Day: December 19, 2024

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage” or the “Company”) Carriage Services is proud to announce its recognition as #33 on Forbes’ prestigious list of Most Successful Small Companies for 2025. This distinction highlights the Company’s continued growth, commitment to innovation, and unwavering dedication to serving families with compassion and care. Being ranked among the top small companies in the nation reflects the collective contributions of Carriage’s remarkable team members, who each embody the Company’s purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. Carlos Quezada, CEO of Carriage, shared his thoughts on the achievement: “To be ranked #33 on Forbes’ Most Successful Small Companies list is an extraordinary honor that...

Mikko KemppainenPhoto of Mikko KemppainenORION CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE – CHANGES BOARD/MANAGEMENT/AUDITORS 19 DECEMBER 2024 at 22.45 EET           CORRECTION: Change in Orion Group Executive Management Board as of 1 June 2025 – Mikko Kemppainen appointed General Counsel Orion corrects the stock exchange release published on 19 December at 19.00 EET. In the original English stock exchange release the first quote by CEO Liisa Hurme differs from the first quote in the Finnish stock exchange release. The quote in the Finnish version was the correct one. The corrected English stock exchange release is below. Olli Huotari, Senior Vice President responsible for Corporate Functions organization of the Orion Group and Secretary to the Board of Directors of Orion Corporation, and a member of the Executive Management Board of...

Amp, an Advantage full-service, omnichannel marketing agency, also recognized as a top agency ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of business solutions to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, has been named to Chief Marketer’s 2025 Top Agencies of the Year, an honor that recognizes the “best and brightest across all agency types and channels.”  In recognizing Advantage, Chief Marketer, a leading information hub that serves Fortune 1000 marketers, noted how the organization recently “transformed its business, aligning teams, operations and service offerings under a ‘One Advantage’ model to support omnicommerce, brand activation and experiential marketing solutions for retailers and CPG brands, from everyday foods and beverages to high-consideration, high-touch...

Nokia CorporationStock Exchange Release19 December 2024 at 22:30 EET Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 19.12.2024 Espoo, Finland – On 19 December 2024 Nokia Corporation (LEI: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06) has acquired its own shares (ISIN FI0009000681) as follows:Trading venue (MIC Code) Number of shares Weighted average price / share, EUR*XHEL 872,093 4.23CEUX – –BATE – –AQEU – –TQEX – –Total 872,093 4.23* Rounded to two decimals On 22 November 2024, Nokia announced that its Board of Directors is initiating a share buyback program to offset the dilutive effect of new Nokia shares issued to the shareholders of Infinera Corporation and certain Infinera Corporation share-based incentives. The repurchases in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014...

CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RCP Advisors, a private equity investment firm that provides access to North American small buyout fund managers through primary funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds, is pleased to share that it was recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments. The 13th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry. “We are honored by this recognition. Through strategic talent management, proactive employee engagement, and innovative solutions, RCP Advisors is actively creating an environment where every person can thrive and contribute to the success of the firm,” said Katie Tarpey, Head of Human Resources. Additionally, RCP Advisors was recognized...

Company announcement – No. 51 / 2024 U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues Complete Response Letter for the glepaglutide New Drug Application for the treatment of short bowel syndromeThe FDA concluded that Zealand Pharma’s application did not meet the full requirements for substantial evidence to establish the efficacy and safety of the to-be-marketed dose of glepaglutide. Zealand Pharma will continue the dialogue with the FDA to align on the path toward obtaining regulatory approval in the U.S. Zealand Pharma expects to proceed with its current plans for a European Marketing Authorization Application submission in 2025.Copenhagen, Denmark, December 19, 2024 – Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) (“Zealand”) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, today...

Press Release Montrouge, 19 December 2024 Crédit Agricole S.A. has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS, its asset services provider, aiming to bring its ownership to 100% Crédit Agricole S.A. and Santander have entered into an agreement for the acquisition by Crédit Agricole S.A. of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS, its asset servicing provider. Following the envisaged transaction, Crédit Agricole S.A. will control 100% of the share capital of CACEIS. Crédit Agricole S.A. confirms its strategic priority to continue strengthening CACEIS’ position as a major European asset servicing player, supporting its clients’ business development objectives. Over the recent years, CACEIS has experienced robust growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. The recent addition of RBC Investor Services’...

Guests can try the three new menu hacks ahead of National Bacon Day on December 30Denny’s NEW Applewood Smoked BaconDenny’s Hangover Menu Hacks for National Bacon DaySpartanburg, SC, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The holiday season is filled with festive cheer, parties, and outings – but sometimes the celebrations last a little too long. For those mornings when you’re recovering from a night of fun, a hearty breakfast can help you bounce back. To help guests beat the holiday hangover, Denny’s has leaked three delicious menu hacks or suggestions featuring NEW Applewood Smoked Bacon. According to the University of Newcastle, a bacon-packed breakfast can ease symptoms of a hangover as its proteins can help neurotransmitters in the brain start functioning properly again. Just in time for National Bacon Day...

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced that on December 16, 2024, it amended its two-year revolving credit agreement with Citibank, N.A to increase the capacity of the facility. The amendment also applies to the subordinate third party lender, which was announced last month. The amendment increases the capacity of this facility from $225 million to $335 million. Loans under the amended credit agreement will continue to be secured by automobile receivables that CPS now holds or will acquire from dealers in the future. CPS may borrow on a revolving basis through July 15, 2026, after which CPS will have the option to repay the outstanding loans in full or to allow them to amortize for a one-year period. About Consumer Portfolio Services,...

Will Commence Trading on OTC Markets on Friday, December 20 Miami, FL, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Star Foods Corp., (“Blue Star,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: BSFC), an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), today announced that it received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that its securities will be delisted from Nasdaq. The Company has decided not to appeal its delisting determination, which was based on the Company’s violation of Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement” and will begin trading on OTC Markets on Friday, December 20. John Keeler, Chairman and CEO of Blue Star Foods, commented, “this by no means has any reflection on our operations, nothing has changed...