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FOMO CORP. RETIRES ALL DEFAULT DEBT AND ENTERS NEW ERA OF GROWTH

Chicago, IL, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOMO CORP. (https://www.fomoworldwide.com/ – US OTC: ETFM; “FOMO”) is pleased to announce that it has retired the final piece of aged variable debt in default on its books since 2019. Specifically, FOMO has retired the residual balance of a $200,000.00 Master Note partially funded by Tri-Bridge Ventures (“TBV”) on March 15, 2019, with $2,286.00 remaining principal, $3,069.86 accrued interest and $231,930.14 accrued penalties. For consideration, FOMO CORP. issued TBV 75,000,000 common shares. The transaction, along with two years of similar financial transactions, eliminated all default debt within FOMO’s capital stack/debt table making the Company current with its sole creditor GS Capital that funded a $205,000.00 redeemable junior note on January 20, 2021. TBV and GS Capital both participated in a $250,000 private placement of Series A Preferred shares earlier this year, showing their support for FOMO’s clean building eco-system strategy.

Vik Grover, FOMO CORP. CEO, commented: “This action culminates a two-year campaign to turn the Company around, driven in part by debt retirement and legal settlements since March 2019 when I was appointed to my office and to the Board by former investors. Now FOMO can move ahead to consummate definitive agreements with several announced acquisitions in smart lighting, energy as a service (“EaaS”), energy audits, design work, consultation and engineering/design, disinfection, HVAC services, and other. In the future, we are looking hard at robots as a service (“RaaS”) and additional disinfection technologies, all of which will help the country handle the new normal. We are ready to turn the page to this exciting chapter of growth with a clean slate.”

About FOMO CORP.

FOMO CORP. is a publicly traded company focused on business incubation and acceleration. The Company invests in and advises emerging companies aligned with a growth mandate. FOMO is developing direct investment and affiliations – majority- and minority-owned as well as in joint venture formats – that afford targets access to the public markets for expansion capital as well as spin-out options to become their own stand-alone public companies.

Forward Looking Statements:

Statements in this press release about our future expectations, including without limitation, the likelihood that FOMO CORP. will be able to meet minimum sales expectations, be successful and profitable in the market, bring significant value to FOMO CORP.’s stockholders, and leverage capital markets to execute its growth strategy, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and our actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. FOMO’s business strategy described in this press release is subject to innumerable risks, most significantly, whether the Company is successful in securing adequate financing. Additionally, although the Company has announced letters of intent to acquire certain companies, there is absolutely no assurances that any such transactions will result in a completed acquisition. No information in this press release should be construed in any form shape or manner as an indication of the Company’s future revenues, financial condition, or stock price.

Contact:

Wayman Baker, PhD
EVP Corporate Development and Investor Relations
FOMO CORP.
(630) 286-9560
[email protected]

Dwain Schenck
Schenck Strategies
(203) 223-5230 
[email protected]
www.schenckstrategies.com

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches First Virtual Brand – Wing Boss

Texas-style barbecue restaurant debuts delivery-only concept featuring chicken tenders and pit-smoked wings as additional revenue stream for franchisees

DALLAS, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — No one does pit-smoked wings like Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which is why the world’s largest barbecue concept recently launched Wing Boss, the brand’s first-ever virtual concept starring pit-smoked wings. 

Wing Boss first launched at the original Dickey’s location in Dallas, Texas, and has since expanded to over 40 restaurants with continued growth month-over-month. Serving as a new revenue stream for franchisees, Wing Boss will debut in 20 additional locations throughout April with more locations in the works. Since introducing the virtual concept, Dickey’s has seen an incremental increase in profits of over 1%. 

“Wing Boss not only makes our pit-smoked wings and tenders more accessible, it’s also an innovative business model built to cater to today’s times,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “As a family-owned company, we are always looking for ways to support our Owner/Operators and Wing Boss creates an additional opportunity to expand their earning potential and capitalize on the delivery trend of today’s convenience-minded consumers. Due to the uniqueness that smoked chicken brings to the category, we are continuing to invest in the brand and scale it across all of our locations. Our continued innovation plays a huge role in our brand’s rapid growth and we have no plans of slowing down.” 

