital transformation, such as AI, automation, data engineering and analytics,” said Bernie Hoecker, partner and global leader, ISG Enterprise Cloud. “Working with service providers as partners, U.S. companies have been able to quickly build cloud-based infrastructures to meet new, pandemic-era challenges.”

The already mature U.S. market for MSPs in the AWS ecosystem has grown increasingly competitive, especially in terms of recruiting skilled teams from a limited talent pool, ISG finds. Providers are focused on automating every phase of cloud management, including monitoring and optimization, while clients now expect them to take on expanded roles that encompass governance, risk and compliance.

Moving SAP implementations to the cloud is one of the most common cloud priorities for U.S. enterprises, and MSPs are meeting this demand by developing capabilities to participate in the wide array of AWS integration programs for SAP, the report says. They are building migration toolkits for specific functions and industries and offering provisioning and operation of SAP systems such as SAP HANA.

MSPs are also tapping into AWS data analytics and machine learning services, which AWS extends to the ecosystem to meet enterprises’ growing need to derive insights from vast stores of data. In addition, most providers are building IoT accelerators that work with the increasing number of AWS IoT solutions, allowing for development of applications and interfaces to connect IoT devices without provisioning a server, ISG says.

Many large organizations in the U.S. face steep challenges when they set out to migrate data, services and systems to an AWS cloud environment, the report says. AWS migration has enormous potential for improvement through emerging technologies, and MSPs are seizing the opportunity to help enterprises make smooth transitions. This includes offering proprietary cross-platform solutions that integrate with AWS.

Consulting partners also play a major role in U.S. enterprises’ AWS strategies, ISG says. These providers use a comprehensive, modular approach to cater to a wide range of requirements and can bring a combination of industry specialists, technologists and management experts to the table to guide clients on their cloud journeys.

The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ AWS Ecosystem – Partners report for the U.S. evaluates the capabilities of 59 providers across six quadrants: AWS Managed Services, AWS SAP Workloads, AWS Data Analytics and Machine Learning Services, AWS Internet of Things (IoT) Services, AWS Migration Services, and AWS Consulting Services.

The report names Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte, LTI and Wipro as Leaders in all six quadrants. It names HCL, Infosys and TCS as Leaders in five quadrants each, Tech Mahindra as a Leader in four quadrants and Rackspace Technology as a Leader in three quadrants. DXC Technology and Hexaware are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, and Genpact, Informatica, Mindtree and Mphasis are named as Leaders in one quadrant each.

In addition, Mphasis, Tech Mahindra and Virtusa are named as Rising Stars – companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition – in two quadrants each. Cloud Reach, Persistent and To The New are named as Rising Stars in one quadrant each.

Customized versions of the report are available from Hexaware and LTI.

The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ AWS Ecosystem – Partners report for the U.S. is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

A companion research series, the ISG Provider Lens Archetype reports, offer a first-of-its-kind evaluation of providers from the perspective of specific buyer types.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

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Entegris to Report Results for Fourth Quarter of 2021 on Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Entegris to Report Results for Fourth Quarter of 2021 on Tuesday, February 1, 2022

BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021 before the opening of the market on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. A teleconference with management is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Participants should dial +1 323-794-2588 or 1- 888-394-8218referencing confirmation code 5961315. Participants are asked to dial-in 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. For a replay of the call, please Click Here using passcode 5961315. The call-in audio replay will be available from 12:00pm, February 1, 2022, through 12:00pm, March 12, 2022, Eastern Time (US & Canada).

About Entegris

Entegris is a world-class supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. Entegris has approximately 6,600 employees throughout its global operations and is ISO 9001 certified. It has manufacturing, customer service, and/or research facilities in the United States, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information may be found at www.entegris.com.

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American Water Named One of the Top Ten World’s Most Sustainable Corporations

American Water Named One of the Top Ten World’s Most Sustainable Corporations

Corporate Knights includes American Water on Global 100 list for sustainability leadership and transparency

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been named on Corporate Knights’ 18th annual Global 100 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Corporations for the third year in a row. American Water is the top-ranked water utility company on the list and is ranked sixth on the over-all list.

