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Jensen Hughes Appoints Dominic Casserley as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors

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BALTIMORE, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jensen Hughes, a global leader in engineering, consulting and technology that make the world safe, secure and resilient, announced today that its board of directors appointed Dominic Casserley as its Executive Chair.

As Executive Chair, Casserley will work closely with the Jensen Hughes management team to reinforce the company’s key priorities.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dominic to our board,” said Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes. “His extensive experience and strategic insight will be instrumental in supporting our company’s continued growth.”

Casserley’s career began at McKinsey & Company (1983-2013), where he held influential leadership positions in various practices and positions across the globe. He served on the Shareholders Council of McKinsey from 1998 to 2013, and for five years oversaw the global finances of the company. In 2013, Casserley became the CEO of Willis, the global corporate insurance broker. He initiated and oversaw the merger with Towers Watson to create Willis Towers Watson, a $10 billion revenue company listed on NASDAQ. He served as President of Willis Towers Watson until December 2016. Casserley was also the Chairman of ERM, the environmental consulting firm, from 2019 to 2022. More recently, Casserley has served on multiple private equity portfolio company boards across various industries.

“I am honored to be taking on the position of Executive Chair at Jensen Hughes,” said Casserley. “I look forward to working with the entire team to capitalize on growth opportunities and activate strategies that set the company up for continuing success.”

Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based middle-market private equity firm, is the lead investor in Jensen Hughes.

Gryphon Deal Partner Leigh Abramson and Operating Partner Scott Hearn said, “We are excited to partner with Dominic as Jensen Hughes moves forward. He will play a critical role as we continue our strategic growth plan and enable positive experiences for all our clients and employees.”

About Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a global leader in engineering, consulting and technology that make our world safe, secure and resilient. Worldwide, Jensen Hughes is recognized most widely for its leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility the company has advanced with honor and pride since 1939. Jensen Hughes’ commitment to safety, security and resilience extends to other critical competencies core to its purpose. These include accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk, and emergency management as well as digital innovation across many of its services. Today, the Company has 1,700+ engineers, consultants, analysts and strategists who work from 90+ offices supporting clients in 100+ countries across all end markets.

About Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Software, and Technology Services and Solutions sectors. With approximately $9+ billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and executives to accelerate the building of leading companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly differentiated model integrates its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, human capital acquisition and development, treasury, finance, and accounting expertise. Gryphon’s three core investment strategies include its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital strategies, each with dedicated funds of capital. The Flagship and Heritage strategies target equity investments of $50 million to $500 million per portfolio company. The Junior Capital strategy targets investments in junior securities of credit facilities, arranged by leading middle-market lenders, in both Gryphon-controlled companies, as well as in other private equity-backed companies operating in Gryphon’s targeted investment sectors.

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Bulletin from the Extraordinary General Meeting in Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ) on 8 November 2024

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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Extraordinary General Meeting in Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ) (the “Company”) has been held on 8 November 2024 and in particular the following decisions were resolved.

Resolution to approve the Board of Directors’ resolution on a new issue of shares to the CEO

The General Meeting resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ resolution to increase the Company’s share capital by up to SEK 881,168 through the issue of up to 1,762,336 new ordinary shares. The subscription price per ordinary share is SEK 3.972. With deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the new ordinary shares may only be subscribed for by Vickram Vathulya, the CEO of the Company. The subscription price has been determined through agreement between the Board of Directors and Vickram Vathulya and corresponds to the closing price of the ordinary share on Nasdaq Stockholm on 11 October 2024.

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Dr. Bami Bastani, Chairman of the Board of Directors 
Tel: +1 908 87 28 370
E-mail: bami.bastani@sivers-semiconductors.com

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MaidCentral Partners with Maid Brigade to Empower Franchise-Wide Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction for the House Cleaning Industry

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MaidCentral, a premier business management solution for the house cleaning industry, has partnered with Maid Brigade, a leading residential cleaning franchise, to become its official software provider. This strategic partnership aims to elevate operational efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance the customer experience across Maid Brigade’s extensive network of franchise locations throughout the USA and Canada.

“Our partnership with MaidCentral reflects our commitment to equipping Maid Brigade franchises with the most effective tools to optimize their operations,” said Raychel Leong-Sullins, President of Maid Brigade. “With MaidCentral, our franchisees will not only have access to state-of-the-art software but also gain insights that enable them to deliver consistent, five-star service.”

