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Fine Hygienic Holding Sets World Record Speed on Tissue Machine at Abu Dhabi Mill

Fine Hygienic Holding

Fine Hygienic Holding, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality hygiene products and the MENA region’s largest paper producer, has made history after setting a new record-breaking pace of productivity at its Al Nakheel Paper Mill in Abu Dhabi. The mill set a world record related to production speed on its tissue machine manufacturing 13.2 grams per square-meter (gsm) at 2,222 meter per minute for 24 hours – running with an efficiency rate of 96.5 per cent. The achievement was made possible due a combination of factors, including the exceptional capabilities of the team, a steadfast ‘run-to-target’ culture, and the Valmet Advantage DCT Tissue Technology. FHH has always been committed to delivering consistent and superior quality and quantity, and the new world speed record showcases the company’s dedication to pushing boundaries to the limit in combination with achieving excellence. The Advantage DCT technology seamlessly integrates the specific needs of tissue makers with extensive technical expertise and application know-how, culminating in a state-of-the-art tissue-making process. The advanced technology ensures efficient production of high-quality tissue products, using virgin pulp with exceptional efficiency. Wolfgang Lied, Chief of Operations, Product Development, and Engineering at Fine Hygienic Holding, expressed immense pride in the achievement: “I am very proud of this extraordinary performance – simply fabulous. To achieve a world record demands two major things: A world class team and world class equipment. The team showed that a dream can come true when you are focused, engaged, passionate, and skilled.” Samir Masoud, UAE Supply Chain Director at Fine Hygienic Holding, highlighted the instrumental role played by the machine: “The Advantage DCT machine has performed in a very stable and reliable manner during the journey to gear up the machine speed from normal 2,000 meter per minute to where we are today. The fact this great achievement was reached with 96.5 per cent efficiency is just amazing.” The record-breaking achievement was made possible due to the leadership of Khalil Shorbaji, Al Nakheel’s Operation Manager, and Abdelhadi Alhader, Al Nakheel’s Technical Manager. It took place on an Advantage DCT 200 machine, a tissue production line with a design speed of 2,200 m/min. The machine measures 5.6m in width and incorporates stock preparation systems and auxiliary equipment. The Al Nakheel mill in Abu Dhabi has now established a new benchmark for high-speed production and efficiency. Known for its ability to produce conventional tissues in cost- and energy-efficient ways, the Advantage DCT concept has become a world standard to produce conventional tissue paper. It offers sustainable production of high tissue quality with low energy and water consumption, as well as high efficiency and reliability at low operational costs. The concept is available in various models and sizes to meet specific production demands. The world record follows FHH’s recent achievement of receiving the Excellence in Sustainability Environmental Certificate from CHEP, a global provider of supply chain solutions. This recognition is testament to the company’s significant efforts towards sustainable practices and minimising its environmental impact. Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and MENA’s leading manufacturer of hygienic products, serves consumers in more than 80 countries around the world. Originally established as a paper manufacturer, FHH has transformed into a wellness company dedicated to enhancing global health and wellbeing. Fine Hygienic Holding offers a diverse array of award-winning products, including sterilized facial tissues, napkins, kitchen towels, toilet paper, baby diapers, adult briefs, and jumbo rolls. It also offers away-from-home products to accommodate all types of private and public institutions in addition to its long-lasting germ protection solutions. FHH also brings innovative nutritional supplements and longevity drinks including eon and Motiva to the market. Contact Details FINE HYGIENIC HOLDING Pragati Malik +971 54 531 5575 pragati.m@actionprgroup.com Company Website https://www.finehh.com/

June 20, 2023 08:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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America’s fastest-growing sport unites retired professional athletes from baseball, hockey, football, and basketball to create PBX Pickleball

