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DealMaker Ranks No.2 on Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

DealMaker

Fast Company ’s Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (Summer 2023) is available online now, and the print issue will be on newsstands beginning July 18, 2023. Join the Best Workplaces for Innovators conversation using #FCBestWorkplaces. Fast Company today announced its fifth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations and businesses that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and develop innovation at all levels. DealMaker has earned the position of No. 2 on Fast Company ’s 2023 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators list as well as winning the International title for Best Workplace for Innovators. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, healthcare, and many more. Fast Company editors and Accenture researchers collaborated together to score nearly 1,000 submissions, and a panel of eight distinguished judges reviewed and endorsed the top 100 companies. The 2023 awards feature workplaces from around the world. “As a company driven to disrupt the decades-old antiquated industry of the capital markets, it is an absolute honor to be recognized as an innovative workplace by Fast Company. We fully embrace our value of ‘Our Business is Change’. It reinforces the belief that we’re comfortable where others are not - we need to constantly live in the mindset of adaptation and agility,” says DealMaker CEO and Co-Founder Rebecca Kacaba. DealMaker has embraced the new global, remote workforce and the result is a group of exceptional subject matter experts and top tier talent. With investment and dedication to expanding their team across internationally, DealMaker is growing by about 89% across North & South America. “As a tech company, we thrive outside the box and truly embrace the idea of a global tech company. A steadfast value of DealMaker developed early on is to “move fast and break things” - if you fall, you get up and try again. From day one, all team members are empowered to move fast and own their impact - without the fear of making mistakes. ” says Co-Founder and CSO, Mat Goldstein. DealMaker is on a mission to make online capital raising mainstream. DealMaker’s platform is tearing down barriers to entry for the underfunded, while permitting consumers access to new investment opportunities in private companies and startups - which previously was available only to a very few Wall Street insiders. Access to pre-IPO investment opportunities are the biggest opportunity for wealth building that were previously typically reserved for the very few. Our tech along with regulation crowdfunding exemptions such as Reg CF and Reg A, will open up these opportunities to everyday average citizens. In only five short years, DealMaker has powered over 770 offerings for founders and brands and has processed over 1 Million investments totaling over $1.84 Billon (USD) - outperforming all competitors in North America. DealMaker has been trusted by brands like Parker Clay, Pacaso, Miso Robotics and Monogram which recently listed on Nasdaq following their Reg A raise on DealMaker’s platform. Learn more about DealMaker at https://www.dealmaker.tech/. To see the complete list, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list. Fast Company ’s Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (Summer 2023) is available online now, and the print issue will be on newsstands beginning July 18, 2023. Join the Best Workplaces for Innovators conversation using #FCBestWorkplaces. About DealMaker DealMaker is on a mission to create the most sophisticated capital markets tools on the planet, empowering capital to flow faster. It offers a suite of primary issuance, shareholder management, and capital raising solutions that includes equity crowdfunding, investor ranking algorithms, and data/analytical tools to support all capital raise types and all securities. Its innovative technology was designed to enable organizations to own and control exempt market raises to get the money they need, faster. DealMaker works for their issuers: putting brands and founders back in control to run streamlined, successful capital raises. Its mission is to turn the process of raising capital into simple eCommerce. The company’s offices are located in Toronto, Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Visit DealMaker.tech for more information. About Fast Company Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com. Contact Details Natasha Jose +1 416-726-5374 natasha.jose@dealmaker.tech Company Website https://www.dealmaker.tech/

July 11, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO ColorOSHack 2023 Kicks Off to Empower the Global Pantanal Service

