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Luxury Retail Mergers and Acquisitions Reshape the Fashion Landscape

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In a strategic move set to redefine the luxury retail sector, HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, announced plans to acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion. This landmark deal will pave the way for the formation of Saks Global, a powerhouse conglomerate encompassing Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.

The acquisition comes amidst a turbulent period for brick-and-mortar retail, where consumer preferences have shifted towards experiential shopping over traditional goods. Luxury brands are increasingly bypassing department stores to establish direct connections with consumers through their own retail channels.

Marc Metrick, current CEO of Saks.com, will assume the role of CEO for the newly formed Saks Global, while Ian Putnam, President and CEO of HBC Properties and Investments, will lead the property and investments division.

This merger, long speculated upon, is expected to bolster the combined entity’s negotiating power with luxury brands, potentially driving down costs. It also marks a strategic alliance with tech giants Amazon and Salesforce, both of which will hold minority stakes in the new company. Amazon’s involvement underscores its ambition to penetrate the luxury retail market, leveraging its technological prowess and logistical infrastructure.

In a separate development reported by the Wall Street Journal, Arkhouse and Brigade Capital have increased their buyout offer for Macy’s to $6.9 billion. This revised bid represents a significant premium of nearly 43% over Macy’s closing price in December 2023, when the talks began. The proposal aims to acquire all outstanding Macy’s shares at $24.80 per share, indicating confidence in Macy’s potential despite its recent challenges.

Macy’s, facing declining sales and market share, has responded with store closures and strategic overhauls. Another option, taking the company private, could provide the flexibility needed to execute its turnaround plan away from the pressures of public markets.

Recent activity, and proposed activity, in the space highlights luxury brands trying to reposition themselves to survive in an ever-evolving consumer landscape that sees more and more consumers turning to online purchases and direct-to-consumer interaction. At the same time, it shows that many experts see the potential for a turnaround.

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UK Election Results: Labour’s Victory and Market Implications

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In a widely anticipated outcome, Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat early Friday morning, marking the end of his tenure as Prime Minister after a 14-year Conservative majority. The Labour Party secured a commanding victory, claiming over 410 seats in the 650-member House of Commons.

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The UK economy faces ongoing challenges amidst elevated inflation rates and maintained high interest rates, part of the central bank’s efforts to navigate the post-COVID-19 recovery.

Market Impact and Sectoral Considerations:

Labour’s decisive win is expected to have significant implications across UK markets and sectors. While stock markets and the housing sector are likely to experience shifts, bond and currency markets may see more subdued responses, according to analysts.

Historically, UK election outcomes influence short-term market sentiment, with longer-term impacts contingent on policy decisions and economic stability. The UK has experienced a decade of political flux, impacting investor confidence and economic planning.

Policy Initiatives and Sectoral Reactions:

During their campaign, the Labour Party proposed policy changes likely to affect various sectors:

  • Plans to increase taxes on private equity fund managers and raise fines for water companies may influence investor sentiment in these areas.
  • Increased defense spending pledges could benefit technology, aerospace, and defense stocks.
  • Promises to prioritize housing availability and restore mandatory housebuilding targets may stimulate activity in the housing market and related sectors like home goods.

Currency and Interest Rate Outlook:

Forecasts for the stability of the British Pound vary among experts. While some anticipate minimal currency fluctuations, others suggest potential weakening due to proposed tax increases. Interest rates, currently elevated, could see adjustments under new economic policies, potentially affecting mortgage rates and housing market dynamics.

Historical Context:

This election result, while expected, underscores the influence of political outcomes on market sentiment and economic policy. Investor reactions are typically short-term, with sustained impacts reliant on policy implementation and economic fundamentals.

Conclusion:

As UK markets adjust to the new political landscape, investors will closely monitor policy developments and economic indicators for signs of stability and growth. The election outcome positions Labour to shape sectoral dynamics and investor strategies in the months ahead, highlighting the intersection of political events and financial markets.

Robinhood’s Crypto Arm Receives Wells Notice from SEC: What Investors Need to Know

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On May 4, 2024, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced that its cryptocurrency trading division, Robinhood Crypto, had been served with a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The news sent ripples through the market, prompting concerns among investors and stakeholders. But what exactly does this mean for Robinhood and its investors?

A Wells notice is not a confirmation of guilt but rather a formal notification from the SEC indicating its intent to recommend enforcement action against a company or individual. In Robinhood’s case, the SEC alleges potential violations of Sections 15(a) and 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This notice follows a prior SEC investigation into Robinhood Crypto’s cryptocurrency listings, custody practices, and platform operations.

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s chief legal, compliance, and corporate affairs officer, emphasized the company’s stance, stating, “We firmly believe that the assets listed on our platform are not securities and we look forward to engaging with the SEC to make clear just how weak any case against Robinhood Crypto would be.” Despite the Wells notice, Robinhood remains resolute in its position regarding the nature of the assets listed on its platform.