PBX Pickleball

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation’s leading manager of sports and recreation facilities, have teamed up with sports industry leaders, and retired professional male and female athletes to launch PBX Pickleball. Advisors for the new organization include 3x MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis, 4x World Series Champ Tino Martinez, 2x MLB All-Star Brad Penny, 18-year MLB veteran Kent Mercker, NHL Player, Coach, GM and Team President Paul Holmgren, 4x Stanley Cup Champ Kris Draper, NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Golden Tate, former CEO of USA Pickleball Stu Upson, and more. PBX Pickleball will attract top retired professional athletes from all major sports, including baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, and has entered a partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) and the NHL Alumni Association. Additional partnerships will be announced. PBX Pickleball will incorporate retired players’ charities and other nonprofit organizations nationwide. PBX Pickleball will consist of four experiences: PBX Tour will bring together retired sports stars turned avid pickleball players, starting with athletes who previously competed at the highest levels of their sports. Each player will represent their respective sports in PBX Pickleball tournaments for audiences watching in person, via television broadcasts, and through digital media. PBX Pro-Ams will allow amateur pickleball players to play with and against former male and female stars of major sports teams. PBX Pickleball Pro-Ams will align with professional pickleball tour stops and occur adjacent to these events, including the PBX Tour. PBX Dream Weekends will offer the ultimate pickleball experience for amateur participants. Pickleball enthusiasts will learn from professional pickleball players and interact with dozens of retired athletes. PBX Corporate Experiences will be fully customizable with turnkey services to support corporate meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Retired professional athletes will be part of the experience. “The pickleball explosion in America continues to attract players and spectators at a rapid pace,” said Jason Clement, CEO of The Sports Facilities Companies. “Passionate participants now include hundreds of professional athletes who found pickleball in retirement. PBX Pickleball will harness the talent and competitive spirit to offer excitement and experiences that fans will love.” With over 45 SFC-managed venues that represent the SF Network, the Sports Facilities Companies will leverage relationships nationwide to book and market PBX Pickleball events. Notable participants, event dates, venues, broadcast partners, and sponsors will be confirmed in the weeks ahead. “So many sports heroes from baseball, hockey, football, and basketball have become exceptional pickleball players,” said Youkilis. “As one of those retired athletes who picked up the game myself, I’m excited to see PBX Pickleball allow us to scratch our competitive itch, interact with our fans, and continue our playing careers through a sport that is so much fun to play. We’ll also make pickleball a blast to watch on TV.” “Pickleball has not only served as the fastest-growing sport in the country for the past three years, it has been elevated to a social phenomenon,” said Justin Maloof, USA Pickleball Chief Operating Officer. “With that in mind, PBX Pickleball’s vision to interweave other great American sports, while engaging with top pro athletes, will create even more unique and amazing experiences for both pickleball participants and spectators.” PBX Pickleball is currently exploring a multi-year strategic partnership with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. Fans can sign up for PBX Pickleball news at https://pbxpickleball.com or follow @pbxpickleball on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About The Sports Facilities Companies The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the nation’s leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 45+ managed venues and 2000+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $300 million in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com. About USA Pickleball USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States. Its mission is to promote the development and growth of the sport while sanctioning events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules and other exclusive benefits. USA Pickleball is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that is governed and operated by a Board of Directors and a national office staff, who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued expansion of the sport. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.pbxpickleball.com/

June 20, 2023 08:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Accessible Science And Collaboration Are Critical Factors For Advancing Sustainable Development Goals, Global Academic Leaders Concurred

