EZFILL APPOINTS MICHAEL DEVOE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER





Former Executive at Atlas Oil and Paraco Brings His Expertise in



Operations,


Logistics


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MIAMI, FL, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EzFill Holdings, Inc. (“EzFill” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EZFL), a pioneer and emerging leader in the on-demand mobile fuel industry, announced today the appointment of Michael DeVoe as Chief Operating Officer. The former COO of Atlas Oil Company and EVP of Paraco Gas Corporation brings more than 25 years of expertise in operations, logistics, and retail energy to the Company.

DeVoe was previously COO of Atlas Oil in Michigan, where he was responsible for sales, operations, logistics, and business intelligence for the fuel distribution and logistics company. Before that, he was President of First Coast Propane in Florida and EVP of Paraco, the largest privately held propane marketer in the Northeast. Earlier in his career, DeVoe worked at TOMRA North America as VP of Operations.

Cheryl Hanrehan officially announced her resignation as COO of EzFill on January 17th. Ms. Hanrehan will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors, as well as a strategic advisor for the Company’s management as it continues to execute its ongoing expansion plans.

“Michael’s more than 25 years in the gas and oil industry, along with his innovative thinking and strong expertise in sales, operations and logistics, will be invaluable as we continue to execute our expansion plans to meet the growing demand for mobile fuel delivery in Florida and elsewhere,” said Mike McConnell, CEO of EzFill. “Cheryl’s hard work as COO of EzFill was instrumental to a successful IPO in September 2021 and helped bring the Company to where it is today. We look forward to her continued contributions as a board member and strategic advisor for the Company.”

EzFill is one of the largest on-demand mobile fueling companies in South Florida, and the only company that provides on-demand or subscription fuel delivery to customers in three high-volume verticals – consumer, commercial and specialty. EzFill is capitalizing on the ever-increasing trend of ‘at home’ or ‘at work’ delivery of products to enable this convenience in the estimated $500 billion market segment of fueling services. Its app-based interface provides customers the ability to select the time and location of their fueling needs.

EzFill’s mission is to disrupt the gas station fueling model by providing consumers and businesses with the convenience of gas fueling services brought directly to their locations. The Company provides a safe, convenient and touch-free way for consumers to fuel their cars, which has become increasingly important because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

About EzFill

EzFill is a leader in the fast-growing mobile fuel industry, with the largest market share in its home state of Florida. Its mission is to disrupt the gas station fueling model by providing consumers and businesses with the convenience, safety, and touch-free benefits of on-demand fueling services brought directly to their locations. For commercial and specialty customers, at-site delivery during downtimes enables operators to begin their daily operations with fully fueled vehicles. For more information, visit www.ezfl.com.

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Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.

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UpHealth Appoints Marketing Veteran Edna Boone Johnson To Executive Leadership Team

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — UpHealth, Inc. (NYSE: UPH) today announced that expert communications and marketing leader Edna Boone Johnson has joined UpHealth as chief communications and corporate marketing officer, effective immediately. She will report to UpHealth CEO Ramesh Balakrishnan.

Johnson will oversee all facets of UpHealth communications and corporate marketing, inclusive of media relations, brand strategy, corporate social responsibility and digital strategy.

“Edna’s portfolio of experience and expertise will lead how we evangelize our products and services, our mission and the incredible momentum building at UpHealth as we continue to transform how we deliver care and manage health globally,” said Ramesh Balakrishnan, chief executive officer.

Johnson’s career has spanned all facets of communication, marketing, government affairs and corporate social responsibility, with previous employers that include Michelin North America, Burger King Corporation and the CNN News Group. Before joining UpHealth, Johnson served at Michelin for more than a decade. Among her many accomplishments, at Michelin, she created and then oversaw the most awarded communications campaign in the United States for two years in a row and was short-listed for a Cannes Lions award.

At Burger King Corporation, she was cited by PRWeek magazine as one of the “top 10 staff moves that changed the landscape.”

“UpHealth is ushering in a new era of healthcare, and I’m honored to join this dynamic, growing company,” said Johnson. “UpHealth aims to ensure that one day in the not-too-distant future, everyone, anywhere, will have access to quality, holistic healthcare. I can’t imagine a better endeavor for this next chapter of my career.”

