Day: August 17, 2023

Renowned artist JC Rivera’s iconic creation, “The Bear Champ,” has marked its 15th Anniversary with Print Releases and Private Artist Showcase

CHICAGO, August 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Artist JC Rivera’s iconic creation, “The Bear Champ,” is set to mark its 15th Anniversary with two print releases and private artist showcase. The celebration will include the highly anticipated launch of a limited edition “Greatest Hits – Volume 2” print following the popular “Greatest Hits – Volume 1” release earlier this summer. 

This celebration will also feature two exclusive Private Artist Showcase events presenting JC’s work, including select pieces from the artist’s personal collection. Collectors interested in obtaining access to the digital collection of these works or inquiring about the collector’s preview events can reach out through the artist’s new website at www.JCRiveraGallery.com.

The Bear Champ symbolizes JC, showcasing his love of boxing and his fighting spirit to persist and forge ahead. While the character doesn’t always emerge triumphant, he consistently adapts to adversity and embraces the next challenge. This mirrors JC’s artistic journey, characterized by his unwavering determination to establish his brand and advance his career through relentless dedication.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of ‘The Bear Champ’ with these special events,” said JC Rivera, creator of The Bear Champ. “I want to use these celebrations to bring the Chicago community together as well as thank those that have supported The Bear Champ over the past 15 years.”

In recent years, the popularity of JC Rivera’s work has skyrocketed, attributable to his message to “Roll with the Punches,” helping both children and adults alike navigate tough times, no matter what challenges they face.

This anniversary and celebrations are a testament to the unwavering support of JC Rivera and the thriving Chicago arts community, paying homage to JC’s artistic legacy while inviting guests to engage with his timeless creations or start their collection with the exclusive “Greatest Hits” prints.

For press inquiries, contact JC Rivera Gallery at www.JCRiveraGallery.com.

About JC Rivera:
JC Rivera is a Chicago-based artist who has spent the last decade creating one of the most uplifting and iconic street art brands in the world. JC’s work leverages relatable characters, including The Bear Champ, to bring hope and inspiration to communities across the globe.

JC is the most prolific street artist in Chicago, with more commissioned murals than any other artist in the city. He has garnered national sponsorships with brands including American Express, Adidas, McDonald’s, Capital One, Shake Shack, Cafe Bustelo, Saucony, Umami Burger, Oscar Mayer, Topo Chico, and collaborations with sporting teams such as the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls.

While JC Rivera is best known for his large-scale bright color murals, street art, merchandise, and prints, he has recently gained recognition for his fine art, attracting collectors looking to make a meaningful investment.

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We view the proposed Merger as a rushed sweetheart deal that puts leadership’s interests ahead of shareholders’ best interests. If the current terms and structure remain intact, we intend to do everything in our power to oppose the transaction.

SALT LAKE CITY, August 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Steven R. Boal (together with affiliates, the “Investor Group” or “we”), who control in excess of 10% of the outstanding common stock of Quotient Technology, Inc., today issued the following open letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Quotient as a follow up to our letter of July 31, 2023:

Members of the Quotient Board,

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Considering recent disclosures by Quotient, we write to express our continuing opposition to the Companies’ proposed merger (the “Merger”) and proposed executive compensation plan for the reasons below:

We view the proposed Merger as a rushed sweetheart deal that puts leadership’s interests ahead of shareholders’ best interests. If the current terms and structure remain intact, we intend to do everything in our power to oppose the transaction.

1. The disclosed information references the valuation calculation used by the bankers hired by Quotient, Houlihan Lokey, as a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) using Quotient’s 2025 financial projections. We find it confusing at best that a three (3) year DCF was used to value Quotient (undervalue Quotient) when convention is to use 5 and 10-year DCF and in no recent cases that we can find, has there been anything less than a 4-year DCF for the same purpose. We ask that the Board publicly share the rationale and minutes from any discussions surrounding the choice of the shortened 3-year DCF that Houlihan Lokey used to value Quotient.
2. The original indication of interest by Charlesbank/Neptune was $4.50 – $5.50 per share, and another interested party indicated an initial interest of $4.50 per share. We ask that the board share with stockholders what specific findings led to the eventual price falling below the bottom end of the range, given the positive public cash flow statements made recently by the Quotient CEO at an investor conference. We also analyzed Quotient’s most recently released quarterly results, and we believe that on a combined basis, Quotient will generate between $70-$80 million of free cash flow (FCF) in the first full year post-merger, given the expected redundancies in sales, operations, finance and legal teams.
3. We were not surprised to see that stockholders voted AGAINST the 2023 equity incentive plan at Quotient’s recent Annual Stockholder Meeting. The vote AGAINST is consistent with the negative feedback we have received in dialog with many of Quotient’s stockholders regarding the process and outcome of the merger announcement.
4. We understand that the Quotient Board has received more than one letter from large stockholders expressing frustration and legal concerns about the process.

In closing, we strongly believe that given the above, shareholders should vote AGAINST the proposed merger unless the terms materially improve. We reiterate that as of August 3rd, 2023, and thanks to the cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital, Quotient has a completely reconstituted Board of Directors. In our view, this board has the experience necessary to protect stockholders’ interests and run an unbiased and comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, including recruiting competent leadership to capitalize on the forecasted strong cashflows to enhance the current product and partnership portfolio.

Steven R. Boal

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Steven R. Boal (Together With Affiliates, the ‘Investor Group’ or ‘We’) Issues 2nd Open Letter to Board of Directors of Quotient

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Emirates Health: The First of Many Exciting Shows to Grace the Middle East Region In a surprising turn of events, Gossip Stone TV, the renowned American celebrity reality TV channel, has announced the cancellation of the show “Seduce Like a Spy,” hosted by the charismatic Aliia Roza. As the curtain falls on one chapter, a […]

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