Elsevier

Joint seminar organized by the Ministry of Education and Elsevier ahead of the 4th G20 Education Working Group meeting highlights India’s potential and role as a centre of research excellence According to data from Elsevier – a global leader in evidence-based clinical practice content, research publishing and information analytics – India’s scholarly output has been steadily increasing, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of around 11% over the past 20 years and has also now moved to becoming the third largest producer of scientific research, overtaking the UK in 2022. The country also boasts achievements in academic quality where its Field Weighted Citation Impact (an international measure of research quality) has improved from 0.85 in 2019 to 1.05 in 2021, putting India above the global average for publication citations. In addition, the Indian government’s focus on driving qualitative research to strengthen the country's competitiveness in global research and innovation has resulted in India achieving its 40th ranking in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2022. These were amongst some of India’s academic achievements that were spotlighted at a seminar jointly organized by India’s Ministry of Education in partnership with Elsevier as a precursor discussion to the 4th G20 Education Working Group meeting around the topic of “Accessible science: fostering collaboration” which took place on 16 June 2023. The seminar convened stakeholders from the G20 group of nations across the scientific community to discuss best practices for accessible science, how accessible science can be applied across individual nations with differing local capacities, and ways to utilize science practices to support global progress. Hon’ble MoS Shri Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Ministry of Education, while inaugurating the event, stated: “Guided by inclusivity and innovation, we seek to strengthen ties with higher education institutions worldwide. Through robust partnerships, joint research endeavors, and shared knowledge, we aspire to create a vibrant ecosystem that transcends borders. India's G20 Presidency recognizes the importance of accessible science in addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development. Openness, transparency, and inclusivity are crucial to trust and integrity in scientific approaches. By embracing Open Science, we can ensure data sharing, research reproducibility, and robust societal impacts. Together through partnerships, we will navigate uncharted waters and create a brighter future for all through scientific innovation.” During his keynote address, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary Higher Education, Ministry of Education, GOI, said: “Cooperation and an exchange of knowledge are key to build a thriving ecosystem that cuts across national boundaries and addresses global challenges. We understand that there is a need to enhance our research output and hence seek pathways to foster collaborations among universities and academic institutions. Let us strive to provide solutions for global challenges and achieve our sustainable development goals, leaving a visible impact on the richness of our collaborative endeavours.” “India’s stellar performance in scientific research is intrinsically tied to the local and global trends that we have seen towards accessible science,” said Dr. Nick Fowler, Chief Academic Officer at Elsevier and Chair of The International Association of STM Publishers, which represents over 140 global academic publishers. “As scientific findings become more accessible, other researchers around the world can use and build on the findings, thereby enhancing academic quality.” Dr. Fowler added: “Academic papers developed via international collaborations in India have been cited twice as often as those with no international collaboration, and India would do well in optimizing opportunities to expand its global collaborations, particularly with G20 countries.” At the seminar, highlights from an exclusive Elsevier report commissioned by The Ministry of Education, Fostering collaboration: a study of scientific publications with authors in G20 countries, was also presented by the report’s author, Dr. Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, Senior Vice President at Elsevier and Professor Emeritus, State University of Campinas. "The research landscape in the world is changing. Thirty years ago, it was the rich countries of the Global North that conducted research. Now, there is a change, and countries from the Global South are becoming more and more relevant in research and science,” said Dr. de Brito Cruz. “India has brought so many collaborations and one of the best things they’re doing in the growth of scientific production is Sustainable Development Goal #2, which is related to reducing hunger in the world, where the scientific production of India is going up 25 percent a year. Soon, India will have a mass of knowledge that will become a reference for every other country in the world." For the main discussion session, several esteemed panelists joined us and shared their insights on ways to foster collaboration between G20 countries through accessible multi-lingual regional resources and multi-lateral open facilities; and various approaches to enhance academic interactions to meet UN SDGs. Panelists at the session included Prof. S. K. Satheesh (IISc Bengaluru and Chief Editor of Current Science (Indian Academy of Sciences); Mr. Piers Purdy (Head of G20, Research and Innovation); Mr. Kaspar Meyer (Head of S&T, German Embassy in India; Mr. Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz (SVP, Research Networks, Elsevier, Professor Emeritus, of Campinas, Unicamp, Brazil); Prof. Amit Agarwal (Dean, International Relations, IIT Bombay); Mr. Mudit Narain (Formerly Program Director at the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Director, Foundation for Advancing S&T); and Dr. Ravindra Utgikar (Vice President Corporate Strategy & Marketing at Praj Industries Ltd, Pune). This session was chaired by Prof. Sunil S Bhagwat (Director, IISER Pune) and Co-chaired by Dr Ayesha Chaudhary (Advisor, Stanford University, Stanford Byers Center for Bio-design, India program; Consultant, World Bank and Adjunct Faculty, IIT Jodhpur). A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Nagaraj Balasubramanian (Associate Professor, IISER Pune) with the above participants was held where aspects related to growth in capacity in terms of infrastructure and human resource were discussed along with inputs from the audience. The importance of interactions among researchers at the global level and various models to achieve this was discussed in this session. --- About Elsevier As a global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. We do this by facilitating insights and critical decision-making for customers across the global research and health ecosystems. In everything we publish, we uphold the highest standards of quality and integrity. We bring that same rigor to our information analytics solutions for researchers, health professionals, institutions, and funders. Elsevier employs 8,700 people worldwide. We have supported the work of our research and health partners for more than 140 years. Growing from our roots in publishing, we offer knowledge and valuable analytics that help our users make breakthroughs and drive societal progress. Digital solutions such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey and Sherpath support strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and health education. Researchers and healthcare professionals rely on our 2,700+ digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell; our 43,000+ eBook titles; and our iconic reference works, such as Gray's Anatomy. With the Elsevier Foundation and our external Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board, we work in partnership with diverse stakeholders to advance inclusion and diversity in science, research and healthcare in developing countries and around the world. Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.elsevier.com Elsevier in India As a trusted partner in India, Elsevier delivers verified research content, innovative localized digital solutions and valuable analytics to enhance and amplify Indian research to benefit society and contribute to the global and local canon of scholarly articles. In healthcare, we help medical, clinical and nursing students transition from classroom learnings to clinical settings. Since 1996, Elsevier has supported and progressed alongside India in the nation’s pursuit of scientific and healthcare excellence. We’ve helped Indian academic, corporate and medical researchers gain access to and publish quality research, supporting the amplification of their scientific achievements globally. We’ve also participated in strategic national projects to improve the well-being of underserved populations. As an academic publisher, we’re proud of our pioneering efforts in helping to establish a robust foundation of scientific and medical research in India, contributing to its status as one of the world’s leading research nations. Having evolved from our roots in publishing, we’re now delivering a comprehensive portfolio of digital platforms and solutions that responds to the needs of academics and healthcare professionals throughout the country. Contact Details Elsevier Communications, UK Srishti Sharma +91 98999 54186 srishti@onpurposeconsulting.in Elsevier Jason Chan +65 6349 0240 j.chan@elsevier.com Company Website https://www.elsevier.com/