The receipt of a Wells notice can have multifaceted implications for both the company and its investors. From a financial perspective, Robinhood could face increased legal costs associated with defending against potential enforcement actions. Moreover, the company’s reputation may suffer, potentially leading to decreased investor confidence and stock price volatility. However, it’s essential to note that a Wells notice does not guarantee the ultimate filing of enforcement actions, and the outcome of any regulatory proceedings remains uncertain.

Following the announcement, Robinhood’s stock experienced a brief downturn in pre-market trading, dropping as much as 9%. However, the stock quickly rebounded after the opening bell. Year-to-date, Robinhood’s stock has seen substantial growth, up more than 43%, while bitcoin futures have climbed over 50%. The market’s reaction underscores the uncertainty surrounding the potential implications of the Wells notice on Robinhood’s future performance.

As Robinhood prepares to navigate the regulatory landscape in response to the Wells notice, investors should closely monitor developments and assess the potential impact on the company’s operations and financial health. While uncertainties loom, Robinhood’s proactive approach and commitment to engaging with the SEC signal its intent to address regulatory concerns head-on. Ultimately, the resolution of this matter will shape the trajectory of Robinhood’s journey in the crypto space and its relationship with investors moving forward.

Perficient to be Acquired by EQT, Taken Private

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Perficient (NASDAQ: PRFT), a global digital consultancy renowned for its transformative solutions for enterprises and brands, has made headlines with its recent announcement of an acquisition agreement. The company is set to be acquired by an affiliate of BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, part of EQT AB, a prominent global investment organization. This all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $3.0 billion, marks a significant milestone for Perficient and its shareholders.

Key Details of the Acquisition:

  • Perficient has entered into a definitive agreement with EQT AB for acquisition in an all-cash transaction.
  • The deal values Perficient at an enterprise value of approximately $3.0 billion.
  • Perficient stockholders will receive $76 per share, representing a remarkable 75% premium to Perficient’s closing stock price on April 29.
  • The transaction has been unanimously approved by Perficient’s board of directors and is expected to close by the end of the year.

Rationale Behind the Acquisition:

  • Jeffrey Davis, Chairman of the Board of Perficient, highlighted the comprehensive review conducted by the board to maximize value for shareholders.
  • The acquisition provides shareholders with compelling, certain cash value for their shares while enabling Perficient to continue supporting clients in achieving business success.
  • By partnering with EQT, Perficient aims to leverage resources and expertise to accelerate its growth trajectory and enhance its position as a global digital consultancy leader.

Impact on Perficient and Shareholders:

  • Following the transaction’s closure, Perficient will transition from being a publicly traded company on NASDAQ to a private entity.
  • The company plans to remain headquartered in St. Louis, with Tom Hogan continuing in his role as CEO and the current management team expected to stay onboard.
  • Perficient’s commitment to delivering innovative digital transformation solutions remains unwavering, supported by EQT’s strategic backing.

Market Response and Guidance Withdrawal:

  • The announcement of the acquisition propelled Perficient’s stock, with PRFT surging more than 50% in early Monday trading.
  • In response to the acquisition news, Perficient withdrew its guidance for the full year, reflecting the transformative nature of the impending transaction.

Perficient’s acquisition by EQT marks a pivotal moment in the company’s journey, reflecting its commitment to maximizing shareholder value and accelerating growth. With a focus on delivering innovative digital solutions, Perficient remains poised to continue its legacy of excellence in the ever-evolving digital landscape. As the transaction progresses, stakeholders eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Perficient’s evolution under EQT’s strategic stewardship.

Emerging Growth Natural Resources, Energy, Industrials, and Transportation Companies Featured at Noble Capital Markets’ September Virtual Equity Conference

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  • Emerging Growth Public Natural Resources, Energy, Industrials, and Transportation (and more) Company Executive Presentations
  • Q&A Sessions Moderated by Noble’s Analysts and Bankers
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Preview the Presenting Companies

Noble Capital Markets, a full-service SEC / FINRA registered broker-dealer, dedicated exclusively to serving emerging growth companies, is pleased to present the Basic Industries Virtual Equity Conference Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference, taking place September 25th and 26th, 2024. This virtual gathering is set to be an immersive experience, bringing together a unique blend of investors, industry leaders, and experts in various sectors surrounding the natural resources, energy, industrials, and transportation spaces.

Part of Noble’s Robust 2024 Events Calendar

The Natural Resources, Energy, Industrials, and Transportation Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference is part of Noble’s 2024 event programming, featuring a range of c-suite interviews, in-person non-deal roadshows throughout the United States, two other sector-specific virtual equity conferences, and culminating in Noble’s preeminent in-person investor conference, NobleCon20, to be held at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida December 3-4. Learn more about NobleCon20 here.

Check out the calendar of upcoming in-person non-deal roadshows here.

Sign up to receive more information on Noble’s other virtual conferences here.