Available in Group Packs, Combos or By The Piece, wing fans can sink their teeth into bone-in or boneless cluckers that are pit-smoked over hickory wood. Dickey’s sources its barbecue meats with no B.S. (bad stuff) so the chicken is humanely raised without added hormones. Of course, as a Dickey’s family brand, Wing Boss offers a wide variety of dry rubs and saucabilities, including Atomic, Sweet Chili, Barbecue Dry Spice, Buffalo Mild, Buffalo Hot, Original Barbecue, Sweet Barbecue, Cajun Spice, Lemon Pepper, Spicy Korean, Texas Hot Sauce and Garlic Parmesan. 

For tender fans, Wing Boss’ menu features breaded chicken strips served with a choice of sauce. Customers can also add on Seasoned Hand-Cut Fries, Cajun Fries, Cheese Fries, Buffalo Ranch Fries, Coleslaw, Mac And Cheese, Veggie Sticks and Buttery Texas Toast. And for something sweet, throw in a Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Blondie Brownie or Pecan Pie Slice. 

These mouthwatering menu items are available for delivery through UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash. For more information, visit wingboss.com. 

For more information about franchise opportunities, visit franchise.dickeys.com.

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News.

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Franchise on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 

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Final Deadline Approaching on April 6, 2021: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Clover Health Investments, Corp. Investors of Class Action Lawsuit Deadline

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RADNOR, Pa., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ: CLOV) (“Clover”) investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of those who purchased or acquired Clover publicly traded securities between October 6, 2020 and February 4, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”), and/or purchased or acquired Clover securities pursuant or traceable to Clover’s registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the December 2020 Merger.


Final Deadline Reminder:  Investors who purchased or acquired Clover publicly traded securities


during the Class Period may, no later than April 6, 2021, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP:  James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or Adrienne Bell, Esq. (484) 270-1435; toll free at (844) 887-9500; via e-mail at

[email protected]; orclick https://www.ktmc.com/clover-health-investments-corp-securities-class-action?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=clover 

According to the complaint, Clover provides health insurance services. Clover was taken public through a reverse merger with IPOC, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (the “Business Combination”). Prior to the Business Combination, IPOC traded on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Class Period commences on October 6, 2020, when Clover issued a press release announcing its intention to become a public company through a merger with IPOC. On October 20, 2020, Clover filed its registration statement and preliminary proxy statement/prospectus on a Form S-4 with the SEC (the “Registration Statement”). The Registration Statement was amended on December 9, 2020 and December 10, 2020, and was declared effective on December 11, 2020. The Registration Statement touted Clover’s growth as strong and organic.

On February 4, 2021, before market hours, Hindenburg Research published a research report that revealed that Clover’s flagship platform, Clover Assistant, was the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) investigation for a variety of issues, including illegal kickbacks, marketing practices, and undisclosed related-party transactions. Hindenburg discovered that Clover’s sales growth was not driven by technology, but by deceptive sales practices. Following this news, Clover common stock (CLOV) fell $1.72 per share, or 12.3%, to close at $12.23 per share on February 4, 2021, and Clover warrants (CLOVW) fell $0.18 per warrant, or 5%, to close at $3.39 per warrant on February 4, 2021.

On February 5, 2021, before the market opened, Clover filed a Form 8-K disclosing that the SEC was conducting an “investigation and requesting document and data preservation for the period from January 1, 2020, to the present, relating to certain matters that are referenced in the [Hindenburg Research report].” Following this news, Clover common stock (CLOV) fell $0.53 per share, or 4.3% during intraday trading on February 5, 2021, and Clover warrants (CLOVW) fell $0.28 per warrant, or 8.2% during intraday trading on February 5, 2021.

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Clover was under active investigation by the DOJ for at least 12 issues ranging from illegal kickbacks, to marketing practices, to undisclosed related-party deals; (2) the DOJ’s investigation presented an existential risk to Clover, since it derives most of its revenues from Medicare; (3) Clover’s sales were driven by a major undisclosed related-party deal and misleading marketing targeting the elderly, not its purported “best-in-class” technology; (4) a significant portion of Clover sales were from an undisclosed relationship between Clover and a brokerage firm controlled by Clover’s Head of Sales; and (5) as a result, the defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Clover investors may, no later than April 6, 2021, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed as a lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member’s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. 

