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Follett Announces Partnership with Mirada Capital to Enhance Custom Merchandise Offerings on Campuses Nationwide

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WESTCHESTER, Ill. and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Follett Higher Education, North America’s largest campus retailer, today announced a strategic partnership with Texas-based Mirada Capital Group to assume operations of Advanced-Online, an on-demand products business serving higher education and corporate clients under the Follett On Demand brand.

“With Mirada Capital as our partner for on-demand products, we are confident that we’ll be able to serve even more customers with one-of-a-kind merchandise and gifts,” said Emmanuel Kolady, CEO of Follett Higher Education. “This partnership empowers us to meet the growing demand for customizable, branded merchandise, ensuring our campus partners have access to top-tier products, delivered exactly when they need them.”

The transition allows Follett to focus on its core collegiate retail business, while Advanced-Online, under Mirada Capital’s leadership, is positioned for accelerated growth. With local leadership and targeted investment, the company will enhance its technology and better serve both Follett’s campus partners and Advanced-Online’s corporate clients, expanding its on-demand offerings with greater efficiency and innovation. Follett will maintain an equity stake in the business and continue its partnership with Advanced-Online for on-demand products, custom decoration, licensing, and other merchandising needs.

“At Mirada Capital, we believe in the power of partnership to drive sustainable growth,” said Jimmy Mathews, Founder of Mirada Capital Group. “We are excited to work closely with Follett to support its campus partners with best-in-class on-demand products.”

Brian Schellbach, Vice President of Sales and Product Management at Advanced-Online, will continue to lead the Advanced-Online team, ensuring a seamless transition for both employees and customers.

To learn more about Follett On Demand, visit https://follett.com/on-demand/

About Follett Higher Education
Follett Higher Education is dedicated to supporting the academic journey by providing innovative and comprehensive solutions for campus retail, course materials, and more. Serving over 1,000 college and university partners, Follett is committed to student success and creating meaningful retail experiences that drive campus pride and engagement.

About Mirada Capital Group
Mirada Capital Group is a Texas-based family office focused on private equity investments in the lower middle market. With significant experience in manufacturing, retail, and technology transformations, Mirada Capital is dedicated to long-term value creation, scalability, and responsible leadership.

CONTACT: media@follet.com

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Max Stock Limited Announces Change in Shares Held by an Interested Party

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CAESAREA, Israel, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO(; )the “Company”, “Max Stock“) today announced that on November 20th, 2024, Phoenix Financial Ltd. and Phoenix Investment House Ltd. (“Phoenix reporting group”), including their respective nostro account, provident funds and provident fund management companies, as well as mutual fund management companies and market maker sub entities, informed the Company that they had sold shares of the Company thereby lowering their joint holdings to 4.8% of the Company’s issued capital (4.15% and 0.65% respectively). As a result, Phoenix reporting group will no longer be an interested party in the Company.

This is an English translation of segments of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on November 24, 2024 (Ref. No: 2024-01-618032) (hereinafter: the “Hebrew Version”). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.

About Max Stock

Max Stock is Israel’s leading extreme value retailer, currently present in 64 locations throughout Israel and 2 locations in Portugal. We offer a broad assortment of quality products for customers’ everyday needs at affordable prices, helping customers “Dream Big, Pay Small”. For more information, please visit https://ir.maxstock.co.il                 

Company Contacts:

Talia Sessler,
Chief Corporate Development and IR Officer
talia@maxstock.co.il

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

 

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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