Meeting the Needs of Franchise-Wide Operations

As a fully integrated business management solution, MaidCentral provides tailored functionality that empowers each Maid Brigade franchise to automate scheduling, payroll, KPI tracking, and more. Designed for both independent cleaning companies and large-scale franchises, MaidCentral’s platform consolidates essential functions to improve the day-to-day workflows and overall performance of Maid Brigade’s franchisees.

“MaidCentral’s software aligns with our strategic goals, allowing Maid Brigade to enhance our customer experience while driving operational efficiency across all locations,” added Leong-Sullins. “This partnership is a key part of our growth as we continue to raise the standard for professional residential cleaning services.”

Key Features for Franchisees and Customers Alike

With MaidCentral, Maid Brigade franchisees can manage customer information, scheduling, and employee payroll more seamlessly, helping them focus on what matters most—providing exceptional service. The platform also allows franchisees to track and improve performance metrics in real-time, ultimately enhancing profitability and growth for each location.

Unified Operations: MaidCentral centralizes essential business functions, enabling franchisees to run their operations from a single, intuitive platform.Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: By streamlining operational processes, Maid Brigade franchisees can provide faster, more reliable service to customers nationwide.Performance Tracking: MaidCentral’s platform empowers franchisees to access KPI data, track growth metrics, and make data-driven decisions that benefit the entire franchise network.

“This partnership allows Maid Brigade to utilize technology to its fullest, ensuring a consistent, top-tier experience for all customers, while supporting each franchisee’s growth,” said Tom Stewart, CEO of MaidCentral. “We’re excited to work together to redefine the business management experience for the house cleaning industry.”

About MaidCentral

MaidCentral is a comprehensive business management software solution designed specifically for residential cleaning companies, from single-location businesses to large franchisors. MaidCentral empowers cleaning businesses to optimize scheduling, payroll, KPI tracking, and more, driving greater efficiency and profitability.

About Maid Brigade

Maid Brigade is a national franchise company specializing in professional residential cleaning services. Committed to providing high-quality, eco-friendly cleaning solutions, Maid Brigade has been a trusted name in the house cleaning industry for decades. Through innovative technology and a customer-focused approach, Maid Brigade continually sets new standards for residential cleaning excellence.

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Sparrow BioAcoustics and Killick Capital host launch event for Canada’s First Cardiac AI Application – Stethophone

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Attendees at the event were the first in Canada to see and experience the power of Stethophone firsthand. Stethophone is now available to Canadians on the Apple AppStore..

ST. JOHN’S, NL, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sparrow BioAcoustics, a pioneering Canadian company in the field of bioacoustic medical technology, together with lead investor Killick Capital, is proud to announce the official launch of Stethophone, the first of its kind Cardiac AI application, now available in Canada.

The launch event took place on November 6 at the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing together distinguished guests from the medical and science communities, provincial and local government officials, members of the press, and key leaders from the medical technology sector.

Stethophone is groundbreaking smartphone application that delivers AI-powered analysis of heart sounds, empowering patients and healthcare professionals alike with cutting-edge tools for early detection of cardiac anomalies. The innovative application was developed entirely by Canadian company Sparrow BioAcoustics and represents a significant leap forward in healthcare technology.

“At Sparrow, we are committed to revolutionizing cardiac care with technology that allows individuals to take charge of their heart health,” said Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics.

The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is provided federal contribution of $500,000 to Sparrow BioAcoustics to assist with business and product development activities.

“Sparrow BioAcoustics is doing amazing work in the fight against heart disease right here in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA. “With tech like their Stethophone, they are making it easier for folks to access quality heart care in their own homes.”

Attendees at the event were the first in Canada to see and experience the power of Stethophone firsthand. In a live demonstration, guests had the opportunity to try the application themselves and even download it directly from the Apple App Store.

The launch event highlighted the pivotal role that Stethophone will play in Canada’s medical landscape, further cementing the country’s leadership in healthcare innovation.

With its recent approval from Health Canada, Sparrow BioAcoustics is poised to make a lasting impact on both the local and the global stage of medical technology.

For more information about Stethophone and Sparrow BioAcoustics, visit https://stethophone.com/.

About Sparrow BioAcoustics

Sparrow BioAcoustics, with offices in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, is leading the Software as a Medical Device industry in new directions for cardiac and pulmonary disease detection. Our team of physicians, engineers and data scientists are working to unlock the richest source of diagnostic information about cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Our mission is to help the millions of people at-risk and suffering from cardiac and respiratory disease to live longer, healthier lives enabled by earlier detection and quicker treatment.

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Info@sparrowacoustics.com, Sparrow bioacoustics, 1 4162688966, Mark@sparrowacoustics.com, Sparrowbioacoustics.com

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