Johnson began her career as a journalist. She received several awards for her reporting, including Associated Press awards. She became a professor of journalism and public relations at Auburn University where she was named as an outstanding faculty member. During this time, Johnson also ran a communications consultancy whose clients included Coca-Cola, Nickelodeon Networks and Turner Broadcasting.

Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree with highest honors from Auburn University and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama.

About UpHealth Inc. 

UpHealth is a global digital health company that delivers digital-first technology, infrastructure and services to dramatically improve how healthcare is delivered and managed. The UpHealth platform creates digitally enabled “care communities” that improve access and achieve better patient outcomes at lower cost, through digital health solutions and interoperability tools that serve patients wherever they are, in their native language. UpHealth’s clients include global governments, health plans, healthcare providers and community-based organizations. For more information, please visit https://uphealthinc.com and follow us at @UpHealthInc on Twitter and UpHealth Inc on LinkedIn.

 

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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA

TGRNA Set to Support NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 in 2022

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PLANO, Texas, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 series drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) banner beginning with the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR).

“The opportunity to introduce TGR North America to the NHRA community in 2022 and continue the support in Formula DRIFT and GT4 competition is a big moment for everyone involved in Toyota’s overall motorsports program,” said Paul Doleshal, group manager, Motorsports and Assets for Toyota Motor North America. “The ability to showcase the GR family of vehicles on the race track and ultimately be a part of applying racing performance to production vehicles is something that we all strive for through motorsports. Showcasing the capability of our race enthusiast engineers to our new and existing fan base of enthusiasts is the overarching goal of the program.”

TGR’s focus in motorsports allows Toyota’s engineering teams the ability to push vehicles to their limits on the track, ultimately creating better engineers and ever better vehicles. TGRNA will focus on providing U.S. customers with performance sports cars, built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and look to deliver excitement to fans of both cars and motorsports.

For NHRA drivers competing in the Funny Car class, they will debut the new GR Supra body at the season kickoff event in Pomona, California. Those drivers competing in the Top Fuel category will also carry TGRNA colors for all 22 NHRA national events.

Toyota’s Formula DRIFT drivers will compete in the GR Supra along with the GR86 for the 2022 season while the GT4 drivers in IMSA and SRO will also field the GR Supra GT4. The GR badge on all these vehicles represents Toyota’s dedication to producing exciting, race-inspired vehicles. Only the vehicles that survive the grueling paces of development and track performance have earned the GR badge.

These racing series are the most ideal locations for TGRNA to enter North American motorsports as they are home to some of the most grueling forms of motorsports, coupled with the most passionate fans and participants.

The NHRA season begins on February 20 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California. Formula DRIFT will kick off their season in Long Beach, California, on April 2, and the GT4 will take to the track for the IMSA schedule at Daytona International Speedway on January 29 and in SRO competition on February 25 in St. Petersburg, Florida.


About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 15 manufacturing plants, including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:

Sam Mahoney

980-900-8573
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Lisa Hughes Kennedy, Golin for Toyota Gazoo Racing, North America
704-902-6476
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323-578-7159
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Civista Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date

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SANDUSKY, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CIVB) (“Civista”) announced today that it will issue its fourth quarter 2021 financial results prior to market open on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Civista Bancshares, Inc. will also host a conference call and webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 4, 2022, to discuss its financial results.  Analysts may participate in the question-and-answer session.

Conference Call, Replay and Webcast Information:

Date:  Friday, February 4, 2022
Time:  1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Telephone Access: (855) 238-2712; ask to be joined into the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2021 earnings call.

Webcast Access:  A live webcast will be available on the Webcasts and Presentations page in the Company’s website.  An archived version of the webcast will be available in the same location shortly after the live call has ended.


About Civista Bancshares, Inc.

:
Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a $3.0 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.  Civista’s banking subsidiary, Civista Bank, operates 35 locations in Northern, Central and Southwestern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky.  Civista Bancshares, Inc. may be accessed at www.civb.com.  The Company’s common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CIVB”.  This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies of Civista. For these statements, Civista claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements in this press release should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Civista, including the information in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Mondelēz International Releases Third Annual State of Snacking™ Report Highlighting Emerging Trends and Expanding Role Snacking Plays for Consumers

  • Snacking preferred over traditional mealtime for third consecutive year
  • Mindfulness and well-being considerations play increasingly important role in consumers’ snacking motivations
  • Vast majority of consumers aligning food purchasing decisions with values
  • Balanced diets increasingly include a little indulgence

CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mondelēz International today announced the launch of the third annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report shows mindfulness and well-being considerations are increasingly important in snacking. The report also confirms that consumers prefer snacking as a regular eating behavior over traditional mealtime for the third consecutive year (64 percent today, up 5 percent since inaugural findings reported in 2019)1. This trending preference for snacking spikes among younger generations, with 75 percent of Gen Z replacing at least one meal each day with a snack.