“At American Water, we support and embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals because we believe it is the right thing to do,” said Susan Hardwick, EVP, CFO and interim CEO of American Water. “We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and supporting the sustainability of a key renewable and essential resource. This commitment is shared by our employees, and we are honored to be included on the Global 100 list as recognition of our efforts.”

According to Corporate Knights, there is a continued correlation between higher investor returns and strong performance on key ESG metrics. It also sheds light on the evolution of ESG priorities and outcomes, and on the extent of the gap between leading sustainability performers such as American Water and their global corporate peers. The ranking is based on a rigorous assessment of 6,914 companies with more than $1 billion in revenues.

Learn more about American Water’s commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership here.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Bank First Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Denmark Bancshares, Inc.

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MANITOWOC, Wis. and DENMARK, Wis., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights of the Announced Transaction

  • Aligns with Bank First’s strategic growth plans within the State of Wisconsin
  • Benefits customers of both institutions through an enhanced suite of products and services
  • Companies share a similar relationship-based, community banking philosophy
  • Strengthens Bank First’s franchise through greater deposit market share in Northeast Wisconsin

  • Denmark’s expertise in agricultural banking, along with Bank First’s commitment and scale, will allow the combined organization to better serve farmers across Wisconsin.

Bank First Corporation (Nasdaq: BFC) (“Bank First” or “the Company”), the holding company of Bank First, N.A., announced today the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Denmark Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: DMKBA and DMKBB) (“Denmark“), parent company of Denmark State Bank, a Wisconsin state-chartered bank, under which Bank First has agreed to acquire 100% of the common stock of Denmark in a combined stock-and-cash transaction.

Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, each Denmark shareholder will have the option to receive either $38.10 in cash per share or 0.5276 of a share of Bank First’s common stock in exchange for each share of Denmark common stock, subject to customary proration and allocation procedures, such that no less than 80% of Denmark shares will receive stock consideration and no greater than 20% will receive cash consideration. The aggregate consideration is valued at approximately $119 million.

As of December 31, 2021, Denmark had approximately $687.6 million in consolidated assets, $479.4 million in gross loans, $614.5 million in deposits and $68.0 million in consolidated stockholders’ equity. Based on the financial results as of December 31, 2021, the combined company will have total assets of approximately $3.6 billion, loans of approximately $2.7 billion and deposits of approximately $3.2 billion.

The Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of Bank First and Denmark. The closing of the transaction, which is targeted to take place early third quarter 2022, is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval by the shareholders of Denmark and Bank First.

The two institutions offer a diverse set of competencies that when combined are expected to result in a stronger organization. Denmark has established itself as a leading provider of financial products and services in Northeast Wisconsin, resulting in a strong deposit base. This complements Bank First’s already strong presence in Manitowoc County and enhances its growing footprint in Brown County. Bank First recently announced the purchase of a seven acre parcel of property to build a new flagship office along Shawano Avenue and South Taylor Street next to the Meijer store in Green Bay, solidifying its commitment to Green Bay and the surrounding communities.

Denmark’s customers will benefit from Bank First’s 49.8% ownership of UFS, LLC, a bank technology outfitter which provides digital, core, cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services to banks in the Midwest. Bank First’s relationship with UFS creates opportunities to access the latest advancements in banking technology at a faster rate than its peers.

Bank First’s focus on providing innovative products and services will allow the customers of Denmark to benefit from a wide array of retail banking products and loan programs tailored to the unique needs of each individual or family. A benefit to business customers will be to leverage the combined organization’s suite of treasury management products and services, specifically taking advantage of Bank First’s in-house merchant services program. Additionally, Denmark has expertise in agricultural banking dating back to 1909. Denmark’s highly knowledgeable agricultural team will be essential as Bank First continues to expand its presence in this sector.

“We are thrilled to unite with Denmark State Bank and expand our footprint in Wisconsin,” stated Mike Molepske, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank First. “Similar to Bank First, Denmark is a long-standing organization focused on relationship banking. Bank First and Denmark date back to 1894 and 1909, respectively. Together, we will continue our shared mission of building meaningful relationships and strengthening the communities we serve by providing value-driven financial solutions and giving back through volunteerism and philanthropic initiatives.”

“We look forward to working together to maintain our tradition of community banking in Northeastern Wisconsin,” stated Scot Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Denmark State Bank. “Our core values at Denmark State Bank include integrity, honesty and exemplary customer service, and Bank First is the ideal partner to carry these values forward for years to come. This partnership strengthens our team, provides an enhanced suite of products to our customers and adds value to our loyal shareholders.”