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country involving securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of state and federal law. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is a driving force behind corporate governance reform, and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of institutional and individual investors from the United States and around the world. The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars). The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.

CONTACT:
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The RealReal Partners With Eight Luxury Brands on Collaborative Upcycled Collection

The RealReal ReCollection 01 Gives New Life to Damaged Pieces from A-COLD-WALL*, Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Jacquemus, Simone Rocha, Stella McCartney, Ulla Johnson, and Zero + Maria Cornejo

SAN FRANCISCO, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods—kicked off Earth Month by launching the first collection from its new upcycling program, ReCollection. The collection brings together a diverse group of luxury brands to collectively promote the importance of creating an afterlife for clothing. Created in partnership with A-COLD-WALL*, Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Jacquemus, Simone Rocha, Stella McCartney, Ulla Johnson, and Zero + Maria Cornejo, The RealReal ReCollection 01 transforms distressed or damaged clothing into new, one-of-a-kind luxury pieces. 

“As a designer, I think it’s the biggest compliment for your designs to have an afterlife – to me, that is luxury. And I take it into consideration from the beginning of the process. The timelessness of the design, how it’s made, what materials are used to produce it – it is all part of our ethos at Stella McCartney,” said Stella McCartney, founder and creative director. “We invest a lot to make sure that our products are made to last rather than end up in a landfill.”

The RealReal ReCollection 01, upcycled by L.A.-based circular fashion initiative Atelier & Repairs, celebrates and honors American craftsmanship by incorporating pieces of unfinished American quilts into each look to give it a new life. Each piece was created in accordance with ReCollection’s high sustainability standards, including no virgin fabrications, a zero-waste process, and fair wage, made in America production.

The ReCollection program is an expansion of The RealReal’s work to keep luxury items in circulation. Building on its roots in resale, the company introduced repairs services in its retail locations to help preserve apparel, accessories, fine jewelry and watches. ReCollection extends that work to address the large volume of goods that can’t live on in their current state and are at higher risk of being part of the garbage truck’s worth of textiles that are landfilled or burned every second*. This upcycling program is possible because the quality and craftsmanship behind luxury goods means they can have many new lives.

“For the past decade, The RealReal has championed the circular economy, extending the life of luxury goods through resale, repairs and now our ReCollection upcycling program,” said Julie Wainwright, founder and CEO of The RealReal. “To have such a dynamic group of luxury brands join us for our first collection sends an incredibly powerful message about the importance of circularity and the opportunity we all have to support a more sustainable future for fashion. Our hope is that ReCollection will inspire people to think about the afterlife of what they own and embrace more conscious consumption.”

The RealReal ReCollection 01 features more than 50 one-of-a-kind pieces, from women’s and men’s ready-to-wear to accessories to quilts that are a nod to the American craftsmanship that inspired the collection. Each piece was created using items donated by the collection’s eight brand partners. Prices range from $195 to $2,450, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each piece will be donated to One Tree Planted to support its global reforestation work. The RealReal ReCollection 01 is available now exclusively at therealreal.com/recollection01. 

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A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future


” by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

About The RealReal Inc.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 20 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women’s and men’s fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 14 retail locations, including our nine shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.

The RealReal Press Contact:

Megan Zamiska
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Takeda Hosts Wave 1 Pipeline Market Call

Takeda Hosts Wave 1 Pipeline Market Call

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that it will host a conference call on April 6, 2021 to provide updates on select New Molecular Entities (NMEs) in its Wave 1 pipeline portfolio. With several NME regulatory filings expected by year-end FY2021, the company will outline plans for organic and sustainable revenue growth over the next several years.

Date

April 6, 2021

Time

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. JT

Agenda

The agenda for Takeda’s call is as follows:

TIME (ET)

TIME (JT)

Session/Speaker

8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.

9:00 p.m. – 9:05 p.m.

Introduction

Christophe Weber, president and CEO

8:05 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

9:05 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.

Delivering an Innovative Pipeline to Our Patients: Spotlight on Select Wave 1 Programs

Andy Plump, president of Research and Development

8:10 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.

9:10 p.m. – 9:35 p.m.

