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NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems, today announced that Jonathan (“Jon”) Douyard will join the Company’s leadership team as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 1, 2025. Douyard will lead all of Gentherm’s finance, treasury, investor relations, and IT operations on a global basis, reporting to Gentherm’s next President and CEO, Bill Presley. Douyard succeeds Matteo Anversa, who served as CFO until September 2024 when he left the position to accept the role of CFO for Logitech International. “Jon’s experience includes deep technical knowledge and financial acumen with 25 years of global finance experience. We believe he will be a strong addition to the Gentherm leadership team,” said Phil Eyler, Gentherm’s President and CEO. “The Board of Directors, Gentherm’s next CEO Bill Presley, and I worked together to identify the strongest CFO candidate, and Jon was our unanimous choice. He has a proven track record of delivering profitable growth through business cycles, and his appointment underscores Gentherm’s commitment to driving shareholder value.” “I am excited to join such an innovative company with strong momentum, a clear mission and vision for the future,” said Douyard. “Gentherm is well positioned for growth, and I look forward to partnering with Bill and the global Gentherm team to continue to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and a sustainable next generation of growth.” Douyard joins Gentherm from The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, where he was CFO since March 2020. At Shyft, he played a key role in driving financial performance, generating cash flow, managing merger and acquisition activities, strengthening corporate controls and processes, and developing the finance organization. Prior to Shyft, Douyard spent four years as CFO for Fluke Corporation, a leading global industrial technology company within Danaher / Fortive, where he led the Finance and IT functions. Prior to Fluke, he spent 15 years in key financial leadership positions at United Technologies and General Electric. He joined Sikorsky Aircraft, a leader in the design, manufacture, and service of military and commercial helicopters, in 2012 where he served as the CFO, Commercial Systems and Services at United Technologies’ Sikorsky Aircraft division. Douyard began his career with GE in 2001, where he served in multiple divisional CFO and financial planning roles and was also a graduate of the Financial Management Program and Corporate Audit Staff. Douyard holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University and has earned Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt certifications. Investor Contact Gregory Blanchette investors@gentherm.com 248.308.1702 Media Contact Melissa Fischer media@gentherm.com 248.289.9702 About Gentherm Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM) is the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems. Automotive products include variable temperature Climate Control Seats, heated automotive interior systems (including heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and other components), battery performance solutions, cable systems, lumbar and massage comfort solutions, valve system technologies, and other electronic devices. Medical products include patient temperature management systems. The Company is also developing a number of new technologies and products that will help enable improvements to existing products and to create new product applications for existing and new markets. Gentherm has more than 14,000 employees in facilities in the United States, Germany, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, North Macedonia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Vietnam. For more information, go to www.gentherm.com . Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent Gentherm Incorporated's goals, beliefs, plans and expectations about its prospects for the future and other future events. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date hereof or as of the date specified herein and are based on management's reasonable expectations and beliefs. In making these statements we rely on assumptions and analysis based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of important assumptions, significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from that described in or indicated by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: macroeconomic, geopolitical and similar global factors in the cyclical Automotive industry; increasing U.S. and global competition, including with non-traditional entrants; our ability to effectively manage new product launches and research and development, and the market acceptance of such products and technologies; the evolution and recent challenges of the automotive industry towards electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and mobility on demand services, and related consumer behaviors and preferences; our ability to convert automotive new business awards into product revenues; the recent supply-constrained environment, and inflationary and other cost pressures; the production levels of our major customers and OEMs in our key markets and sudden fluctuations in such production levels; our business in China, which is subject to unique operational, competitive, regulatory and economic risks; our ability to attract and retain highly skilled employees, including executives, and wage inflation; a tightening labor market, labor shortages or work stoppages impacting us, our customers or our suppliers, such as recent labor strikes among certain OEMs and suppliers; our achievement of product cost reductions to offset customer-imposed price reductions or other pricing pressures; our product quality and safety and impact of product safety recalls and alleged defects in products; our ability to integrate our recent acquisitions and realize synergies, as well as to consummate additional strategic acquisitions, investments and exits, and achieve planned benefits; any security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology networks and systems, as well as privacy, data security and data protection risks; the