The 2021 State of Snacking report, developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, complements Mondelēz International’s robust, proprietary snacking insights knowledge estate – including macro trends informing the future of snacking – with new polling research conducted among thousands of consumers across 12 countries. The findings demonstrate the expanded meaning of snacking in consumers’ lives – reinforcing the company’s ongoing strategy to become the global leader in snacking by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Key findings include:

  • Expanded definition – nearly 80 percent of consumers globally say their definition of a snack has evolved over the last 3 years to include more or different types of foods, occasions for eating, or other elements.
  • Beyond nutrition – 85 percent of consumers eat at least one snack per day for indulgence, 88 percent say a balanced diet can include a little indulgence, and 74 percent say they can’t imagine a world without chocolate.
  • Integrating purchasing decisions with values – 85 percent of consumers worldwide want to buy snacks from companies offsetting their environmental footprint.
  • Expanding snacking experiences through social connectivity – more than half of people globally say social media has inspired them to try a new snack over the past year.

Furthermore, consumers are seeking snacks that deliver a range of benefits beyond physical well-being and nutrition needs. Consumers’ habits indicate both sustenance and indulgence are part of a balanced lifestyle, with 85 percent of consumers now eating at least one snack for sustenance and one snack for indulgence each day. Additionally, snacking continues to serve as a vehicle for emotional well-being, with nearly eight in 10 global consumers agreeing that some snacks should be just for enjoyment or satisfaction, without worrying too much about nutrition (79 percent). Mindfulness and values-centric consumption also are increasingly top of mind, as 86 percent of consumers believe in the importance of control over their snacking choices through portion size options and ingredient transparency.

“Our State of Snacking report found that the definition of snacking is evolving among consumers globally, which is reshaping the meaning of snacking within people’s lives,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International. “Snacking is much more than a source of nutrition and indulgence; it also is a source of social connection and inspiration for broadened experiences. Notably, consumers continue to prefer snacking occasions throughout the day over traditional mealtime – as this growing behavior, accelerated by the ongoing pandemic, increasingly becomes part of daily life. That’s why we are proud to continue offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.”

Additional findings from the 2021 State of Snacking report, available for download at www.mondelezinternational.com/stateofsnacking, include:

Seeking snacks on demand

  • Consumers are experimenting with new channels to buy snacks, with more than half reporting shopping for snacks using at least three nontraditional or emerging channels in the last year (53 percent). These channels include delivery apps, online ordering for curbside or in-store pickup, and direct-to-consumer websites.
    • Majorities of global consumers expect to be able to buy the snacks they want whenever they want (80 percent) and using any channel they want (74 percent). This trend is especially strong in Asia and Latin America.

Snacking with a purpose

  • Consumers are growing more intentional about their purchase decisions as they become more in touch with their values. They are making more of an effort to learn more about the brands or companies they buy from and becoming more discerning over the sustainable nature of the snacks they choose.
    • Reducing waste is top of mind, as consumers say the number one environmental impact on their food choices is availability of low waste packaging (78 percent).

Social media as a snacking inspiration

  • Social media is a rising source of discovery as consumers increasingly find food trends, inspiration, and connection on their feeds.
    • More than half of global consumers (55 percent) say social media has inspired them to try a new snack in the past year, including even greater majorities of Gen Zs (70 percent) and millennials (71 percent).

“Consumers are becoming more discerning with their snacking choices as the trend toward conscious consumption grows, and we continue to find that balanced diets now often include a little indulgence for the majority,” continued Van de Put. “Consumers also expect to be able to get their snacks whenever and wherever they want. The findings of this report help inform our strategy so that at Mondelēz International, we can continue to anticipate and address the evolving tastes and preferences of the global consumer as a global leader in snacking.”