What to Expect

The Natural Resources, Energy, Industrials, and Transportation Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference will feature 2 days of corporate presentations from up to 50 innovative public companies, showcasing their latest advancements and investment opportunities. Each presentation will be followed by a fireside-style Q&A session proctored by one of Noble’s analysts or bankers, with questions taken from the audience during the presentation. Panel presentations are planned, featuring key opinion leaders in these sectors, providing valuable insights on emerging trends. Scheduled one-on-one meetings with public company executives, coordinated by Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team, are also available to qualified investors.

Why Your Company Should Present

Looking to increase awareness in your company and increase liquidity? Paid participation in Noble’s investor conferences, both virtual and in-person, provides that opportunity, with a tailored experience aimed at delivering substantial value. After 40 years of serving emerging growth companies, and the investors who follow them, Noble has built an investor base eager to discover where the next success story lies.

Noble’s investor base is relevant and, in many cases, new to your company. Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team provides unmatched exposure to investors that can invest in your company, including small money managers, family offices, RIAs, wealth managers, self-directed investors, and institutions. Most of Noble’s investors specifically seek undervalued, overlooked, emerging investment opportunities.

The cost to present includes your corporate presentation with a Q&A session proctored by one of Noble’s analysts or bankers, a webcast recording, scheduled 1×1 meetings with qualified investors, and marketing on Channelchek.

Benefits for Investors

Hear directly from the c-suite of the next innovators in natural resources, energy, industrials, and transportation and learn about new investment opportunities. The Q&A portion of each presentation gives you the opportunity to have your questions answered during or after the proctored session. The planned panel presentations are sure to provide expert insight on growing trends in these spaces. And, for qualified investors, one-on-one meetings are available with company executives; scheduled by Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team. All from the comfort of your own desk, and at no cost.

How to Register

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Release – QuantaSing Group Accelerates Global Growth with Strategic Initiatives

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BEIJING, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QuantaSing Group Limited (NASDAQ: QSG) (“QuantaSing” or the “Company”), a leading online learning service provider in China, today announced several strategic initiatives integral to the Company’s global growth acceleration. QuantaSing is strengthening its presence in the United States and in Hong Kong as part of this plan.

The Company’s executive team, led by Tim (Dong) Xie, Chief Financial Officer of QuantaSing Group, is currently in the United States engaged in dozens of meetings with investors, potential partners and other key stakeholders in the market. These exchanges are focused on the company’s development, establishing and strengthening new and existing relationships, and shaping next steps for QuantaSing’s growth.

“Our recent visit to the United States has opened up a wealth of opportunities. We look forward to announcing new partnerships in due course,” said Tim Xie, CFO of QuantaSing. “We also anticipate the opening of our new office in Hong Kong this summer and extend a warm welcome to our friends and partners worldwide to meet us when in market.”

QuantaSing returns to the ASU + GSV Summit

QuantaSing has returned to the ASU + GSV Summit in San Diego this year as a sponsor and continues to contribute to the discussion on the future of online learning, adult education, and education technology. Ken Chau, Chief Executive Officer of Kelly’s Education (a QuantaSing company), joined a panel discussion on “Responsible AI for Kids” highlighting how Kelly’s Education and QuantaSing have harnessed AI tools to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and empower both children and elderly adults to lead more fulfilling lives.

Kelly’s Education shares key business updates

Kelly’s Education recently announced partnerships with two major authorities in English learning courses: Disney World of English and National Geographic Learning. These partnerships aim to provide children with a higher quality teaching environment and learning materials, further enhancing their learning outcomes and building Kelly’s Education as the children’s English learning platform of choice in Hong Kong.

Moreover, Kelly’s Education will announce the opening of its first offline school in May. The school will serve as an interactive, innovative learning center, offering various educational resources and high-quality teaching services, which can effectively combine the advantages of both online and traditional learning methods, providing children with an innovative and engaging learning experience.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the delicate dynamics of AI and children’s education,” said Ken Chau, CEO of Kelly’s Education. “During the summit, we were also able to share how we apply AI to our work to better the customer experience while guarding children’s wellbeing. Since becoming a part of the QuantaSing Group, Kelly’s Education has seen remarkable growth. Our newly established partnerships will propel us forward in our mission to establish ourselves as the premier children’s education brand in Hong Kong.”

QuantaSing to open Hong Kong office in summer

QuantaSing announces the intention to open an office in Hong Kong, the Company’s first office outside Mainland China. The new office will be situated in a prime location close to investors and business decisionmakers. With an opening planned for early-summer, the office will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and further expansion into global markets. This marks an exciting new chapter in QuantaSing’s international growth journey.

