NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified, a globally trusted technology partner for investor relations and public relations professionals, today published The Evolution of Influence in partnership with PRWeek – the latest communications industry survey that showcases how public relations is changing and how communicators can stay ahead. Among the findings, the majority of PR pros believe it’s more challenging than ever to influence stakeholder awareness, trust and sentiment, given the proliferat ...

NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE:APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the "Apollo Funds") have entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International to acquire Evri, one of the UK's largest parcel delivery companies. Since relaunching as Evri in 2022, the company has grown to become a key leader in parcel delivery, with a strong national network purpose-built for third-party e-commerce parcels and a differentiated last-mile delivery model. Today, Evri reaches nearl ...

Knox, Indiana, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mammoth Solar, the Doral Renewables' 1.3-gigawatt project across Starke and Pulaski counties in northwest Indiana, was awarded the Dual Use Plan of the Year award in the first edition of the North American Agrivoltaics Awards in a ceremony during the Solar Farm Summit. The project has been recognized for outstanding excellence in innovation for its dual-use solar development design. This prestigious recognition highlights the project's groundbreaking approach ...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene Holding Ltd. ("Athene"), a leading retirement services company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO), announced it will host a Fixed Income Investor conference call on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00AM ET. The call will feature members of Athene's senior management team, who will provide an update on current business trends, new business origination, the investment portfolio, and capital. An accompanying presentation, li ...

KATY, Texas, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) (the "Company"), a diversified industrial minerals company and a leading last-mile logistics provider to the oil and gas industry, announced today that its previously announced agreement to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) ("Apollo"), one of the world's premier investment firms, in an all-cash transaction (the "Merger"), was approved at a special meeting of the Company's stockholders (the "Spec ...

OMAHA, Neb., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeleVox, the industry-leading provider of omnichannel patient relationship management platforms, was selected as a winner in the Spring 2024 Digital Health Awards®, a program recognizing the best digital health resources. TeleVox Practice Edition received a Merit award in the Web-Based Digital Health – Portal/Patient Education category. TeleVox introduced Practice Edition to help physicians and their staff overcome common industry challenges, including ineffic ...

Core Insights - TeleVox's Practice Edition won a Merit award in the Web-Based Digital Health – Portal/Patient Education category at the Spring 2024 Digital Health Awards, recognizing its effectiveness in enhancing patient relationship management [1][3] - The platform addresses key challenges in the healthcare industry, such as inefficient scheduling, poor communication, low patient retention, and reputation management [1][2] Company Overview - TeleVox is a leading provider of omnichannel digital patient relationship management technology, trusted by over 7,000 healthcare organizations, including hospitals and community health centers [5] - The company integrates its platform with electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate automated, personalized, two-way interactions with patients [5] Product Features - Practice Edition utilizes advanced automated systems and generative AI technology to improve patient experiences and reduce staff workload [2][3] - The platform simplifies scheduling workflows, decreases no-show rates, and helps maintain a consistently filled schedule for healthcare practices [2] Industry Recognition - The Digital Health Awards, organized by the Health Information Resource Center, recognized Practice Edition from nearly 700 entries, highlighting its value in the digital health space [3]

NEW YORK, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) and The Travel Corporation (TTC) today announced they have entered into definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) to acquire TTC, which has been privately owned and operated for more than a century. The transaction is comprised of 18 leading brands, including Trafalgar, a leading escorted tour operator; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, a luxury all-inclusive river cruise line; Contiki, youth travel specialist tour compan ...

Core Insights - PK AirFinance has successfully closed its inaugural aircraft loan asset-backed securitization, PK ALIFT LOAN FUNDING 3 Series 2024-1, issuing over $622 million in notes [1][2] - This marks the first commercial aircraft loan ABS issuance in 2024 and the first AAA-rated aviation ABS public issuance in over 20 years, attributed to the quality of the asset portfolio and management team [1][2] Company Overview - PK AirFinance is a specialized aircraft and aircraft engine lending business with extensive expertise in aviation finance, offering comprehensive origination, underwriting, structuring, and syndication capabilities [3] - The company is an affiliate of Apollo and aims to diversify its financing sources while supporting its integrated aviation platform's demand for directly originated aviation assets [2] Transaction Details - The issuance was oversubscribed and included broad participation from capital markets participants, including third-party insurers [2] - The notes are secured by a portfolio of 122 senior-secured aviation loans across various aircraft types, including 70 narrowbody, 6 widebody, 30 freighter, 7 engines, and 9 regional jet aircraft, involving 52 unique obligors [2] - Apollo Global Solutions served as the sole lead arranger, with multiple financial institutions acting as joint lead bookrunners [2]

Core Insights - PK AirFinance has successfully closed its inaugural aircraft loan asset-backed securitization, PK ALIFT LOAN FUNDING 3 Series 2024-1, issuing over $622 million in Notes [1][2] - This issuance is notable as it represents the first AAA-rated aviation ABS public issuance in over 20 years, attributed to the quality of the asset portfolio and the management team's capabilities [1][2] Company Overview - PK AirFinance is a specialized aircraft and aircraft engine lending business with extensive expertise in aviation finance, offering comprehensive origination, underwriting, structuring, and syndication capabilities [3] - The company aims to diversify its financing sources and enhance its ability to provide competitive financing to airline and lessor clients through this transaction [2] Transaction Details - The issuance was oversubscribed and included participation from various capital market participants, including third-party insurers [2] - The Notes are secured by a portfolio of 122 senior-secured aviation loans, covering 70 narrowbody aircraft, 6 widebody aircraft, 30 freighter aircraft, 7 engines, and 9 regional jet aircraft across 52 unique obligors [2] Management Commentary - The CEO of PK AirFinance expressed excitement about the transaction, highlighting its strategic significance and the strength of the collateral pool [2] - The transaction is seen as a testament to PK's track record in aviation finance and its comprehensive servicing capabilities [2]