Maribavir (TAK-620): Potential Game Changer in the Treatment for Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection

Obi Umeh, global program lead, Rare Genetic and Hematology Therapeutic Area Unit

Claus Jepsen, head of Global Product and Launch Strategy, Rare Genetic and Hematology Therapeutic Area Unit 

8:35 a.m. – 8:40a.m.

9:35 p.m. – 9:40p.m.

Break

8:40 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

9:40 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Soticlestat (TAK-935): Novel MoA for Treatment of Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Sarah Sheikh, head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Unit 

Erika Gill, head of Global Product and Launch Strategy, Neuroscience Therapeutic Area 

9:00 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

10:00 p.m. – 10:35 p.m.

Orexin Franchise Strategy Update: First Potential Medicine to Treat the Underlying Disease in Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1

Elena Koundourakis, head of Orexin Franchise Development, Neuroscience Therapeutic Area 

Erika Gill, head of Global Product and Launch Strategy, Neuroscience Therapeutic Area 

9:35 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.

10:35 p.m. – 10:40 p.m.

Delivering an Innovative Pipeline to Our Patients: Spotlight on Select Wave 1 Programs

Ramona Sequeira, president of U.S. Business Unit & Global Portfolio Commercialization 

9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:40 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Panel Q&A Session

To access the live webcast, including presentation slides, visit our web site at www.takeda.com/investors/ir-events. An archived copy of the presentation slides will be available following the conclusion of the event.

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502/NYSE: TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetic and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people’s lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries. For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com.

Important Notice

For the purposes of this notice, “press release” means this document, any oral presentation, any question and answer session and any written or oral material discussed or distributed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (“Takeda”) regarding this release. This press release (including any oral briefing and any question-and-answer in connection with it) is not intended to, and does not constitute, represent or form part of any offer, invitation or solicitation of any offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, exchange, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction. No shares or other securities are being offered to the public by means of this press release. No offering of securities shall be made in the United States except pursuant to registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. This press release is being given (together with any further information which may be provided to the recipient) on the condition that it is for use by the recipient for information purposes only (and not for the evaluation of any investment, acquisition, disposal or any other transaction). Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. The companies in which Takeda directly and indirectly owns investments are separate entities. In this press release, “Takeda” is sometimes used for convenience where references are made to Takeda and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any materials distributed in connection with this press release may contain forward-looking statements, beliefs or opinions regarding Takeda’s future business, future position and results of operations, including estimates, forecasts, targets and plans for Takeda. Without limitation, forward-looking statements often include words such as “targets”, “plans”, “believes”, “hopes”, “continues”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “ensures”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “could” “anticipates”, “estimates”, “projects” or similar expressions or the negative thereof. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements: the economic circumstances surrounding Takeda’s global business, including general economic conditions in Japan and the United States; competitive pressures and developments; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; challenges inherent in new product development, including uncertainty of clinical success and decisions of regulatory authorities and the timing thereof; uncertainty of commercial success for new and existing products; manufacturing difficulties or delays; fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates; claims or concerns regarding the safety or efficacy of marketed products or product candidates; the impact of health crises, like the novel coronavirus pandemic, on Takeda and its customers and suppliers, including foreign governments in countries in which Takeda operates, or on other facets of its business; the timing and impact of post-merger integration efforts with acquired companies; the ability to divest assets that are not core to Takeda’s operations and the timing of any such divestment(s); and other factors identified in Takeda’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and Takeda’s other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, available on Takeda’s website at: https://www.takeda.com/investors/sec-filings/ or at www.sec.gov. Takeda does not undertake to update any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or any other forward-looking statements it may make, except as required by law or stock exchange rule. Past performance is not an indicator of future results and the results or statements of Takeda in this press release may not be indicative of, and are not an estimate, forecast, guarantee or projection of Takeda’s future results.

Medical information

This press release contains information about products that may not be available in all countries, or may be available under different trademarks, for different indications, in different dosages, or in different strengths. Nothing contained herein should be considered a solicitation, promotion or advertisement for any prescription drugs including the ones under development.