June 20, 2023 05:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time

I-ON and Instruxi Revolutionize Gold Digitization and Securitization at Chainlink Spring 2023 Hackathon

I-ON Digital Corp.

I-ON Digital Corp. (OTC: IONI) was recently chosen by UK-based development partner Instruxi Limited as the focal point for its submission in this year's prestigious Chainlink Spring 2023 Hackathon, choosing I-ON 's "fractional ownership of unrefined gold claims" framework to showcase a real-world commercial example of leveraging state-of-the-art blockchain and distributed data warehousing technologies to disrupt and evolve the conventional gold and precious metals marketplace. I-ON ’s business model will allow claim holders to monetize in situ gold (in-ground or unrefined gold) by converting their fully validated gold claims into secure and efficient gold-backed securities, offering liquidity without extracting, mining, or smelting the gold. The team at I-ON pioneered this model several years back by achieving groundbreaking advances in the institutional acceptance of asset-backed digital securities by establishing a global custody interface and creating standards for independent financial and transactional reporting backed by expert legal opinion. Their efforts helped launch the then-nascent asset digitization marketplace while addressing the relative needs of investors, institutional partners, and regulators alike. To build on these accomplishments, I-ON turned to Instruxi to craft a technical approach to digitizing gold reserves by tokenizing them, utilizing state-of-the-art blockchain and Smart Contract technology, then converting them into digital securities that enable institutional investors to buy fractionalized ownership of gold claims, at the "proven reserves" level, through ERC20 tokens. "Five years ago, we set out to change the gold and precious metals marketplace by creating a regulatory-compliant digital asset ecosystem that would allow gold claim holders to monetize unrefined but proven Gold Reserves," shared I-ON CEO Carlos X. Montoya. "To build on a series of 'firsts' that we initially achieved, including meeting the requirements of larger institutions and other US and global tier-one intermediaries, we asked the team at Instruxi and their collaborative partners to help us scale and optimize our ecosystem to provide secure movement, transfer, settlement and, where applicable, hypothecation of our asset-backed digital securities. Together, what we've created is significant." This resulting gold tokenization process represents a groundbreaking innovation in the traditional gold and precious metals marketplace, enabling claim holders to unlock the value of their proven reserves while minimizing the environmental impact and cost of conventional forms of gold mining, including strip mining and other forms of extraction. I-ON 's partnership with Instruxi showcases the power and potential of integrating best-in-class emerging DeFi technologies to drive meaningful commercial change in the precious metals and commodities industry. "To enable I-ON's vision, we needed to create a secure, robust, and hyper-scalable infrastructure that could support asset digitization and tokenization so we could fractionalize the ownership of gold and other assets." explains Instruxi CTO Austin Przybysz, "Smart contracts, Chainlink 's secure communication, and Space and Time 's decentralized data warehouses allowed us to deliver the advanced auditing capabilities, scalability, and robust security that I-ON required for their institutional-grade framework." Through its development partnership with Instruxi, I-ON is pioneering the future of asset-backed securities and the trading and hypothecation of fractionalized gold ownership and other emerging digitized asset classes. Their collaborative effort lays the foundation for a more accessible, trust-driven, and compliant financial ecosystem that could play an integral role in shaping the future of decentralized finance, tokenized assets, and digital securities. All while providing a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way to monetize precious metal reserves without damaging or destroying Mother Earth. More information about the Chainlink Spring 2023 Hackathon can be found at https://chain.link/hackathon. More details about I-ON and Instruxi 's Hackathon submission can be found at https://devpost.com/software/instruxi. About Instruxi Limited. Instruxi is a web 3.0 company focused on helping clients with hyper-scale data availability. Instruxi enables secure and universal data sharing, facilitating clients' analytics and AI projects and building apps and dApps. The Company has accomplished this through tokenizing data and our unique distributed data protocol, Proof of Policy. In addition, Instruxi offers a data mesh toolkit called Neutrino Mesh and builds validator infrastructure to support this offering on private blockchains. By deploying our solutions, enterprises can seamlessly connect web 2.0 and 3.0 technologies, enabling universal data access and participation in the emerging data economy. Additional information is available at https://instruxi.io. About I-ON Digital Corp I-ON Digital Corp. (OTC: IONI) is a pioneering force in the asset digitization and securitization landscape. It is developing and acquiring cutting-edge technologies to provide an institutional-grade ecosystem for creating and distributing digital securities and next-generation financial assets, using blockchain technology as its underlying infrastructure. This provides a secure, fast, transparent framework for trading newly emerging asset classes. With its proprietary technologies and deep expertise in asset digitization, I-ON stands at the forefront of this rapidly evolving sector. The potential for digital securities powered by blockchain technology is immense. I-ON is unlocking the full power of this new technology, paving the way for a more secure, trusted, and efficient asset transfer and exchange. Additional information is available at https://iondigitalcorp.com/. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties, which may cause results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may," "would," "could," "will," "intend," "look to," plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "seek," "potential," "outlook," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, including, but not limited to, I-ON's current views with respect to future events and its financial forecasts, are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those risks described from time to time in filings made by I-ON with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or new variants thereof, or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations, the demand for the Company's products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. Statements in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue. I-ON does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. Contact Details I-ON Digital Corp. (OTC: IONI) Ken Park +1 866-440-2278 IR@iondigitalcorp.com Company Website https://iondigitalcorp.com