Hovde Group, LLC served as financial advisor to Bank First and Alston & Bird LLP served as legal counsel. Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to Denmark and Godfrey & Kahn S.C. served as legal counsel.

Bank First Corporation
Bank First Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with total assets of approximately $2.9 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of Bank First, a nationally-chartered community bank that operates 21 banking centers serving Wisconsin. The bank’s history dates back to 1894 when it was founded as the Bank of Manitowoc. For more information on Bank First, please visit www.bankfirstwi.bank.

Denmark Bancshares, Inc.
Denmark Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Denmark, Wisconsin with total assets of approximately $687.6 million. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of Denmark State Bank, an independent community bank that offers seven banking offices in Denmark, Bellevue, Howard, Lawrence, Reedsville, Shawano, and Whitelaw. Denmark State Bank offers a wide variety of financial products and services including loans, deposits, mortgage banking, and investment services.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In general, forward-looking statements usually use words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, including statements related to the expected timing of the closing of the Merger, the expected returns and other benefits of the Merger to shareholders, expected improvement in operating efficiency resulting from the Merger, estimated expense reductions resulting from the transactions and the timing of achievement of such reductions, the impact on and timing of the recovery of the impact on tangible book value, and the effect of the Merger on Bank First’s capital ratios. Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs, based upon information available at the time the statements are made, with regard to the matters addressed; they are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements.

Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to (1) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the Merger may not be realized or take longer than anticipated to be realized, (2) disruption from the Merger with customers, suppliers, employee or other business partners relationships, (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (4) the risk of successful integration of Denmark’s business into Bank First, (5) the failure to obtain the necessary approval by the shareholders of Denmark or Bank First, (6) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the Merger, (7) the ability by Bank First to obtain required governmental approvals of the Merger, (8) reputational risk and the reaction of each of the companies’ customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the Merger, (9) the failure of the closing conditions in the Merger Agreement to be satisfied, or any unexpected delay in closing of the Merger, (10) the risk that the integration of Denmark’s operations into the operations of Bank First will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, (11) the possibility that the Merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (12) the dilution caused by Bank First’s issuance of additional shares of its common stock in the Merger transaction, and (13) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions. Other relevant risk factors may be detailed from time to time in Bank First’s press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Neither Bank First nor Denmark undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For any forward-looking statements made in this news release or any related documents, Bank First and Denmark claim protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and no offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy shall be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. In connection with the proposed Merger, Bank First will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of Denmark and Bank First, and a prospectus of Bank First, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BANK FIRST, DENMARK AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. The joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the shareholders of Denmark and Bank First seeking the required shareholder approval. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement on Form S-4 and the related joint proxy statement/prospectus, when filed, as well as other documents filed with the SEC by Bank First through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Documents filed with the SEC by Bank First will also be available free of charge by directing a written request to Bank First Corporation, P.O. Box 10, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0010, Attn: Kelly Dvorak. Bank First’s telephone number is (920) 652-3100.

Participants in the Transaction
Bank First, Denmark and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Denmark and Bank First in connection with the proposed transaction. Certain information regarding the interests of these participants and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. Additional information about Bank First and its directors and officers may be found on Bank First’s Investor Relations page at www.BankFirstWI.bank.

Contacts

Bank First: Mike Molepske, President & CEO, at [email protected] or (920) 652-3202
Denmark: Scot Thompson, Chairman, President & CEO, at [email protected] or (920) 863-1057

For further information, contact:

Deb Weyker, Vice President Marketing
Phone: (920) 652-3274
[email protected]

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Aflac launches initiative to help close the gap for millions of Americans facing medical debt

“Close the Gap” initiative to include educational programs, celebrity ambassadors and an inspiring short film available on Roku

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COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., today launched a national initiative, Close the Gap, to address medical debt and disparities in health and wealth in America – an issue that affects close to 50% of Americans and disproportionately impacts people of color and those in low-income communities. The initiative shines a light on people who fall in the gap where health insurance ends and medical bills begin to pile up.