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 11 July 2023 - OPPO ColorOSHack 2023, themed "Pantanal Service, Empowering Lives with Intelligence," kicks off on July 11th (Beijing time). The contest encourages global developers to tap into Pantanal's existing capabilities, offering intelligent living experiences for over 500 million ColorOS users worldwide by focusing on situations such as lifestyle, transportation, and entertainment. The Pantanal Ecosystem Is Opening Up to Invite Southeast Asian Developers Since its release, the Pantanal Comprehensively Intelligent Platform has been in collaboration with 21 eco-partners, including top companies such as Meituan, Baidu Map, Umetrip and Xiaohongshu in China, as well as Snapchat, Spotify, Zamato, and Swiggy overseas. Among them, 4 ecological partners have reached strategic cooperation in scenarios covering life services, travel, entertainment, office and other fields, meaning more than 300,000+ developers have contributed to the construction of Pantanal ecosystem. As a part of the Pantanal innovation ecosystem, OPPO ColorOSHack 2023 is officially opened for global registration on July 11 and will last until September 15. This year's competition will focus on Southeast Asia, aiming to find local service providers or developers in scenarios such as lifestyle services, transportation services and entertainment services, encouraging them to develop smart services in relevant scenarios, conceptualize scenarios and design interaction forms by learning the Pantanal Platform, to explore services that meet the local market in Southeast Asia. A Comprehensive Developer Empowerment System to Enhance Development Efficiency from Multiple Dimensions In addition to the continuation of the previous prize money system, the contest will open up the corresponding development capabilities of the Pantanal Platform and the Pantanal DevKit, including Pantanal DevFwk, Pantanal DevStudio, and supporting guidelines to help developers achieve low-cost, cross-terminal service development quickly. Pantanal Platform has made accessible various development capabilities, including Context Awareness, Service Running, and Natural Interaction. For instance, Pantanal DevFwk may be used to transform sophisticated cross-terminal, multi-service entry points into easy-to-use interfaces. This enables each development to quickly adapt to various terminals and entry points while optimizing cross-platform operating efficiency to satisfy developers' demands. The brand-new Pantanal DevStudio can provide multiple business module options for developers by integrating the integrated development environment for relevant Pantanal modules, thus helping them to reduce costs and improve efficiency significantly. It also features consistent cross-platform rendering and real-time preview across multiple entry points and devices, enabling developers to obtain and validate results quickly. In OPPO ColorOSHack 2023, developers will experience these Pantanal Platform open capabilities and Pantanal DevKits in advance while greatly improving development efficiency. A single developer is expected to accomplish service development in as little as three days and end-to-end service uploads in 30 days. To answer developers' questions about the contest and guide developers in utilizing Pantanal Platform open capabilities and Pantanal DevStudio, OPPO ColorOS has arranged online event briefings and online salons for Q&A and explanations. During the final round's device debugging phase, participants will receive technical support directly from the OPPO technical team. Additionally, the contest has invited local Southeast Asian entrepreneurs and OPPO industry experts to the final venue, where they will offer participants professional advice. It is also worth noting that the OPPO App Store will support and reward the winning works. Furthermore, OPPO ColorOS offers complete assistance to Pantanal ecosystem developers, including year-round developer live stream (Otalk), a developer community, salon events, and a developer academy part on the open platform's official website. More salon events, live stream, and training materials will be made available in the coming days. Join OPPO ColorOSHack 2023 to Co-create a Human-centered, Beyond-boundary Ecosystem In the context of beyond-boundary ecosystem, OPPO ColorOS aims to provide more support for Southeast Asian developers through the contest, to lower development barriers, optimize training systems, and assist outstanding global makers in smoothly carrying out projects. A more open and dynamic Pantanal ecosystem will be established to expand the possibilities for the intelligent living experiences of over 500 million ColorOS users globally. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. About ColorOS ColorOS is a highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and richly designed Android-based mobile OS from OPPO. With over 500 million global monthly active users, ColorOS supports 67 languages, including English, Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