About QuantaSing Group Limited

QuantaSing is a leading online service provider in China dedicated to improving people’s quality of life and well-being by providing lifelong personal learning and development opportunities. The Company is the largest service provider in China’s online adult learning market and China’s adult personal interest learning market in terms of revenue, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan based on data from 2022. By leveraging its proprietary tools and technology, QuantaSing offers easy-to-understand, affordable, and accessible online courses to adult learners, empowering users to pursue personal development. Leveraging its extensive experience in individual online learning services and its robust technology infrastructure, the Company has expanded its services to corporate clients, and diversified its operations into its e-commerce business and its AI and technology business.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.quantasing.com

Contact

Investor Relations

Leah Guo

QuantaSing Group Limited

Email: ir@quantasing.com

Tel: +86 (10) 6493-7857

Robin Yang, Partner

ICR, LLC

Email: QuantaSing.IR@icrinc.com

Tel: +1 (212) 537-0429

Public Relations

Brad Burgess, Senior Vice President

ICR, LLC

Email: Brad.Burgess@icrinc.com

Release – Bitcoin Depot Signs Fareway Stores as its First Major Grocery Chain

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Partnership to Result in 66 New Bitcoin Depot Kiosk Locations Across Midwest

ATLANTA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced its retail partnership with Fareway Stores Inc. (“Fareway”), a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating more than 130 grocery store locations across the Midwestern US.

Bitcoin Dept plans to deploy BTMs in 66 Fareway locations starting in Q2 of 2024, throughout Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri.

“We’re thrilled to work with a growing grocery store brand like Fareway as we continue our own expansion efforts in 2024, reinforcing our commitment to providing easy and convenient crypto access to new and returning users,” said Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot. “Our technology has a proven track record of success across our portfolio of retail partners, and I believe our customer-first approach aligns perfectly with Fareway’s ethos. We anticipate a mutually beneficial partnership that enhances the cash to Bitcoin experience for Fareway customers.”

Bitcoin Depot’s products and services provide an intuitive, quick, and convenient process for converting cash into Bitcoin. This allows users to access the broader digital financial system, including using Bitcoin to make payments, transfers, remittances, online purchases, and investments.

“At Fareway, we are dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience for our customers by offering innovative solutions and services,” said Scot Kinne, Vice President of Banking, Payments and Investments at Fareway Stores. “Partnering with Bitcoin Depot allows us to further enrich our offerings and meet the evolving needs of our communities. We look forward to introducing Bitcoin Depot’s BTMs to our customers and continuing to provide exceptional service across our stores.”

This news builds upon Bitcoin Depot’s recent operational momentum and significant growth milestones following its recent expansions into Australia and Puerto Rico. In April 2024, the Company surpassed its goal of deploying 8,000 Bitcoin ATMs. With these achievements, Bitcoin Depot now retains the largest installed fleet of BTMs in its history, solidifying its position as the leading BTM operator in North America.

About Bitcoin Depot

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to Bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 48 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 29 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with approximately 7,400 kiosk locations as of April 1, 2024. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.  

About Fareway Stores

Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating more than 130 grocery store locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Fareway holds family values in the highest regard, demonstrating integrity, fairness, and honesty in relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any oral statements made in connection herewith include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations of plans, business strategies, objectives and growth and anticipated financial and operational performance, including our growth strategy and ability to increase deployment of our products and services, the anticipated effects of the Amendment, and the closing of the Preferred Sale. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “anticipate,” “appears,” “approximately,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “effect,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “initiative,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “priorities,” “project,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “when,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. In making these statements, we rely upon assumptions and analysis based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any future events or financial results. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond our control.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; our ability to manage future growth; our ability to develop new products and services, bring them to market in a timely manner and make enhancements to our platform; the effects of competition on our future business; our ability to issue equity or equity-linked securities; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; and those factors described or referenced in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we do not presently know or that we currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect our expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our assessments to change.

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where we are expressly required to do so by law. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contacts:

Investors 

Cody Slach, Alex Kovtun 

Gateway Group, Inc. 

949-574-3860 

BTM@gateway-grp.com

Media 

Christina Lockwood, Brenlyn Motlagh, Ryan Deloney 

Gateway Group, Inc.

949-574-3860 

BTM@gateway-grp.com 

Release – Kratos Demonstrates Fully Virtualized SATCOM Ground System for U.S. Army Futures Command Over SES’s O3b MEO Constellation

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Together the companies showcase technology capable of supporting multi-orbit, multi-mission satellite ground operations

SAN DIEGO and LUXEMBOURG, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, and SES, a leader in global content connectivity solutions, successfully executed a fully virtualized satellite communications (SATCOM) ground system demonstration for the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command, both announced today.

Kratos and SES successfully showed a flexible network architecture facilitating simultaneous communication pathways for resilient SATCOM. This virtualized and containerized architecture enables soldiers to position their radio frequency (RF) hardware and software-defined hubs anywhere globally. In an industry first, the demonstration showed seamless operation supporting satellites in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) on a “make-before-break” mode over SES’s O3b MEO satellite network. Make-before-break is an essential capability for MEO and LEO satellite constellations referring to the ability to transfer communication sessions while the user transverses the coverage areas of different satellites.