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2020 net revenues of approximately $27 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

About the research methodology

This survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Mondelēz International from October 5-27, 2021, among 3,055 adults globally ages 18 and older. The research spanned 12 markets: The United States (n=254), Canada (n=255), Mexico (n=256), Brazil (n=255), France (n=255), Germany (n=255), The United Kingdom (n=251), Russia (n=255), China (n=257), India (n=253), Indonesia (n=254), and Australia (n=255). Other key groups analyzed include: Gen Z / centennials ages 18-24 (n=397), millennials ages 25-40 (n=1,174), Gen Xers ages 41-56 (n=823), Boomers ages 57-75 (n=604), and the Silent Generation ages 76+ (n=57). Data from 2020 and 2019 references similar studies conducted from October 6-20, 2020 among 6,292 adults globally and from September 16 – 24, 2019, among 6,068 global adults. Data are weighted where necessary to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population. A global post weight was applied to achieve equal weight of each country in the global total. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.


1 2021 State of Snacking Consumer Poll Results: 64 percent adults globally prefer to eat many small meals throughout the day as opposed to a few large ones (up 5 percent from 2019 results)

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Level One Bancorp Announces Quarterly Preferred Stock Cash Dividend

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Level One Bancorp, Inc. (“Level One”) (Nasdaq: LEVL) announced that the Board of Directors of Level One declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, represented by depositary shares (Nasdaq: LEVLP) each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series B preferred stock. Holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4688 per depositary share. The dividend is payable on February 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 31, 2022.

Level One Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Level One Bank, a full-service commercial and consumer bank headquartered in Michigan with assets of approximately $2.54 billion as of September 30, 2021. The Company operates sixteen banking centers throughout Southeast Michigan and West Michigan. For more information, visit www.levelonebank.com.



For further information:

Media Contact:
Nicole Ransom
(248) 538-2183

Investor Relations Contact:
Peter Root
(248) 538-2186

Life Storage, Inc. Announces Tax Reporting Information for 2021 Distributions

Life Storage, Inc. Announces Tax Reporting Information for 2021 Distributions

BUFFALO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Storage, Inc. (NYSE:LSI), a leading national owner and operator of self-storage properties, announced today the tax allocations of the Company’s 2021 dividend distributions on its common stock (CUSIP #53223X107). The allocations will be reported on Form 1099-DIV as follows:

Record

Date

 

Payable

Date

 

Total

Distribution

per Share

 

Ordinary

Dividend

(Box 1a)

 

Total

Capital Gain

(Box 2a)

 

Unrecaptured

Section 1250

Gain(1)

(Box 2b)

 

Section 897

Capital

Gain(2)

(Box 2f)

 

Section

199A

Dividend(3)

(Box 5)

1/15/2021

1/27/2021

$0.74

(4)

$0.720568

 

$0.019432

 

$0.002195

 

$0.019432

 

$0.720568

4/14/2021

4/26/2021

$0.74

$0.720568

 

$0.019432

 

$0.002195

 

$0.019432

 

$0.720568

7/14/2021

7/26/2021

$0.74

$0.720568

 

$0.019432

 

$0.002195

 

$0.019432

 

$0.720568

10/13/2021

10/26/2021

$0.86

$0.837416

 

$0.022584

 

$0.002550

 

$0.022584

 

$0.837416

 

 

$3.08

$2.999120

 

$0.080880

 

$0.009135

 

$0.080880

 

$2.999120

(1)

Amounts in Box 2b are included in Box 2a.

(2)

Amounts in Box 2f are included in Box 2a.

(3)

Amounts in Box 5 are included in Box 1a.

(4)

Adjusted to reflect the January 2021 three-for-two stock split made in the form of a 50% stock dividend.

Stockholders are encouraged to consult their personal tax advisor with regard to their specific tax treatment of dividends.

ABOUT LIFE STORAGE, INC:

Life Storage, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that is in the business of acquiring and managing self-storage facilities. Located in Buffalo, New York, the Company operates more than 1,000 storage facilities in 35 states. The Company serves both residential and commercial storage customers with storage units rented by month. Life Storage consistently provides responsive service to more than 600,000 customers, making it a leader in the industry. For more information visit http://invest.lifestorage.com/.

Life Storage, Inc.