impact of our global operations, including our global supply chain, operations within Ukraine, economic and trade policies, and foreign currency and exchange risk; any loss or insolvency of our key customers and OEMs, or key suppliers; our efforts to optimize our global supply chain and manufacturing footprint, including near-term expense headwinds from new facilities; our ability to project future sales volume based on third-party information, based on which we manage our business; the protection of our intellectual property in certain jurisdictions; our compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations; legal and regulatory proceedings and claims involving us or one of our major customers; the extensive regulation of our patient temperature management business; risks associated with our manufacturing processes; the effects of climate change and catastrophic events, as well as regulatory and stakeholder-imposed requirements to address climate change and other sustainability issues; our product quality and safety; our borrowing availability under our revolving credit facility, as well ability to access the capital markets, to support our planned growth; and our indebtedness and compliance with our debt covenants. The foregoing risks should be read in conjunction with the Company's reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including “Risk Factors,” in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. In addition, with reasonable frequency, we have entered into business combinations, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments and other significant transactions. Such forward-looking statements do not include the potential impact of any such transactions that may be completed after the date hereof, each of which may present material risks to the Company’s future business and financial results. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.DALLAS , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) (the "Company") today announced a dividend for its 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: NREF PRA) of $0.53125 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 27, 2025 , to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2025 . About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its common stock and Series A Preferred Stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" and "NREF PRA," respectively, primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily properties and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, promissory notes and mortgage-backed securities. More information about the Company is available at nref.nexpoint.com . 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Assuming such option is fully exercised, the Company may raise a total of approximately US$10,580,000 in gross proceeds from the Offering Health In Tech intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for system enhancements, expansion of service offerings, sales and distribution channels, talent development and retention, working capital, and other general corporate purposes. American Trust Investment Services, Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-281853) relating to the shares was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on December 19, 2024 . This offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the prospectus relating to the offering can be obtained when available, by contacting American Trust Investment Services, Inc., 230 W. Monroe Street , Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606, or via E-Mail at ECM@amtruinvest.com. 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Colorado star Travis Hunter put on a show Friday, bolstering his résumé for the Heisman Trophy with 116 receiving yards, three touchdowns and an interception. After Colorado dismantled Oklahoma State by a final score of 52-0, Hunter walked over to the stands to greet his girlfriend, Leana Lenee. It didn't take long for their awkward embrace to go viral on social media. That's because she didn't seem too pleased with him . The camera crew for ABC showed Hunter trying to hold Lenee while she had a frown on her face. We're not sure what happened, but it certainly didn't look like a joyous moment. Fans quickly judged Hunter's girlfriend for how she behaved. "Travis hunter had 10 catches for over 100 yards and 3 tds and an interception on defense in a 50 pt win in his last college game and his girl is making it about herself," a fan said. Another fan wrote, "When people show you who they are, believe them..." "Yea I caught that as well. Whatever it was it completely changed his energy in a negative way when he went into that postgame interview," a third person commented. Travis Hunter’s girlfriend was NOT happy with him after the game 👀 pic.twitter.com/falTvXXdcm Lenee addressed this incident on her Instagram Story. She posted a video of her and Hunter hanging out along with this caption: "Us while y'all talk [expletive] about nothing y'all know." That seems like her way of telling people to stay out of their business. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images While we don't know what happened behind the scenes, we do feel comfortable saying Hunter will be a top-five pick in next year's draft. But first, Hunter will head over to the Heisman Trophy ceremony.EAST LANSING, Mich. — The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch NFL games on TV and see quarterbacks putting their hands on their helmets, desperately trying to hear the play call from the sideline or booth as tens of thousands of fans screamed at the tops of their lungs. When the NCAA's playing rules oversight committee this past spring approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season, Kolpacki, Michigan State's head football equipment manager, knew the Spartans' QBs and linebackers were going to have a problem. "There had to be some sort of solution," he said. As it turns out, there was. And it was right across the street. Kolpacki reached out to Tamara Reid Bush, a mechanical engineering professor who not only heads the school's Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory but also is a football season ticket-holder. Kolpacki "showed me some photos and