The demonstration employed a remote terminal in Port St. Lucie, U.S., and a gateway in Lima, Peru, which connected to a software-defined Kratos OpenSpace® vStar hub system located more than 3,000 miles away in Virginia, U.S., all orchestrated and conducted over SES’s O3b satellite network.

Military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) networks increasingly will need to support multiple missions and employ multi-orbit satellite networks while reacting far more quickly than today’s hardware-based ground system. Kratos OpenSpace® Platform is the industry’s only commercially available, fully software-defined satellite ground system that provides the necessary reliability and agility needed for these modern operations. System efficiency was further enhanced by hosting the container-based OpenSpace hub on public cloud resources provided by SES.

Chris Badgett, Vice President of Technology for Kratos Space, said, “As employed in this demonstration, OpenSpace is the first to leverage containers to orchestrate the transfer of communication sessions in a standards-based, open, COTS platform environment. Using a containerized architecture for this make-before-break handover is a significant advancement in SATCOM technology and shows how Kratos is leading SATCOM ground modernization by using commercial capabilities, including software and generic x86 servers, to streamline and enhance hub, gateway and remote terminals.”

Saba Wehbe, Senior Vice President, Service Engineering and Delivery of SES, said, “SES’s software reconfigurable approach will future-proof ground systems and simplify the interoperability of multi-constellation, multi-orbit, multi-platform satellite services as well as standards-based integration with terrestrial networks. Showcasing a resilient software-defined network, characterized by the flexibility and agility critical to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM modernization efforts, reinforces the importance of these features.”

Funding for this project was through the Network Cross-Functional Team (N-CFT) established by the Army Futures Command.

About Kratos OpenSpace

Kratos’ OpenSpace family of solutions enables the digital transformation of satellite ground systems to become a more dynamic and powerful part of the space network. The family consists of three product lines: OpenSpace SpectralNet for converting satellite RF signals to be used in digital environments; OpenSpace quantum products, which are virtual versions of traditional hardware components; and the OpenSpace Platform, the first commercially available, fully orchestrated, software-defined ground system. These three OpenSpace lines enable satellite operators and other service providers to implement digital operations at their own pace and in ways that meet their unique mission goals and business models. For more information about the OpenSpace family visit http://KratosDefense.com/OpenSpace.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.

About SES

SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates the world’s only geosynchronous orbit and medium earth orbit (GEO-MEO) constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance. By leveraging its vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries over 6,400 channels, reaching 369 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

For further information, please contact:

For Kratos: Yolanda White

858-812-7302 Direct

Investor Information:

877-934-4687

investor@kratosdefense.com

For SES: Suzanne Ong

External Communications SES

Tel. +352 710 725 500

suzanne.ong@ses.com

Release – FAT Brands Ignites Co-Branding Strategy with 40-Unit Northern California Development Deal

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LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal to open 40 new franchised Fatburger locations across Northern California. In partnership with franchisee California Burger, Inc., Fatburger will be added to 40 existing Round Table Pizza locations over the next 10 years with the first location set to open in 2024.

“Since opening our first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in the Dallas area last year, we have seen significant interest in this pairing from our franchisee base,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands. “We are pleased to further the growth of this new co-branded model with California Burger, Inc. who also operates Circle Pizza LLC, the largest multi-unit operator of Round Table Pizza with over 70 Round Table Pizza restaurants in operation. We see great potential for Fatburger and Round Table Pizza co-branded restaurants given both brands’ California heritage. The strategy is not unsimilar to the success we have experienced with co-branded locations of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, which now number over 100 locations worldwide.”

Ever since the first Fatburger opened in Los Angeles over 70 years ago, the chain has been known for its delicious, grilled-to-perfection and cooked to order burgers. Founder Lovie Yancey believed that a big burger with everything on it is a meal in itself. At Fatburger, “everything” is not just the usual lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickles and relish. Burgers can be customized with toppings including bacon and eggs. In addition to its famous burgers, the Fatburger menu also includes Fat and Skinny Fries, turkeyburgers, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-scooped milkshakes made from 100% real ice cream.

Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as “Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough made from scratch and rolled fresh daily as well as for its dedication to using gold-standard ingredients like hand-sliced vegetables, high-quality meats, and the brand’s signature three cheese blend. Each pizza is hand-crafted with legendary toppings layered to the edge of Round Table’s perfectly baked crust.

For more information or to find a Fatburger near you, please visit www.fatburger.com. For more information or to find a Round Table Pizza near you, please visit www.roundtablepizza.com.

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About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza®, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Native Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit http://www.fatbrands.com.

About Fatburger

An all-American, Hollywood favorite, Fatburger is a fast-casual restaurant serving big, juicy, tasty burgers, crafted specifically to each customer’s liking. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Fatburger’s extraordinary quality and taste inspire fierce loyalty amongst its fan base, which includes a number of A-list celebrities and athletes. Featuring a contemporary design and ambience, Fatburger offers an unparalleled dining experience, demonstrating the same dedication to serving gourmet, homemade, custom-built burgers as it has since 1952 – The Last Great Hamburger Stand™.

