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Experian North America Earns #31 Ranking in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021

Experian North America Earns #31 Ranking in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021

Prioritizing employee safety and well-being propelled Experian’s ranking

COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Experian North America’s heightened focus on employee well-being and safety fueled innovations to serve its clients and consumers during an extraordinary year. This and our ongoing focus on creating a culture of inclusion propelled Experian’s rise from number 90 in 2020 to the ranking of 31 in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021.

“At a time when the world was turned upside down, we focused on doing what’s right for our employees, clients, consumers, and communities,” said Craig Boundy, Chief Executive Officer of Experian North America. “We strive to be a great workplace, and this year reflected the best of Experian. The grace our employees showed during such an uncertain time exemplifies the strength of our culture and the resilience of each of our team members.”

To determine the 2021 list, Great Place to Work® surveyed over half a million employees on issues including how trustworthy, caring and fair the company is in times of crises; employees’ physical, emotional and financial health; and the company’s broader community impact. Particular attention was paid to how employees’ experiences varied depending on their job role, gender, race/ethnicity, payroll status, and other characteristics to ensure the company is creating a great workplace for all.

As illustrated in Experian North America’s 2020 Power of YOU report, the well-being of every employee has been Experian’s focus throughout the pandemic. The company expanded benefits for mental health resources, telemedicine, and caregiving. Experian’s leaders partnered with Aspire, the company’s mental health and caregiving employee resource group to create the ASPIRE to be Well: Mind|Body|Spirit guide, which provides webinars, articles and personal video stories from colleagues on different well-being topics each week.

From free credit reports for consumers and small businesses, to products and services that enable governments, healthcare providers and nonprofits to prepare for and serve populations in crisis, Experian North America’s workforce leveraged diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to help vulnerable populations in crisis from COVID-19. Even through lockdowns and restrictions, employees logged 18,000 volunteer hours in 2020 to increase financial inclusivity, support frontline healthcare workers, honor the nation’s military and veterans, and fight hunger.

Experian’s United for Financial Health program has launched partnerships with Operation HOPE, Black Girl Ventures, the NAACP and other non-governmental organizations to improve and protect the financial health of marginalized communities around the globe.

“Congratulations to the 100 Best Companies to Work For. These companies stood out for heroic efforts to care for their employees, their customers and our society, in a difficult year,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.“Remarkably, our research found that employee experience scores rose at these workplaces overall last year – a testament to the resilience of their inclusive, high-trust cultures.”

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation gave Experian North America a perfect score in its Corporate Equality Index for the third year in a row, and the company earned its recertification as a Great Place to Work. It has been named one of the top 10 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance, and a Comparably Top 50 company for Best Outlook 2021.

About Experian

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® ™

Great Place to Work® selected the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than half a million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations across the country. Company rankings are derived from over 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Victoria Lim

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KBSF Formed an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Luxventure closed a Digital Payment with Lakala Payment Co., Ltd. for Digital Renminbi

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SHISHI, China, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — KBS Fashion Group Limited (“KBS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KBSF), a leading fully-integrated casual menswear company in China and the operator of Luxventure, a social media platform, announced today that the Board of Directors have formed an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (“ESG Committee”).  Mr. Li Hui Dan, Co-Chairman of the Board will chair the ESG Committee. 

The ESG Committee will focus on KBSF’s performance as a steward of nature, its relationship with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates as well as its governance.

Mr. Li Hui Dan, Co-Chairman of the Board commented: “ESG is the foundation for a company’s longevity.  I am honored to be the Chair of the ESG Committee and my initial focus will focus on minimize the impact of our technology and business operation on environment, especially carbon footprint, and community outreach.  The ESG committee will meet the high standard set by our board.”

On March 24, 2021, through Hua Zhi Guan (Hainan) Cross-Border E-Commerce Co., Ltd, Luxventure closed a Digital RMB Acceptance Agreement (“Agreement”) with Lakala Payment Co., Ltd.  (“LKL”), a leading third-party on-line payment operator. The Agreement was entered into on March 24, 2020 and the transaction closed on the same date. Pursuant to the Agreement, Luxventure will cooperate with LKL in connection with acceptance of Digital Renminbi.

