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Changes in Duni Group’s Management Team

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MALMÖ, Sweden, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Duni Group is strengthening its operational structure through changes to its executive management team. Hanna Banica has been appointed Chief Officer Business Area Dining Solutions, and Manfred Hargarten will assume the role of Chief Commercial Excellence Officer. 

These changes enhance Duni Group’s ability to proactively drive growth and increase competitiveness in the market. The changes aim to clarify responsibilities and streamline core functions – to better harness synergies and create a more agile, customer-centric organization. The current changes complement the leadership adjustments implemented earlier this year. 

Hanna Banica appointed Chief Officer Business Area Dining Solutions 
Hanna Banica has been with Duni Group since 2022, most recently serving as Marketing Director for the Dining Solutions business area, where she played a key role in developing and implementing strategies for the business area. She has previously held senior marketing positions at Tepe and Lantmännen. In Q1 2025, Duni Group initiated a reorganization of its sales structure by establishing dedicated sales teams for each business area, aimed at creating a more customer-focused and efficient approach. In her new role, Hanna will be responsible for leading the dedicated sales team for Dining Solutions Europe, the marketing team, Lighting Solutions, and for the business area’s performance and strategy. She will also be responsible for setting the digital strategy. 

Manfred Hargarten appointed Chief Commercial Excellence Officer 
As Hanna assumes her new role, Manfred Hargarten will transition from his position as Interim Chief Officer Business Area Dining Solutions to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Excellence Officer. With his extensive experience as Chief Commercial Officer and his proven expertise in Commercial Excellence, Commercial Controlling, and Customer Care, Manfred will take on the important task of further strengthening and streamlining the Group’s business-support functions. In this new role, he will focus on optimizing these key areas to enhance efficiency, support the business areas more effectively, and contribute decisively to the Group’s long-term performance and competitiveness. 

Previously Announced Executive Changes 
In addition to the changes now being announced, the following adjustments were already implemented and communicated during the first quarter of 2025:

Katarina Skalare assumed the permanent position of Chief Officer Sustainability, Communications/Investor Relations, and New Business in January 2025. Katarina has a strong background in sustainable business development and communications, including her role as Chief Sustainability Officer at Heimstaden. Her position is central to integrating sustainability into Duni Group’s business strategy and enhancing the company’s external relations.Jenny Bergin joined as Chief People & Culture Officer in January 2025. She will focus on further developing and strengthening the Group’s culture, employee engagement, and leadership. Jenny brings extensive experience in HR and cultural matters from global companies such as Maersk, IKEA, and Nord-Lock Group.Magnus Carlsson continues in his role as CFO, leading Duni Group’s financial functions. His responsibilities have been expanded to include the Project Management Office (PMO), Digitalization and IT, and Cybersecurity.Johan Crusefalk was appointed Chief Operating Officer and leads the newly formed Group Operations function, which includes logistics, supply chain, sourcing, and manufacturing. The aim of this change is to consolidate and optimize the company’s operational processes under unified leadership to drive greater efficiency.Nicklas Lauwell continues to lead the Food Packaging Solutions business area. As part of the recent changes, this business area, like Dining Solutions, now has its own dedicated sales team, further enhancing the focus and efficiency in addressing customer needs. 

Duni Group continues to optimize its organization under the leadership of CEO Robert Dackeskog, who holds ultimate responsibility for executing the company’s overall strategy and long-term growth objectives.

For further information, please contact:
Magnus Carlsson, EVP Finance/CFO, +46 40-10 62 00, magnus.carlsson@duni.com
Amanda Larsson, Head of Communications, +46 76-608 33 08, amanda.larsson@duni.com 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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