About Round Table Pizza

Inspired by the honor, valor, and revelry of the Knights of the Round Table, Round Table Pizza’s superior pizza and commitment to quality and authenticity have earned the reputation of “Pizza Royalty™” for over 60 years. With more than 410 restaurants across the globe, Round Table celebrates community, family and making merry. For more information, visit www.roundtablepizza.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the timing and performance of new store openings and area development agreements. Forward-looking statements reflect expectations of FAT Brands Inc. (“we” or “our”) concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands

emandzik@fatbrands.com

860-212-6509

Release – V2X Clinches Spot on U.S. Navy’s Global Contingency Services Contract for Second Time, Building on Past Success

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MCLEAN, Va., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) proudly announces its selection as one of the six prime contractors for the U.S. Navy’s Global Contingency Services (GCS) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) III. The contract, valued at up to $2 billion, was awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific in Hawaii, with an expected completion date of September 2032.

This significant contract enables V2X to swiftly provide critical facility support services for a wide range of scenarios, including natural disasters, humanitarian efforts, military actions, and potential service disruptions. With operations spanning various global locations, including remote areas, V2X stands ready to deliver rapid and effective solutions whenever and wherever they are needed most.

Ken Shreves, Senior Vice President of Global Mission Solutions and Chief Service Delivery and Growth Officer at V2X, expressed pride in the company’s ongoing partnership with the Navy, “As a leading provider under GCS MAC II with nearly $300 million in awarded task orders, we are honored to continue our support for the Navy in the third iteration of the GCS MAC. This reaffirms our commitment to providing essential services during times of necessity. V2X has a proven track record of meeting our customers’ needs, even in the most challenging environments worldwide.”

During the GCS MAC II, which reached its $900 million ceiling reflecting demand for critical support services, V2X showcased its ability to deliver essential services efficiently and effectively. Under this latest contract, V2X remains committed to providing short-notice facility support services and incidental construction.

About V2X

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure – by aligning people, actions, and outputs. Formed by the merger of Vectrus and Vertex, we bring a combined 120 years of successful mission support. Our lifecycle solutions improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness.

The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training, and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 16,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations, to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with agility, grit, and dedication.

Media Contact

Angelica Spanos Deoudes

Director, Corporate Communications

Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com

571-338-5195

Investor Contact

Mike Smith, CFA

Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations

IR@goV2X.com

719-637-5773

Noble Capital Markets Brings the ‘Sharks’ to Boca for NobleCon20

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Noble Capital Markets has officially announced that its 20th annual emerging growth equity conference – NobleCon20 – will be held December 3-4, 2024, at Florida Atlantic University, College of Business Executive Education in Boca Raton, FL. NobleCon20 coincides with Noble’s 40th anniversary, with its roots in South Florida since 1984. Also announced, three of the original “Sharks” from the ABC hit series Shark Tank will headline NobleCon20. Venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary (aka “Mr. Wonderful”), FUBU founder Daymond John, and cyber-tech giant Robert Herjavec will be featured on the same stage as NobleCon19 keynote, President George W. Bush.

Although last year’s NobleCon was the first to be held at Florida Atlantic, Noble has been actively involved with the university for more than a decade, through development of educational programs for equity analysts and equities trading, in addition to internship opportunities for its students. The university’s facilities are unquestionably the most technologically advanced on the equity conference circuit, and the environment is without the distractions often associated hotel environments. Located right off I95 in the heart of Boca Raton, with dedicated covered parking for 800 vehicles makes Florida Atlantic a particularly attractive destination for locals.

“We’re delighted that we will host NobleCon20, which will be a great way to celebrate Noble’s 40th anniversary and our second large-scale event partnership,” said Vegar Wiik, assistant dean of Executive Education. “The recent completion of the Executive Education complex allowed us to take the relationship to another level.”

Bringing all three celebrity investors together was no small challenge and their joint appearance for a 95-minute, two-part event on the NobleCon20 stage will be one of a kind. First, the trio will give a moderated fireside chat, followed by a series of business pitches from hopeful entrepreneurs selected by Noble and from Florida Atlantic students and alumni.

“Working with Noble is a lot of fun because they understand the importance of integrating business and education, all while promoting an entrepreneurial approach,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “Our past Business Pitch Competitions have been great and having these ‘Sharks’ weigh-in on the pitches brings an incredible new dimension to the competition.”

Last year’s event, NobleCon19, was Noble’s most successful equity conference yet, with an attendance increase of 50% over the previous year. Presentation rooms and one-on-one meetings were at capacity, with corridors crowded.