Japanese Media

Kazumi Kobayashi

[email protected]

+81 (0) 3-3278-2095

Media Outside Japan

Holly Campbell

[email protected]

+1 617-588-9013

KEYWORDS: United States Japan North America Asia Pacific Massachusetts

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Health

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Amit Chadha Takes Charge as CEO & MD of L&T Technology Services

Amit Chadha Takes Charge as CEO & MD of L&T Technology Services

BENGALURU, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115; NSE:LTTS), a global leading pure-play engineering services company, today announced the appointment of Amit Chadha as CEO & Managing Director effective April 1, 2021 in line with previous disclosures made to stock exchanges dated October 19, 2020. Prior to his elevation, Amit was serving the company as Deputy CEO & Whole-Time Board Member.

Amit joined LTTS in 2009 and has been a core member of LTTS’ executive management team, actively involved in the company’s listing on stock exchanges in 2016. Subsequently, he progressed to assume charge as President, Sales and Business Development, where he was responsible for helping global R&D customers and Fortune 500 companies leverage LTTS’ digital engineering offerings for their strategic differentiation and product development.

On his appointment, Amit Chadha, CEO & Managing Director of LTTS commented, “The ER&D services sector is poised to play a critical role over the next decade as a confluence of engineering and technology innovations reshape the products and services of the future. Against this backdrop, the multi-vertical engineering expertise of LTTS makes it stand apart as a leader in pure-play ER&D services. I take it as a big responsibility to lead a team of over 16,000 bright and committed LTTSites. I am confident that together we will make the company reach newer heights and milestones.”

Amit’s overall career spans over two decades in core engineering & information technology outsourcing. He has managed P&L for multiple business units, spearheaded organization-wide strategic initiatives and led business development and relationship management activities worldwide.

Amit is an electrical & electronics engineer who has done his Global Business Leadership Executive Program with Harvard Business Publishing. He has also done an Advanced Management Program in Business Leadership from INSEAD, France. Amit is currently based in Washington DC.

About L&T Technology Services Ltd

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) is a listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited focused on Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services. We offer consultancy, design, development and testing services across the product and process development life cycle. Our customer base includes 69 Fortune 500 companies and 53 of the world’s top ER&D companies, across industrial products, medical devices, transportation, telecom & hi-tech, and the process industries. Headquartered in India, we have over 16,000 employees spread across 17 global design centers, 28 global sales offices and 62 innovation labs as of December 31, 2020. For more information, please visit https://www.ltts.com

Aniruddha Basu

L&T Technology Services Limited

E: [email protected]

T: +91-80-67675707

KEYWORDS: India Asia Pacific

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Other Manufacturing Technology Human Resources Consulting Engineering Other Technology Professional Services Manufacturing Networks Other Professional Services

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Fifth Third Marks National Financial Capability Month With Virtual Financial Literacy Events with Operation Hope

Fifth Third Marks National Financial Capability Month With Virtual Financial Literacy Events with Operation Hope

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is pleased to join with Operation Hope to present a series of four free virtual financial education events in April to coincide with National Financial Capability Month, also commonly known across the U.S. as Financial Literacy Month.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210401005581/en/

In honor of national Financial Capability Month, Fifth Third and Operation Hope are offering education events throughout April. (Photo: Business Wire)

In honor of national Financial Capability Month, Fifth Third and Operation Hope are offering education events throughout April. (Photo: Business Wire)

Fifth Third and Operation Hope’s webinar events are designed to promote personal financial empowerment and will address topics such as rebuilding credit, budgeting, saving and eliminating debt. Each webinar is from noon to 1 p.m., ET. Topics and registration are as follows:

Since 2004, Fifth Third Bank has been a leader in the delivery of financial education programs. Fifth Third L.I.F.E. (Lives Improved through Financial Empowerment®) programs are designed to financially empower people at every age and every stage of life. Over 2.6 million people have been financially educated through Fifth Third’s programs over the last 17 years. In 2020, Fifth Third transitioned many of its L.I.F.E. programs into a virtual format—and expanded access to them—to continue to provide this service at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Young Bankers Club® helps students learn key math life skills online at any time. Nearly 500,000 students have been impacted by this financial literacy education. Young Bankers Club features comprehensive curriculum that meets national and state educational standards for fifth-grade mathematics and provides a unique, engaging approach to financial literacy that helps students apply their knowledge gradually as they work toward more complex scenarios. The digital program introduces 10-year-old character, Maximillion Money™, the president of Young Bankers Club®. Maximillion Money™ guides students on a journey that takes them to financial sites such as the New York Stock Exchange and the U.S. Mint and also takes them to a virtual Fifth Third financial center. Students discover hidden clues, win rewards and badges, unlock avatars, and level up to new adventures each week.