Alex Gress

716.295.6833

[email protected]

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ARHAUS INTRODUCES SPRING 2022 COLLECTION

<span class=”legendSpanClass”>Inspired by the endless possibilities of spring, Arhaus brings ‘Fresh Perspectives’ home with hundreds of new styles to welcome new beginnings</span>

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BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Arhaus (NASDAQ: ARHS), a leader in artisan-crafted and responsibly sourced home furnishings, introduces its Spring 2022 Collection, ‘Fresh Perspectives.’ Inspired by the optimistic possibilities of spring, the assortment presents hundreds of new arrivals brought to life exclusively by Arhaus in collaboration with artisan partners both near and far.

From the Artisan-crafted red oak and Finnish pine used to create the contemporary Whitby Dining Table, to the inviting curves and rich texture of the Oslo Sofa, the newest introductions from Arhaus are elevated, built to last, and designed to bring livable luxury home. Through purposeful material selection and harmonious pairings of natural textures, gentle silhouettes, metallic finishes, and rustic edges, ‘Fresh Perspectives’ evokes the season’s essence of renewal and uplifting promise of warmer months to come.

“Each year as springtime approaches, I am appreciative of and inspired by all the wonderful and beautiful things around me, no matter how big or small,” said John Reed, Arhaus Co-Founder and CEO. “As we patiently await greener days to come, watch nature slowly blossom, and look forward to enjoying time together, I encourage you to celebrate everything you’re grateful for this spring—both inside your home and outside your windows.”

For luxurious everyday living at home, Arhaus has introduced an expanded range of upholstery options including the Crypton® Home Performance Collection, now offered in more than 60 fabrics and 16 aniline-dyed leathers to create a custom, easy-to-clean look—ideal for stress-free entertaining and four-legged friends alike. “Gone are the days of keeping pets, wine, and favorite snacks off the sofa,” continued Reed. “Our Performance Fabric Collections are soft, beautiful, and made to be lived on in your favorite sundrenched rooms. They don’t just stand up to spills, stains and odors, they repel them.”

With more than 75 store locations across the country, the introduction of ‘Fresh Perspectives’ comes during a time of continued expansion for Arhaus, as the brand looks forward to opening several new showrooms this spring, as well as an all-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in the heart of North Carolina.

“We’ve partnered with upholstery artisans in North Carolina for 35 years—a testament to our belief in the unmatched quality of our American-made collections,” said Reed. “From cushions sewn by hand for luxurious comfort, to sustainably sourced wood frames that are crafted for strength and stability, you’ll find an exceptional level of beauty that can only come from handcrafting every detail in this region.”

As another nod to unparalleled quality and meaningful craftsmanship, Arhaus continues to forge the way towards more sustainable manufacturing processes by building on its Green Initiative. Beginning this season, Arhaus artisans are now giving a new purpose to bison hides cast aside by other industries. Stronger and more durable than cowhide, the leather that would otherwise be discarded is transformed into Arhaus’ soft, beautiful Ridge Bark Bison Leather Collection.

Additional highlights from Arhaus’ hundreds of new spring offerings include:


  • Henley Bed
    – The sophisticated Henley Bedroom Collection is artisan-built with subtle-yet-textured grasscloth detailing and delicate hardware allowing craftsmanship to shine.

  • Marais Dining Chair
    – Inspired by an antique chair found while exploring a Paris flea market, the Marais Dining Chair is handcrafted by master artisans in Italy from ash wood, resulting in an unforgettable silhouette.


  • Kipton in Crypton®

     – Introducing a new family favorite, the endlessly customizable Kipton Seating Collection is now available in Crypton® Home Performance Fabric for every day, livable luxury, plus a new curved sectional option crafted for contemporary style and comfort.

  • Paleta Dining Table
    – Combining a unique, reeded pedestal base with the clean lines of a rounded tabletop, the Paleta Dining Table serves up standout style perfect for gathering.


  • Warren Leather Collection

    – Upholstered in rustic, artisan-finished nubuck leather, the new Warren Collection is a classic style enhanced by the subtle contrast of hand-tufted detailing stitched in cream-colored thread.

  • Fresno Sofa
    – Modern style meets exceptional comfort in the ever-popular Fresno Collection, now expanded to include a cozy sofa option.