Noble’s Managing Partner Mark Pinvidic attributes the boost in attendance and enthusiasm to the strong lineup of presenting companies, the dramatic migration of financial services organizations from the NE to Florida, a strong investor outreach initiative, and the increased awareness of the conference that a high-profile keynote like President Bush brings. “While marque attention is key, the message delivered is far more important,” said Pinvidic. “President Bush masterfully delivered a message of optimism; regardless of these trying and divisive times, democracy will survive. For NobleCon20 we want to focus on the importance of entrepreneurship, the economic significance of emerging growth companies, and the methodology of making strategic and disciplined investments. These “Sharks” bring all of that to the stage.”

NobleCon20 will also feature two topical panel presentations featuring notable opinion leaders, an expanded one-on-one meeting schedule, presentations from emerging growth public company senior executives and an opening-session keynote speech. The disco-themed 2024 edition of the “After,” hosted in conjunction with Money Channel NYC / Moneyball Networking and Goliath Resources, will be held at the Privaira Hangar at the Boca Raton International Airport.

Noble has now opened the selection process for public company executives who would like to join the roster of speakers. General attendance registration will be available in July. Preliminary info can be obtained at www.nobleconference.com.

About Florida Atlantic University:

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish. FAU is designated a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

About Noble Capital Markets, Inc. and Channelchek:

Noble Capital Markets (Noble), established in 1984 as a full-service SEC / FINRA registered broker-dealer, dedicated exclusively to serving underfollowed emerging growth companies through investment banking, wealth management, trading & execution, and equity research activities. Over the past 40 years, Noble has raised billions of dollars for companies and published more than 45,000 equity research reports. Noble launched www.channelchek.com in 2018 – an investor community dedicated exclusively to public emerging growth and their industries. Channelchek is the first service to offer institutional-quality research to the public, for FREE at every level without a subscription. More than 7,000 public emerging growth companies are listed on the site, and content including equity research, webcasts, and industry articles. For more information, visit www.noblecapitalmarkets.com

Release – Ocugen, Inc. Announces U.S. FDA Clearance of IND Amendment to Initiate OCU400 Phase 3 Clinical Trial — First Gene Therapy to Enter Phase 3 with a Broad Retinitis Pigmentosa Indication

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MALVERN, Pa., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, and vaccines, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) amendment to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial of OCU400, a modifier gene therapy product candidate being developed for retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

“The initiation of the OCU400 Phase 3 clinical trial is a significant milestone for patients with RP and a pivotal event for Ocugen as a company,” said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Ocugen. “OCU400 is the first gene therapy program to enter Phase 3 with a broad RP indication. Until now, there has been only one marketed product to treat one of the 100 gene mutations associated with RP. Now there is real hope for all RP patients who haven’t had a treatment option.”

The Phase 3 study will have a sample size of 150 participants—one arm of 75 participants with the RHO gene mutation and the other arm with 75 participants that are gene agnostic. In each arm, participants will be randomized 2:1 to the treatment group (2.5 x 1010 vg/eye of OCU400) and untreated control group, respectively.

In the Phase 1/2 OCU400 clinical trial, a Multi-Luminance Mobility Testing (MLMT) scale was the primary functional endpoint. For the Phase 3 OCU400 clinical trial, an updated mobility course will be used—Luminance Dependent Navigation Assessment (LDNA)— that includes a wider range of light intensity (0.04-500 Lux) and Lux Levels (0-9) with a uniform correlation between Lux level and Lux intensity.

“A sensitive mobility course, LDNA, was developed by Ocugen in collaboration with FDA for the Phase 3 clinical trial to allow enrollment of patients with early to advanced stages of disease,” said Dr. Arun Upadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer at Ocugen. “We are extremely encouraged that with this Phase 3 study design more than 50% of intent to treat RHO patients would meet the responder criteria, which is demonstrating 2 or greater Lux level of improvement after one year of treatment based on Phase 1/2 study results.”

Currently there are approximately 110,000 patients in the United States with RP and 1.6 million patients globally. Of these patients, more than 10% have the RHO genetic mutation.

“We believe that the gene-agnostic clinical trial design provides an appropriate therapeutic option to include patients who have greater potential of benefiting from treatment,” said Dr. Huma Qamar, Chief Medical Officer at Ocugen. “We are looking forward to working with our selected trial sites and leading retinal surgeons to deliver this novel modifier gene therapy to potentially address unmet medical needs.”

Ocugen previously announced that OCU400 has received orphan drug and RMAT designations from the FDA. With the initiation of the Phase 3 clinical trial, OCU400 remains on track for the 2026 BLA approval target.

About OCU400
OCU400 is the Company’s gene-agnostic modifier gene therapy product based on NHR gene, NR2E3. NR2E3 regulates diverse physiological functions within the retina—such as photoreceptor development and maintenance, metabolism, phototransduction, inflammation and cell survival networks. Through its drive functionality, OCU400 resets altered/affected cellular gene-networks and establishes homeostasis—a state of balance, which has the potential to improve retinal health and function in patients with inherited retinal diseases.

