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WeTheHobby Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Senior Hires to Drive Digital Innovation and Fan Engagement

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WeTheHobby, a leading innovator in the sports trading card industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its senior leadership team. These strategic hires underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the fan experience and deepening connections across the global community of collectors and sports enthusiasts.

Josh Landau Appointed as Chief Revenue Officer

Joining WeTheHobby as Chief Revenue Officer, Josh Landau brings over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and fan engagement across the sports and entertainment industries. Most recently, he was the visionary who pitched and helped build Fanatics Live & Fanatics Collectibles Breaker Direct Program. Josh will be responsible for spearheading WeTheHobby’s revenue strategy, focusing on expanding the company’s online platforms, driving profitable revenue growth, and enhancing the fan experience.

Josh previously built digital content and monetization verticals from the ground up at the NHL, WTA/ATP and Sports Illustrated. At WeTheHobby, he will play a crucial role in advancing the company’s mission to make sports trading cards more accessible and engaging to fans worldwide.

“WeTheHobby is at the forefront of a digital revolution in sports media and live-ecommerce mega-trends, and I’m excited to join a team that is as passionate about sports collecting and technology as I am,” said Landau. “I look forward to continuing to support the positive evolution of The Hobby, and ensuring that WeTheHobby leads the way in providing fans with immersive, next-generation experiences.”

Sarina Morales Joins as Senior Media Director

WeTheHobby is also excited to welcome Sarina Morales as WeTheHobby’s Senior Media Director. With a robust background in sports journalism and fan engagement, Morales will oversee the company’s efforts to deepen its relationships with sports fans with innovative content and community experiences.

Sarina Morales is a former ESPN Anchor and reporter. She also worked as a feature reporter covering events including the NBA Finals and MLB’s Opening Day.  Most recently, Sarina reported on the NFL, MLB and NBA for Bally Sports, and spent over three seasons covering the Los Angeles Rams as their Team Reporter.

Sarina is known as a thought leader on consumer growth strategies, with a background in social media marketing. Before her time working at ESPN, she was the social media manager for National Geographic, growing the Nat Geo Wild Facebook page from 300,000 followers to six million in one year.

Sarina is a graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communication with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

“I’m thrilled to join WeTheHobby and contribute to a brand that truly understands the passion and dedication of sports fans,” said Morales. “My goal is to ensure that every fan feels valued and connected, whether they’re a lifelong collector or new to the hobby. We have an incredible opportunity to be storytellers and create memorable experiences that resonate with our community.”

A Vision for the Future

The addition of Morales and Landau to the leadership team comes at a pivotal time for WeTheHobby as the company continues to expand its offerings and strengthen its position as a market leader across the collectibles and sports media categories. By focusing on digital innovation and fan engagement, WeTheHobby is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of sports fans and collectors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Josh and Sarina to the WeTheHobby team,” said Zach Stanley, CEO of WeTheHobby. “Their expertise and vision align perfectly with our commitment to innovation and fan-centricity. As we continue to grow, their leadership will be instrumental in driving our success and creating the most memorable and rewarding experiences for our communities.”

About WeTheHobby

WeTheHobby is a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing the collector experience. By blending tradition with innovation, WeTheHobby offers a unique platform that connects sports fans with the excitement of trading cards in a digital era. With a focus on fan engagement and digital transformation, WeTheHobby is committed to making sports trading cards more accessible, interactive, and enjoyable for enthusiasts worldwide.

For more information, please contact:

Sam Peebles
Sr. Manager, Marketing
sam@wethehobby.com
wethehobby.com

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Stora Enso Oyj: Notification of Change in Holdings according to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act (25 December 2024)

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STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 27 December 2024 at 09:00 EET

HELSINKI, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stora Enso Oyj received a notification pursuant to chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Market Act from BlackRock, Inc on 27 December 2024.

On 25 December 2024, BlackRock’s holding in Stora Enso’s shares decreased below the 5 percent threshold.