Fifth Third Finance Academy is a financial education and entrepreneurship program for high school students offered at no cost to schools or taxpayers. The course builds the foundation for students’ future well-being through a series of 30-45-minute financial education modules, covering topics like investing basics and common financial accounts. More than 1.5 million students have been impacted by this literacy education before beginning their adult lives. Modules provide bite-sized instruction that make topics approachable and relatable. Also, Finance Academy immerses students in real-life financial scenarios and documentation, such as filling out a FAFSA form. Through the entrepreneurship course, Finance Academy focuses on building and empowering the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs by guiding them through the creation of a business plan—from idea generation to taking a business to market to sustainable business practices for growth.

Fifth Third Bank Empower U® is a program for adults delivered directly to Fifth Third business clients as an offering for their employees and through community outreach in partnership with local non-profit and community development organizations. Fifth Third Retirement University is a free educational program that helps consumers prepare for aspects of retirement.

In addition, the Bank reaches out to the community through the Financial Empowerment Mobile, or eBus, a high-tech financial classroom on wheels. It is staffed by Fifth Third professionals and travels throughout the Bank’s markets to reach neighborhoods in low- and moderate-income areas that have been traditionally underserved by banks. Nearly 500,000 individuals have been impacted by the eBus since 2004. The mission of the Financial Empowerment Mobile, as well as a pop-up shop called Banking to Go, is to take quality financial products and services directly to people and empower them to take control of their financial future. Last year, Financial Empowerment Mobile services went virtual to meet the needs of the community.

About Operation HOPE

Operation HOPE is a nonprofit for-purpose organization working to disrupt poverty and empower inclusion for low and moderate-income youth and adults. Operation HOPE’s focus is financial dignity and inclusion. The organization equips young people and adults with the financial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life’s challenges and facilitating their journey to financial independence. Since 1992, Operation Hope has been moving America from civil rights to “silver rights” with the mission of making free enterprise and capitalism work for the underserved. Follow Operation HOPE on Twitter and Facebook @operationhope and online at operationhope.org.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered institution. As of Dec. 31, 2020, Fifth Third had $205 billion in assets and operated 1,134 full-service banking centers and 2,397 ATMs with Fifth Third branding in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to approximately 52,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Wealth & Asset Management. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of Dec. 31, 2020, had $434 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $54 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations through its Trust and Registered Investment Advisory businesses. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Deposit and Credit products are offered by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

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CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND LAUNCHES NEURODIVERSITY CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE DIFFERENT AND SUPPORT INCLUSION

Atlanta, Georgia, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Camp Southern Ground kicks off “What Different Can Do,” a month-long awareness campaign to flip the perception of “different” on its head. Recognizing the negative impact exclusion can have on a child’s self-esteem, confidence, and mental health, “What Different Can Do” aims to celebrate different, support inclusion and raise funds to help send over 600 children to summer camp.

Camp Southern Ground, founded by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zac Brown, was built from the ground up to be fully inclusive. One of the first residential programs in the country to be accredited by the National Inclusion Project, Camp Southern Ground’s model includes sensory-inclusive facilities design, individualized accommodation plans, and a program that utilizes universal design principles to ensure all campers can be included in every activity.

Using the experience of summer camp as a catalyst for change, Camp Southern Ground brings together children of different backgrounds and abilities to celebrate every child’s unique differences, providing them with the encouragement and tools that allow them to see themselves and others through a new lens – one that recognizes differences as assets and, ultimately, changes the world for the better.

“From the beginning, our goal has been to provide a safe and healthy environment where children have an opportunity to grow with, learn from, and connect to children who may be different from them,” says Camp Southern Ground CEO Mike Dobbs. “That kind of inclusion changes you. It helps kids know they are accepted, celebrated, and capable of bigger things.”

In addition to featuring engaging content with neurodiversity experts, parents and kids, Camp Southern Ground will lead conversations, share helpful resources and inspire with stories of hope. We believe that differences are secret strengths and should be respected and celebrated. Join the discussion on social media or donate today to support inclusion. All gifts up to $10,000 will be matched to support Camp Southern Ground in providing more children the life-changing experience of summer camp.

