Technology

Darwin CX Broadens Global Reach via Strategic Partnership with dsb

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

TORONTO, NECKARSULM, Germany and NORTHAMPTON, UK, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Darwin CX and dsb deepen their alliance as Darwin CX becomes a shareholder of dsb. The Canadian company’s investment in dsb expands Darwin CX into the UK and European market and dsb becomes part of the pioneering Darwin CX family. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Darwin CX and dsb, both leading providers of SaaS solutions and services for publishers.

The most remarkable aspect of this union is the parallel trajectories of these formidable companies prior to the partnership. Darwin CX and dsb’s fly ecosystem both launched in 2018 with the common goal of modernizing the publishing industry, which had become heavily reliant on outdated practices and legacy systems. Each company was on an independent mission to create an ecosystem of tools and solutions that would allow publishers to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven, digital-first marketplace.

Best practices from North America meet European recipes for success

“While Darwin CX developed a platform for the needs of a North American publishing audience, the dsb fly ecosystem offers its European customers a variety of tools to increase acquisition, maximize customer lifetime value and reduce costs and effort,” explains Liam Lynch, CEO of Darwin CX.

Broader range of resources and features

Darwin CX and dsb are process experts in the publishing environment. “We know the industry’s workflows inside out and have the same vision. Now, as subscription professionals, we are joining forces and offering our customers scalable solutions that enable them to tap into new revenue streams in a dynamic market,” emphasizes Olaf Bendt, CEO of the dsb Group. “Our customers benefit from an even broader range of resources and features.”

Next generation sales and marketing solutions

Publishers are battling dwindling attention spans and declining engagement. dsb and Darwin CX offer the publishing industry new, powerful tools for even more accurate content offers, prices and subscription conditions. All of this is based on data-driven, AI-supported personalization, which offers publishers new insights into their customers’ engagement and launches targeted measures to increase loyalty.

Prioritizing business continuity

“To meet the growing needs of our customers, dsb will expand their fly back-end infrastructure while integrating some of Darwin CX’s key marketing and data management tools. Of course, business continuity will be maintained for both our European and North American clients. We will offer our clients the best of both worlds without disrupting their day-to-day business,” emphasizes Alex Münch, COO at dsb Group.

Solutions for digital and printed content

Darwin CX and dsb are united by a focus on maximizing recurring revenue, seamless integration of online and offline solutions, and a fundamental belief in customer centricity. “The DNA of both companies is the publishing industry. That’s why, together with dsb, we are focusing on customized solutions for printed and digital Content”, stresses Michael Smith, Darwin CX Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.

About Darwin CX

Darwin CX is a transformative SaaS and services platform at the leading edge of the subscription and membership economies. Founded in Toronto, Canada, Darwin CX assists brands accelerate acquisition and retention—and increase loyalty—through innovative and customized check-out pages, targeted audience offerings, real-time A/B testing and best-in-class analytics, paywall and customer data platform (CDP). The Darwin CX platform enables clients to have complete freedom and control over customer data in order to tailor the best possible customer experiences. Over 140 well-known publishers and more than 300 brands in the USA, Canada and Australia rely on Darwin CX for their data and subscription management needs. Led by CEO, Liam Lynch, CTO, Michael Smith, COO, Cat Kiernan and President, Cary Zel, Darwin CX is backed by a group of growth equity investors with a common theme of disrupting industries and driving digital innovation including First Ascent Ventures, New Era Capital Partners and Felicitas Global Partners.

About dsb

With dsb fly, the dsb group develops and operates Europe’s leading subscription ecosystem for the publishing industry. Key players in the media industry have been relying on dsb’s holistic and customer-centric monetization solutions for over 50 years. Whether lifestyle products, seminars, events, digital or print titles – the dsb fly ecosystem offers media companies a customized 360-degree customer view of print and digital consumption. This all-round view is the basis for highly individualized worlds of experience and high customer loyalty. dsb fly manages customer relationships along the entire customer life cycle and maximizes subscription retention and sales with accurate subscription offers and highly individualized worlds of experience.

TAGGED WITH: Darwin CX, Liam Lynch, Michael Smith, Cary Zel, dsb, dsb.net, Olaf Bendt, Alex Münch

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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33 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029. As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining. The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion. Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.”

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions. The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia. The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release. We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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2 hours ago

April 23, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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2 hours ago

April 23, 2026

MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2. Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3. Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4. Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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