Ms. Sun Lei, Chief Executive Officer of the Company commented: “Digital Renminbi will be the future of digital payment in China.  We are honored for this cooperation with LKL for Digital Renminbi as acceptance of payment.   This is another testament to our focus on Blockchain.  We look forward to further implement our Blockchain strategy under the leadership of our Chief Technology Officer, Liu Zie.” 

About KBS Fashion Group Limited

Headquartered in Shishi, China, KBS Fashion Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of i) designing, manufacturing, selling and distributing its own casual menswear brand, KBS, through a network of 30 KBS branded stores (as of Dec 31, 2019) and over a number of multi-brand stores.  KBS Fashion Group is the operator of Luxventure, a social media platform.  To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at www.kbsfashion.com.  


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Thinking about trading options or stock in Apple, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Uber Technologies, Norwegian Cruise Line, or Ford?

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AAPL, REGN, UBER, NCLH, and F.

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Thinking about buying stock in Sundial Growers, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, AMC Entertainment, Ontrak Inc, or Cardiff Oncology?

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SNDL, ZNTL, AMC, OTRK, and CRDF.

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.

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Thinking about buying stock in Nuance Communications, GameStop, Evelo Biosciences, Progenity, or Fortress Biotech?

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NUAN, GME, EVLO, PROG, and FBIO.

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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BioHiTech Global Cancels Year End 2020 Financial Results Conference Call Originally Scheduled for April 12, 2021

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CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BioHiTech Global, Inc. (“BioHiTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announces today that it has cancelled the company conference scheduled to report year end 2020 financial results scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2021.

Management will host a conference call at a later date, to be announced in the near future. 

About BioHiTech Global
BioHiTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHTG), is a technology services company focused on providing cost-effective solutions that improve environmental outcomes. Our technologies for waste management include the patented processing of municipal solid waste into a valuable renewable fuel, biological disposal of food waste on-site, and proprietary real-time data analytics tools to reduce food waste generation. When used individually or in combination, our solutions lower the carbon footprint associated with waste transportation and can reduce or virtually eliminate landfill usage. In addition, we distribute a patented technology that achieves high-level disinfection of spaces such as classrooms, hotel or hospital rooms and other enclosed areas to combat the spread of viruses and bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals. Our unique solutions enable businesses, educational institutions and municipalities of all sizes to solve everyday problems in a smarter and more cost-effective way while reducing their impact on the environment. For more information, please visit www.biohitech.com.

Company Contact:
BioHiTech Global, Inc.
Lisa Giovannielli
VP, Corporate Communications
O: 888.876.9300
E: [email protected]

Investors: 
[email protected]

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Thinking about trading options or stock in Alibaba, Tesla, Carnival Corp, American Airlines, or General Electric?

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BABA, TSLA, CCL, AAL, and GE.

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More U.S. Homeowners Can Now Access Panasonic Industry-Leading Total Home Energy System

Panasonic promotes installers in California, Illinois and Massachusetts to Elite and Premium tiers of company program

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­­­NEWARK, N.J., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic today announced an expansion of the Panasonic Residential Solar Installer program with the promotion of two new Premium and two new Elite level installers. As a result, more homeowners across the country will immediately have access to the Panasonic Solar Modules portfolio, as well as the new high-efficiency Panasonic Solar EverVolt Modules, which are now available for shipping:

Elite Installers

  • Orange County Solar,
    Orange, Calif.
  • Kapital Electric Company Inc.,
    Bensenville, Ill.

Premium Installers

  • SolarNorcal, LLC, DBA Excite Energy,
    El Dorado Hills, Calif.
  • Nuwatt Energy,
    Woburn, Mass.

As part of the Elite tier of Panasonic’s industry-leading Residential Installer Program, Orange County Solar and Kapital Electric Company, Inc. will be some of the first in Panasonic’s network to gain access to new products and rebates, while enjoying preferred access to product availability and highly competitive pricing.

SolarNorcal, LLC and Nuwatt Energy will now offer homeowners Panasonic’s benefits as new Premium tier installers, with exclusive access to qualified sales leads, a library of cooperative marketing assets, training programs and a robust installer portal.

“As consumer demand for renewable energy solutions expands across the country, installers are tasked with providing efficient and cost-effective solar solutions, including panels and energy storage, to the homeowner,” said David Lopez, National Sales Manager, Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America. “By expanding our Elite and Premium Installers networks in the eastern and western regions, we are able to provide more quality solar and storage solutions that meet homeowners’ energy needs.”