said that other teams had just put duct tape inside the (earhole), and he asked me, 'Do you think we can do anything better than duct tape,?" Bush said. "And I said, 'Oh, absolutely.'" Bush and Rylie DuBois, a sophomore biosystems engineering major and undergraduate research assistant at the lab, set out to produce earhole inserts made from polylactic acid, a bio-based plastic, using a 3D printer. Part of the challenge was accounting for the earhole sizes and shapes that vary depending on helmet style. Once the season got underway with a Friday night home game against Florida Atlantic on Aug. 30, the helmets of starting quarterback Aidan Chiles and linebacker Jordan Turner were outfitted with the inserts, which helped mitigate crowd noise. DuBois attended the game, sitting in the student section. "I felt such a strong sense of accomplishment and pride," DuBois said. "And I told all my friends around me about how I designed what they were wearing on the field." All told, Bush and DuBois have produced around 180 sets of the inserts, a number that grew in part due to the variety of helmet designs and colors that are available to be worn by Spartan players any given Saturday. Plus, the engineering folks have been fine-tuning their design throughout the season. Dozens of Bowl Subdivision programs are doing something similar. In many cases, they're getting 3D-printed earhole covers from XO Armor Technologies, which provides on-site, on-demand 3D printing of athletic wearables. The Auburn, Alabama-based company has donated its version of the earhole covers to the equipment managers of programs ranging from Georgia and Clemson to Boise State and Arizona State in the hope the schools would consider doing business with XO Armor in the future, said Jeff Klosterman, vice president of business development. XO Armor first was approached by the Houston Texans at the end of last season about creating something to assist quarterback C.J. Stroud in better hearing play calls delivered to his helmet during road games. XO Armor worked on a solution and had completed one when it received another inquiry: Ohio State, which had heard Michigan State was moving forward with helmet inserts, wondered if XO Armor had anything in the works. "We kind of just did this as a one-off favor to the Texans and honestly didn't forecast it becoming our viral moment in college football," Klosterman said. "We've now got about 60 teams across college football and the NFL wearing our sound-deadening earhole covers every weekend." The rules state that only one player for each team is permitted to be in communication with coaches while on the field. For the Spartans, it's typically Chiles on offense and Turner on defense. Turner prefers to have an insert in both earholes, but Chiles has asked that the insert be used in only one on his helmet. Chiles "likes to be able to feel like he has some sort of outward exposure," Kolpacki said. Exposure is something the sophomore signal-caller from Long Beach, California, had in away games against Michigan and Oregon this season. Michigan Stadium welcomed 110,000-plus fans for the Oct. 26 matchup between the in-state rivals. And while just under 60,000 packed Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, for the Ducks' 31-10 win over Michigan State three weeks earlier, it was plenty loud. "The Big Ten has some pretty impressive venues," Kolpacki said. "It can be just deafening," he said. "That's what those fans are there for is to create havoc and make it difficult for coaches to get a play call off." Something that is a bit easier to handle thanks to Bush and her team. She called the inserts a "win-win-win" for everyone. "It's exciting for me to work with athletics and the football team," she said. "I think it's really exciting for our students as well to take what they've learned and develop and design something and see it being used and executed." Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge , respectively, have contended that the method adopted by the selection committee meeting on December 18 for the appointment of a new chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission was "fundamentally flawed" and a "predetermined exercise" that ignored "the tradition of mutual consultation and consensus", according to the duo's joint note of dissent. ET Year-end Special Reads Top 10 equity mutual funds of the year. Do you have any? How India flexed its global power muscles in 2024 2024 was the year India became the talk of America Earlier, former Supreme Court judge, justice V Ramasubramanian , was named the new chairperson of NHRC and Priyank Kanoongo and retired justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as its members after the selection committee meeting. However, the dissent note dated December 18 also revealed that Kharge and Gandhi had proposed the names of justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the chairman's post "keeping in mind both merit and need for inclusivity" and had preferred justice S Muralidhar and justice Akil Abdul Hameed Kureshi as members. "It was a pre-determined exercise that ignored the established tradition of mutual consultation and consensus, which is essential in such matters. This departure undermines the principles of fairness and impartiality, which are critical to the credibility of the Selection Committee. Instead of fostering deliberations and ensuring a collective decision, the committee relied on its numerical majority to finalise the names, disregarding the legitimate concerns and perspective raised during the meeting," the joint dissent note said. As per the law, the selection committee is headed by the prime minister, with Union home minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and deputy chairperson of Rajya Sabha as its members. During the various selection committee meetings on key appointments, the ruling sides traditionally have had their way in the appointments while the Opposition sides got their say in the forms of dissent notes. 