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Monday 19 July 2021

Allegiant Travel Company Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call

LAS VEGAS, July 19:Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has scheduled its second quarter 2021 financial results conference call for Wednesday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company's Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiantair.com. The webcast will also be archived on the "Events & Presentations" section of the site. Allegiant – Together We FlyTM Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com.

We Animals Media's New Book "HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene" Wins Two Major Awards Featuring 40 International Photojournalists and Foreword by Joaquin Phoenix, HIDDEN exposes a global emergency for animals

TORONTO, July 19: We Animals Media today announced that its latest book, HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene, has recently won two major awards. HIDDEN is an unflinching new book of photography documenting our relationship with animals, featuring the work of 40 international photojournalists and a foreword by Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix. HIDDEN exposes some of the billions of hidden animals in our lives: those we eat, wear, and use for entertainment, tradition, and experimentation. The 320-page collectible hardcover contains over 200 images from six continents. This urgent and unprecedented collection has just won Photography Book of the Year by Pictures of the Year International, and the Gold Medal for Outstanding Book of the Year - Most Likely to Save the Planet by Independent Publisher. HIDDEN breaks new ground in the field of animal photojournalism, which captures our control and power over animals. Like war photographers, animal photojournalists bravely document atrocities – largely hidden from public view – even breaking laws to uncover violence, systematic abuse, and exploitation. HIDDEN wins Photography Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year - Most Likely to Save the Planet "The photojournalists represented in HIDDEN have entered some of the darkest, most unsettling places in the world," said Phoenix. "The images they have captured are a searing reminder of our unpardonable behavior towards animals and will serve as beacons of change for years to come." "These photos prove there is an emergency confronting animals globally, from industrial farming to climate change, and provide valuable insight into the relevance of animal suffering to human health," said creator and co-editor Jo-Anne McArthur, an award-winning photojournalist and author whose previous books We Animals and Captive document animals in human environments. HIDDEN is available for purchase on Amazon; for a full list of retailers, please visit https://weanimalsmedia.org/our-work/hidden/ About We Animals Media Founded by Jo-Anne McArthur, We Animals Media (WAM) is the world's leading animal photojournalism agency, documenting the stories of animals used for food, fashion, entertainment, tradition and experimentation through compelling photojournalism. Most of the images featured in HIDDEN are available on WAM's world-class stock platform, which offers 10,000+ royalty-free visuals from professional photojournalists worldwide.

Electrolux adjusts dividend policy and proposes distribution of SEK 17 per share through share redemption

STOCKHOLM, July 19: Following a review of its capital structure, Electrolux today announces an adjusted dividend policy of approximately 50% of annual income, a proposed automatic share redemption of SEK 17 per share and an intention to resolve on share buybacks over time. "Electrolux has during recent years generated strong cash flow through improved profitability and high capital efficiency, despite large investments in strengthening its product and service offering as well as consumer interaction to boost organic growth", says Staffan Bohman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AB Electrolux. "The Board has conducted a thorough review of the Group's strategic plans and current capital structure, where its first prioritisation is to maintain a high level of capacity for value creating organic investments and selective acquisitions. Since the Group's financial position is today very strong, the Board has also decided to distribute a larger part of the value created to our shareholders." Based on the review, the Board of Directors has decided to adjust the dividend policy; from the current target of a dividend corresponding to at least 30% of the annual income for the period, to approximately 50% of the annual income. In addition, the Board has decided to propose a cash distribution to the shareholders through an automatic share redemption procedure in the second half of 2021. Furthermore, in addition to the ordinary dividends, the Board's intention is to propose increased share buybacks with subsequent share cancellations to the shareholders' meetings over several years. As a first step, the Board intends to exercise the authorization from the AGM 2021 to buy back shares. Details regarding the size and duration of the intended buyback programs will be communicated as and when decided. "The Board's objective is to maintain a solid investment grade rating, as defined by leading rating institutes, meaning that over time the Group's net debt should not exceed two (2) times EBITDA. The adjusted dividend policy, the proposed distribution through share redemption and planned share buybacks are important parts in achieving an optimal capital structure for the Group", concludes Staffan Bohman. The Board has decided to propose to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to resolve on a distribution to the shareholders of SEK 17 per share, equal to a total of approximately SEK 4.9bn, through an automatic share redemption procedure, in which each share is split into one ordinary share and one redemption share. The EGM is to be held on August 27, 2021. The proposed preliminary record day for the share redemption split is October 5, 2021. Trading in the redemption shares is estimated to take place on Nasdaq Stockholm as from October 6, 2021 up to October 22, 2021, after which the redemption share will automatically be redeemed. Payment of the redemption amount is estimated, if approved by the EGM, to be made on or around October 28, 2021. The notice convening the EGM including the complete terms of the proposed automatic share redemption procedure will be published on or around August 2, 2021. Electrolux will also publish an information brochure about the share redemption procedure on Electrolux website www.electroluxgroup.com/egm2021 on or around August 2, 2021. Share buyback program As mentioned, the Board intends to propose share buybacks with subsequent share cancellations to the shareholders' meetings over several years to reduce Electrolux share capital. As a first step, the Board intends to initiate a share buyback program in connection with completion of the 2021 automatic share redemption procedure, by utilizing the authorization from the AGM 2021 to repurchase own B shares up to a maximum of 10 percent of all shares issued by the company. Electrolux currently holds 21,522,858 own B shares, corresponding to approximately 7.0 per cent of the total number of shares in the company.

Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC Announces the Addition of Platform Business Leader, Barry Libert, as Board Member and CEO Advisor

NEW YORK, July 19:Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC (CCPHP), one of the nation's leaders in the growing field of concierge (membership-model) medicine, is pleased to announce its appointment of Barry Libert as board member and CEO advisor. "We are very excited to add Barry as a board member. Barry's expertise in building and growing platform businesses is critical as new technologies and disruptive business models impact the healthcare sector. For example, according to Mckinsey, there is a quarter trillion-dollar opportunity for telemedicine to alter how and where Americans receive their care," says CCPHP President and CEO Dean McElwain. "We look forward to Barry's expertise in new technologies, machine learning, and modern business models as CCPHP continues to expand and evolve its support organization for top physicians nationwide." "I am pleased to join the CCPHP board and explore how multi-sided business models with marketplaces like Uber and Airbnb can accelerate CCPHP's business," said Libert. "CCPHP is the nation's premier concierge conversion company for top doctors. Now the organization is taking its business one step further by exploring the opportunities of large-scale networks and how the value of AI and data can benefit their current and future patients, doctors, and partners. We see a clear path to exponential growth for the company and its stakeholders where everyone benefits, especially the patient." About Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (CCPHP) works with exceptional physicians to create and support concierge (membership-based) healthcare programs that enable the optimal practice environment and the physician-patient relationship. Members (patients) pay an affordable fee to take advantage of a wide array of enhancements for a more convenient, comprehensive, collaborative, and personalized approach to support health and wellbeing. Learn more about Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC at ccphp.net About Barry Libert Barry Libert is a board member and CEO advisor for growth companies where he focuses on the application of platform business models to achieve exponential growth and value. Libert began his career with McKinsey & Company and was a partner and co-leader of Global Research and Innovation at Arthur Andersen. He started and sold several of his own startups. Barry is a graduate of Tufts University (BA, Magna Cum Laude) and Columbia University (MBA, Beta Gamma Sigma). Libert has co-authored six books, 1,500 articles, and 20 ebooks, appearing in publications like HBR, MIT, NYT, WSJ, and Forbes. Learn more about Barry Libert at aimatters.com

Shorenstein Properties Acquires Monroe Business Center in Northern Virginia 19 Acre, Seven Property Portfolio in Transit-Oriented Location

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19: Shorenstein Properties, LLC ("Shorenstein"), an owner and operator of high-quality office, residential and mixed-use properties across the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Monroe Business Center, which consists of seven Class B office buildings on approximately 19 acres of land in the Herndon submarket of Northern Virginia (the "Portfolio"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Portfolio totals 244,393 square feet and is 94% leased to 61 tenants with a combined weighted average remaining lease term of two years. The Portfolio sits within the Transit Related Growth area ("TRG"), which currently provides landowners with the opportunity to secure up to 1.25x floor area ratio, qualifying the site for up to one million square feet of additional mixed-use density. Situated across the street from Herndon Silver Line Metro Station as well as several major highways, Monroe Business Center provides easy access to the broader DC region and greater East Coast. In addition to outstanding accessibility via train or car, Monroe Business Center is just 5 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, the second busiest trans-Atlantic airport on the East Coast. "The acquisition of Monroe Business Center enables Shorenstein to expand upon its thesis of acquiring properties in high-growth, transit-oriented locations and to leverage its fully integrated platform to create value over time," said Matt Knisely, Managing Director at Shorenstein. "The Portfolio offers an ideal option for companies that are seeking a cost-effective space with flexible transportation options, and we are pleased to add another quality portfolio of properties to Shorenstein's portfolio." Major tech names such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, IBM and SAP have consistently grown their footprint and employment base in the region and continue to draw top tech talent to live in Herndon and Reston. With more than 19 acres, the Portfolio provides Shorenstein with a rare opportunity to create a more mixed-use environment over time. About Shorenstein Properties LLC Founded in 1960, Shorenstein Properties LLC is a privately-owned, real estate firm that owns and operates high-quality office, residential and mixed-use properties across the U.S., with offices in San Francisco and New York. Since 1992, Shorenstein has sponsored twelve closed-end investment funds with total equity commitments of $8.8 billion, of which Shorenstein committed $723.5 million. The firm uses its integrated investment and operating capabilities to take advantage of opportunities that, at the particular time in the investment cycle, offer the most attractive returns. Investments have included ground-up developments, asset repositioning and stabilized assets; investment structures have included asset acquisitions, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments and structured joint ventures. More information is available at www.shorenstein.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Reignite Partnership to Empower Young Men of Color Through Mentorship