July 11, 2023 05:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

Omniablinds introduces Smart Shades

Online Value Group

OmniaBlinds, a leading manufacturer of custom-made smart motorized shades, is proud to announce the launch of its new line of smart shades powered by Eve MotionBlinds with Apple HomeKit technology. These smart shades are the first in the market to include the new home connectivity standard "Thread", making them future-proof and ready for the upcoming smart home standard, Matter. User friendly The OmniaBlinds smart shades are designed to seamlessly integrate with Apple's smart home platform, HomeKit, providing users with an effortless setup process simply by scanning a QR code. The smart blinds connect via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a gateway or smart bridge. Once connected, the smart blinds become part of a smart home ecosystem, interacting with other HomeKit-certified accessories to create the desired ambiance, safety, and comfort at any time of day. The smart shades also feature a pull function for manual control, making them accessible to everyone, even those without a smartphone or smart home technology. Additionally, OmniaBlinds offers various remote controls, providing users with multiple ways to operate their smart blinds. Sustainable - Custom Made in Sweden OmniaBlind's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its choice of fabrics. All fabrics are made sustainably in Sweden, ensuring environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and fair treatment of employees. The materials are designed to last for decades and maintain their color over time despite constant sunlight exposure. Future-proof smart shades with Matter Looking ahead, OmniaBlinds is preparing for the launch of Matter, the new smart home standard developed by Apple, Google, Amazon, SmartThings, and more. When Matter becomes available, the Eve MotionBlinds motors will work directly not only with Apple HomeKit but also with all other leading smart devices, such as Alexa, SmartThings, Google Assistant, and more. Shop online with Worldwide shipping OmniaBlinds is dedicated to providing high-quality, custom-made smart shades to customers worldwide. The company offers shipping to the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Canada, Spain, Italy, India, Portugal, Mexico, and all other countries in the world. All window treatments are custom-made in Sweden with premium-quality fabrics and components. For more information about OmniaBlinds and its smart shades, visit https://omniablinds.com About OmniaBlinds OmniaBlinds is a smart blinds manufacturer from Sweden that makes and sells custom-made smart motorized shades worldwide with stylish designs and premium quality fabrics. The company is a partner with Eve Systems, a German company that builds connected home products, and Coulisse, a window coverings manufacturer from Holland, to create smart shades that change how we control our blinds in the future. Press Contact: Dan Sonström hello@omniablinds.com Omniablinds Contact Details OmniaBlinds AB Dan Sonstrom hello@omniablinds.com Company Website https://omniablinds.com

July 10, 2023 12:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Financial titans are bullish on crypto, is it time to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tradecurve?

Tradecurve.io

Investors who believe a bull market will arrive in 2024/ 2025 but remain bearish in the short term are doing themselves a disservice. The majority of the market will be underexposed and poorly positioned when the bull market begins, and they will wish they had bought sooner. Whales do not have this problem; they have already been scooping up crypto in record volumes. Look at all the activity surrounding a Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF from institutional giants. If these financial titans are bullish on crypto, it is time to buy Tradecurve ( TCRV), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). >>BUY TCRV TOKENS NOW<< Tradecurve (TCRV) Built by Traders For Traders A bullish sentiment always leads to increased trading volume, and increased trading volume always causes trading platforms to swell in value. The Tradecurve presale lets investors accumulate the native token $TCRV at a heavy discount before the bull market erupts and this trading-specialized altcoin explodes. Tradecurve positions itself to be a global trading hub within the next year, and with plans to onboard 100,000 traders within three months of launch, this protocol will grow faster than most expect. Tradecurve integrates AI-trading systems for token holders allowing them to unlock the power of machine learning and apply it to their trading portfolio. As poorly thought-out regulation ripples across Europe and the United States, millions of traders lose/ suffer from reduced access to advanced trading platforms. Tradecurve has no KYC procedure and facilitates anonymous high-leverage trading making it the natural choice for these users. But the real driving catalyst behind Tradecurve that led analysts to forecast a staggering 5,000% rally before the presale closes is the movement to crypto-to-derivative pairings. Traditional DeFi trading platforms typically offer crypto perp futures, but Tradecurve changes this paradigm. On Tradecurve, users can collateralize crypto and trade across a broad range of assets from a single interface. Available asset classes include bonds, commodities, forex, stocks, cryptos, and ETFs. By integrating TradFi's primary assets- asset classes that attract trillions of trading volume each year- Tradecurve cements its path to become a leading competitor against global trading giants like Houbi and OKB. >>BUY TCRV TOKENS NOW<< Bitcoin (BTC): The Race For a Spot ETF Bitcoin (BTC) has led the most recent market rally. Institutions fight to be first for a Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF approval. Ark Invest recently added a surveillance agreement to their Bitcoin (BTC) application. Still, many analysts believe that BlackRock will be the first to receive approval, given its renown and track record. Institutions applying for Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETFs means one thing. These financial giants are already long on Bitcoin (BTC), and creating an ETF would allow retail capital to flood into the markets rapidly. Analysts understandably are bullish on Bitcoin (BTC), forecasting a range between $54,985.38 and $66,477.21 by the end of next year. >>BUY TCRV TOKENS NOW<< Ethereum (ETH) Staking Sustains Uptrend Ethereum (ETH) represents the younger brother of Bitcoin (BTC) despite the projects being fundamentally different. Ethereum (ETH) is a general-purpose layer one blockchain, and Bitcoin (BTC) is an application-specific hard money protocol, but that is only for crypto enthusiasts. Regulators and institutions view the projects similarly, and crypto analysts believe that in the next twelve months, there will be a movement to introduce an Ethereum (ETH) Spot ETF. Ethereum (ETH) staking has been the driving narrative throughout 2023, creating a new DeFi primitive known as LSDs (Liquid Staking Derivatives). Staking continues to attract more Ethereum (ETH), and a 5% yield on a blue chip asset explains why. Analysts forecast a range between $3,392.83 and $4,073.26 for Ethereum (ETH) in 2024. Learn more about Tradecurve and the TCRV token below: Click Here For Website Click Here To Buy TCRV Presale Tokens Follow Us Twitter Join Our Community on Telegram Tradecurve is a hybrid trading exchange that combines the best elements of centralized and decentralized exchanges. Tradecurve enables users to effortlessly trade forex, stocks, commodities and crypto all from one account without the need to fulfil strenuous KYC requirements. We believe that trading should be borderless and everyone should have the opportunity to control their financial futures, welcome to the future of online trading. Cryptocurrency may be unregulated in your jurisdiction. The value of cryptocurrencies may go down as well as up. Profits may be subject to capital gains or other taxes applicable in your jurisdiction. Contact Details Tradecurve promotions@tradecurve.io