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This balance ensures that the NHRC operates with an inclusive perspective, sensitive to the lived experiences of all sections of society. By neglecting this critical principle, the committee risks eroding public trust in this esteemed institution." (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )BILLINGS — All five Montana High School Association state championship football games this weekend will be livestreamed on the subscription-based NFHS Network. 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The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly not keen to have the disgraced Duke of York at their public events - and rejected a proposal to have him seated behind a pillar, it is claimed. BEHIND-THE-SCENES Meanwhile, earlier today Kate gave a sweet message after sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the concert. In a video she could be seen beaming as she greeted children in an unseen montage . PRINCE Louis told mum Kate "we're looking out for each other In a heartfelt video shared on social media of the carol service , Kate beams down at Prince Louis, six, who appears to reassure her. Lip Reader Nicola Hickling told The Sun the young Prince is saying: "We're looking out for each other." Watch the adorable moment here . A post from the Waleses' Instagram today said: "This service reflects upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives. "Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this year’s celebrations." It comes after Kate began easing back into public duties after announcing she was cancer-free in September. She officially returned to work last month when she joined William for the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London . Then earlier this month she met Qatar's Royal Family during a two-day state visit to the UK. Her heartfelt message was included in a letter handed out to every guest during the concert on December 6, before being shared as a video clip ahead of the Christmas Eve broadcast. It played as a voice over at the beginning of ITV's coverage this evening. Kate said: "Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it's also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all. "It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about. "The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others. It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences. Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear." Kate continued: "The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others. "Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope. "It is love which is the greatest gift we can receive, not just at Christmas but every day of our lives." The service is featuring a narration by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald - known for films Trainspotting and No Country for Old Men. It will also "feature three special community films which bring to life the stories of people and organisations who have inspired, counselled and comforted others in their times of need". Kensington Palace said: "In each of the films, the groups are seen receiving letters from the princess inviting them to attend – and in the case of the Sankofa Songsters sing at – the service at Westminster Abbey." The films will showcase the Worcestershire Gingerbread Group, Go Beyond and intergenerational choir the Sankofa Songsters. The first highlights a single mum based in Worcestershire, who set up the group to tackle loneliness. Go Beyond sees six young carers, aged between eight and 13, who "go above and beyond every day to show empathy and support to their families". Sankofa Songsters features an intergenerational choir which brings together care home residents and their young friends. Kensington Palace said the choir has "enhanced the lives of everyone, strengthening relationships between all ages by spreading kindness and love, with members aged from two to 100". HELPING HAND Kate reached out to grieving Lady Gabriella Windsor, 43 - daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent - for help in planning the concert. The princess made contact over the summer after Lady Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston, 45, died in February. She went on to play a major role in putting on the service. One of Lady Gabriella’s personal touches was helping to engage youth charity Restore the Music, who played to guests as they queued to enter the service. Polly Moore, CEO of Restore the Music, said: "Lady Gabriella is incredibly passionate about music and helping young people find their voice. "She has been an ambassador for us for the past five years and often attends our events. When she messaged to ask if I would be interested I said, 'Are you kidding, of course!' READ MORE SUN STORIES "She was incredibly approachable and a brilliant sounding board in the planning process. She’s the most wonderful person. I’m extremely grateful to her." Lady Gabriella also helped select singer Gregory Porter and pianist Rosey Chan to perform a specially-composed lyrical piece that was played alongside a poem read by Ms Okonedo. Jan 16 : Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery Jan 17 : Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery Jan 18 : William spends time at Kate's bedside Jan 23 : The princess' hospital stay passes one week Jan 29 : Kate leaves hospital Feb 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health Mar 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate Mar 10 : Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother's Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out 'kill notice' on photo Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel's Review but letter she penned to Irish Guards reveals she said: "I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon" June 14: Kensington Palace announces the princess will attend the King's Birthday Parade June 15: Kate beams as she joins her family at the annual Trooping the Colour event July 14: The royal attends Wimbledon with sister Pippa and Princess Charlotte to hand out trophies to players July 15: Kate shares a touching photo of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watching England in the Euro 2024 final August 11: She joins a bearded Prince William in a video to congratulate Team GB in the Olympics September 9: Kate reveals her treatment for cancer has finished

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