New arrivals
 from the Spring 2022 Collection are now available to shop at Arhaus.com. For more inspiration and to discover ‘Fresh Perspectives’ in full, along with a preview of the Outdoor 2022 Collection, visit Arhaus.com/Catalog.

About Arhaus

Founded in 1986, Arhaus is a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and omni-channel retailer of premium home furnishings. Through a differentiated proprietary model that directly designs and sources products from leading manufacturers and artisans around the world, Arhaus offers an exclusive assortment of heirloom quality products that are sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. With more than 75 showroom and design center locations across the United States, a team of interior designers providing complimentary in-home design services, and robust online and ecommerce capabilities, Arhaus is known for innovative design, responsible sourcing, and client-first service.

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DOING WHAT’S DELICIOUS JUST GOT A NUTRITIOUS UPGRADE THANKS TO NEW KELLOGG’S® SPECIAL K® BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON

New cereal delivers 100% daily value of 10 essential vitamins and minerals in every bowlful

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Who says doing what’s nutritious can’t be delicious too? Kellogg’s® Special K® has always been a wholesome way to start your day, but now it’s packing an extra punch with the new Kellogg’s® Special K® Brown Sugar Cinnamon. Every serving contains 100% daily value of 10 essential vitamins and minerals, so you can enjoy a crunchy, tasty breakfast and fuel up for your busy day at the same time.

A first for the brand, Special K’s latest innovation provides 100% daily value of 10 nourishing vitamins and minerals: Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin and Folate.

What’s more, this cereal is also 100% delicious. Every delectable bowlful of Special K Brown Sugar Cinnamon features crispy flakes made with whole grains and layered with the perfect sprinkling of cinnamon and brown sugary goodness.

“At breakfast, we often face the decision of something delicious we want to eat versus something healthy we feel we should eat. That’s a compromise and it takes the enjoyment out of breakfast,” said Cindy Huntington, Brand Director at Kellogg Company. “That’s why we are thrilled to unveil Special K Brown Sugar Cinnamon with 100% daily value of 10 vitamins and minerals, our first cereal with this level of nutrition packed into each delicious bowlful. We know it’s easier to make healthy habits stick when they’re simple and delicious, and this new cereal really delivers on that.”

Find Kellogg’s Special K Brown Sugar Cinnamon at retailers nationwide starting in January for a suggested retail price of $4.19 for a 12.5-ounce box and $5.29 for an 18.3-ounce box.

For more information on all things Special K and for the full details on this product’s nutritional offerings, check out our website at SpecialK.com. Plus, follow along on social for all the latest Special K news, including FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About Kellogg Company 
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2020 were approximately $13.8 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods and noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s® Better Days purpose platform, we’re helping to end hunger and are committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.

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Momentive Highlights Continued Evolution to Enhance Stockholder Value

Highlights Transaction with Zendesk as Next Natural Step in Evolution to 
Support Accelerated Growth and Value Creation for Stockholders

Reiterates Recommendation that Stockholders Vote 
“FOR” All Proposals Relating to the Zendesk Transaction

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Momentive Global (NASDAQ: MNTV), an agile experience management company (formerly SurveyMonkey), today mailed a letter to stockholders in connection with the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) that has been called to approve proposals relating to the Company’s previously announced transaction with Zendesk, Inc. (NYSE: ZEN).

The Momentive Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Momentive stockholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” all proposals relating to the proposed transaction with Zendesk ahead of the Special Meeting, which has been scheduled for February 25, 2022.

The full text of the letter that was mailed to stockholders is as follows:

Dear Fellow Momentive Stockholder:

You will be asked to make an important decision regarding the future of our company at Momentive’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”), which is scheduled to be held on February 25th.

As a stockholder of Momentive, you will have the opportunity to approve the Company’s proposed combination with Zendesk, which is designed to deliver enhanced value for our stockholders and customers by creating a differentiated platform that gives businesses what they need – deeper customer intelligence. With a broader set of solutions and a demonstrably larger customer base to cross sell against, Zendesk and Momentive will be uniquely positioned to serve a global market and generate significant growth. Put simply, this transaction will enable Momentive stockholders to participate in the upside potential of a larger scale, faster growing company with a strong profitability profile.

The Momentive Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Momentive stockholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” all proposals relating to the proposed transaction with Zendesk today.