Introduced in 2016, the Panasonic Solar Residential Installer Program provides exclusive benefits and business opportunities to tiers of installers who meet certain qualifications including Panasonic’s high standard of excellence. In addition to business-supporting perks, members of these exclusive tiers are able to pass on to consumers the benefits they receive, such as special pricing and preferred access to in-demand and new products.

“The solar industry is growing at an unprecedented pace, with Q4 2020 experiencing the best performance of any quarter in U.S. solar history,” said Yessica Castillo, Marketing Manager, Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America. “We look forward to working with our newest Premium and Elite installers to help more Americans make the transition to solar energy solutions for their homes.”

For more information for installers, visit: na.panasonic.com/us/solar/installer.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America     
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling its business-to-business customers through innovations in Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply Chains and Mobility Solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2019, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic’s ideas and innovations at www.na.panasonic.com/us.  

 

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) Officers and Directors Under Investigation for False Statements and Insider Trading

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating potential derivative claims on behalf of shareholders of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI) relating to possible false statements to investors and insider trading by officers and directors. 

A securities class action against the company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California recently survived a motion to dismiss allegations that between February 26 and October 30, 2019, Merit and its CEO and CFO made false and misleading statements about the company’s integration of Cianna and ClariVein, two highly-touted corporate acquisitions. Plaintiffs allege that Merit eventually revealed the truth about the acquisitions in two stages, each wiping out hundreds of millions of dollars of shareholder value. During the same time period, several Merit officers and directors, including those named in the class action, sold more than $12.6 million of company stock while outside investors remained unaware of the alleged integration problems.

The Schubert Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company’s directors and officers in connection with these allegations.

If you own stock in Merit Medical and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights, please
contact us today or visit our website at https://www.classactionlawyers.com/blog/meritmedical.

About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class actions against corporate defendants, as well as shareholders in derivative actions against their officers and directors. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide.

Contact

Willem F. Jonckheer

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
[email protected]
 Tel: 415-788-4220

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Walgreens Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations in 49 States, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico

Walgreens Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations in 49 States, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico

Company surpasses 11 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, continues to expand access in medically underserved communities

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Walgreens is now administering COVID-19 vaccines at a majority of its stores in 49 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, as the company continues to play an integral role in the nation’s vaccination and pandemic response efforts. With the initiative to vaccinate residents and staff in long-term care facilities nearly complete, close to 60,000 immunizers are now administering vaccinations at more than 7,000 Walgreens stores and through off-site clinics. The company has administered more than 11 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date.

“Now more than ever, our pharmacy teams are there for our patients and customers, administering COVID-19 vaccinations to protect communities across the country at a critical time,” said John Standley, president, Walgreens. “As more vaccine becomes available, and more states and jurisdictions expand eligibility, we’re continuing to broaden access across our retail locations. We’re also driving equitable access to vaccines within underserved communities, to help the nation emerge from this pandemic.”

Walgreens began administering COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program on Dec. 21. The company continues to accelerate vaccine efforts according to state and federal jurisdiction distribution plans, including the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which began in February.

Walgreens focus on ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines also continues. Through retail locations in medically underserved areas and areas with a high social vulnerability index score, as well as through COVID-19 vaccine clinics off-site, Walgreens is delivering vaccinations directly to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals.

Walgreens has conducted nearly 500 COVID-19 vaccine clinics to date in underserved areas across the country, including locations in California, Illinois, Georgia and Mississippi. Hundreds more off-site clinics are planned for the months ahead with partners including Uber, local community organizations, and most recently, national partners including the 100 Black Men of America Inc., and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. From Houston and Chicago to Milwaukee and El Paso, Walgreens is working in collaboration with partners on the ground to accelerate equitable access and to remove transportation barriers for individuals hardest hit by the pandemic.

Supply of COVID-19 vaccines remains limited at this time and available by appointment only. Individuals eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines vary per state and can schedule appointments by visiting Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or by calling 1-800-WALGREENS, with scheduling options available in English and Spanish.

More information on Walgreens efforts to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic is available here.

Additional imagery, b-roll and multimedia assets are available on the Walgreens newsroom.

About Walgreens

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.

Rebekah Pajak

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