About RP
RP is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina, leading to vision loss and blindness. Currently, RP is associated with mutations in more than 100 genes.

There are no approved treatment options that slow or stop the progression of multiple forms of RP. Proposed treatments for RP include gene-replacement therapy, retinal implant devices, retinal transplantation, stem cells, vitamin therapy, and other pharmacological treatments. Current gene-replacement therapies are promising but are limited to treating just a single mutation. In addition, while gene therapies may provide a new functional gene, they do not necessarily eliminate the underlying genetic defect, which may still cause stress and toxic effects leading to retina degeneration. Therefore, the development of gene-specific replacement therapy is highly challenging, especially when multiple and unknown genes are involved. Thus, novel therapeutic approaches targeting broader RP disease in a gene agnostic manner offer greater hope for patients.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines that improve health and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product, and we are advancing research in infectious diseases to support public health and orthopedic diseases to address unmet medical needs. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding qualitative assessments of available data, potential benefits, expectations for ongoing clinical trials, anticipated regulatory filings and anticipated development timelines, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, including, but not limited to, the risks that preliminary, interim and top-line clinical trial results may not be indicative of, and may differ from, final clinical data; that unfavorable new clinical trial data may emerge in ongoing clinical trials or through further analyses of existing clinical trial data; that earlier non-clinical and clinical data and testing of may not be predictive of the results or success of later clinical trials; and that that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments, including by regulatory authorities. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Contact:
Tiffany Hamilton
Head of Communications
Tiffany.Hamilton@ocugen.com 

Discover Emerging Growth Consumer, Communications, Media, and Technology Companies at Noble Capital Markets’ June Virtual Equity Conference

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  • Emerging Growth Public Consumer, Communications, Media, Technology (and more) Company Executive Presentations
  • Q&A Sessions Moderated by Noble’s Analysts and Bankers
  • Scheduled 1×1 Meetings with Qualified Investors

Noble Capital Markets, a full-service SEC / FINRA registered broker-dealer, dedicated exclusively to serving emerging growth companies, is pleased to present the Consumer, Communications, Media, and Technology Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference, taking place June 26th and 27th, 2024. This virtual gathering is set to be an immersive experience, bringing together a unique blend of investors, industry leaders, and experts in the consumer, communications, media, and technology sectors.

Part of Noble’s Robust 2024 Events Calendar

The Consumer, Communications, Media, and Technology Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference is part of Noble’s 2024 event programming, featuring a range of c-suite interviews, in-person non-deal roadshows throughout the United States, two other sector-specific virtual equity conferences, and culminating in Noble’s preeminent in-person investor conference, NobleCon20, to be held at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida December 3-4. Keep an eye out for the official press release on NobleCon20 coming soon.

Check out the calendar of upcoming in-person non-deal roadshows here.

Sign up to receive more information on Noble’s other virtual conferences here.

What to Expect

The Consumer, Communications, Media, and Technology Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference will feature 2 days of corporate presentations from up to 50 innovative public consumer, communications, media, and technology companies, showcasing their latest advancements and investment opportunities. Each presentation will be followed by a fireside-style Q&A session proctored by one of Noble’s analysts or bankers, with questions taken from the audience during the presentation. Panel presentations are planned, featuring key opinion leaders in these sectors, providing valuable insights on emerging trends. Scheduled one-on-one meetings with public company executives, coordinated by Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team, are also available to qualified investors.

Why Your Company Should Present

Looking to increase awareness in your company and increase liquidity? Paid participation in Noble’s investor conferences, both virtual and in-person, provides that opportunity, with a tailored experience aimed at delivering substantial value. After 40 years of serving emerging growth companies, and the investors who follow them, Noble has built an investor base eager to discover where the next success story lies.

Noble’s investor base is relevant and, in many cases, new to your company. Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team provides unmatched exposure to investors that can invest in your company, including small money managers, family offices, RIAs, wealth managers, self-directed investors, and institutions. Most of Noble’s investors specifically seek undervalued, overlooked, emerging investment opportunities.

The cost to present includes your corporate presentation with a Q&A session proctored by one of Noble’s analysts or bankers, a webcast recording, scheduled 1×1 meetings with qualified investors, and marketing on Channelchek.

Benefits for Investors

Hear directly from the c-suite of the next innovators in consumer, communications, media, and technology and learn about new investment opportunities. The Q&A portion of each presentation gives you the opportunity to have your questions answered during or after the proctored session. The planned panel presentations are sure to provide expert insight on growing trends in the healthcare space. And, for qualified investors, one-on-one meetings are available with company executives; scheduled by Noble’s dedicated Investor Outreach team. All from the comfort of your own desk, and at no cost.

How to Register

Limited presenting slots are available

Publicly traded companies in these sectors can submit their registration details here.

If you have any questions about presenting, please contact events@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Investor / Guest attendees can register here

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Noble’s virtual and in-person investor conferences?

Contact events@noblecapitalmarkets.com for sponsorship information.