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Globant Acquires Exusia To Continue Expanding Its Data & AI Offering

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Exusia delivers solutions leveraging its full lifecycle AI, Data engineering, cloud computing expertise, and a robust portfolio of partnerships with Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Ab Initio, and Google CloudExusia has a strong cross-industry footprint, working for leading companies in the Healthcare, Logistics, Financial Services and Consumer Products verticals

MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Globant, a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced that on September 26th, 2024 it acquired Exusia, a U.S.-based IT services consulting firm specialized in full lifecycle AI, data engineering, cloud migration, and analytics capabilities including strategy, implementation, and managed services. Exusia also holds a robust portfolio of partnerships with Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Ab Initio, and Google Cloud.

Founded by Trevor Silver in 2012, Exusia provides services to leading companies in the healthcare, logistics, financial services and consumer products verticals, consolidating 80%+ of its revenues in the U.S. while also developing businesses in South Africa and India. Exusia employs 400 professionals, distributed between its talent delivery hubs in India, the U.S. and South Africa. Trevor Silver, his management team, and all of Exusia’s team members will remain with Globant.

“Exusia is a great addition to Globant as we continue expanding our vision of becoming leaders in reinventing the industry. Their robust experience in AI & data and amazing roster of partnerships are completely aligned with our expertise. We look forward to boosting both of our knowledge and delivery capabilities to keep growing and bringing AI reinvention to organizations worldwide,” said Martín Migoya, Co-founder and CEO at Globant.

“Globant came to us with perfect timing as we were looking to scale and expand our core offerings to our clients. Our professionals all over the world will enjoy being part of such a great organization with an amazing working culture that is filled with opportunities to expand their skills and careers on a larger global stage,” said Trevor Silver, Founder and CEO at Exusia.

North America is Globant’s biggest market globally, and we have been growing our business steadily in the region as well as our offerings across many industries. By adding Exusia’s expertise in critical domains and integrating their ecosystem into our digitally native operational model, we will foster exceptional value creation,” said Nicolás Kaplun, Chief Business Officer of North America at Globant.

“Exusia demonstrated the same strong commitment to quality and passion for challenging the status quo that we have at Globant. In addition to driving our growth plans in North America, this partnership represents our first expansion into South Africa, a dynamic business hub for the African continent,” said Martin Umaran, Co-Founder and Chief Corporate Development Officer at Globant.

About Globant

At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.

We have more than 29,100 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The expectations related to the businesses of Globant and Exusia may differ from their actual results and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will”, “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, expectations with respect to the anticipated benefits of this acquisition. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of Globant and Exusia and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the risk that disruption from the transaction materially and adversely affects Exusia’s business and operations; (2) Globant’s ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of this acquisition, (3) costs related to this acquisition, (4) Globant’s ability to successfully grow Exusia’s business; (5) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement and completion of this acquisition; (6) the ability of Globant to retain and hire key Exusia employees; (7) changes in applicable laws or regulations, (8) the demand for Exusia’s services together with the possibility that Exusia may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (9) other factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other risk factors included in subsequent reports on Form 6-K. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decision based on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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NEW BIG LOTS ‘FALL INTO SAVINGS’ DEALS KICK OFF ON OCT. 3

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All outdoor Halloween Decor will be 20% off Oct. 3-6, in stores (with coupon) and online’Black Friday Fridays’ continue at Big Lots with 50% off all fall decorations only on Oct. 4Fall savings continue with the ‘Primetime Cyber Sale,’ 20% off home categories Oct. 7-9

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Big Lots, Inc. (OTC: BIG), today unveiled new “fall Into Savings” deals including special savings on fall and outdoor Halloween decorations, home categories and more, beginning today, Oct. 3.

Fall savings begin with 20% off all outdoor Halloween decor, Oct. 3-6, in stores (get coupon here) and online. This week’s “Black Friday Fridays” special offer is 50% off all fall and harvest decorations for one-day only on Friday, Oct. 4 in stores and online. Next week, the “Primetime Cyber Sale” will offer 20% off home categories, Oct. 7-9, online only at biglots.com. Customers can shop these deals and more and find each promotion’s terms and conditions online at biglots.com.

“It’s October and beginning to feel like fall in many of our communities, now is the perfect time to upgrade your seasonal home décor and more and make your home spaces reflect the changing season,” said Shelly Trosclair, Co-Head Merchant, at Big Lots. “Whether your aim is to create the spookiest Halloween display on the street or prepare your home for hosting family and friends this fall, we’ve got you covered with extreme bargains across categories. Visit us online at biglots.com and create your shopping list today.”