“The health and wealth gaps that exist in America are causing many families to decide between their health care and daily living expenses,” said Aflac U.S. President Teresa White. “Through education, support and advocacy, our new initiative can help close gaps that exist in communities across the country and drive positive and lasting change.”

The Close the Gap initiative is a multifaceted, comprehensive program that aims to support, educate and advocate for the need to close the health and wealth gap.  

To provide further context to the national issue, the company has published the Aflac Care Index*, a survey designed to help educate people about health and wealth disparities, a critical and mounting issue in the U.S. The Aflac Care Index found:

  • Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans’ savings are equivalent to or less than their health insurance out-of-pocket maximum.
  • Nearly a quarter (24%) of insured Americans have $0 in savings, and just under half (48%) have $1,000 or less in savings.
  • Two-thirds (67%) of insured Americans lack supplemental health insurance coverage to help cover that financial gap.

In addition to the Index, Aflac is introducing its first film, “The Park Bench,” an animated short presented by Aflac that illustrates a real-life scenario many Americans experience when an unexpected medical event occurs. The film was produced by Carl Reed of Lion Forge Animation, written, and directed by Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Rob Edwards, with musical direction provided by Grammy® award-winning artist Nas. Through the eyes of a young girl whose father has been diagnosed with sickle cell disease, the story highlights the resulting impact of a medical event on the family. “The Park Bench” film was named an official selection at Brand Storytelling 2022, a sanctioned event of the Sundance Film Festival as well as the Sedona International Film Festival. “The Park Bench” film will stream on Twitch Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. EST and will also be available to stream on Roku. 

As one of the company’s brand ambassadors, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, will continue his support of the company and its Close the Gap initiative.

“When I was recently sidelined for months with my own unexpected medical emergency, I was not only reminded about how fortunate I am, but also saw firsthand the impact it had on both my families – my fiancé and sons, as well as my football family. Fortunately, I was able to focus on my recovery and not worry about the cost. However, too many Americans, especially those of color, are not afforded the same peace of mind and are one step away from a medical incident that could easily lead to financial ruin,” said Sanders. “I have a shared commitment with Aflac to help close the gap for those without a voice and to bring greater awareness of the medical debt disparity in America.”

Aflac announced in October its intent to give away $1 million to families, individuals and organizations throughout 2022, including the first 20 CareGrants delivered in December 2021 to individuals who overcame or were undergoing unexpected medical events. The $5,000 gifts were provided to help these individuals focus on their recovery by helping to alleviate some of the financial hardships associated with a medical event. Beginning in February, Aflac will expand its CareGrants program and award grants to communities greatly impacted by medical debt, as identified through data obtained via the Aflac Care Index.

“Aflac’s Close the Gap initiative is designed to not only provide immediate financial support to individuals and communities in need but also, through storytelling and data, aims to help educate consumers and advocate for closing the gap in what health insurance doesn’t cover,” said Shannon Watkins, chief brand and marketing officer at Aflac. “We’ve aligned with brand ambassadors and partners who share our vision for a future where hardworking Americans’ focus after a medical event is on recovery, not unexpected bills. This exciting initiative allows us to help close health and wealth gaps across the country and bring the Aflac brand purpose to life.”  

Learn more about Aflac’s Close the Gap initiative at www.Aflac.com/care. 

*Care Index Methodology. The 2021-2022 U.S. Care Index is an online survey conducted to better understand the perceptions around health insurance coverage and the degree to which people feel exposed to medical debt. The survey was conducted in October 2021, by The Bantam Group, Inc. on behalf of Aflac. The survey captured responses from 6,514 participants across the nation, aged 25-54, who have health insurance and make or share in household decisions.

About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., where it is a leading supplemental insurer, by paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated’s subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. For 15 consecutive years, Aflac Incorporated has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. In 2021, Fortune included Aflac Incorporated on its list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 20th time, and Bloomberg added Aflac Incorporated to its Gender-Equality Index, which tracks the financial performance of public companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation and transparency, for the second consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover, get to know us at Aflac.com or Aflac.com/Espanol.

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Molson Coors Beverage Company to Webcast 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call

Molson Coors Beverage Company to Webcast 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call

GOLDEN, Colo. & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) will host a webcast of the company’s 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call with investors and financial analysts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Mountain Time) on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The company will release earnings at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.Company executives participating in the conference call will include Gavin Hattersley, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tracey Joubert, Chief Financial Officer.

The webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations page of the Molson Coors Beverage Company website, ir.molsoncoors.com. An online replay of the earnings call webcast will be posted within two hours following the live webcast and will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 2, 2022.

Overview of Molson Coors Beverage Company

For over two centuries, Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people for all of life’s moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands. While the company’s history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well.

Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) is a publicly traded company that operates through Molson Coors North America and Molson Coors Europe, and is traded on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Our ESG strategy is focused on People and Planet with a strong commitment to raising industry standards and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers, communities, and the environment. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com, MolsonCoorsOurImprint.com, or on Twitter though @MolsonCoors.

About Molson Coors Canada Inc.

Molson Coors Canada Inc. (MCCI) is a subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company. MCCI Class A and Class B exchangeable shares offer substantially the same economic and voting rights as the respective classes of common shares of MCBC, as described in MCBC’s annual proxy statement and Form 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The trustee holder of the special Class A voting stock and the special Class B voting stock has the right to cast a number of votes equal to the number of then outstanding Class A exchangeable shares and Class B exchangeable shares, respectively.

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Traci Mangini

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Moore Kuehn Encourages VGII, GCAC, TVAC, and SBEA Investors to Contact Law Firm

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NEW YORK
, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims concerning whether the following proposed mergers are fair to shareholders.  Moore Kuehn may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies:


  • Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II
    (NYSE: VGII)

A registration statement was recently filed regarding the business combination agreement between Virgin Group II and  Grove Collaborative. Upon completion of the merger, Virgin II shareholders will own only 21% of the combined company.


  • Growth Capital Acquisition Corp.
     (NASDAQ: GCAC)

A registration statement was recently filed regarding the business combination agreement between Growth Capital and Cepton. Upon completion of the merger, Growth Capital shareholders will own only 10% of the combined company.


  • Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation
     (NASDAQ: TVAC)

A registration statement was recently filed regarding the business combination agreement between Thayer Ventures and Inspirato. Upon completion of the merger, Thayer Ventures shareholders will own only 13% of the combined company.


  • SilverBox Engaged Merger Corp I
    (NASDAQ: SBEA)

A registration statement was recently filed regarding the business combination agreement between SilverBox and Black Rifle Coffee. Upon completion of the merger, SilverBox shareholders will own only 18% of the combined company.

Moore Kuehn is investigating whether the Boards of the above companies 1) acted to maximize shareholder value, 2) failed to disclose material information, and 3) conducted a fair process. 

Moore Kuehn encourages shareholders who would like to discuss their rights to contact Justin Kuehn, Esq. by email at [email protected] or telephone at (212) 709-8245.  The consultation and case are free with no obligation to you.  Moore Kuehn pays all case costs and does not charge its investor clients.Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.  

Moore Kuehn is a 5-star client-rated New York City law firm with attorneys representing investors and consumers in litigation involving securities laws, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other claims.  For additional information about Moore Kuehn, please visit http://www.moorekuehn.com/practice/new-york-securities-litigation/.

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Contacts:
Moore Kuehn, PLLC
Justin Kuehn, Esq.
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10005
[email protected]
(212) 709-8245

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Hawkins, Inc. to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results on February 2, 2022

ROSEVILLE, Minn., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) announced today that it expects to release its financial results for its third quarter ended December 26, 2021 after the market closes on February 2, 2022 at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time. 

About Hawkins, Inc.

Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers.  Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, and with 49 facilities in 24 states, the Company creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications.  Hawkins, Inc. generated $597 million of revenue in fiscal 2021 and has approximately 750 employees.  For more information, including registering to receive email alerts, please visit www.hawkinsinc.com/investors.



Contacts:        
Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
612/331-6910
[email protected]

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Thinking about trading options or stock in Bank of America, Unilever, Freeport-McMoRan, Caterpillar, or ConocoPhillips?

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BAC, UL, FCX, CAT, and COP.

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Thinking about buying stock in Immunitybio, Genius Sports, PetVivo, IonQ, or Tegna?

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for IBRX, GENI, PETV, IONQ, and TGNA.

To see how InvestorsObserver’s proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver’s PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.

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InvestorsObserver’s PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock’s overall suitability for investment.

InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.

 

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