“What Different Can Do” is made possible by Lovesac, designers of furniture for life, and Wilmington Trust, premier providers of wealth and institutional service, two generous organizations dedicated to supporting their communities. For more information or to donate, visit https://CampSouthernGround.org/events/April.

About Camp Southern Ground

In 2011, with the belief his musical talent was given for the purpose of putting more good into the world, Zac Brown purchased 400 acres of pastoral land in Fayetteville, Georgia, about 30 miles south of Atlanta, and built Camp Southern Ground, a world-class facility dedicated to serving youth and veterans.

During summer months, Camp Southern Ground is an inclusive, residential camp serving kids from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, races and religions. Children with autism spectrum disorder, learning and attention issues and social or emotional challenges come together with typically developing children and children of military servicemembers to participate in programs that challenge, educate, and inspire.

For the remainder of the year, Camp Southern Ground’s two veteran programs, Warrior Week and Warrior PATHH, help veterans find community, direction, purpose and healing during—and even long after—their transition back to civilian life. Both programs, provided at no cost to participants, start with a high-intensity week at Camp Southern Ground. For more information, please visit https://CampSouthernGround.org.

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ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Common Stock and Warrants, Commencing April 1, 2021

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SUMMIT, N.J., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. (the “Company”) announced that, commencing April 1, 2021, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering (the “Units”) may elect to separately trade the shares of Class A common stock and warrants included in the Units. The shares of Class A common stock and warrants that are separated will trade on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbols “ENNV” and “ENNVW,” respectively. Those Units not separated will continue to trade on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “ENNVU.”

The Units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. Barclays, Morgan Stanley and BMO Capital Markets acted as book runners for the offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on February 8, 2021. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

ABOUT ECP ENVIRONMENTAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES CORP.

ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed by Energy Capital Partners Management, LP for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock purchase, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The strategy of ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. is to identify and acquire businesses located in North America that concentrate on combatting climate change by decreasing the carbon intensity of energy production, increasing the efficiency of industrial and consumer-related activities, expanding electricity storage and distribution, and improving the overall sustainability of the economy through efforts to lower pollution and increase beneficial reuse.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:

Emily Zovko

Telephone: (833) ECP-ENNV
Email: [email protected]

 

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Dustin Jacobson Joins TAB Bank’s Business Development Team

OGDEN, Utah, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TAB Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Jacobson (303-319-5434, [email protected]) to their business development team as Vice President and Business Development Officer. Dustin is based in Denver and is responsible for sourcing new business opportunities by providing asset-based and factoring working capital facilities to commercial entities in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States with annual revenues of $2 million to $150 million.

Dustin comes to TAB Bank with over 15 years of experience in the asset-based lending arena. Dustin spent 13 years with Wells Fargo, holding various positions from field examiner to originations. In 2015, Dustin was recruited by NBH Bank to build out its ABL platform. Additional responsibilities at NBH included underwriting, relationship management, and originations. Most recently, Dustin was Managing Director at Sunflower Bank where he was tasked with building out their ABL platform and team for the bank’s growing portfolio. Dustin earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Finance from the University of Wyoming.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Dustin to our business development team. He brings with him a wealth of experience and contacts that he has built and nurtured during his impressive career in the asset-based lending space. We are also very excited for the opportunity to expand our footprint in the Rocky Mountain region and provide working capital solutions for commercial businesses in this area,” commented Curtis Sutherland, Senior Vice President of TAB Bank’s Western Region.

TAB Bank provides custom working capital solutions to commercial businesses across a wide range of industries. These solutions can be customized to meet the needs of companies in all stages of the business life cycle and during any economic conditions. TAB Bank does this through a variety of asset-based structures including Asset-Based Revolving Loans, Accounts Receivable Financing, Lines of Credit, and Equipment Finance. TAB’s lending options can also be combined with a full suite of business banking solutions and Treasury Management Services.

Contact Information:
Trevor Morris
Director of Marketing
801-624-5172
[email protected]
Twitter – @TABBank
Facebook – facebook.com/TABbank

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ed35d565-2130-4ee8-9bff-580cd5537c2b