July 10, 2023 09:08 AM Central Daylight Time

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Comcast Names Jose Espinel to Lead Texas Region

Comcast Texas

Comcast today announced Jose Espinel as the new senior vice president for its Texas Region. Espinel will lead all business functions of the region, including the robust broadband infrastructure expansion of the Xfinity 10G Network in Texas. “I couldn’t get here fast enough,” said Espinel. “Texas is the land of opportunity, and I truly admire the rich diversity of the region and our Comcast Texas team. My priority will be to continue to expand our world-class broadband network to more customers and communities while ensuring our most vulnerable southeast Texans don’t get left behind.” Espinel, a native of Venezuela, brings nearly 25 years of communications and data industry experience to Comcast’s Texas Region. He joins Comcast after a successful tenure at AT&T where he led teams in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas. While in Los Angeles and San Diego, Espinel led AT&T’s consumer mobile business and the Hispanic segment strategy for the region. He also worked with DIRECTV Latin America. “Jose embodies all our cultural touchstones. He’s an inclusive, principled, people-focused, competitive and customer-driven leader,” said Comcast West Division President Rich Jennings. “Our country is experiencing the largest broadband infrastructure expansion of our lifetime, and Jose is ready to lead the charge in Texas so more families and communities can unlock a future of unlimited possibilities.” Espinel joins Comcast’s Texas Region on July 10 and will report to Jennings. “I’m excited to lead this incredibly talented and dedicated Comcast Texas team and continue to provide reliable service to, and serve, the wonderful communities in the region,” said Espinel. “I am also looking forward to spending more time with family members who are proud and long-time residents of the area.” Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast | Texas Region Steve Campion +1 832-920-2001 Steve_Campion@comcast.com Company Website HTTPS://www.ComcastTexas.com

July 10, 2023 07:02 AM Central Daylight Time

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Touchless Wireless Power Could Be The Future And WiGL (Pronounced Wiggle) Reports Making It Possible — Just Ask ChatGPT What Edison And Tesla Would Say About The Industry