June 15, 2023 01:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Claravine Launches in AWS Marketplace

Claravine

Claravine, The Data Standards Company, today announced that its data standards platform, The Data Standards Cloud, is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog that makes it easy for enterprises to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services that run on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This latest offering gives AWS customers an opportunity to leverage their existing AWS commitments while unifying their billing processes, eliminating the need for separate procurement processes. Claravine’s The Data Standards Cloud lets customers take a proactive approach, addressing the root of data problems by activating unique standards across people and technology. Its collaborative user interface moves customers beyond engineered spreadsheets and slow, costly data cleanup. Used by Fortune 1000 companies such as Carhartt and Under Armour, Claravine’s strategic integrations with top marketing and advertising platforms allows global organizations to define, apply and connect standards across their ecosystem for faster decisions, greater agility and increased return-on-investment (ROI) for their digital advertising dollars. “By offering The Data Standards Cloud in AWS Marketplace, we can now provide data management processes to even more customers,” said Verl Allen, CEO of Claravine. “Our intuitive interface and varied list of top platform integrations make implementing increasingly needed data standards a seamless process.” Some of The Data Standards Cloud’s offerings include: Define standards in one shared platform: Put data standards in one accessible place, bringing taxonomy to life and helping customers quickly adapt to changing data needs. Standardize taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across all digital experiences. Improve measurement of digital campaigns and ROI. Deliver on the promise of modern marketing by consistently creating and applying data standards. Recently, Claravine was named for the second consecutive time to AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list, as well as awarded the 2022 AdExchanger Award for Best Data Technology. Claravine was also named a cool vendor in the 2022 Gartner Cool Vendors in Marketing Data and Analytics report. About Claravine Claravine is The Data Standards Company aiming to give people, teams and technology a shared understanding of their data. Claravine helps brands and agencies deliver on the promise of modern marketing by standardizing taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across all digital experiences at the source of data creation. The Data Standards Cloud empowers a proactive approach to marketing metadata naming conventions and taxonomy for fast, accurate and rich business insights that help deliver the experiences customers want. Claravine partners with a quarter of the Fortune 100 to define, apply and connect standards across their ecosystem for faster decisions, greater agility, and increased ROI. For more information, visit www.claravine.com. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Michael Kocher michael@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.claravine.com/

June 14, 2023 12:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Navidar Advises Sincere Corporation in Its Acquisition of Timehop®