TAMPA, Fla., July 19: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated recently announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership to empower young men of color. Both organizations recognize a shared commitment to developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and with 30 years of existing partnerships across the country, BBBSA and Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc., will take its efforts nationally to reach more young men through one-to-one mentoring. The renewed partnership will build a true movement of change to make a difference in the lives of young people. "We are honored to work with this prestigious organization and the thousands of members across the country who share our values. And as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, I know firsthand the tremendous impact this network can have on the life of a young man," said Artis Stevens, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. "We are excited to reignite our partnership with a deeper focus on outreach, engagement, and opportunities to provide career and higher educational readiness to youth with the support of Alpha members." Currently, there are over 30,000 youth across the country waiting for mentors, called 'Bigs', with most being young boys of color. Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to do better in school, have better connections with family and friends and are less likely to be involved in delinquent behaviors. The renewed partnership will focus on recruiting mentors, where Alpha Phi Alpha members will serve as Big Brothers, join local boards, and help open doors to companies and other organizations for advocacy and financial investment to support Big Brothers Big Sisters locally and nationally. "This partnership will allow Alpha members the opportunity to leverage our collective power," said Dr. Willis L. Lonzer III, General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "We will build a true movement of change for children and make a difference in the lives of young people."

The Boy Scouts of America and the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Expand Tools to Combat Abuse with Safety Awareness Videos for Teens

IRVING, Texas, July 19: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has launched a new series of personal safety awareness videos in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center as part of ongoing efforts to help keep young people safe. The four new videos were developed and scripted by child advocates, psychologists, and national scholars, and are aimed at youth ages 14-17. The series will also be available to adults who are actively seeking out educational opportunities to learn how to better respond to and identify unsafe situations on behalf of minors. The age-appropriate guidance is intended to help young people know how to safely seek help in a variety of situations — including when facing abuse by a family member, trusted adult, or another youth. These topics are critically relevant given that more than a third of all sexual offenses against youth reported to police are committed by another youth, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. "We are dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, safe, healthy, and secure life," said John Thoresen, Director and CEO of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. "We do this by providing the tools and resources necessary to identify, prevent, and report unsafe situations. This new personal safety awareness video series with the BSA goes a long way toward fulfilling this goal by providing those involved in Scouting, and all minors, with these resources for creating safer and healthier lives." This new series marks the second phase of the partnership between the two organizations, which began in 2019 when BSA expanded access to the Center's Protect Yourself Rules video series by building it into the existing curriculum and making it available to more than one million Cub Scouts (ages 5-10) and their parents. In a recent survey, nearly 93% of parents of Cub Scouts who utilized the videos said the resources helped them have a conversation with their child about protecting themselves. "We are committed to constantly improving our youth protection efforts and being part of the broader solution to end child abuse," said Roger Mosby, Chief Scout Executive, President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America. "Partnering with the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center to expand the series of animated videos is the latest step in our ongoing efforts to protect young people — in Scouting and everywhere else." In addition to the Protect Yourself Rules video series, which is available on Scouting.org for youth ages 5-10 and now teens ages 14-17, the BSA has educational content for youth ages 11-13 as well as multi-layered, expert-informed safeguards in place to help prevent abuse across all age groups. These safeguards include: mandatory youth protection training for all volunteers and employees; a leadership policy that requires at least two youth-protection trained adults be present with youth at all times during Scouting activities and bans one-on-one situations where adults would have any interaction alone with children — either in person, online, or via phone or text; a thorough screening process for adult leaders and staff including criminal background checks; a ban on the use of recording devices/cell phones near bathrooms and shower houses; and the prompt mandatory reporting of any allegation or suspicion of abuse to law enforcement. More information about the BSA's youth safety measures is available at Scouting.org/YouthSafety. About the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is dedicated to ensuring every child's right to a normal, healthy and secure childhood. Since its creation, about 23,000 children have received outpatient mental health and counseling services at the center. The Center provides individual, group, and family therapy and special programs that address issues associated with children suffering the effects of child abuse and neglect. An estimated 700 children are counseled annually on an outpatient basis, and no child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay. For more information, visit: BarbaraSinatraChildrensCenter.org. The animated video series, funded by the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Foundation, has reached over 100 million children worldwide and generated over 37 million individual and group viewings on YouTube throughout the United States and abroad. About the Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be "Prepared. For Life.®" The Scouting organization is composed of more than 1 million youth members (ages 5-17), participants (ages 17-21), and adult volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org.