% of shares and voting rights (total of 7.A)

% of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of 7.B)

Total of both in % (7.A + 7.B)

Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached

4.76% shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.27% shares

Below 5% voting rights

5.04% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Position of previous notification (if applicable)

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

 

A: Shares and voting rights

Class/type of shares

ISIN code (if possible)

Number of shares and voting rights

% of shares and voting rights

Direct

(SMA 9:5)

Indirect

(SMA 9:6 and 9:7)

Direct

(SMA 9:5)

Indirect

(SMA 9:6 and 9:7)

FI0009005961

37,609,170  shares

Below 5% voting rights

4.76% shares Below 5% voting rights

SUBTOTAL A

37,609,170 shares

Below 5% voting rights

4.76% shares

Below 5% voting rights

B: Financial Instruments according to SMA 9:6a

Type of financial instrument

Expiration date

Exercise/Conversion Period

Physical or cash settlement

Number of shares and voting rights

% of shares and voting rights

American Depositary Receipt (US86210M1062)

N/A

N/A

Physical

596,930 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.07% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Securites lent

N7A

N/A

Physical

1,036,720 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.13% shares

Below 5% voting rights

CFD

N/A

N/A

Cash

563,510 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.07% shares

Below 5% voting rights

SUBTOTAL B

2,197,160 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.27% shares

Below 5% voting rights

 

Stora Enso has two series of shares. Each A share and every ten R shares carry one vote. Stora Enso has 175,664,079 A shares and 612,955,908 R shares in issue. The Company does not hold its own shares. The total number of Stora Enso shares is 788,619,987 and the total number votes at least 236,959,669.

Investor enquiries:
Anna-Lena Åström
SVP Investor Relations
tel. +46 70 210 7691 

Stora Enso

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We create value with our low-carbon and recyclable fiber-based products, through which we support our customers in meeting the demand for renewable sustainable products. Stora Enso has approximately 20,000 employees and our sales in 2023 were EUR 9.4 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in OTC Markets (OTCQX) in the USA as ADRs and ordinary shares (SEOAY, SEOFF, SEOJF). storaenso.com/investors

STORA ENSO OYJ

Investor enquiries:
Anna-Lena Åström
SVP Investor Relations
tel. +46 70 210 7691 

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Truecaller continues strong growth, surpasses 400 million Android users

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STOCKHOLM, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, reached another important milestone on 24th of December, when the number of monthly active users (MAU) on the operating system Android surpassed 400 million. Truecaller continues to grow rapidly in many geographic markets and the total user base has grown with more than 57 million users during 2024 and has now surpassed 433 million users in total.

“Truecaller’s strong commitment to help businesses and individuals communicate better through both calls and messages, continues to grow. Our geographical footprint is growing each day, and the development in our targeted growth markets is strong. We’re thrilled at achieving this milestone and we look forward to serving the next 400 million Android users,” says Rishit Jhunjuhnwala, Chief Product Officer and incoming CEO of Truecaller.

The growth in India continues to be strong with a growth of approximately 37 million users in but the relative growth in other parts of the world is stronger with a growth of 20 million users during 2024.

Truecaller will continue to report the average number of monthly and daily users on a quarterly basis in connection with interim reports.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Frid, Head of IR & Communication
+46 705 29 08 00
andreas.frid@truecaller.com

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Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies. especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 433 million active users. Truecaller is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021. For more information. please visit corporate.truecaller.com

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Xinhua Silk Road: Conference on deepening financial openness and co-op in Northeast Asia held in NE. China’s Shenyang

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BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2nd Northeast Asia Finance Conference and 2024 “Revitalizing Liaoning with Finance” Excellent Cases Release kicked off on Tuesday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province, aiming to further deepen financial openness and cooperation in the Northeast Asian region and advance construction of a regional financial center.

The main forum held a series of activities, including an opening ceremony, two round-table dialogues on “finance + biomedical industry” and “finance + cultural industry”, a symposium for foreign financial institutions, a seminar on innovative development of financial clusters, a forum on development of technology and finance, a forum on industrial low-carbon transformation and financial innovation, as well as an enterprise project roadshow and industry-finance matchmaking event.

During the conference themed on “accelerating the construction of a regional financial center in Northeast Asia and creating a new highland for opening up”, excellent cases of revitalizing Liaoning through finance in 2024 were unveiled and the index for core areas of regional financial centers in northeast China was released.

The conference also held an unveiling ceremony for the upgrading of the Shenyang finance and trade development zone to a national-level development zone, and a launch ceremony of a platform for Shenyang industrial insights and decision analysis.

The conference was co-hosted by China Economic Information Service, Liaoning Branch of Xinhua News Agency, Shenhe District People’s Government, Shenyang local financial administration under guidance of Shenyang Municipal People’s Government and Liaoning local financial supervision and administration bureau.

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