Navidar

Navidar is pleased to announce that our client, Sincere Corporation ( www.sincere.com ), the new parent company behind Punchbowl® and Memento®, has acquired Timehop®, the iconic brand that lets you relive your best memories every day. Sincere and its family of brands are run by the team that founded Punchbowl.com over 17 years ago and launched Memento.com in 2021. Timehop is the first acquisition under the new parent company entity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With the addition of Timehop, Sincere has solidified its position as the leading platform for family milestones, celebrations, and memories. Consumers can plan and invite loved ones to an unforgettable celebration on Punchbowl, collect and preserve memories from that occasion with Memento, and relive those moments for years to come with Timehop. “Navidar contributed valuable counsel at every step of this transaction—from strategy to execution—which makes them a unique, trusted advisor,” said Matt Douglas, Founder & CEO, Sincere Corporation. “Navidar’s guidance and seasoned advice were critical, and the successful outcome furthers our vision for the Company. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with Navidar as we continue to grow Sincere.” “We are delighted to have advised Sincere on this strategic acquisition. Sincere continues to strengthen its position as the leading platform for family milestones, celebrations, and memories with the acquisition of Timehop®. Navidar is excited to have contributed to a successful outcome for an innovative, growth-oriented company like Sincere,” said Mark Weisman, Managing Director of Navidar. About Navidar Navidar Holdco LLC (“Holdco”), with a presence in Austin, Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Antonio, is an investment banking firm that provides strategic merger and acquisition advice, capital raising solutions, and corporate advisory services to businesses and investors in dynamic industries. The firm focuses on SaaS software, eCommerce & Internet, information technology services, specialty manufacturing, and health care information technology companies. Navidar principals have completed more than 400 transactions representing nearly $110 billion in M&A and capital raising, for both private and public companies, over the past 20 years. Navidar Group LLC, an affiliate of Holdco, is a broker-dealer that is registered with FINRA and SIPC. About Sincere Corporation Sincere is a family of consumer internet brands with heart. The Company is home to Punchbowl®, Timehop®, and Memento®, and builds technology that brings you closer and helps show you care to the people who matter the most. More than 275 million online invitations and digital greeting cards have been sent on Punchbowl, 125 million memories are relived on Timehop every day, and more than 9 million memories have been collected on Memento. Sincere Foundation supports organizations that address basic needs, and envisions a future where everyone has the opportunity to celebrate, recognize milestones, and honor memories. The Company was founded by entrepreneur Matt Douglas. To learn more, visit www.sincere.com Contact Details Navidar Chelsey Gonzales +1 512-765-6976

June 13, 2023 01:00 PM Central Daylight Time

Cint Partners with Publishers Clearing House for Respondent Supply

Cint

Cint (STO:CINT), a global technology leader in digital insights gathering, announces its partnership with direct-to-consumer, digital entertainment company Publishers Clearing House (PCH), representing a major innovation in the area of respondent panels and data supply. The partnership, which originated with research technology firm Lucid prior to Cint’s acquisition of Lucid, comes at a time when the value of customer data is rapidly evolving; companies across many different industries are reimagining the relationship they have with their communities. “At Publishers Clearing House, we’re all about fostering community,” said Smriti Sharma, Head of Consumer Insights at Publishers Clearing House. “And within that community, we knew there was more that we could be doing to effectively leverage the strong relationship we have with consumers. Traditional sweepstakes is our business and at the heart of that is a loyal community that we’ve grown over the years. Our work with Cint has allowed us to explore what other value we could provide to our community and how we could give our community a bigger voice in our society through their participation in surveys.” As a result of the partnership, Publishers Clearing House began to realize that its community of 40 million plus was interested in responding to surveys and offering their opinions to a company with whom they have had a longstanding relationship. Over the past two years, PCH has provided quality users and has continuously beat industry standards for survey response quality across metrics like negative reconciliations and engagement. In fact, PCH has displayed three times more engagement than the industry average. All this demonstrates the loyalty and strength of the PCH community and the quality of the consented data their community is providing researchers. The partnership with Publishers Clearing House sparked impressive categorical growth for Cint data supplier partnerships across market verticals in 2022, including mobile gaming. “We’re at a unique inflection point in the market research industry where the importance and value of the consumer’s voice is evolving at an unprecedented rate,” said Matt Hynes, Executive Vice President Global Supply at Cint. “Consumers are becoming more comfortable with consenting to share their insights, so long as they trust the organization with whom they share it. Now—as companies that curate communities face these changes —it is important to encourage them to think differently about the value and data within their communities. One goal at Cint is to encourage companies to think outside the norm, leverage data to unlock new opportunities, and provide a place where the opinions of their community members are heard.” About Cint Cint is a global provider of research technology. Our platform enables brands, researchers, academics, or anyone with a question, to connect with a global network of over 290 million high-quality and engaged respondents. Panel providers, mobile gaming apps, loyalty associations, or anyone with an online community, partner with Cint to monetise their userbase through surveys that complement the user experience. Utilizing the global reach and survey-based approach of our platform, Cint’s media measurement solutions help advertisers, publishers and media agencies measure the impact of cross-platform ad campaigns. Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (STO: CINT), has a global workforce throughout EMEA, North America and APAC, including offices in Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore and Sydney. Find more at www.cint.com. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Kerriann Becker kerriann@kitehillpr.com

June 13, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Roberts and Ryan, Inc. Honors Laura Chan, Commander – Strategic Sealift Officer, U.S. Navy Reserves

Roberts & Ryan Investments, Inc.