Momentive Has Transformed into a

Proven Enterprise-Grade Experience Management Platform

Momentive has grown significantly from its early SurveyMonkey roots. Originally founded as a cloud-based survey tool, the Company has evolved over the last five years into an experience management software company. With a portfolio of compelling, enterprise-grade solutions that include customer experience, market research and enterprise feedback management, Momentive has more than 19 million active users and empowers more than 345,000 organizations around the world to shape what’s next.1

The past five years have been especially transformative for the Company as it has executed a strategy to move upmarket, scale its sales-assisted business and better serve a greater number of enterprise customers through a broader suite of solutions. By deepening its analytics, launching purpose-built software solutions and investing in expanded go-to-market (GTM) channels, the Company has transformed at scale and established itself as a powerful enterprise platform. Building on the transformation, the Company repositioned itself as Momentive in 2021 to better reflect the breadth and depth of strategy and products.

Momentive’s up-market transformation has made significant progress, and the Company’s initiatives are already yielding compelling financial results. Today, the Company has a total of approximately 10,500 sales-assisted customers and 345,000 organizational customers, including 95% of the Fortune 500.2 In Q3 2021, Momentive’s sales-assisted channel reported $150 million in run rate revenue, up 37% year over year and five times greater than the $30 million run rate revenue achieved three years ago.3 The Company believes its sales-assisted channel revenue growth will continue to outpace total company revenue growth, driven by strong products and a maturing existing customer expansion motion. This will serve as a natural tailwind to the Company’s total growth rate as this higher growth sales-assisted channel becomes a larger portion of overall revenue mix.

Combining with Zendesk is the Next Natural Step in Momentive’s Evolution,

and Will Accelerate the Growth and Value Creation Underway

This transaction furthers Momentive’s ongoing journey upmarket and represents a next natural step for the Company – it accelerates growth, provides a stronger set of solutions to more customers and delivers a higher value potential to Momentive stockholders than could be achieved as an independent company.

The combination with Zendesk creates a valuable customer intelligence platform that customers are increasingly asking for in the market. In Q3 2021 alone, over 300 Momentive customers requested deeper integration with the Zendesk platform.4 By creating a competitively differentiated solution that gives customers of both companies access to more data and context within a system of action, Momentive and Zendesk will be able to capitalize on cross selling opportunities that will help drive estimatedrevenue synergies of approximately $275 million in 2025.5 Combining with Zendesk, which has a proven track record of enterprise adoption across multiple continents, will also accelerate Momentive’s sales-assisted transformation and create a scaled platform of more than $2 billion in revenue in 20226 that is expected to achieve a projected 27% combined compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2025.7

With a stronger joint platform and access to Zendesk’s base of over 110,000 customers, Momentive will expand its capabilities into untapped global markets, driving greater growth at scale.8 Today, approximately 36% of Momentive’s sales come from outside the U.S.9 By combining with Zendesk, which currently generates 50% of its revenue internationally and has half of its sales team outside the U.S., Momentive will have greater reach and significantly expand its geographic presence and overall revenue opportunities.10 With Zendesk, Momentive will be able to tap into a global total addressable market of approximately $165 billion by 2025.11

The transaction with Zendesk will enable Momentive to accelerate the strong momentum underway and create a large scale public SaaS company with projected total revenue of $4.6 billion by 2025 and an exceptional growth profile.

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Vote to Support Momentive’s Value Enhancing Transaction with Zendesk Today

The Momentive Board of Directors is confident that combining with Zendesk will maximize value for the Company and its stockholders. The Momentive Board undertook a comprehensive strategic review process before unanimously determining that the Zendesk transaction is the best path forward for the Company with compelling financial benefits to Momentive stockholders.

Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you own. Please take a moment to vote “FOR” the proposals set forth on the enclosed WHITE proxy card today – by internet, telephone toll-free or by signing, dating, and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares, please contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated, our proxy solicitor, by calling toll-free at (877) 825-8772 (from the U.S. and Canada) or (212) 750-5833 (from other locations).

Thank you for your continued support of Momentive.