Black Friday is every Friday at Big Lots throughout the holiday season, with every Friday being a Black Friday-level sales event, including special one-day deals up to 50% off, now through Dec. 6. Each week’s deal will be available in stores during Friday store hours.

Each week’s Black Friday Fridays deal will be revealed on Thursday mornings, and will include offers across product categories, including great holiday gift options, seasonal décor and more. Bargain shoppers who would like to be among the first to know about each week’s Friday deal can sign up to be a BIG Rewards member for free and receive the latest bargains news in their email inboxes or by text at biglots.com/rewards.

ABOUT BIG LOTS
Big Lots is one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers focused on extreme value. The Company is dedicated to being the big difference for a better life by delivering bargains to brag about on everything for the home, including furniture, décor, pantry and more. It fulfills its mission to help customers “Live BIG and Save LOTS” with sourcing strategies to grow extreme bargains through closeouts, liquidations, overstocks, private labels, and value-engineered products. The Big Lots Foundation, together with the Company’s customers, associates, and vendors, has delivered more than $176 million of philanthropic support to critical needs in hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. For more information, to shop online, or to find a store near you, please visit biglots.com.

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J.S. Held Expands Executive Leadership to Oversee Next Phase of Growth

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JERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces Lee Spirer as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jonathon Held

Lee Spirer is a transformational leader with extensive experience creating value for investors in human capital-intensive businesses by focusing on developing innovative, high impact services for clients and building platforms which attract world class professionals to maximize their career success.

Over his 30-year career, Lee Spirer has been known for keen strategic insight tightly tied to successful plan execution, building and developing teams, tapping into innovation, and leveraging technology. His teams have balanced organic and acquisition-based growth strategies while driving operational performance.

CEO, Jonathon Held, commenting on Lee’s appointment to President and COO, reflects on his “extensive experience and proven ability to drive strategy focused on financial results and operational excellence.” Held continues, “I look forward to partnering with Lee to support all J.S. Held stakeholders – our team members, clients, and investors.”

Having started his professional career serving large complex clients as a strategy consultant, Spirer set the stage for his success in creating and cultivating human capital businesses including: 

Navigant, where he led the growth and transformation of the 6,000 professional company, more than doubling revenues and ultimately taking the company private and merging with Guidehouse.Kroll Risk & Compliance, where as President, he founded and built a new business intelligence division.IBM Business Consulting Services, where following the IBMs acquisition of Mainspring, a digital strategy/transformation company, he led global financial markets for the Fortune 100 company.

Over his career, Lee Spirer has operated in public and private companies, acquired and sold businesses, guided a company through an IPO, and interacted with a wide range of investors and boards. Most recently, he worked with several private equity firms to identify and evaluate potential investments. “Lee is a growth-focused business leader with a strong track record of success,” observes Steve Dutton, Partner at Kelso & Company, J.S. Held’s private equity partner. Dutton continues, “Lee’s proven ability to identify, evaluate, and drive value creation in the professional and technology-enabled services sectors makes him an ideal partner to support further growth at J.S. Held.”

Lee Spirer, commenting on what attracted him to J.S. Held, shares, “J.S. Held’s unique combination of a very strong market position on which to build, extraordinary human capital, a proven track record of organic growth, and ability to augment with acquisitions and successfully integrate those professionals presents the ideal platform for growth at all levels – presenting career opportunities for our professionals, value to our clients, and returns for investors.”  Spirer continues, “As president and COO, I am focused on further strategic growth, evolution, and scale through service innovation and technology.” 

Lee Spirer is now part of the dedicated and entrepreneurial team of experts who help transform J.S. Held. Explore our story and celebrate this momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at jsheld.com.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC, or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Canada, Manitoba, and Giganawenimaanaanig to take a step forward on Red Dress Alert

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WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, will make an announcement about the Red Dress Alert pilot at Giganawenimaanaanig’s Day of Education and Awareness.

There will be a media availability following the announcement.

Media participation:

Media representatives are asked to RSVP to RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Virtual participation will be available, and instructions to connect remotely will be provided upon registration.

Media are first invited to observe Ministerial remarks and engagement with families, survivors, MMIWG advocates and frontline workers at 11:30 a.m. The media availability will follow in an adjoining room.

Date:  Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: The announcement will start at 11:30 a.m. (CT), followed by the media availability.

Media representatives are invited to preposition 30 minutes before the start time of the event.

Where:
Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel
1415 Regent Ave W
Winnipeg, Manitoba

The announcement will take place in the Grand Ballroom, and the media availability will take place in the Ambassador E.

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