Roberts & Ryan, Inc., America’s first Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Broker Dealer, is proud to recognize Laura Chan for achieving the rank of Commander – as a Strategic Sealift Officer, U.S. Navy Reserves. On Tuesday, May 23, the Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Admiral John Mustin, conducted her pinning ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange. Ms. Chan was accompanied by her close family, friends, and colleagues. “I’m very thankful for the village I have to support me in all of my endeavors,” said Ms. Chan. Ms. Chan has a 15+ year career in the U.S. Navy. Her last deployment was in support of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet at Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East as the Operational Support Officer located in Singapore. She is currently Vice President of Business Development at Roberts & Ryan, Inc., focusing on Equity Capital Markets, Pension Funds, and Corporate Development. She holds Series 7 & 63 licenses. “As of April 2023, the U.S. Navy Reserves contains 93,963 reservists that support commands located all over the world. Of the 93,000+ reservists, only 19 were selected to CDR in the Strategic Sealift Officer community and we're thrilled to have Laura as one of the 19 chosen,” said James McDevitt, Head of Equities Sales & Trading, Capital Markets at Roberts & Ryan, Inc. “Laura began her career at Roberts & Ryan as an intern in 2020, and she is one of the best examples of success in our social mission to help veterans in the area of career development. In the years since, she has proven herself to be a valuable member of our team. Her promotion to Commander is just one illustration of her dedication and work ethic, and I am proud to celebrate her accomplishment,” said Edward D’Alessandro, Chief Executive Officer of Roberts & Ryan, Inc. About Roberts and Ryan, Inc. Roberts & Ryan, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) broker-dealer with execution capabilities in the capital markets, equities, and fixed-income trading. The firm was founded in 1987 by a United States Marine Corps Vietnam combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. With over $1.7 million dollars in committed donations, Roberts & Ryan is active in donating to charitable foundations that make significant positive impacts in the lives of Veterans and their families, primarily focusing on general wellness, mental health, and career transition. Contact Details Michael C. Del Priore +1 646-859-4061 mdelpriore@roberts-ryan.com Company Website https://www.roberts-ryan.com

June 13, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

R Public Relations accepted into Forbes Business Council

RPR

R Public Relations Firm, a boutique PR agency based in Nashville that specializes in the technology, hospitality, and business sectors, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Founder Emily Reynolds Bergh was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors. “We are honored to welcome R Public Relations Firm into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes the Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.” As an accepted member of the council, Emily has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help her reach peak professional influence. She will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. Emily will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share her expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts. Finally, Emily will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils’ member concierge team. “As a female founder, joining the Forbes Business Councill is a tremendous milestone,” says Emily. She adds, “Being part of this esteemed community of thought leaders will allow me to connect and collaborate with fellow visionaries, exchanging ideas and insights that push boundaries and inspire innovation. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to share my insights on public relations, entrepreneurship, and communications and be part of this remarkable collective of business leaders." Built with heart and innovation, R Public Relations Firm is a unique boutique PR firm. We pride ourselves in understanding the custom needs of every client we work with and making them “R” own. We are fueled by our clients’ passions and the people that make their businesses run. Our mission is to provide exceptionally creative and curated services for our clients, whom we respect and admire. While we have offices in Nashville, New York, and Austin, we are a remote agency at heart, representing clients across the country and everywhere in between. Contact Details R Public Relations Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://rprfirm.com

June 13, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time