Sincerely,

The Momentive Board of Directors

About Momentive

Momentive (NASDAQ: MNTV – formerly SurveyMonkey) is a leader in agile experience management, delivering powerful, purpose-built solutions that bring together the best parts of humanity and technology to redefine AI. Momentive products, including GetFeedback, SurveyMonkey, and Momentive brand and market insights solutions, empower ​decision-makers at 345,000 organizations worldwide to shape exceptional experiences. More than 20 million active users rely on Momentive to fuel market insights, brand insights, employee experience, customer experience, and product experience. Ultimately, the company’s vision is to raise the bar for human experiences by amplifying individual voices. Learn more at momentive.ai.

About Zendesk

Zendesk started the customer experience revolution in 2007 by enabling any business around the world to take their customer service online. Today, Zendesk is the champion of great service everywhere for everyone, and powers billions of conversations, connecting more than 100,000 brands with hundreds of millions of customers over telephony, chat, email, messaging, social channels, communities, review sites and help centers. Zendesk products are built with love to be loved. The company was conceived in Copenhagen, Denmark, built and grown in California, taken public in New York City, and today employs more than 5,000 people across the world. Learn more at www.zendesk.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication may contain forward-looking statements, including about the completion of the proposed acquisition of Momentive by Zendesk (the “Transaction”), the financial outlook, growth, products and strategy of Momentive and the combined company following the Transaction and the potential synergies and other benefits of the Transaction. The achievement of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and outcomes could differ materially from the results and outcomes expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements Momentive makes.

Important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, including the risk that required approvals from Momentive’s and Zendesk’s respective stockholders for the Transaction are not obtained; potential litigation relating to the Transaction and the resulting expense or delay; uncertainties as to the occurrence or timing of the consummation of the Transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of Momentive or Zendesk to terminate the Transaction; adverse effects of failing to consummate or terminating the Transaction on Momentive’s and Zendesk’s businesses; difficulties and delays in integrating Momentive’s and Zendesk’s businesses following the Transaction; prevailing economic, market or business conditions or competition, or changes in such conditions, negatively affecting Momentive’s and Zendesk’s businesses and the business of the combined company following the Transaction; the effect of uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. and global markets, Zendesk’s or Momentive’s respective business, operations, revenue, cash flow, operating expenses, hiring, demand for their respective solutions, sales cycles, customer retention, and their respective customers’ businesses and industries; risks that the Transaction disrupts Momentive’s or Zendesk’s current plans and operations; the failure to realize anticipated synergies and other anticipated benefits of the Transaction when expected or at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; the effect of the announcement of the Transaction on the ability of Momentive or Zendesk to retain and hire key personnel; the diversion of the attention of the respective management teams of Momentive and Zendesk from their respective ongoing business operations; and risks relating to the market value of Zendesk’s common stock to be issued in the Transaction.

Other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements included in this communication are described in Zendesk’s and Momentive’s publicly filed documents, including Momentive’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2021, and Zendesk’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2021.

Zendesk and Momentive caution that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete and do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that either party may make, except as required by applicable law.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the Transaction, Zendesk filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “registration statement”) that includes a joint proxy statement of Zendesk and Momentive and that also constitutes a prospectus of Zendesk with respect to shares of Zendesk’s common stock to be issued in the Transaction (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”). The registration statement was declared effective on January 7, 2022 and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus is first being mailed to Zendesk stockholders and Momentive stockholders on or about January 10, 2022. Each of Zendesk and Momentive may also file other relevant documents regarding the Transaction with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ZENDESK AND MOMENTIVE ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOMENTIVE, ZENDESK AND THE TRANSACTION.

Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Zendesk or Momentive through the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Zendesk will be available free of charge by accessing Zendesk’s investor relations website at investor.zendesk.com or upon written request to Zendesk at 989 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94103. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Momentive will be available free of charge by accessing Momentive’s investor relations website at investor.momentive.ai or upon written request to Momentive at One Curiosity Way, San Mateo, California 94403.

No Offer or Solicitation

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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1 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 42.
2 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 32.
3 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 33.
4 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 43.
5 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 96.
6 “Zendesk Form DEFM14A.” January 7, 2022, Page 127.
7 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 97.
8 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 106.
9 Momentive LTM revenue as of Q3 2021.
10 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 80.
11 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 95.
12 “Zendesk Investor Day Presentation.” November 18, 2021, Slide 97.



Contacts

Katie Miserany
Momentive Communications
[email protected]

Gary J. Fuges, CFA
Momentive Investor Relations
[email protected]