WiGL Inc

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Click here to invest in WiGL and be a part of their growth story! Wireless power technology has gained momentum recently, with the development of wireless charging pads and other devices. The market for wireless power is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, with the increasing demand for more connected mobile devices and the need for convenient charging solutions. The global wireless charging market is projected by some estimates to exceed $63.7 billion by 2032, with a projected CAGR of 24.2% from 2023 to 2032. While wireless power technologies have made significant strides in recent years, there are still debates over technical issues that should or shouldn’t be addressed. One of the main issues is the efficiency of wireless power transfer, which is lower than wired charging. This can result in longer charging times and energy loss during the transfer of wireless power. Some critics have also brought up concerns about the safety of wireless charging, particularly with regard to the potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields. Hampton, Virginia-based WiGL is working to solve these issues with its networks of transmitters to power or recharge the Internet of Things (“IoT”). Similarly to how WiFi gets you wireless internet, WiGL gets you wireless power. Although the technology – like AI – is still developing, the company is at the forefront of the energy conversation, creating systems to create, transmit, and store energy. And with over 4, multi-year contracts with the United States Department of Defense, WiGL appears to be headed in the right direction. Under these contracts, WiGL is using Federal Communications Commission-approved transmitters to address safety concerns and smart power management to address efficiency. But being cutting-edge requires cutting-edge thought and vision. So WiGL ran an interesting simulation on ChatGPT that asked what Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison would say about 100% touchless Wireless Power Transfer (tWPT) in the coming years. As it turned out, the AI simulation weighed favorably on WiGL’s tWPT technologies. As the IoT evolves, technologies that make people’s life easier and more accessible will be at the forefront of the conversation. WiGL seems well-positioned to be a leader in the creation - transmission - storage of power industries – and their patented technologies continue to catch the attention of the United States Department of Defense. The company reports that compared to its closest competitors and partners – Energous (NASDAQ: WATT) and Huawei – WiGL feels its patented technologies have far superior long-distance applications. WiGL’s technologies work just like traditional WiFi. Similar to how WiFi works, WiGL-enabled networks of transmitters use the same raw radio frequency as noise. But WiGL uses that noise to charge IoT devices, including cell phones. This technology could allow people to be truly mobile. Investors currently have a chance to invest in WiGL – the company is currently hosting it’s 3rd raise on StartEngine. The company was the first Reg CF on StartEngine to hit the $5M cap, and with its team of industry leaders, it will be interesting to see how the company evolves following this next raise. Click here to check out WiGL’s StartEngine page, and how to invest! WiGL is the umbrella technology creating the future for smart, touchless, networked wireless power. WiGL, (pronounced “wiggle”), is bringing new technologies developed for the Department of Defense to make everyone’s life more convenient.. by creating a network of targeted energy to power or recharge the Internet of Things (“IoT”). WiFi gets you wireless internet, WiGL gets you wireless power. The preceding post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga's in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Although the piece is not and should not be construed as editorial content, the sponsored content team works to ensure that any and all information contained within is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and research. Benzinga may receive monetary compensation from the issuer, or its agency, for publicizing the offering of the issuer's securities. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. This is a paid ad. Please see 17b disclosure linked in the campaign page for more information. This Reg. A+ offering ( bit.ly/3vTfufH ) is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please read the Risk Factors ( bit.ly/367hpCM ) disclosure before investing. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. In addition, as described in the Offering Circular, the Company retains the right to continue the offering beyond the Termination Date, in its sole discretion. Contact Details Marie Wise +1 757-778-8765 Info@WiGLInc.com Company Website https://www.startengine.com/offering/WiGL

July 07, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

News Release

Phunware enhancing hospitality with Smart Hospitality Solution in Thumper Pond Resort launch

Phunware Inc

Phunware COO Randall Crowder joins Proactive's Natalie Stoberman to share the details of its newly announced collaboration with Minnesota's Thumper Pond Resort to launch Phunware's Smart Hospitality Solution. Crowder says Thumper Pond Resort offers a picturesque setting with a championship golf course and various amenities. Coupled with Phunware's mobile Smart Hospitality Solution, Crowder explains that Thumper Pond can allows guests to maximize their experience at the resort. Crowder shares how the application leverages Phunware's advanced location software, enabling users to navigate the property easily, both indoors and outdoors where guests can explore the golf course and conveniently order food and drinks from anywhere; ensuring prompt delivery. The app also incorporates contextual engagement, sending personalized messages based on guests' location and preferences. Phunware also utilizes artificial intelligence to craft these messages while maintaining a human-centric connection with guests. The aim is to transform guests' smartphones into mobile concierges by offering personalized and efficient services. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

July 06, 2023 04:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Consumer Staples Sector ETF XLP for Uncertain Times

Select Sector SPDR

With consumer prices rising, it’s important for advisors and investors to understand the role the Consumer Staples sector plays in a diversified portfolio, especially in these times of higher than usual inflation. When inflation doubles, as the U.S. economy has seen over the last 12 months, consumer spending habits typically shift to frugality. Buying new Nike shoes and Coach purses can be put off, but spending on essentials like toothpaste, not so much. The Consumer Staples ETF ( XLP ) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of consumer staples stocks selected from the S&P 500 and can be reflective of the shift in consumer spending toward basic consumer staples versus discretionary services. XLP’s top holdings* are Procter & Gamble (14.45%), Pepsi (10.31%), Costco (9.65%), and Coca-Cola (9.47%). Rounding out the top 10, all with significant weightings, are Walmart, Mondelez (one of the world’s largest snack maker who owns Nabisco and Cadbury), tobacco companies Philp Morris and Altria, Colgate-Palmolive, and Target. A Walk Through the Grocery Store XLP represents a typical walk through a grocery store or the stores themselves. This is a very simple ETF to understand under the hood. XLP delivers a representative basket of consumer staples firms. Because XLP pulls its stocks from the S&P 500 rather than the broad market, the fund’s holdings are nearly all large caps, which investors may appreciate for their familiarity and stability. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR fund seeks to provide exposure to stocks in the following industries: food and staples retailing, beverage, food products, tobacco, household, and personal products. The index is rebalanced quarterly to meet diversification requirements. XLP was launched in 1998, making it a stalwart on the ETF market. The ETF has been through recessions, the Great Financial Crisis, and today’s choppy economic times. With over $17 billion in assets under management and a low-cost expense ratio of 0.10%**, XLP offers advisors and investors an easy and inexpensive way to access this basket of large-cap companies that service basic consumer needs. ETF investing can be simple to understand and convey to clients with a fund like XLP. The constituents are everyday products and the retailers where consumers patronize. The key is understanding the role XLP can play in a diversified portfolio, and that it is one that has been battle tested during uncertain economic times and rising inflation. The consumer will always need basic consumer goods. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. *Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 6/30/23 subject to change **Ordinary brokerage fees apply DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. SEL006690 EXP 9/30/23 Contact Details Dan Dolan dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

July 06, 2023 01:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time

ToolsGroup Improves Supply Chain Visibility, Usability, and Power in the Mid-Year Enhancements to SO99+

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) software, enhancing visibility, explainability, and usability across all of its demand and supply planning functionalities via powerful automation and artificial intelligence. This is the latest of the company’s significant strides toward making supply chains a force for good by helping organizations improve service levels, reduce excess stock, eliminate waste, and increase profits. With the release of v8.61, ToolsGroup provides additional transparency and accuracy while increasing the power of SO99’s AI-driven, probabilistic forecasting engine with expanded capabilities that now deliver: - Automated New Product Introduction (NPI) Suggestions which automatically identify anomalies within NPI forecasts and recommend scenarios to most effectively address them. - Seasonality at Item/Area Level which improves forecasting results by delivering more powerful clustering that better accounts for SKU-specific seasonality. - Enhanced Misaligned Forecast Value Alerts which explain why forecasts are not aligned to historical sales so organizations can move more quickly and decisively. - Alternative Transportation Mode Updates to existing on-order expedite optimization functions. This capability now automatically recommends the most economically convenient option for each customer order, best aligned to their organizational goals. Among ToolsGroup’s numerous satisfied customers is GranTerre, one of the preeminent operators in the Italian agro-food sector. “GranTerre has been a ToolsGroup customer for many years, and we value their commitment to innovation,” said Massimo Corradi, Supply Chain & Logistics Director, GranTerre. “We are excited to see these enhancements to SO99+ and the improvements they will bring in visibility, explainability, and power.” Delivering unparalleled value to customers, these exciting new capabilities join other recent dynamic planning enhancements to SO99, including: - An Industry-Leading NPI Dashboard that enables users to better leverage historical data to create and refine forecasts for new products. - Aggregate Forecasting & Re-Forecasting Based on Pre-Orders that enables forecasting at any aggregate level without losing nuanced details. - Dynamic Multi-Sourcing that allows users to plan simultaneous replenishment from multiple suppliers, while also selecting back-up suppliers and creating order triggers. - Probabilistic Bill of Materials, one of SO99’s most popular recent capabilities, that factors in the probability of certain components being used and determines the quantities needed for a BOM at the start of the planning process. “SO99+ is the industry leader in probabilistic planning techniques, multi-echelon inventory optimization, and AI,” said Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup. “The release of SO99+ V8.61 supports our development goals of improving visibility, enhancing explainability, and increasing the power of our demand and supply engines. Customers trust ToolsGroup to deliver on their business goals while improving sustainability, helping to make their supply chains both a competitive advantage and a force for good.” With over 400 customers located in 45 different countries, ToolsGroup’s SO99+ provides the power of dynamic planning, driving intelligent decision-making at the speed of business. Customers report a 5-10 percentage point improvement in forecast accuracy and a 3-5 percentage point increase in service levels while simultaneously achieving a 20-30% inventory reduction. Thanks to built-in automation, customers cut the planning workload by up to 90% and reduce waste by 10-30%. For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the v8.61 release HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

July 06, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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